Brooklyn Nets Season Schedule: Key Dates, Roster Moves, and Exciting Events Ahead
The past month has been eventful for the Brooklyn Nets, with Cam Thomas deciding to accept his qualifying offer and the team making several roster moves. The team waived Keon Johnson and signed Chinese star Fanbo Zeng. The upcoming week is packed with activities, including open tryouts, media day, and the grand opening of the Brooklyn Basketball Center. The Nets will also play their only home game of the international preseason against Hapoel Jerusalem before heading to China for the NBA China Games.
The schedule ahead includes various events such as the opening of the NBA House in Macao, the NBA China Games against the Phoenix Suns, and a preseason game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. The team will need to finalize their roster by October 20 and reach the salary cap floor by October 21. The regular season will kick off on October 22 with a game against the Charlotte Hornets, followed by the home opener at Barclays Center against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 24.
The Nets will participate in the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 and have their first nationally televised game on November 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Long Island Nets will have their opening night on November 7, and the New York Knicks games will take place on various dates throughout the season. Jontay Porter's sentencing on sports gambling charges is scheduled for December 10, and the Emirates Cup Championship will be held in Las Vegas on December 16. Kevin Durant will return to Barclays Center with the Houston Rockets on January 1, and all NBA contracts will become guaranteed on January 10.
The NBA Trade Deadline is set for February 5, and the 2026 NBA All-Star game will take place in Los Angeles from February 13-15. The Nets have a packed schedule ahead with international games, preseason matchups, and key dates to watch out for throughout the season. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting basketball action from the Brooklyn Nets.