The NBA preseason is here, kicking off on October 4th and running until October 18th, giving players a chance to get ready for the regular season.
The games will be broadcast nationally, so you can catch all the action on ESPN, ESPN2 and TNT.
The preseason is a good time to see how teams are shaping up before the real competition begins. Some rookies will also be looking to make a strong impression.
The regular season starts on October 22nd, so keep an eye out for the preseason and get excited for another year of NBA action!