NBA 2023-24 season preview: Schedule, team previews, key storylines & how to watch
The top men's professional basketball league in the world returns for its 78th season, and Olympics.com has all the details to get you up to speed ahead of opening night on 24 October.
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The 2023-24 NBA season is here!
After a fantastic summer of basketball action that saw Germany win its first-ever World Cup, the focus now shifts to the start of new NBA season, with a host of intriguing questions set to be answered: Can the Denver Nuggets repeat as champions? How will LeBron James and the Lakers look in the King's 21st season in the league? Can Victor Wembanyama live up to the unbelievable hype as the No.1 overall draft pick?
Olympics.com tackles these questions and plenty more - including key schedule dates, team previews, in-season tournament breakdown and players to watch - in our 2023-24 NBA preview below.
NBA team previews & key storylines
Atlanta Hawks
- 2022-23 Season Record: 41-41, first round playoff elimination (4-2 series loss to Boston)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Patty Mills, Wesley Matthews
- First round draft pick: Kobe Bufkin (#15)
- Head Coach: Quin Snyder
After coming within two wins of making the NBA Finals in 2021, the Hawks have since lost in the first round of the playoffs two years in a row. However, with two of the top stars in the NBA in Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, the Hawks should expect to not only make the postseason again, but progress to at least the second round.
Boston Celtics
- 2022-23 Season Record: 57-25, Conference finals elimination (4-3 series loss to Miami)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Dalano Banton, Oshae Brisset, Wenyen Gabriel, Jrue Holiday, Svi Mykhailiuk, Kristaps Porzingis, Lamar Stevens
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Joe Mazzulla
The Celtics, like the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks before them, fell victim to Miami's unlikely run to the NBA Finals last year as an 8 seed.
They responded in the offseason with major moves, bringing in Kristaps Porzingis and three-time All Defensive First Team star Jrue Holiday in a major roster shakeup. With Jaylen Brown signing an extension and Jayson Tatum operating as the lynchpin of the team, the expectations for the Celtics are sky-high yet again. Don't be surprised to see Boston make it to the Finals in 2024.
Brooklyn Nets
- 2022-23 Season Record: 45-37, first round playoff elimination ( 4-0 series loss to Philadelphia)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Darius Bazley, Harry Giles III, Dennis Smith Jr., Lonnie Walker IV, Trendon Watford
- First round draft picks: Noah Clowney (#21), Dariq Whitehead (#22)
- Head Coach: Jacque Vaughn
The Nets suffered a somewhat expected yet dissapointing first-round loss in the playoffs last year at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, who swept them in four games.
The Nets have made the playoffs in each of the last five seasons, though without any significant offseason additions, they may struggle to make the postseason again in 2024.
Charlotte Hornets
- 2022-23 Season Record: 27-55, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Frank Ntilikina
- First round draft picks: Brandon Miller (#2), Nick Smith Jr. (#27)
- Head Coach: Steve Clifford
The Hornets have high hopes for Brandon Miller, whom they drafted No.2 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball could use all the help he can get, as the Hornets last made the postseason in 2016. The Hornets have only had one winning record in the proceeding seven years (2021-22), and they could be in for another tough slog this season.
Chicago Bulls
- 2022-23 Season Record: 40-42, lost in Play-In Tournament
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Jevon Carter, Torrey Craig
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Billy Donovan
The last six seasons, with the exception of a first round playoff loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022, have seen no postseason basketball in Chicago, though the Bulls' record hasn't been quite bad enough to generate a high lottery pick that could make a significant change to their fortunes. With Lonzo Ball still out due to a knee injury and rumours swirling around star Zach LaVine's future, a return to the playoffs for the Bulls seems unlikely.
Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2022-23 Season Record: 51-31, first round playoff elimination (4-1 series loss to New York)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Ty Jerome, Georges Niang, Tristan Thompson, Damian Jones, Max Strus
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff
The Cavaliers finished fourth in the Eastern Conference standings last season, but suffered an upset loss to the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs. The addition of Max Strus, as well as the lack of any major departures, should mean Cleveland takes another step forward in 2023-24.
Dallas Mavericks
- 2022-23 Season Record: 38-44, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Seth Curry, Dante Exum, Richaun Holmes, Derrick Jones Jr., Grant Williams
- First round draft picks: Dereck Lively II (#12, via Oklahoma City Thunder), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (#24, via Sacramento Kings)
- Head Coach: Jason Kidd
The Mavericks are coming off a dissapointing season in which they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Dallas' performance last year was all the more surprising considering they made the Eastern Conference finals in 2022.
General Manager Nico Harrison made some big moves in the offseason,Ā bringing in Richaun Holmes and Grant Williams via trades and signing Seth Curry, Dante Exum and Derrick Jones Jr to deals through free agency. And let's not forget Dallas still has two of the top talents in all of basketball in their backcourt with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. With that said, the Western Conference is exceedling competitive, so a return to the playoffs may not be as simple as Dallas fans would hope for.
Denver Nuggets: Can Nikola Jokic help Denver successfully defend their NBA championship?
- 2022-23 Season Record: 53-29, NBA champions
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Justin Holiday, Jay Huff
- First round draft pick: Julian Strawther (#29, via Indiana Pacers)
- Head Coach: Michael Malone
The Denver Nuggets captured their first NBA title in franchise history in 2023, and enter the new season as favourites to repeat, thanks in large part to the continued dominance of two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic.
The Joker elected to rest this summer rather than join his Serbian compatriots at the FIBA World Cup (where the Eagles won the silver medal), so he should be primed for another spectacular campaign in the league.
Detroit Pistons
- 2022-23 Season Record: 17-65, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Monte Morris, Joe Harris
- First round draft picks: Ausar Thompson (#5), Marcus Sasser (#25, via Memphis Grizzlies)
- Head Coach: Monty Williams
The Pistons have been languishing at the bottom of the NBA standings for several years now, having last made the postseason in 2019. 2022-23 was no different, as Detroit posted the worst record in the entire league at 17-65. Unfortunately for Pistons fans, the team's poor performance didn't result in the No.1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, but Detroit has high hopes for Ausar Thompson (who they selected with the 5th pick) and second-year player Jaden Ivy for the 2023-24 campaign.
Golden State Warriors: Will the addition of Chris Paul help the Warriors return to the Finals?
- 2022-23 Season Record: 44-38, Conference semi-final elimination (4-2 series loss to LA Lakers)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Rudy Gay, Cory Joseph, Chris Paul, Dario Saric, Usman Garuba, Javonte Green
- First round draft pick: Brandin Podziemski (#19)
- Head Coach: Steve Kerr
Chris Paul #3 high-fives Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by bringing in two-time Olympic gold medallist and future Hall of Famer Chris Paul in a trade with the Washington Wizards. Whether or not Paul starts or comes off the bench, there's no doubt that the Warriors have two of the best point guards in the league in Paul and Steph Curry. The hope is that Paul's arrival will help rejuvenate a Warriors team that had started to show some cracks last season, though concerns still linger over the long-term health of key players (Curry and Klay Thompson) and bench depth.
Houston Rockets
- 2022-23 Season Record: 22-60, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Dillon Brooks, Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday, Jock Landale, Fred VanVleet, Victor Oladipo, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Reggie Bullock
- First round draft picks: Amen Thompson (#4), Cam Whitmore (#20)
- Head Coach: Ime Udoka
The Rockets had the joint second-worst record in the NBA last season, and failed to make the postseason for the third consecutive year. However, Houston did have one of the better offseasons among all teams, bringing in some real quality veterans including All-Star Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, who was named the FIBA World Cup Best Defensive Player after helping Canada win bronze at the 2023 tournament. There are high hopes for rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, too, so expect the Rockets to have a vastily improved season in 2023-24.
Indiana Pacers
- 2022-23 Season Record: 35-47, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Bruce Brown, Obi Toppin
- First round draft picks: Jarace Walker (#8, via Washington Wizards), Ben Sheppard (#26)
- Head Coach: Rick Carlisle
Indiana last made the playoffs in 2020, and you'll have to back to 2014 to find the last time the Pacers made it past the first round (Indiana wound up losing to the Miami Heat in six games in the Conference finals).
They have obvious talent in the roster in the form of Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin, and the arrival of Bruce Brown from the Nuggets means that the Paces have quietly assembled one of the deepest backcourts in the Eastern Conference - so deep, in fact, that it could spell the return of playoff basketball to Indiana.
LA Clippers
- 2022-23 Season Record: 44-38, first round playoffs elimination (4-1 series loss to Phoenix)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Kenyon Martin Jr., Nate Darling
- First round draft pick: Kobe Brown (#30)
- Head Coach: Tyronn Lue
The Clippers remain one of the most frustrating teams in the NBA. On paper, any roster with two MVP-calibre players should have more to show than a solitary Conference finals appearance in the last five years, but such is the case for the Clippers. The issue stems from the inability of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard to remain healthy for a full season; if the duo can stay on the court, the Clippers have a real chance at making a deep playoff run. But that's a big 'if'.
Los Angeles Lakers: Does LeBron James have enough left in the tank to win another ring?
- 2022-23 Season Record: 43-39, Western Conference finals elimination (4-0 series loss to Denver)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Jaxson Hayes, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood
- First round draft pick: Jalen Hood-Schifino (#17)
- Head Coach: Darvin Ham
The Lakers had a slow start last season, but rallied and crept into the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament. Despite two impressive series wins over Memphis and Golden State, the Lakers were no match for the Denver Nuggets in the Conference finals, and were duly swept. Part of the issue was the lack of a deep bench, but Lakers GM Rob Pelinka got to work this offseason and there's no doubt the acquisitions of Prince, Reddish and Vincent, in particular, add some much-needed defensive nous and additional shooting to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Speaking of "The King", the 2023-24 season will be the 21st of James' career. Despite being 38 years old, there's no evidence that the future Hall of Famer is slowing down.
Memphis Grizzlies
- 2022-23 Season Record: 51-31, first round playoff elimination (4-2 series loss to LA Lakers)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart, Adonis Amrs, David Johnson
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Taylor Jenkins
The Grizzlies had another excellent regular season last year, but suffered a dissapointing first round playoff exit at the hands of LeBron James and the LA Lakers. The addition of Marcus Smart means that Memphis now has two Defensive Players of the Year on the roster (Smart in 2022, Jaren Jackson Jr. in 2023), and with the core of the team largely unchanged (minus Desmond Bane), expect the Grizzlies to be close to the top of the Western Conference standings yet again. But can they translate regular season success into playoff wins?
Miami Heat
- 2022-23 Season Record: 44-38, lost in NBA Finals (4-1 series loss to Denver)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Thomas Bryant, Josh Richardson, R.J. Hampton
- First round draft pick: Jaime Jaquez Jr. (#18)
- Head Coach: Erik Spoelstra
The Heat were the fairytale team of the 2022-23 season, when they became just the second no.8 seed in NBA history to reach the NBA Finals. Alas, Jimmy Butler and company were unable to stop the Nuggets from winning the championship, and their offseason pursuit of Damian Lillard also came up short after the point guard was traded to Milwaukee. Still, this Heat team is largely the same as last year's, and with one of the best head coaches in the league patrolling the sidelines in Erik Spoelstra, opponents would be wise not to understimate Miami again.
Milwaukee Bucks: Can the duo of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo propel the Bucks back to the NBA Finals?
- 2022-23 Season Record: 58-24, first round playoff elimination (4-1 series loss to Miami)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Malik Beasley, Damian Lillard, Robin Lopez, Cam Payne, TyTy Washington
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Adrian Griffin
In September, Milwaukee won the Damian Lillard sweepstakes, enganging in a three-team trade that saw Jrue Holiday leave for Portland (and later Boston), with seven-time All-Star Lillard arriving in the Cream City to give the Bucks a dream duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard. All of a sudden, the Bucks have become one of, if not the favourite to win the NBA title.
Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2022-23 Season Record: 42-40, first round playoff elimination (4-1 series loss to Denver)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Troy Brown, Shake Milton, D.J. Carton
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Chris Finch
The Timberwolves' trajectory is definitely trending up, despite a second first round playoff exit in as many years. Anthony Edwards, who made his first All-Star apperance in 2023 and was named to the All-FIBA World Cup Team, looks poised to take another leap to stardom this season, and the frontcourt duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert (both of whom played at the FIBA World Cup this summer) remains one of the best in the league. The West is notoriously tough, and the Wolves' bench isn't the strongest. Another Play-In appearance is likely.
New Orleans Pelicans
- 2022-23 Season Record: 42-40, Play-In Tournament elimination
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Cody Zeller, Izaiah Brockington, Jalen Crutcher
- First round draft pick: Jordan Hawkins (#14)
- Head Coach: Willie Green
Can Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum all stay on the court for the Pelicans? On paper, the Pels have one of the top 'Big 3' units in the NBA; the problem is they never seem to be healthy at the same time. If they can stay clear of the injury bug, the Pelicans have a real shot of making the postseason in the West.
New York Knicks
- 2022-23 Season Record: 47-35, Conference semi-finals elimination (4-2 series loss to Miami)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Donte DiVincenzo, Nathan Knight, Dylan Windler, Ryan Arcidiacono
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Tom Thibodeau
The Knicks enjoyed their best season in 11 years in 2022-23, posting a 47-35 record and a first Conference semifinals apperance since 2013 (when they lost to Indiana in six games). However, the Eastern Conference has gotten considerably tougher, and the solitary addition of Donte DiVincenzo is probably not enough to move the needle for New York. Another semi-final apperance in 2024 should be considered a success.
Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2022-23 Season Record: 40-42, Play-In Tournament elimination
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Davis Bertans, Vasilije Micic, Jack White
- First round draft pick : Cason Wallace (#10, via Dallas Mavericks)
- Head Coach: Mark Daigneault
The Thunder are the most intriguing entinty coming into this new season. Not only do they have a ton of talent in the building (including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Luguentz Dort), but they also have a treasure chest of future draft picks (35 in the next seven years!) in case they want to make a win-now move for a superstar mid-season. Add in the fact that 2022 No.2 overall pick Chet Holmgren will be making his NBA debut after missing the entirety of his rookie season through injury, and Oklahoma City look primed to stun the basketball world and make a deep playoff run.
Orlando Magic
- 2022-23 Season Record: 34-48, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Joe Ingles, Mac McClung, Trevelin Queen, Daeqwon Plowden
- First round draft picks: Anthony Black (#6), Jeff Howard (#11)
- Head Coach: Jamahl Mosley
The Magic last had a winning record in 2019, when they went 42-40 and won the Southeast Division before getting upset by the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the playoffs. Their performance last season was somewhat of an improvement over previous years, but they appeared primed for a huge leap in 2023-24 thanks to a deep roster (2022 Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, World Cup champions Franz and Moritz Wagner, Olympic bronze medallist Joe Ingles) and solid coaching.
Philadelphia 76ers
- 2022-23 Season Record: 54-28, Conference semi-finals elmination (4-3 series loss to Boston)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Patrick Beverley, Mo Bamba, David Duke Jr., Danny Green, Kelly Oubre Jr., Javonte Smart
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Nick Nurse
Joel Embiid #21 and James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Is there any team in the NBA that's more in a state of flux than the 76ers? New head coach Nick Nurse has had to deal with the headache that is James Harden this entire summer; the 10-time All-Star and 2018 MVP called 76ers president Daryl Morey a 'liar' back in August and has been anything but subtle in his demands to be traded. On top of that, there's growing concern in some corners that star big man Joel Embiid is getting frustrated with the lack of postseason success in Philadelphia. So while the 76ers still have a talented roster, there is plenty of drama surrounding the team that could threaten to derail their season before it even gets going.
Phoenix Suns
- 2022-23 Season Record: 45-37, Conference semi-finals elimination (4-2 series loss to Denver)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Grayson Allen, Keon Johnson, Nassir Little, Jusuf Nurkic, Bradley Beal, Jordan Goodwin, Udoka Azubuike, Bol Bol, Keita Bates-Diop, Drew Eubanks, Eric Gordon, Chimezie Metu, Yuta Watanabe
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Frank Vogel
Phoenix were already one of the scariest teams in the West before Bradley Beal's arrival this summer, but the introduction of the former Washington Wizard to a line-up that includes Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Devin Booker and two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant makes the Suns a Finals favourite.
Portland Trail Blazers
- 2022-23 Season Record: 33-49, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, George Conditt IV
- First round draft picks: Scoot Henderson (#3), Kris Murray (#23)
- Head Coach: Chauncey Billups
Like so many other teams in the NBA, the Blazers enter the new season a vastily different team to the one that tanked towards the end of 2022-23 in the hopes of landing Victor Wembanyama in the draft.That plan didn't quite workout, as the Blazers received the No.3 pick in the draft lottery, but the selection of the electric Scoot Henderson already has Portland fans excited. Blazers GM Joe Cronin received plaudits for the haul he received in the Damian Lillard trade, with Ayton, Brogdon and Williams - in addition to a bevy of draft picks - giving Portland a strong roster for the first time in years.
Sacramento Kings
- 2022-23 Season Record: 48-34, first round playoff elimination (4-3 series loss to Golden State)
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Chris Duarte, JaVale McGee, Sasha Vezenkov
- First round draft pick: -
- Head Coach: Mike Brown
The Kings were undoubtedly the most improved team in the league last season. Not only did Sacramento finish with a winning record (48-34) for the first time since 2005-06, but they also clinched a playoff spot to break a 16-year postseason drought.
Unfortunately for the Kings and their fans, they faced a battle-hardened Warriors team in the first round, and were ousted in seven games. But that experience, along with a strong starting unit and bench (the addition of 2023 EuroLeague MVP Vezenkov could prove to be a masterstroke), should help Sacramento return to the postseason again in 2024, and perhaps make it to the Conference semi-finals.
San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama makes the Spurs a must-watch team
- 2022-23 Season Record: 22-60, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Cedi Osman
- First round draft pick: Victor Wembanyama (#1)
- Head Coach: Gregg Popovich
Several teams had successful offseasons, but one could argue that in terms of long-term outlook, no franchise is better placed than the San Antoni Spurs. Why? Because of Victor Wembanyama.
The 19-year-old is the most exciting prospect since LeBron James, and through NBA Summer League action and the Spurs' preseason games, it's easy to see why. The 7 '4" (2.24m) center has an 8-foot wingspan (2.4m), meaning he can grab rebounds, block shots and dunk the ball with ease. But he also has a great handle for such a tall frame, and a smooth jump shot to boot. Under the tutelage of the legendary Gregg Popovich, Wembanyama could grow into one of the best players in the history of the NBA; some pundits are already predicting that he will go down as the greatest player in NBA history. Needless to say, the Spurs are going to be must-watch basketball for a very long time.
Toronto Raptors
- 2022-23 Season Record: 41-41, Play-In Tournament elimination
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Jalen McDaniels, Dennis Schroder, Garrett Temple
- First round draft pick: Gradey Dick (#13)
- Head Coach: Darko RajakoviÄ
Despite missing out on Damian Lillard and losing Fred VanVleet in free agency, the Raptors still have a strong roster (on paper), led by two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam, O.G. Anunoby, Scottie Barnes and 2023 FIBA World Cup MVP and world champion Dennis Schroder. They should make a return to the playoffs in 2024.
Utah Jazz
- 2022-23 Season Record: 37-45, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: John Collins, Omer Yurtseven, Josh Christopher
- First round draft picks: Taylor Hendricks (#9), Keyonte George (#16), Brice Sensabaugh (#28)
- Head Coach: Will Hardy
Utah has a well-balanced roster of players and a lot more depth than one may realise: Lauri Markkanen won the Most Improved Player award last season after averaging a career highs in points (25.6) per game, Jordan Clarkson is a former Sixth Man of the Year winner (2021), and Kelly Olynyk just helped Canada win bronze at the FIBA World Cup. Other key players include Collin Sexton, Talen Horton-Tucker, Walker Kessler and John Collins.
The West may be a tough nut to crack, but the Jazz have a strong chance to make the play-in tournament at the very least.
Washington Wizards
- 2022-23 Season Record: 35-47, missed the playoffs
- Offseason free agency/trade additions: Danilo Gallinari, Tyus Jones, Mike Muscala, Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins, Landry Shamet, Jared Butler
- First round draft pick: Bilal Coulibaly (#7, via Indiana Pacers)
- Head Coach: Wes Unseld Jr.
The Wizards have only made the postseason once in the last five years (losing to the 76ers in the first round in 2021). The departure of Bradley Beal means Kyle Kuzma is now the defacto leader of the team, though he should get some help from the recently aquired Jordan Poole and Danilo Gallinari. But there doesn't seem to be enough talent beyond the starting five for the Wizards to make it back to the postseason in 2024.
What is the NBA In-Season Tournament?
Back in July, the league announcedĀ that its inaugural in-season tournament will culminate with the "Final Four" in Las Vegas, with the Championship game scheduled for 9 December.
The new tournament will make its debut during the 2023-24 season and has a prize pool of about $18 million. Players of the wining team will make $500,000 each. Tournament games, except the championship game, will count toward regular-season standings.
NBA 2023-24 season schedule key dates
You can the full 2023-24 NBA schedule here.
- Oct. 24: Start of the 2023-24 NBA Regular Season
- Nov. 3: NBA In-Season Tournament begins
- Dec. 7: NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals
- Dec. 9: NBA In-Season Tournament Championship
- Jan. 11: NBA Paris Game, Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Feb. 8: NBA Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)
- Feb. 16-18: NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis
- Feb. 16-21: NBA All-Star break
- April 14: NBA Regular Season ends
- April 15: NBA Rosters set for NBA Playoffs 2024 (3 p.m. ET)
- April 16-19: NBA Play-In Tournament
- April 28: NBA Early Entry Eligibility Deadline (11:59 p.m. ET)
- May 12: NBA Draft Lottery 2024
- May 13-19: NBA Combine in Chicago
- June 6: NBA Finals 2024 Game 1
- June 9: NBA Finals 2024 Game 2
- June 12: NBA Finals 2024 Game 3
- June 14: NBA Finals 2024 Game 4
- June 17: NBA Finals 2024 Game 5 (if necessary)
- June 20: NBA Finals 2024 Game 6 (if necessary)
- June 23: NBA Finals 2024 Game 7 (if necessary)
- June 27: NBA Draft 2024
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