The 2024 NBA season is in full swing, with the Cavaliers and Celtics setting the pace in the East, and the Thunder continuing to lead the West as we head into the new year.
Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 11 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 11:
Wednesday, January 1
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. LA Lakers, 1:00pm
Thursday, January 2
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat, 11:30am
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Sacramento Kings, 2:00pm
Friday, January 3
Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 11:30am
Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 2:00pm
Saturday, January 4
NY Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 12:00pm
Atlanta Hawks vs. LA Lakers, 2:30pm
Sunday, January 5
Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers, 11:00am
Monday, January 6
LA Lakers vs. Houston Rockets, 11:00am
Tuesday, January 7
San Antonio Spurs vs. Chicago Bulls, 12:00pm
Wednesday, January 8
LA Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks, 11:30am
Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets, 2:00pm
How can fans watch?
Fans can tune in to several Week 11 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.