The Boston Celtics will raise their championship banner on Oct. 22 when they host the New York Knicks in the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season. The league…

Oct. 22: Start of the regular season

Nov. 12: Emirates NBA Cup begins

Dec. 14: NBA Cup semifinals

Dec. 17: NBA Cup championship

Feb. 6: NBA trade deadline (3 p.m. ET)

Feb. 14-16: All-Star Weekend

April 13: Final day of regular season

April 15-18: NBA Play-In Tournament

April 19: NBA Playoffs begin