NBA preseason opens with Heat facing Raptors on October 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The NBA preseason begins on October 3, featuring the Miami Heat against the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City. This exhibition marks the first chance to see recently traded stars Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Heat jersey and Kawhi Leonard returning to the Raptors. Following Saturday's game, the preseason continues with matchups including the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz versus the Denver Nuggets on October 4. Key dates for the NBA regular season kick off on October 20.
- •Preseason starts with Heat vs. Raptors on October 3.
- •Antetokounmpo makes his Heat debut, Leonard returns to Raptors.
- •Warriors play Clippers and Jazz face Nuggets on October 4.
- •Regular season begins on October 20 with three games.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — NBA preseason tips off with Heat vs Raptors: 2026-27 key dates, schedule
"The NBA preseason tips off this weekend with regular-season opening on Oct. 20. Here are all the key dates for the 2026-27 season.
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