When does every NBA team have its first preseason game?
With apologies to MLB and NFL, it's about time for NBA season. The 2015-16 regular season is still more than a month away, but the basketball festivities start this week. And if you're curious when your favorite team will be back on the court, we've got you covered.
Training camps are underway, and many teams have already had their first preseason games. But a few have yet to take the floor. Listed below is the date of the first preseason game for every NBA team that hasn't started its preseason.
First preseason game:
Atlanta Hawks: Wednesday, October 7, @ Cavaliers
Boston Celtics: Tuesday, October 6, @ Milan
Brooklyn Nets: Monday, October 5, vs. Fenerbahce Ulker
Chicago Bulls: Tuesday, October 6, vs. Bucks
Cleveland Cavaliers: Wednesday, October 7, vs. Hawks
Dallas Mavericks: Tuesday, October 6, vs. Nuggets
Detroit Pistons: Tuesday, October 6, vs. Pacers
Golden State Warriors: Monday, October 5, vs. Raptors
Houston Rockets: Tuesday, October 6, @ Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies: Tuesday, October 6, vs. Rockets
Milwaukee Bucks: Tuesday, October 6, @ Bulls
Minnesota Timberwolves: Wednesday, October 7, vs. Thunder
New York Knicks: Wednesday, October 7, vs. Bauru (Brazilian)
Oklahoma City Thunder: Wednesday, October 7, @ Wolves
Philadelphia 76ers: Tuesday, October 6, @ Wizards
Phoenix Suns: Wednesday, October 7, vs. Kings
Portland Trail Blazers: Monday, October 5, vs. Kings
Sacramento Kings: Monday, October 5, @ Blazers
San Antonio Spurs: Thursday, October 8, @ Kings
Washington Wizards: Tuesday, October 6, vs. 76ers