The 2024 NBA preseason schedule is set to kick off on October 4, offering basketball fans an exciting preview of the regular season beginning October 22. During this period, teams will assess their rosters, experiment with new tactics, and gear up for the fierce competition ahead. The preseason runs until October 18, featuring a mix of nationally and locally televised games that fans won’t want to miss.
For those eager to catch the action, detailed information on how to watch this year’s NBA preseason, including dates, times, and channels, is available below.
2024 NBA Preseason Schedule
All times are listed in ET
Friday, October 4
- Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets – 12:00 p.m.
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 6
- Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics – 10:00 a.m.
- New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets – 5:00 p.m.
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons – 7:00 p.m.
- Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors – 7:30 p.m.
- Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 9:30 p.m.
Monday, October 7
- Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans – 1:30 p.m.
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks – 8:00 p.m.
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs – 8:00 p.m.
- Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8
- Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets – 7:00 p.m.
- Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:00 p.m.
- Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks – 7:30 p.m.
- Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9
- Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks – 7:30 p.m.
- Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs – 8:00 p.m.
- Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – 8:00 p.m.
- Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 10
- Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:00 p.m.
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat – 7:30 p.m.
- Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 8:00 p.m.
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 8:00 p.m.
- Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 11
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 p.m.
- New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic – 7:00 p.m.
- Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards – 7:00 p.m.
- Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns – 10:00 p.m.
- Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – 10:00 p.m.
- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics – 8:00 p.m.
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Chicago Bulls – 8:00 p.m.
- Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 13
- New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat – 3:30 p.m.
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks – 7:00 p.m.
- Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics – 7:00 p.m.
- Detroit Pistons vs. Golden State Warriors – 8:30 p.m.
- Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets – 9:00 p.m.
- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings – 10:00 p.m.
Monday, October 14
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers – 7:00 p.m.
- Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets – 7:30 p.m.
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks – 7:30 p.m.
- Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 8:00 p.m.
- Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15
- Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors – 7:00 p.m.
- Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks – 7:30 p.m.
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat – 7:30 p.m.
- New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets – 8:00 p.m.
- Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz – 9:00 p.m.
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets – 9:00 p.m.
- Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons – 7:00 p.m.
- Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 p.m.
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17
- Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers – 7:00 p.m.
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets – 8:00 p.m.
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – 8:00 p.m.
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks – 8:30 p.m.
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns – 9:00 p.m.
- Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 18
- New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards – 7:00 p.m.
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic – 7:00 p.m.
- Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets – 7:30 p.m.
- Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 8:00 p.m.
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls – 8:00 p.m.
- Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 8:00 p.m.
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors – 10:00 p.m.
- Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers – 10:00 p.m.
When does the 2024 NBA Preseason start?
The 2024 NBA preseason begins on Friday, October 4, in Abu Dhabi, where the Boston Celtics will take on the Denver Nuggets. This highly anticipated matchup will tip off at 12 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
Where can I watch the NBA Preseason? What channel will it be on?
Fans can catch most NBA preseason games on NBA TV, local regional networks, or through NBA League Pass. Additionally, select games will be available on popular networks like ESPN, ESPN2, and TNT.
How can I stream the NBA Preseason or watch without cable?
For those looking to stream games, services like YouTube TV and Fubo TV provide access to channels such as ESPN, NBA TV, and TNT. Furthermore, many games can be streamed via NBA League Pass, allowing fans flexibility in how they watch.
What are the NBA Preseason standings?
Fans interested in the latest standings can find full details by conference on the FOXSports NBA preseason standings page.
