

While there had been a push from some quarters - both inside and outside the league - to start closer to Christmas again, Commissioner Adam Silver pushed for a return to the NBA’s traditional October to June schedule. Last year’s playoff darlings, the Hawks and Suns, get prime spots, as do Dallas with Luka Doncic and Denver with reigning MVP Nikola Vucevic. The NBA frontloads the schedule the first week to generate some buzz (not as easy to do during football season - and the NBA has to go up against the NFL on Christmas Day this year, too).

And the Lakers are Warriors are the biggest draws out West. Of course the Bucks’ banner-raising ceremony is the first game, taking place in front of this season’s title favorites. Miami, FL, USA Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) and Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) give chase during a loose ball in the first half at American Airlines Arena. Golden State Warriors (10 p.m., TNT) Friday, Oct. Phoenix Suns (10 p.m., TNT) Thursday, Oct.

New York Knicks (7:30 p.m., TNT)ĭenver Nuggets vs. Vince Carter Toronto Raptors Mitchell u0026 nba live 18 vince carter jersey Vince Carter - Wikipedia nba live 18 vince carter jersey 1998-99 Vince Carter. Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m., TNT) Wednesday, Oct. Along with the Christmas Day schedule (featuring those four same stars and their teams), the NBA released the broadcast television schedule for the first week (all times Eastern): Tuesday, Oct. NBA Live 18 marks Hardens first solo video game cover. The NBA is turning to its biggest names and some high-profile matchups on the opening night of the season, Oct.
