NBA SCHEDULE RELEASE | MATCHUPS WE CANT WAIT FOR | Anyone SNUBBED

NBA schedule shakeup: Did league execs get the key matchups and marquee holiday slots right, or did fan favorites get snubbed? Christmas Day features a Finals rematch between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, plus high-stakes battles like Sixers vs. Lakers and Thunder vs. Timberwolves. But are playoff contenders like the Indiana Pacers and rising stars like AJ Dybantsai and Trae Young getting enough national TV love? The debate is on. David Ramil breaks down hot topics including the rise of afternoon NBA games, the pros and cons of rivalry week, and which return games—like Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee and Jaylen Brown in Boston—promise fireworks. Key discussions tackle the intense Knicks-Sixers rivalry, overlooked matchups such as Thunder-Spurs, and the impact of schedule quirks on both superstar narratives and up-and-coming teams. Which heated clashes and emerging storylines will define the new NBA season?       Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.