The season begins with two games, one featuring the reigning NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics, against the New York Knicks. This follows a successful run by USA Basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where they extended their reign to five consecutive Olympic titles.
Top Teams to Watch
- Boston Celtics: With players like Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, and Derrick White from the USA men's Olympic team, along with Jaylen Brown, Kristaps PorziÅÄ£is, and Al Horford, the Celtics are poised for multiple championship runs.
- Oklahoma City Thunder: After a strong 2023-24 season with a 57-25 record, the Thunder are considered serious contenders, backed by players like Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Key Players
- LeBron James: Despite approaching his 40th birthday, James remains a dominant force, having won his third Olympic gold medal and averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds last season. He will also play alongside his son Bronny James this season.
- Victor Wembanyama: The highly anticipated rookie with the San Antonio Spurs is one of the top players to watch.
- Luka Doncic: The Dallas Mavericks star continues to be a key figure in the league.
- Nikola Jokic: The Denver Nuggets' center is known for his exceptional all-around skills.
Schedule Highlights
- October 22: Start of the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- November 2: NBA Mexico City Game 2024 (Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards).
- November 12: Emirates NBA Cup begins.
- December 17: Emirates NBA Cup Championship (Las Vegas, NV).
- February 14-16, 2025: NBA All-Star 2025 (San Francisco, CA).
- April 15-18, 2025: SoFi Play-In Tournament.
- April 19, 2025: NBA Playoffs begin.
- June 5, 2025: NBA Finals begin.
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