Why Are There No NBA Games On November 7?

The NBA will not play any games on November 7, for a very noble reason.

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The NBA runs non-stop once it starts its season, with games even being played on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. However, November 7, will see the league field no games, giving all 30 teams the night off. This is for good reason as well, as the NBA is promoting its viewers to go out and vote for Election Day. 

While the country will field its General Election in 2024 to decide the next President of the country, the 2023 Election includes gubernatorial and state legislative elections in a few states, as well as numerous citizen initiatives, mayoral races, and a variety of other local offices on the ballot. 

The NBA understands the power it wields, as fielding games would not only deter any active player from going out and voting, but it would also give fans a reason to stay inside and not perform their electoral duty. Whether or not a move like this boosts voting rates or not cannot be determined, but it definitely sends the right message to its viewers. Voting is a constitutional right that the forefathers of the country fought for, so every citizen should be encouraged to exercise that right.

Outside of Election Day, the NBA will have an empty slate of games this season on three other occasions. The first is Thanksgiving and the second is Christmas Eve. At least it’s followed up by the best regular season night of the year, the Christmas Day Games. The final occasion comes on April 8, 2024, as the NBA lets NCAA Basketball take center stage with the Men’s Championship Game at the end of March Madness.

If you need a break from basketball, take it now, as we’re going to be in the full swing of the season after this one-day break.  


Why Does The NBA Not Play On Thanksgiving?

Usually, in a non-election year, the NBA has two days that it won’t field games. The first is obviously, Christmas Eve where no American sports league plays games as teams are spending time with their families. 

The second day has been Thanksgiving since 2010. During the 2011 NBA lockout, the league didn’t resume the season until Christmas Day, which ultimately led to Thanksgiving Games disappearing. There have been no scheduled games on Thanksgiving in the last 12 seasons, letting the NFL take the majority of the headlines on that day. In return, the NFL would usually not host games on Christmas.

Since last year, the NFL started hosting games on Christmas Day, which broke this unsaid agreement that the NBA had operated under. Regardless, the NBA has made sure its personnel get Thanksgiving off to spend time with their families. The league also avoids competition from bigger TV ratings draws such as the NFL and  

The last NBA games played on Thanksgiving came with a TNT doubleheader on November 25, 2010, which featured a meeting between the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks followed by a game between the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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