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When does the NBA season start? Time, TV and opening schedule

Madoc Meredith October 14, 2024

The 2024-25 NBA preseason is currently underway and will continue for one week before NBA Opening Night on October 22nd. Opening night will feature an exciting doubleheader: the New York Knicks vs. the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.

The defending champion Celtics, who had a remarkable performance last season, will host the Knicks, who recently signed two star players, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, in deals that dominated offseason headlines. Knick fans are excited to see how Towns will lead the starting lineup, which will include Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and the newly added Towns and Bridges.

In the second game of the evening, the Timberwolves visit Los Angeles to play the Lakers under the new leadership of NBA analyst-turned-head coach JJ Redick. The Lakers will have LeBron James entering his 22nd season and his seventh with Los Angeles. This year is extra special as he may share the spot with his son Bronny James.

Here is the NBA schedule for opening week:

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When does the NBA season start?

NBA Opening Night takes place on Tuesday, October 22nd. The first game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 10:30 p.m. ET.

NBA opening night schedule

Tuesday, October 22nd:

Always east.

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. on TNT

NBA opening week schedule

Wednesday, October 23rd:

Always east.

Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons, 7 p.m
Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m
Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m
Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets, 8 p.m
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz, 9 p.m
Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers, 10 p.m. on ESPN
Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10 p.m

Thursday, Oct. 24:

Always east.

Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards, 7 p.m
San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets, 10 p.m. on TNT
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings, 10 p.m

Friday, October 25th:

Always east.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic, 7 p.m
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors, 7 p.m
Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets, 8 p.m
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m
Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz, 9:30 p.m
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m. on ESPN
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trailblazers, 10 p.m

Saturday, Oct. 26:

Always east.

LA Clipper vs. Denver Nuggets, 5 p.m
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons, 7 p.m
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards, 7 p.m
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls, 7:30 p.m
Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m. on NBA TV
Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 p.m
Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 p.m
Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz, 9:30 p.m
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns, 10 p.m
Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. on NBA TV

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When does the NBA season start? Time, TV and opening schedule

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