Bump, it's that time of the year!
The NBA preseason kicks off today (3rd Oct) at 3:30 pm ET with Nets @ Lakers!
Most teams will have between 4 and 6 preseason games to get ready for the regular season which starts in about two and a half weeks from now.
source: https://nypost.com/2021/10/02/nets-joining-lakers-in-sitting-stars-for-preseason-opener/The Lakers announced they will sit LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Trevor Ariza for the preseason opener. Nets head coach Steve Nash effectively replied, hold my beer, and confirmed his team will rest no fewer than seven players.
The Big 3 of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving will all sit for the Nets, as will incumbent starters Joe Harris and Blake Griffin and veterans Patty Mills and James Johnson. That will provide an opportunity for youngsters, such as rookie Cam Thomas, and newcomers, such as Jevon Carter.
^...both teams will sit their stars, but we might see Anthony Davis who is the only high-profile name that is expected to get some minutes, probably a quarter.
Bookies should come up with odds/markets an hour or two before the game, or soon as they get clarity on who is going to play and who is not.
Anyways, i'm super excited! The NBA is back!