Kings Again Partner With CSN California For Broadcasts
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The NBA season has been shortened from 82 to 66 games because of the labor dispute, but at least Sacramento Kings fans will be able to watch all the games in high definition.
The Kings announced Wednesday that 65 of the team's 66 games will be televised on Comcast SportsNet California (CSN California) and that the Kings will be on one nationally televised game. TNT will air Sacramento's game Feb. 9 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. All games will be broadcast in HD, the team said.
CSN California broadcast the majority of Kings games last season. The announcing team of Grant Napear and Jerry Reynolds also returns this season.
"We are thrilled to continue our strong partnership with Maloof Sports & Entertainment and the Kings through this 65-game telecast schedule provided in HD," said Comcast SportsNet California Vice President and General Manager Larry Eldridge in a statement. "The Kings are an exciting young team on the rise with a passionate fan base, and we are again looking forward to providing stellar coverage to Kings fans throughout Northern and Central California."
The regular season broadcast schedule begins on Dec. 26 as Sacramento hosts the Los Angeles Lakers at Power Balance Pavilion. Prior to tip-off, fans are encouraged to tune in to a 30-minute "Back in Black" pregame show hosted by Napear and Reynolds beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The team earlier announced new alternative black jerseys, which Kings players will be wearing against the Lakers. Fans in attendance will also receive "Back in Black" T-shirts.
For a complete Kings season schedule, visit Kings.com.