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NBA 2024/25: Dates, teams, schedule, how to watch, history & more

Jaquob Crooke Updated: 14 Aug 24 13:56

Following a sensational year in which the Boston Celtics were crowned champions for a record 18th time, the NBA is back for the 2024/25 season.

Boston's success against the Dallas Mavericks saw them reclaim the illustrious title of being the NBA's most successful team.

The result of the 2024 NBA Finals means we've witnessed six different winners in the last six years and it's set to be another fascinatingly competitive league, with the likes of the Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks all vying for glory.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2024/25 NBA season.

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NBA 2024/25 dates

The NBA regular season will begin on 22 October 2024 and conclude on 13 April 2025.

Teams ranked 7th to 10th will then compete in the Play-In Tournament from 15-18 April 2025, before the NBA Playoffs commence on 19 April.

There remains no official date pencilled in for the NBA Finals.

NBA 2024/25 schedule

The schedule for the upcoming campaign is set to be released on 15 August.

Each team will play 82 games across the regular season and 16 of those matches will consist of fixtures against their divisional rivals.

At the end of the season, the top eight teams from each conference advance to the Playoffs. Those that progress from the first round of the Playoffs will then play in the Conference Semifinals for a chance to reach the Conference Finals, and the winner of that will feature in the NBA Finals.

2023/24 saw the introduction of the NBA Cup, which is an in-season competition where results will count towards the regular season standings.

NBA 2024/25 teams

The same 30 teams remain for the 2024/25 NBA season.

Atlantic

Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers
Toronto Raptors

Pacific

Golden State Warriors
LA Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Sacramento Kings

Central

Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks

Southeast

Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Hornets
Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
Washington Wizards

Northwest

Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
Portland Trail Blazers
Utah Jazz

Southwest

Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs

NBA 2024/25 how to watch & TV channel

bet365 will be showing every game from the 2024/25 NBA season via our Live Streaming service.

TNT Sports announced a multi-year extension to their NBA broadcasting rights in the UK and will be televising more than 250 live games over the course of the season. Other matches will be streamed on Discovery+.

NBA 2024/25 Draft - First round picks

Atlanta Hawks selected French forward Zaccharie Risacher with the first pick of the 2024 NBA Draft.

It was the second round of the Draft that arguably garnered a lot more attention as the Los Angeles Lakers drafted USC prospect Bronny James, the son of legendary four-time MVP LeBron James.

The selections in the first round of the Draft are as follows:

1. Atlanta Hawks - Zaccharie Risacher

2. Washington Wizards - Alex Sarr

3. Houston Rockets - Reed Sheppard

4. San Antonio Spurs - Stephon Castle

5. Detroit Pistons - Ron Holland II

6. Charlotte Hornets - Tidjane Salaun

7. Portland Trail Blazers - Donovan Clingan

8. San Antonio Spurs - Rob Dillingham (Traded to Minnesota Timberwolves)

9. Memphis Grizzlies - Zach Edey

10. Utah Jazz - Cody Williams

11. Chicago Bulls - Matas Buzelis

12. Oklahoma City Thunder - Nikola Topic

13. Sacramento Kings - Devin Carter

14. Portland Trail Blazers - Bub Carrington (Traded to Washington Wizards)

15. Miami Heat - Kel’el Ware

16. Philadelphia 76ers - Jared McCain

17. Los Angeles Lakers - Dalton Knecht

18. Orlando Magic - Tristan da Silva

19. Toronto Raptors - Ja’Kobe Walter

20. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jaylon Tyson

21. New Orleans Pelicans - Yves Missi

22. Phoenix Suns - DaRon Holmes II (Traded to Denver Nuggets)

23. Milwaukee Bucks - AJ Johnson

24. New York Knicks - Kyshawn George (Traded to Washington Wizards)

25. New York Knicks - Pacome Dadiet

26. Washington Wizards - Dillon Jones (Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder)

27. Minnesota Timberwolves - Terrence Shannon Jr.

28. Denver Nuggets Ryan Dunn (Traded to Phoenix Suns)

29. Utah Jazz - Isaiah Collier

30. Boston Celtics - Baylor Scheierman

NBA history

Boston Celtics enter the new season as the defending champions after winning a record 18th title with a 4-1 series triumph over the Dallas Mavericks.

It was the first time in 16 years that the Celtics had won the championship and saw them move above the Los Angeles Lakers in the all-time standings.

Golden State Warriors are third most successful team in NBA history with seven titles and are the most decorated in the last decade.

Chicago Bulls are the only team to have played in more than one NBA Finals without losing, with the famous 90s dynasty romping to six titles from 1991 to 1998.