NBA ID Member Days will put the final two days of preseason on an open League Pass window, with 14 games available at no cost for free NBA ID members on Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16. Access runs until 11:59 p.m. ET on Oct. 16, covering a slate loaded with new-team debuts, lottery picks and a few familiar star matchups in unfamiliar uniforms.
How the League Pass access works
Fans can create an NBA ID without charge and use it to watch the Member Days preseason schedule on League Pass. The membership also includes customized app features, entry to NBA events and content, partner promotions, and fan rewards.
- NBA ID Member Days run Oct. 15-16.
- Up to 14 preseason games are available through League Pass.
- The free viewing period closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Oct. 16.
- NBA ID registration is free.
Thursday’s preseason card
The first night carries two games, beginning with Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto. Leonard and the Raptors will see Jalen Brunson and the defending champion New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET on League Pass, with Leonard entering the season looking for another title run.
At 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder meet Houston. Oklahoma City is coming off a Western Conference Finals loss, while the Rockets bring Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson into the preseason matchup.
- Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks — 7:30 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets — 8:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Friday brings a 12-game finish
The Friday schedule starts with Boston-Philadelphia at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Philadelphia’s offseason remake includes LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, while Boston counters with a reshaped group featuring Paul George alongside Jayson Tatum.
Florida gets its own preseason meeting when Giannis Antetokounmpo, now in a Miami Heat uniform, teams with Bam Adebayo against Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. Toronto also returns to the floor against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons, last season’s No. 1 seed.
- Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers — 7 p.m. ET, NBA TV
- Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic — 7 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons — 7 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers — 7 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks — 8 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls — 8 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies — 8 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans — 8 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs — 8 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors — 10 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns — 10 p.m. ET, League Pass
- Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers — 10:30 p.m. ET, League Pass
New faces and young cores take the floor
Milwaukee’s rebuild will feature 2026 lottery selections Brayden Burries, the No. 10 pick, and No. 13 selection Nate Ament against an Indiana group led by a fully healthy Tyrese Haliburton.
Atlanta has added Lu Dort among its offseason role-player moves, and Jalen Johnson is aiming for another jump. Dallas arrives with reigning Kia Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, a healthy Kyrie Irving, and former top overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, who will play against his former Hawks club.
Minnesota’s new pairing of LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards faces a young Chicago roster led by lottery pick Caleb Wilson. Charlotte and Memphis bring together two developing teams, with 2023 No. 2 choice Brandon Miller and 2026 No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer among the young talent in that game.
The Wizards-Pelicans game places 2026 first overall selection AJ Dybantsa opposite Zion Williamson in New Orleans. Sacramento’s new era includes No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr., who will face Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio.
Portland and Golden State renew the Damian Lillard-Stephen Curry matchup, with Ja Morant now alongside Lillard and 2026 No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg added to Curry’s side. Utah’s roster includes No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson, who gets a preseason look at Devin Booker and Phoenix.
The late game closes the run with Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting Nikola Jokić and Denver, a preseason meeting between two clubs carrying contender expectations.
