When Does The NBA Preseason Start in 2021?
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The NBA preseason is set to begin on December 11, 2021. The regular season will start on December 22, 2021.
2021 NBA Preseason
The 2021 NBA Preseason is an exhibition games held in October to prepare for the upcoming 2021 NBA season.It is a chance for the players to get back into game shape and for the coaches to see how the team is coming together. The preseason also gives the fans a chance to see their favorite team and players in action before the regular season starts.
Schedule
The 2021 NBA preseason is scheduled to begin on Saturday, December 11.
The first week of the preseason will feature 10 games, including the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, and the Brooklyn Nets vs. the Boston Celtics. The preseason will conclude on Tuesday, December 22.
What to expect
The 2021 NBA Preseason is set to begin in December, with the regular season beginning in early January 2021. The preseason schedule has not been released yet, but it is expected to be similar to the 2020 preseason schedule.
During the preseason, teams will play a total of eight exhibition games. These games are used to help coaches evaluate players and decide who will make the final roster. The games also give players a chance to practice and get into game shape before the start of the regular season.
The 2020 NBA Preseason was shortened due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with each team playing only two games. It is not yet known if the 2021 preseason will be affected by the pandemic.
Tickets for NBA Preseason games usually go on sale a few weeks before the start of the season.
How to watch
The 2021 NBA Preseason starts on December 11th. You can watch it live on NBA TV. The first game is between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.
TV and online
TV and online
The 2021 NBA preseason will air on a variety of channels. Below is the full schedule, which you can also find on the NBA’s official website.
-Oct. 9: New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
-Oct. 11: Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
-Oct 12: Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
-Oct 13: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
-Oct 14: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Local and national games
The 2021 NBA Preseason will tip off on Friday, December 11th. The first game will be the Charlotte Hornets vs. the Orlando Magic, followed by the Brooklyn Nets vs. the Washington Wizards.
These games will be available to watch on your local ABC affiliate, as well as ESPN and NBA TV.
What teams are playing
The NBA Preseason is an exhibition series of basketball games in the National Basketball Association (NBA), typically held in October, prior to the start of the regular season. The league’s teams play each other to prepare for the upcoming season. The preseason generally lasts about two weeks. During this time, teams are also allowed to sign free agents and make trades.
Eastern Conference
The 2021 NBA preseason will tip off on December 11, with the first games scheduled for December 13. The regular season will begin on December 22.
The Eastern Conference teams that will be playing in the 2021 NBA preseason are the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia ers, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards.
Western Conference
As of right now, the 2021 NBA preseason is set to start on December 11th. However, this is subject to change due to the ever-changing landscape of the COVID pandemic.
The Western Conference is made up of the following teams:
-Golden State Warriors
-Los Angeles Clippers
-Los Angeles Lakers
-Phoenix Suns
-Sacramento Kings
-Portland Trail Blazers
-Oklahoma City Thunder
-Utah Jazz
-Houston Rockets
-Dallas Mavericks
-New Orleans Pelicans
-Memphis Grizzlies
-Minnesota Timberwolves
-San Antonio Spurs
Notable players
The 2021 NBA preseason is set to begin on December 11 and will feature eight games. The regular season will start on December 22. Some of the notable players that will be playing in the preseason are Zion Williamson, Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and Kawhi Leonard.
Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson (born July 6, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for one season with the Duke Blue Devils, earning consensus National Player of the Year and Naismith College Player of the Year honors. he was selected first overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the Pelicans.
LeBron James
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. James has won four NBA championships, four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, three NBA Finals MVP Awards, and two Olympic gold medals.
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A six-time NBA All-Star, he has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice and won three NBA championships with the Warriors. He is considered by many to be the greatest shooter in NBA history.
