The 2023-24 NBA season is just around the corner, and the league has released its full schedule. Here are some of the key dates and highlights to look forward to:
- Preseason: The preseason begins on Thursday, October 5, 2023, with the Minnesota Timberwolves facing the Dallas Mavericks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The preseason will conclude on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
- Regular Season: The regular season begins on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with a doubleheader on TNT featuring the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors. The regular season will conclude on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
- In-Season Tournament: The NBA will introduce a new in-season tournament for the first time in 2023-24. The tournament will begin on Friday, November 3, 2023, and conclude on Saturday, December 9, 2023. All games except for the final will count towards the regular season standings.
- All-Star Weekend: NBA All-Star Weekend will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, from February 16-18, 2024. The weekend will feature a variety of events, including the Rising Stars Challenge, the Skills Challenge, the Three-Point Contest, the Slam Dunk Contest, and the All-Star Game.
- Play-In Tournament: The NBA Play-In Tournament will take place from Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to Friday, April 19, 2024. The Play-In Tournament will feature eight teams competing for four spots in the NBA Playoffs.
- Playoffs: The NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The first round will be a best-of-seven series, followed by the best-of-seven conference semifinals and conference finals. The NBA Finals will be a best-of-seven series, with Game 7 scheduled for June 23, 2024.
Other notable dates:
- Christmas Day: There will be five games on Christmas Day, 2023, including the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers, the Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors, the Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies, and the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers.
- Rivalry Week: Rivalry Week will take place from January 23-29, 2024. During Rivalry Week, teams will play against their biggest rivals.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: There will be three games on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2024, including the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards, and the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets.
Conclusion
The 2023-24 NBA season is sure to be an exciting one, with a number of key dates and highlights to look forward to. Whether you’re a fan of a specific team or just love the game of basketball, be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming season.