The 2024 NBA season has arrived! And there is a lot to look forward to in opening week, with the Celtics raising their championship banner, LeBron and Bronny making history in LA, Josh Giddey's new chapter at the Bulls, the Clippers opening the Intuit Dome, and heaps more.
Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 1 action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand.
[Note: All times listed are AEDT unless noted]
What NBA games can I watch in Australia and New Zealand on ESPN?
Week 1:
Wednesday, October 23
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, 10:30am, ESPN 1
LA Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 1:00pm, ESPN 1
Thursday, October 24
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 10:30am, ESPN 1
LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, 1:00pm, ESPN 1
Friday, October 25
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs, 10:30am, ESPN 2
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 1:00pm, ESPN 2
Saturday, October 26
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers, 10:30am, ESPN 2
LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns, 1:00pm, ESPN 2
Sunday, October 27
Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 11:00am, ESPN 2
How can fans watch?
Fans can tune in to nine Week 1 games LIVE across ESPN and ESPN 2, which are available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and SKY NZ, while you can also access these games via the ESPN App.
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How many Australians are on an NBA roster?
There's plenty of Australian (and New Zealand!) presence on NBA rosters this season! Here's who you can keep your eyes on:
Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls
Dante Exum, Dallas Mavericks
Josh Green, Charlotte Hornets
Joe Ingles, Minnesota Timberwolves
Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
Patty Mills, Utah Jazz
Matisse Thybulle, Portland Trail Blazers
Duop Reath, Portland Trail Blazers
Steven Adams, Houston Rockets
Jock Landale, Houston Rockets
Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets
Johnny Furphy, Indiana Pacers
Jack McVeigh (Houston Rockets), Alex Ducas (Oklahoma City Thunder), and Luke Travers (Cleveland Cavaliers), all enter the season on two-way deals.
READ: How the 14 Australians (and one Kiwi) look heading into the 2024/25 NBA season
Where can I access more NBA content?
Check out the ESPN NBA page for daily news, features, highlights, stats and more. Meanwhile, Nothing But Net will cover all the action from an Aussie angle with three shows on ESPN each week. Leading into live NBA games Nothing But Net will air live each Wednesday morning and Friday (post NFL season) morning. Nothing But Net: Weekend Edition will continue to air on Saturday mornings around NBA, and Nothing But Net: Aussie Hoops will continue weekly on Thursdays. You can also catch up on all the hoops action on our YouTube page.