2024–25 NBA season
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The 2024–25 NBA season was the 79th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The regular season began on October 22, 2024, and ended on April 13, 2025. The NBA held an in-season tournament for the second consecutive year, now called the Emirates NBA Cup, with the Milwaukee Bucks winning it against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 16, 2025, at Chase Center in San Francisco. The play-in tournament was played from April 15 to 18, 2025, followed by the playoffs the next day, and concluded with the finals on June 22, 2025, when the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in seven games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Finals MVP. This was the first game 7 in the finals since 2016, and the 20th overall.
Infobox
League
National Basketball Association
Sport
Basketball
Duration
October 22, 2024 – April 13, 2025 November 12 – December 17, 2024 (NBA Cup) April 15–18, 2025 (Play-in tournament) April 19 – June 22, 2025 (Playoffs) June 5–22, 2025 (Finals)
Games
82 per team
Teams
30
TV partner(s)
ESPN/ABC, TNT, NBA TV
Streaming partner(s)
ESPN /Disney , Max
Top draft pick
Zaccharie Risacher
Picked by
Atlanta Hawks
Top seed
Oklahoma City Thunder
Season MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City)
Top scorer
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City)
Champions
Oklahoma City Thunder
Runners-up
Indiana Pacers
Eastern champions
Indiana Pacers
Eastern runners-up
New York Knicks
Western champions
Oklahoma City Thunder
Western runners-up
Minnesota Timberwolves
Finals MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City)
Tables
Coaching changes · Transactions › Coaching changes
Off-season
Off-season
Team
Off-season
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets
Team
Brooklyn Nets
2023–24 season
Kevin Ollie (interim)
2024–25 season
Jordi Fernández
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
Team
Charlotte Hornets
2023–24 season
Steve Clifford
2024–25 season
Charles Lee
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Team
Cleveland Cavaliers
2023–24 season
J. B. Bickerstaff
2024–25 season
Kenny Atkinson
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
Team
Detroit Pistons
2023–24 season
Monty Williams
2024–25 season
J. B. Bickerstaff
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
Team
Los Angeles Lakers
2023–24 season
Darvin Ham
2024–25 season
JJ Redick
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
Team
Phoenix Suns
2023–24 season
Frank Vogel
2024–25 season
Mike Budenholzer
Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
Team
Washington Wizards
2023–24 season
Brian Keefe (interim)
2024–25 season
Brian Keefe
In-season
In-season
Team
In-season
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
Team
Sacramento Kings
2023–24 season
Mike Brown
2024–25 season
Doug Christie (interim)
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
Team
Memphis Grizzlies
2023–24 season
Taylor Jenkins
2024–25 season
Tuomas Iisalo (interim)
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
Team
Denver Nuggets
2023–24 season
Michael Malone
2024–25 season
David Adelman (interim)
| Team | 2023–24 season | 2024–25 season |
| Off-season | ||
| Brooklyn Nets | Kevin Ollie (interim) | Jordi Fernández |
| Charlotte Hornets | Steve Clifford | Charles Lee |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | J. B. Bickerstaff | Kenny Atkinson |
| Detroit Pistons | Monty Williams | J. B. Bickerstaff |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Darvin Ham | JJ Redick |
| Phoenix Suns | Frank Vogel | Mike Budenholzer |
| Washington Wizards | Brian Keefe (interim) | Brian Keefe |
| In-season | ||
| Sacramento Kings | Mike Brown | Doug Christie (interim) |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Taylor Jenkins | Tuomas Iisalo (interim) |
| Denver Nuggets | Michael Malone | David Adelman (interim) |
· Preseason › Domestic neutral site games
October 4
October 4
Date
October 4
Teams
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Arena
Acrisure Arena
Location
Palm Desert, California
Winner
Minnesota Timberwolves
October 5
October 5
Date
October 5
Teams
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors
Arena
Stan Sheriff Center
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Winner
Golden State Warriors
October 6
October 6
Date
October 6
Teams
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Arena
Acrisure Arena
Location
Palm Desert, California
Winner
Phoenix Suns
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors
Date
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors
Teams
Bell Centre
Arena
Montreal, Quebec
Reference
Toronto Raptors
October 8
October 8
Date
October 8
Teams
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Arena
Frontwave Arena
Location
Oceanside, California
Winner
Los Angeles Clippers
Phoenix Suns vs. Detroit Pistons
Phoenix Suns vs. Detroit Pistons
Date
Phoenix Suns vs. Detroit Pistons
Teams
Breslin Center
Arena
East Lansing, Michigan
Reference
Phoenix Suns
October 11
October 11
Date
October 11
Teams
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Arena
Wells Fargo Arena
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Winner
Minnesota Timberwolves
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Date
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Teams
Climate Pledge Arena
Arena
Seattle, Washington
Reference
Los Angeles Clippers
October 15
October 15
Date
October 15
Teams
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Arena
T-Mobile Arena
Location
Paradise, Nevada
Winner
Golden State Warriors
| Date | Teams | Arena | Location | Reference | Winner |
| October 4 | Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Acrisure Arena | Palm Desert, California | Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| October 5 | Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors | Stan Sheriff Center | Honolulu, Hawaii | Golden State Warriors | |
| October 6 | Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Acrisure Arena | Palm Desert, California | Phoenix Suns | |
| Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors | Bell Centre | Montreal, Quebec | Toronto Raptors | ||
| October 8 | Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers | Frontwave Arena | Oceanside, California | Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Phoenix Suns vs. Detroit Pistons | Breslin Center | East Lansing, Michigan | Phoenix Suns | ||
| October 11 | Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Wells Fargo Arena | Des Moines, Iowa | Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers | Climate Pledge Arena | Seattle, Washington | Los Angeles Clippers | ||
| October 15 | Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers | T-Mobile Arena | Paradise, Nevada | Golden State Warriors |
· Preseason › International games
October 4
October 4
Date
October 4
Teams
Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets
Arena
Etihad Arena
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Winner
Boston Celtics
October 6
October 6
Date
October 6
Teams
Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics
Arena
Boston Celtics
| Date | Teams | Arena | Location | Reference | Winner |
| October 4 | Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets | Etihad Arena | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Boston Celtics | |
| October 6 | Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics | Boston Celtics |
· Preseason › Non-NBA opponents
October 4
October 4
Date
October 4
Teams
New Zealand Breakers @ Utah Jazz
Arena
Delta Center
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Winner
Utah Jazz
October 7
October 7
Date
October 7
Teams
New Zealand Breakers @ Philadelphia 76ers
Arena
Wells Fargo Center
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Winner
Philadelphia 76ers
October 10
October 10
Date
October 10
Teams
New Zealand Breakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Arena
BOK Center
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Winner
Oklahoma City Thunder
October 16
October 16
Date
October 16
Teams
Ratiopharm Ulm @ Portland Trail Blazers
Arena
Moda Center
Location
Portland, Oregon
Winner
Portland Trail Blazers
| Date | Teams | Arena | Location | Reference | Winner |
| October 4 | New Zealand Breakers @ Utah Jazz | Delta Center | Salt Lake City, Utah | Utah Jazz | |
| October 7 | New Zealand Breakers @ Philadelphia 76ers | Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia 76ers | |
| October 10 | New Zealand Breakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder | BOK Center | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Oklahoma City Thunder | |
| October 16 | Ratiopharm Ulm @ Portland Trail Blazers | Moda Center | Portland, Oregon | Portland Trail Blazers |
· Regular season › International games
NBA Mexico City Game 2024
NBA Mexico City Game 2024
Date
NBA Mexico City Game 2024
November 2
November 2
Date
November 2
Teams
Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards
Arena
Mexico City Arena
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Winner
Miami Heat
NBA Paris Games 2025
NBA Paris Games 2025
Date
NBA Paris Games 2025
January 23
January 23
Date
January 23
Teams
Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs
Arena
Accor Arena
Location
Paris, France
Winner
San Antonio Spurs
January 25
January 25
Date
January 25
Teams
San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers
Arena
Indiana Pacers
| Date | Teams | Arena | Location | Reference | Winner |
| NBA Mexico City Game 2024 | |||||
| November 2 | Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards | Mexico City Arena | Mexico City, Mexico | Miami Heat | |
| NBA Paris Games 2025 | |||||
| January 23 | Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs | Accor Arena | Paris, France | San Antonio Spurs | |
| January 25 | San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers | Indiana Pacers | |||
References
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- CBS Sportshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-in-season-tournament-renamed-nba-cup-with-emirates-as-a-sponsor/
- Pinkvillahttps://www.pinkvilla.com/sports/warriors-win-hosting-rights-to-2025-nba-all-star-weekend-first-bay-area-team-in-23-years-to-host-the-game-report-1255106
- CBSSportshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kemba-walker-retires-after-12-nba-seasons-four-all-star-appearances-and-joins-hornets-coaching-staff/
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- The Players Tribunehttps://www.theplayerstribune.com/rudy-gay-nba-basketball-retirement-announcement
- NBAhttps://www.nba.com/news/rudy-gay-announces-retirement
- USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/01/31/nba-draft-expanding-two-night-event/72424827007/
- ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39429562/sources-nba-expand-2024-draft-two-day-event
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- NBAhttps://www.nba.com/nets/news/brooklyn-nets-name-jordi-fernandez-head-coach
- NBAhttps://www.nba.com/lakers/news/lakers-part-ways-with-head-coach-darvin-ham-050323
- NBAhttps://www.nba.com/hornets/news/charlotte-hornets-name-charles-lee-head-coach