The 2024-25 NBA Opening Night will feature the Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks after their championship ring ceremony, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers welcoming the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The 2024-25 NBA regular season will tip off on Tuesday, October 22, with a doubleheader on TNT. This marks Warner Bros. Discovery Sports' 41st consecutive year of NBA coverage.
In the first game of the night, the reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, will receive their championship rings before facing off against the New York Knicks, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The second game will see the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Los Angeles Lakers. This matchup could be historic, as LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, might share the court for the first time.
Last season, the 2023-24 campaign began with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns taking on the Golden State Warriors.
For the 2024-25 opening night:
- Knicks at Celtics (Ring Ceremony)
- Timberwolves at Lakers
Other notable games and their dates (per Shams Charania):
- Klay Thompson's first return trip to the Bay Area: Nov. 12, when the Mavericks visit the Warriors at Chase Center.
- Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals rematch dates: Jan. 25 in Dallas and Feb. 6 in Boston.
- The Clippers are slated to open their new Intuit Dome for the first regular-season game on Oct. 23, when they host the Suns.
