The NBA has released its full schedule for the 2024-25 season, which includes key matchups and notable events like the second annual Emirates NBA Cup. The Detroit Pistons will open their season at home against the Indiana Pacers on October 23, followed by matches against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Significant player movements this season include Klay Thompson joining the Dallas Mavericks and Paul George moving to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics and Denver Nuggets will start their preseason with games in Abu Dhabi. The Emirates NBA Cup will begin on November 12, with group play leading to knockout rounds and the championship set for December 17 in Las Vegas. The season also includes four nationally televised games for the Pistons, with none on TNT.