Preseason hoops commence for 2024-25

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The action doesn’t stop after the Celtics and Nuggets tip off for the 2024-25 preseason opener in Abu Dhabi. Friday features two more matchups to get the preseason going as the New Zealand Breakers take on the Jazz before the T-Wolves face the Lakers.
New Zealand Breakers at Jazz (9 ET, NBA League Pass): How will one of the best teams in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) fare against Lauri Markkanen and the Jazz?
Three notable 2024 Draft picks are expected to suit up for Utah: Cody Williams (No. 10 pick), the younger brother of OKC star Jalen Williams; Isaiah Collier (No. 29), a standout guard from USC; and former Duke All-American Kyle Filipowski (No. 32)
Timberwolves at Lakers (10:30 ET, NBA TV): What can we expect when Anthony Edwards and the new-look Wolves face LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers, with Bronny James expected to make his preseason debut?
On the other side, the Wolves will be making their first appearance since trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for fellow All-Star Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, whose availability for tonight are unknown

Preseason hoops continues tomorrow in Honolulu, as Stephen Curry and the Warriors make their first outing of the 2024-25 season against James Harden and the Clippers in a standalone Saturday game.
Then, Sunday delivers a five-game slate to wrap up the weekend, headlined by the second and final game from Abu Dhabi and the 10th edition of the Canada Series.
(9:30 ET, NBA League Pass)