After a long summer without NBA action, basketball fans can rejoice. A new season is right around the corner.
The 2023-24 campaign will feature a competitive race for the championship and plenty of intriguing storylines. In fact, there will be drama before the season even gets underway, as the James Harden and Damian Lillard trade sagas loom large in Philadelphia and Portland, respectively.
If you're looking to keep track of the timeline for the upcoming season, we've got you covered with everything you need to know right here.
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NBA training camp, media day, preseason dates
- Training camp start date: Sept. 27 and Oct. 3
- Media day start date: Oct. 2
- NBA preseason start date: Oct. 5
Teams participating in preseason games outside of North America will begin their training camps on Sept. 27. All other teams will start their training camps on Oct. 3.
Media days have not yet been officially announced for each team, but they will likely be held on Oct. 2 before the official start of training camps.
The Mavericks and Timberwolves will play in the first game of the preseason on Oct. 5. That contest will take place in Abu Dhabi.
NBA key dates for 2023-24 season
Each team will play an 82-game schedule. The regular season will run from Oct. 24, 2023, through April 14, 2024. The NBA Playoffs will begin on April 20, 2024, and the latest possible NBA Finals game would be held on June 23, 2024.
Here's a breakdown of the 2023-24 NBA calendar:
- Preseason: Oct. 5-Oct. 20
- Regular season: Oct. 24-April 14
- In-Season Tournament: Nov. 3-Dec. 9
- Trade deadline: Feb. 8 (3 p.m. ET)
- All-Star break: Feb. 16-21
- Play-In Tournament: April 16-19
- NBA Playoffs: April 20-June 23 (Game 7 of NBA Finals if necessary)
NBA schedule for first week of 2023-24 regular season
Tuesday, Oct. 24 (Opening Night)
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Lakers vs. Nuggets | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Suns vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Wednesday, Oct. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Hawks vs. Hornets | 7 p.m. | — |
| Wizards vs. Pacers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Celtics vs. Knicks | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Rockets vs. Magic | 7 p.m. | — |
| Cavaliers vs. Nets | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Pistons vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Timberwolves vs. Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Thunder vs. Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| Pelicans vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| Kings vs. Jazz | 9 p.m. | — |
| Mavericks vs. Spurs | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Trail Blazers vs. Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | — |
Thursday, Oct. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| 76ers vs. Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Suns vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Friday, Oct. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Pistons vs. Hornets | 7 p.m. | — |
| Nuggets vs. Grizzlies | 7 p.m. | — |
| Knicks vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Heat vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thunder vs. Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Raptors vs. Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| Rockets vs. Spurs | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nets vs. Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Clippers vs. Jazz | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Magic vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
| Warriors vs. Kings | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
Saturday, Oct. 28
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Bulls vs. Pistons | 7 p.m. | — |
| Grizzlies vs. Wizards | 7 p.m. | — |
| Knicks vs. Pelicans | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Pacers vs. Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| 76ers vs. Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Heat vs. Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | — |
| Jazz vs. Suns | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
