Wizards, Celtics, Cavaliers, Spurs open preseason in 6-game slate

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6-game Thursday slate as the Wizards, Celtics, Cavaliers and Spurs make their preseason debuts 🔥 📺 ESPN2, NBA TV and NB Via @NBA on X

What happened: The NBA lists six games for Thursday as preseason play continues. Washington, Boston, Cleveland and San Antonio are scheduled for their first preseason games.

Why it matters: Preseason openers mark the first game action for those four clubs ahead of the 2026-27 season. The slate gives all four a first chance to test rotations before the regular season.

What to watch: The four clubs move toward further preseason dates after Thursday.

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@NBA 2026-10-08T14:17:06.159660+00:00

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