When Will the NBA Preseason Start?
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The NBA preseason is set to start on December 11th.
We take a look at when each team will play their first game and what to expect from the 2020-2021 NBA season.
When is the NBA preseason?
The precise answer to that question depends to a great extent on how you define “preseason.” For our purposes, we’ll consider the preseason to begin with the first game in which any NBA team takes the court against an opponent from another NBA franchise.
Based on that definition, the earliest possible date for the start of the NBA preseason would be Sunday, September 30, 2018. On that date, two teams — the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings — are scheduled to play each other in an exhibition game in China as part of the NBA’s Global Games series.
However, most NBA teams won’t start their preseason schedules until October 1 or 2. The first full slate of exhibition games is set for Tuesday, October 2, 2018, when 10 NBA teams will be in action.
The regular season is slated to begin on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
What is the NBA preseason?
The NBA preseason is the period of exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. During the preseason, NBA teams play against each other and tune up for the upcoming season. The length of the preseason varies, but it typically lasts around two weeks.
The preseason is important for teams to experiment with their lineups and get a feel for how they will stack up against their opponents. It also gives players a chance to shake off any rust that may have accumulated over the offseason. Preseason games are generally less competitive than regular season or playoff games, but they still provide valuable insights for teams and fans alike.
The 2019-2020 NBA preseason will begin on October 1st and will conclude on October 22nd.
How long is the NBA preseason?
Preseason games start in October and the regular season starts in December.
What happens during the NBA preseason?
The NBA preseason is a time for NBA teams to test out their new lineups and shake off the rust before the regular season starts. Generally, each team plays about eight preseason games. These games are used to help coaches evaluate players and decide who will make the final cut for the regular season roster. The games are also used to help players get back into game-shape and prepare for the physicality of the regular season.
The NBA preseason typically starts in early October and runs through the end of October. The regular season then starts in early November and runs through April. The NBA playoffs start in April and the Finals are usually played in June.
Why is the NBA preseason important?
The NBA preseason is important for a few reasons. First, it allows teams to see how new players look in game action before the regular season starts. This is especially important for teams that have made offseason changes, like the Los Angeles Lakers, who added LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Second, the preseason gives players a chance to fine-tune their game and get in shape before the regular season starts. And finally, the preseason gives fans a taste of basketball action before the regular season gets underway.
