SiriusXM NBA Radio expands to full game coverage and 30 team channels for 2024-25

SiriusXM announced on October 22, 2024, its comprehensive coverage plans for the 2024-25 NBA season, offering subscribers access to every game broadcast from opening night through the NBA Finals. The coverage includes live game broadcasts, team-specific channels, and round-the-clock basketball analysis from former players, coaches, and league experts.

According to SiriusXM's announcement, the season kicks off with a double-header featuring the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks at TD Garden at 7:30 PM ET, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves facing the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 PM ET. Both games will be available on SiriusXM NBA Radio channel 86.

The broadcasting service provides subscribers with access to 30 dedicated NBA team channels through their mobile application, allowing fans to listen to their preferred team's official radio broadcasts for every game throughout the season.

SiriusXM NBA Radio has strengthened its programming roster with the expanded role of Rob "World Wide Wob" Perez, who will co-host "Give and Go" alongside Antonio Daniels on weekdays. The daily lineup includes several specialized shows:

• "The Starting Lineup" with Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine
• "NBA Today" featuring Justin Termine and Eddie Johnson
• "The Rotowire NBA Show" hosted by Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha

The broadcast team includes an extensive roster of basketball professionals providing expert analysis:

• Former players: Greg Anthony, Rick Mahorn, Sam Mitchell, Will Perdue, and Reggie Theus
• Basketball analysts: Amin Elhassan, Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, and Sarah Kustok
• League insiders: Gerald Brown, Brian Geltzeiler, Vince Goodwill, Michael Grady, Zach Harper, Jason Jackson, Mitch Lawrence, and Joel Meyers

The service operates through multiple platforms:

• Channel 86 for nationwide car radio access
• SiriusXM mobile application for streaming
• Dedicated team channels for all 30 NBA franchises
• On-demand access to season preview content

SiriusXM's coverage reaches approximately 150 million monthly listeners across North America, delivering:

• Live broadcasts of all regular season games
• Complete playoff coverage
• NBA Finals coverage
• 24/7 NBA-focused programming
• Team-specific radio broadcasts
• On-demand preview content for all 30 teams

Key Facts

• Launch Date: October 22, 2024
• Primary Channel: SiriusXM NBA Radio (Channel 86)
• Coverage Hours: 24/7/365
• Number of Team Channels: 30
• Monthly Audience Reach: ~150 million listeners
• Broadcasting Scope: All NBA games from regular season through Finals
• Platform Availability: Car radio and mobile application
• Content Types: Live games, analysis, commentary, and preview shows