NBA Preseason 2021: Start, Schedule, Games, Power Rankings

Updated: Sep 10, 5:00pm UTC

NBA teams are beginning to gear up for the start of the 2021-22 regular season. That means preseason basketball is right around the corner as training camp begins.

NBA Preseason 2021

Here's everything you need to know about the 2021 NBA preseason.

When Does NBA Preseason Start?

The 2021 NBA preseason will start on Sunday, Oct. 3, with a matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA Preseason Schedule 2021

The 2021 NBA preseaon will run from Oct. 3 to Oct. 15 before the regular season tips off on Oct. 19.

NBA Preseason Rankings

The Nets are the favorites on FanDuel Sportsbook win the 2022 NBA championship at +210 odds. They're followed closely behind by the Lakers (+440) and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks (+850). You can check out the full rankings by each team's NBA Finals odds here.

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