Spurs' National Spotlight: Kornet's Controversial Plea

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NBA News Today, subscribe and stay game ready. The San Antonio Spurs are riding a wave of national attention with six more games added to national TV since the All-Star Break. That brings them to 12 nationally televised games in their final 22 regular season matchups. One game shifted from national to local coverage. Earlier this week, the league flexed several Spurs contests for bigger audiences. Their road game at the LA Clippers on March 16th now tips off at 9 p.m. Central on Peacock, moved up from 930. The next night at the Sacramento Kings shifts to 9 p.m. Central on Fan Dual Sports Network. Other national spots include March 10th versus Boston at 7 p.m. on NBC and Peacock. March 14th hosting Charlotte at 2.30 p.m. on Amazon. Prime, March 23rd and Miami at 6 p.m. on NBC and Peacock. March 30th against Chicago at 7 p.m. on Peacock and April 8th

1:03versus Portland at 8.30 p.m. on ESPN. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson's stress staying focused amid the spotlight, especially after a recent loss to the New York Knicks. The team has a nationally televised matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at 7 p.m. Central on NBC and Peacock, aiming to get back on track. Meanwhile, Spurs Center Luke Cornett used his blog to call out the Atlanta Hawks over their upcoming Magic City Monday promotion on March 16th. The event celebrates Atlanta's strip club culture during a game against the Orlando Magic, but Cornett argued it overlooks the venue's nature and could. Objectify women urging the NBA and fans to push for cancellation. As of now, neither the Hawks nor the league has responded to Cornett's plea. Hawks owner Jamie Gertz voiced strong support for the event as a nod to local culture and it remained scheduled without changes. Support for this day in an episode comes from our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone, lay back and listen, S-O-L-I,