Magic, Celtics and Kings release 2026-27 preseason dates
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Three NBA teams locked in their warm-up plans on Monday, unveiling the games that will lead them into the 2026-27 regular season.
Orlando Magic
Orlando scheduled four exhibitions. The organization has not yet detailed its new television arrangement after the FanDuel Sports Network parent company declared bankruptcy, but an announcement is expected soon.
- Oct. 7 at Memphis — 8:00 p.m. ET
- Oct. 11 at Cleveland — 7:00 p.m. ET
- Oct. 13 vs. Cleveland — 7:00 p.m. ET
- Oct. 16 vs. Miami — 7:00 p.m. ET
Boston Celtics
Boston also lined up four contests, all set to air on NBC Sports Boston. Two meetings come against the division-rival Philadelphia 76ers, now featuring former Celtic Jaylen Brown.
- Oct. 8 at Cleveland — 7:00 p.m. ET
- Oct. 10 vs. Philadelphia — 8:00 p.m. ET
- Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte — 7:30 p.m. ET
- Oct. 16 at Philadelphia — 7:00 p.m. ET
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento will tune up with five games, each carried by NBC Sports California.
- Oct. 5 vs. Los Angeles Lakers — 7:00 p.m. PT
- Oct. 8 at Los Angeles Lakers — 7:30 p.m. PT
- Oct. 10 at Golden State — 5:30 p.m. PT
- Oct. 13 vs. Portland — 7:00 p.m. PT
- Oct. 16 at San Antonio — 5:00 p.m. PT
The preseason slate wraps on Oct. 16 for all three clubs, giving each roster a final tune-up before opening night.
Source: HoopsRumors
