Can the Celtics become the first back-to-back NBA champions since the 2017-18 Warriors?
With All-NBA First Team forward Jayson Tatum and reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown once again leading the way, Boston is widely considered the favorite to win the title this season. In addition to their dynamic duo, the Celtics still have key role players like Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White on this incredibly talented roster.
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But there will be a few contenders looking to take the Celtics' crown. In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks made a big splash by acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns, and the 76ers signed Paul George. The Bucks also remain a threat with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard heading into their second season together.
In the Western Conference, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder seem to be ready to make a leap after reaching the 2024 conference semifinals. The Mavericks, Nuggets and Timberwolves could also emerge from the West bracket with superstars like Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards capable of carrying their teams on a nightly basis.
If you want to keep up with all of the action throughout the 2024-25 season, here is everything you need to know about listening to NBA games on the radio.
Where to listen to NBA games on the radio
SiriusXM gives subscribers the ability to listen to live NBA games as well as expert analysis and interviews with players and coaches. SiriusXM NBA Radio (channel 86) has multiple daily talk shows, including "The Starting Lineup" and "NBA Today."
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NBA schedule for 2024-25 regular season
Each team will play an 82-game schedule. The regular season will run from Oct. 22, 2024, through April 13, 2025. The NBA Playoffs will begin on April 19, 2025, and the NBA Finals will start on June 5, 2025.
Here's a breakdown of the 2024-25 NBA calendar:
- Regular season: Oct. 22-April 13
- In-Season Tournament: Nov. 12-Dec. 17
- Trade deadline: Feb. 6 (3 p.m. ET)
- All-Star break: Feb. 14-19
- Play-In Tournament: April 15-18
- NBA Playoffs: April 19
- NBA Finals: June 5
NBA schedule for first week of 2024-25 regular season
Tuesday, Oct. 22 (Opening Night)
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
| Knicks vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | 81, 86 |
| Timberwolves vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | 86 |
Wednesday, Oct. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
| Pacers vs. Pistons | 7 p.m. | 212 |
| Nets vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | 213 |
| Magic vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | 214 |
| Bucks vs. 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | 86 |
| Cavaliers vs. Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | 167 |
| Hornets vs. Rockets | 8 p.m. | 215 |
| Bulls vs. Pelicans | 8 p.m. | 216 |
| Grizzlies vs. Jazz | 9 p.m. | 217 |
| Suns vs. Clippers | 10 p.m. | 86 |
| Warriors vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | 212 |
Thursday, Oct. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
| Celtics vs. Wizards | 7 p.m. | 212 |
| Spurs vs. Mavericks | 7:30 p.m. | 86 |
| Thunder vs. Nuggets | 10 p.m. | 86 |
| Timberwolves vs. Kings | 10 p.m. | 213 |
Friday, Oct. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
| Nets vs. Magic | 7 p.m. | 213 |
| 76ers vs. Raptors | 7 p.m. | 212 |
| Hornets vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | 214 |
| Pistons vs. Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | 215 |
| Pacers vs. Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | 86 |
| Grizzlies vs. Rockets | 8 p.m. | 217 |
| Bulls vs. Bucks | 8 p.m. | 216 |
| Warriors vs. Jazz | 9:30 p.m. | 83 |
| Suns vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | 86 |
| Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | 212 |
Saturday, Oct. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
| Clippers vs. Nuggets | 5 p.m. | 86 |
| Heat vs. Hornets | 7 p.m. | 213 |
| Celtics vs. Pistons | 7 p.m. | 212 |
| Cavaliers vs. Wizards | 7 p.m. | 214 |
| Thunder vs. Bulls | 8 p.m. | 215 |
| Magic vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | 86 |
| Raptors vs. Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | 216 |
| Rockets vs. Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | 217 |
| Mavericks vs. Suns | 10 p.m. | 212 |
| Kings vs. Lakers | 10:30 p.m. | 86 |
Sunday, Oct. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
| 76ers vs. Pacers | 3:30 p.m. | 86 |
| Bucks vs. Nets | 6 p.m. | 86 |
| Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers | 6 p.m. | 212 |
| Hawks vs. Thunder | 7 p.m. | 213 |
| Clippers vs. Warriors | 8:30 p.m. | 86 |