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The NBA’s preseason schedule is set to begin, and the first game could be a showcase for the blockbuster moves that shook up the league this offseason.
Every team in the league returned to the court this week for the start of training camps, and the opening exhibition game of the 2026-27 season is slated for Saturday, Oct. 3 with an NBA Canada game featuring the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat in Quebec City.
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Though the availability of star players remains to be determined, it could be the first opportunity to see Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Heat jersey and the return of Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors. Both Antetokounmpo and Leonard were acquired via high-profile trades in recent months.
Preseason action continues on Sunday, Oct. 4 when the Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Clippers in Honolulu and the Utah Jazz take on the Denver Nuggets in Boulder, Colorado.
Here’s a breakdown of the NBA’s preseason schedule, as well as key dates on the league calendar heading into the 2026-27 season:
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Dallas Mavericks forward/center Daniel Gafford (21) takes a selfie photo during the Mavericks media day at American Airlines Center on Sept. 25, 2026. The 2026-27 NBA season is just around the corner, and the league’s best players posed for photos during media days. Check out the best.
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Fun NBA media day moments from teams across the league
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Daniel Gafford (21) takes a selfie photo during the Mavericks media day at American Airlines Center on Sept. 25, 2026. The 2026-27 NBA season is just around the corner, and the league’s best players posed for photos during media days. Check out the best.
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San Antonio Spurs RJ Davis poses for photos during Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio, Texas on Sept. 28, 2026.
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Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during Brooklyn Nets Media…
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