Sep 30, 2025, 01:37 PM ET
Will reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as NBA champions? Will Kevin Durant help the Houston Rockets get over the hump? How will LeBron James fare in season No. 23? Who will be the last team standing in the East? Those are just some of the key storylines of the 2025-26 NBA season. Before the regular season tips off on Oct. 21, fans can catch plenty of preseason action on ESPN’s family of networks and digital platforms. Check out the full slate of games below:
*All times Eastern
Oct. 5, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors – 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
Oct. 12, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics – 7 p.m. on ESPN
Denver Nuggets at LA Clippers – 9:30 p.m. on ESPN
Oct. 15, 2025
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas – 10:30 p.m. on ESPN
Oct. 16, 2025
Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks – 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2
How can fans watch?
Fans can catch every basket in the ESPN App and in the NBA streaming hub.
How can fans access more NBA coverage from ESPN?
Check out the ESPN NBA hub page for the latest news, features, analysis, schedules and more.