Nba Season 2024 Start Date

NBA Announces Dates for 2024 Play-In Tournament and Regular Season Start

Key Dates and Updates for the Upcoming NBA Season

Play-In Tournament Returns in April

The NBA has announced the dates for the 2024 Play-In Tournament, which will take place from Tuesday, April 16th to Friday, April 19th. The Play-In Tournament determines the final two teams from each conference that advance to the playoffs.

The Play-In Tournament format remains unchanged from previous years. The teams finishing 7th through 10th in each conference will compete in a single-elimination bracket, with the winners advancing to face the No. 5 and No. 6 seeds in the first round of the playoffs.

Regular Season Begins in October

The NBA regular season will tip off on Tuesday, October 24th, with an opening night doubleheader on TNT. The first game will feature the defending champion Denver Nuggets hosting the Los Angeles Lakers.

The regular season will consist of 82 games per team, with the All-Star Game scheduled for Sunday, February 16th, 2024. The regular season will conclude on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024.

Other Key Dates

* In-Season Tournament: December 19-21, 2023 * NBA Paris Game: January 19, 2024 * Playoffs Begin: April 20, 2024 * Finals Begin: June 5, 2024

The NBA season promises to be an exciting one, with several contenders vying for the championship. The Play-In Tournament adds an extra layer of drama to the playoff race, and fans can expect plenty of thrilling games throughout the season.