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 Lak

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