2018 -- 19 NBA season - wikipedia 2018 -- 19 NBA season 2018 -- 19 NBA season League National Basketball Association Sport Basketball Duration October 16, 2018 -- April 10, 2019 April -- May 2019 ( Playoffs ) May -- June 2019 ( Finals ) Number of games 82 Number of teams 30 TV partner ( s ) ABC, TNT, ESPN, NBA TV Draft Top draft pick Deandre Ayton Picked by Phoenix Suns Regular season Playoffs Finals NBA seasons ← 2017 -- 18 2019 -- 20 → The 2018 -- 19 NBA season will be the 73rd season of the National Basketball Association ( NBA ). The regular season will begin on October 16, 2018, and end on April 10, 2019. The playoffs will begin shortly after, with the NBA Finals concluding in June. The 2019 NBA All - Star Game will be played on February 17, 2019, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Contents 1 Transactions 1.1 Retirement 1.2 Free agency 1.3 Coaching changes 1.3. 1 Off - season 2 Preseason 2.1 International games 3 Regular season 3.1 International games 4 Arenas 5 Media 6 Uniforms 6.1 Uniform sponsorships 7 See also 8 References 9 External links Transactions Main article : List of 2018 -- 19 NBA season transactions Retirement On May 10, 2018, Nick Collison announced his retirement from the NBA. Collison played all his 15 seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder franchise. On May 25, 2018, after playing 13 seasons in the NBA for seven teams, Mo Williams announced his retirement from the NBA to take the assistant head coaching job at Cal State Northridge. On July 17, 2018, after playing 10 seasons in the NBA for four teams, Roy Hibbert retired from the NBA. On August 27, 2018, Manu Ginóbili announced his retirement from the NBA. Ginóbili played all his 16 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs franchise. Free agency Free agency negotiations began on July 1. Players began signing on July 6 after the July moratorium ended. Coaching changes Coaching changes Off - season Team 2017 -- 18 season 2018 -- 19 season Atlanta Hawks Mike Budenholzer Lloyd Pierce Charlotte Hornets Steve Clifford James Borrego Detroit Pistons Stan Van Gundy Dwane Casey Milwaukee Bucks Joe Prunty ( interim ) Mike Budenholzer New York Knicks Jeff Hornacek David Fizdale Orlando Magic Frank Vogel Steve Clifford Phoenix Suns Jay Triano ( interim ) Igor Kokoškov Toronto Raptors Dwane Casey Nick Nurse Off - season On April 12, 2018, the New York Knicks fired head coach Jeff Hornacek after the team missed the playoffs. In addition, associate head coach Kurt Rambis was also fired. On April 12, 2018, the Orlando Magic fired head coach Frank Vogel after the team missed the playoffs. On April 13, 2018, the Charlotte Hornets fired head coach Steve Clifford after the team missed the playoffs. On April 25, 2018, the Atlanta Hawks and Mike Budenholzer had mutually agreed to part ways. On May 1, 2018, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that J.B. Bickerstaff would become the new permanent head coach of the team. On May 2, 2018, the Phoenix Suns hired Igor Kokoškov as head coach. On May 7, 2018, the New York Knicks hired David Fizdale as head coach. On May 7, 2018, the Detroit Pistons fired head coach Stan Van Gundy after the team missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season. On May 10, 2018, the Charlotte Hornets hired James Borrego as head coach. On May 11, 2018, the Toronto Raptors fired Dwane Casey after the team was swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second consecutive time in the postseason. On May 11, 2018, the Atlanta Hawks hired Lloyd Pierce as head coach. On May 17, 2018, the Milwaukee Bucks hired Mike Budenholzer as head coach. On May 30, 2018, the Orlando Magic hired Steve Clifford as head coach. On June 11, 2018, the Detroit Pistons hired Dwane Casey as head coach. On June 14, 2018, the Toronto Raptors promoted assistant coach Nick Nurse as their head coach. Preseason The Preseason will begin on September 29 and will end on October 12. International games The Toronto Raptors will play two preseason games in Canada first beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in Vancouver at the Rogers Arena on September 29. And then the Brooklyn Nets in Montreal at the Bell Centre on October 10. The Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers will play two preseason games in China at Shanghai on October 5 and Shenzhen on October 8. Regular season The regular season will begin on October 16, 2018 and will end on April 10, 2019. The entire schedule was released on August 10, 2018. International games On June 20, 2018, the NBA announced that the Washington Wizards would play the New York Knicks at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom on January 17, 2019. On August 7, 2018, the NBA announced that the Orlando Magic would play two games at Mexico City Arena in Mexico City. They will play the Chicago Bulls on December 13, 2018, and they will play the Utah Jazz on December 15, 2018. Arenas This will be the Golden State Warriors ' final season at Oracle Arena in Oakland, before moving to the new Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors will play their final regular season game there in April 2019. This will be the Milwaukee Bucks ' first season at the new Fiserv Forum after playing at the Bradley Center from 1988 to 2018. The Bucks will play their first game there in October 2018. The Toronto Raptors ' home arena was renamed Scotiabank Arena on July 1, 2018. Media This will be the third year of the current nine - year contracts with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. Uniforms On June 6, 2018, the Denver Nuggets unveiled their new logos and uniforms to enter the 2018 -- 19 season. On July 25, 2018, the Charlotte Hornets unveiled their new `` Classic Edition '' uniform to commemorate their 30th anniversary. On July 31, 2018, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled their new uniforms to enter the 2018 -- 19 season. On August 2, 2018, the Memphis Grizzlies unveiled their new logos and uniforms to enter the 2018 -- 19 season. On August 8, 2018, the Orlando Magic unveiled their first `` Classic Edition '' uniform to commemorate their 30th anniversary. On August 16, 2018, the Atlanta Hawks unveiled their new `` Classic Edition '' uniform to commemorate their 50th anniversary since moving from St. Louis to Atlanta. Uniform sponsorships In April 2016, the NBA announced that teams would be permitted to sign a uniform sponsorship contract for the 2017 -- 18 season. Prior and during the 2017 -- 18 season 21 teams signed a uniform sponsorship contract. Before the 2018 -- 19 season two more teams signed such contract : Memphis Grizzlies -- FedEx San Antonio Spurs -- Frost Bank As of August 22, 2018, seven teams have not signed a uniform sponsorship contract : Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, and Washington Wizards. See also National Basketball Association portal References Jump up ^ Gallo, Nick ( May 10, 2018 ). `` Seeing Off a True Pro -- Thunder Fan Favorite Nick Collison Retires ''. NBA.com. Retrieved May 10, 2018. Jump up ^ Fenno, Nathan ( May 23, 2018 ). `` Former UCLA coach Jim Harrick and former NBA player Mo Williams join coaching staff at Cal State Northridge ''. latimes.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018. Jump up ^ http://www.tmz.com/2018/07/17/roy-hibbert-nba-future-lakers-moving-on/ Jump up ^ Schad, Matt ( August 27, 2018 ). `` Manu Ginobili announces retirement ''. NBA.com. Retrieved August 27, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Jeff Hornacek Relieved of Head Coaching Duties ''. NBA.com. April 12, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Denton, John ( April 12, 2018 ). `` Orlando Magic Dismiss Frank Vogel as Head Coach ''. NBA.com. Retrieved April 12, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Hornets Relieve Clifford of Head Coaching Duties ''. NBA.com. April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Hawks Part Ways With Head Coach Mike Budenholzer ''. NBA.com. April 25, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Memphis Grizzlies introduce J.B. Bickerstaff Head Coach ''. NBA.com. May 1, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Suns Agree to Terms with Igor Kokoškov To Become New Head Coach ''. NBA.com. May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2018. Jump up ^ Mahoney, Brian ( May 7, 2018 ). `` New York Knicks name David Fizdale new coach ''. NBA.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Stan Van Gundy to Be Replaced as Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations ''. Detroit Pistons. May 7, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Hornets Name James Borrego Head Coach ''. NBA.com. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Dwane Casey Relieved Of Head Coaching Duties ''. NBA.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Hawks Reach Agreement in Principle With Lloyd Pierce To Become Team 's Head Coach ''. NBA.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Mike Budenholzer Named Head Coach Of The Milwaukee Bucks ''. NBA.com. May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Orlando Magic Name Steve Clifford Head Coach ''. NBA.com. May 30, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Detroit Pistons Name Dwane Casey as Head Coach ''. NBA.com. June 11, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Raptors Name Nick Nurse Head Coach ''. NBA.com. June 14, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Toronto Raptors Will Play Preseason Game In Vancouver ''. Nationalpost.com. June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018. Jump up ^ `` NBA China Games 2018 Mavericks Vs 76ers ''. NBA.com. April 17, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018. Jump up ^ `` NBA TV to reveal full 2018 - 19 regular - season schedule on Friday at 4 p.m. ET ''. NBA.com. August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018. Jump up ^ `` NBA London Game 2019 official ''. NBA.com. June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018. Jump up ^ `` NBA Mexico City Games 2018 to feature Orlando Magic hosting Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz ''. NBA.com. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018. Jump up ^ Saracevic, Al ( January 20, 2018 ). `` Warriors ' Chase Center arena rising from the ground in SF ''. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Kirchen, Rich ( April 9, 2018 ). `` Bucks ' last regular season game at BMO Harris Bradley Center ends with a win, memories : Slideshow ''. www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved April 11, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Fiserv Forum is the New Home of the Milwaukee Bucks ''. Bucks.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018. Jump up ^ Krashinsky Robertson, Susan ; Bradshaw, James ; Gray, Jeff ( August 29, 2017 ). `` Toronto 's Air Canada Centre to be renamed Scotiabank Arena in $800 - million deal ''. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 8, 2018. Jump up ^ Murphy, Blake ( July 1, 2018 ). `` Air Canada Centre officially becomes Scotiabank Arena ''. Raptors Republic. Retrieved July 3, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Denver Nuggets Reveal Evolved Brand Identity ''. NBA.com. June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018. Jump up ^ Dempsey, Christopher ( June 6, 2018 ). `` Evolve : Nuggets Usher in a New Era with Reimagined Logos, Uniforms ''. Denver Nuggets. Retrieved June 7, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Hornets Unveil New White Classic Uniform For 2018 - 19 Season ''. NBA. Retrieved 24 August 2018. Jump up ^ `` Lakers Unveil New Uniforms for 2018 - 19 ''. NBA.com. July 31, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Memphis Grizzlies unveil reimagined brand identity system and newly designed uniforms ''. NBA.com. August 2, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018. Jump up ^ Denton, John. `` Orlando Magic Unveil 30 Years of Pure Magic ''. nba.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018. Jump up ^ `` Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club Announces Major Next - Generation Initiatives at Season Preview Event ''. NBA.com. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Tomorrow Starts Today ''. NBA.com. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018. Jump up ^ Mahoney, Brian ( April 15, 2016 ). `` NBA to begin selling jersey sponsorships in 2017 - 18 ''. NBA.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Memphis Grizzlies unveil new uniforms with FedEx as jersey sponsor ''. NBA.com. August 2, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018. Jump up ^ `` FROST BANK BECOMES FIRST - EVER JERSEY PARTNER OF THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS ''. NBA.com. August 22, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2018. 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Question: when does the 18 19 nba season start
Answer: October 16, 2018