Sacramento Kings Unveil 2024-25 NBA Schedule, Celebrating 40th Season in the City

The Sacramento Kings have officially released their schedule for the 2024-25 NBA regular season, marking a significant milestone as they celebrate their 40th season in Sacramento. The Kings will commence their season at home, facing the Minnesota Timberwolves on NBA Opening Night, October 24, at the Golden 1 Center. This highly anticipated matchup sets the tone for the season ahead. Following their opener, the Kings will travel to Los Angeles to compete against the Lakers on October 26. The team will also participate in the mid-season Emirates NBA Cup, starting on November 15 with another game against the Timberwolves in Sacramento. The Kings will then embark on a series of away games, including matchups against the LA Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers, before returning home for a December 3 game against the Houston Rockets. The Kings' preseason kicks off on October 9 against the Golden State Warriors, but their first regular-season encounter with the Warriors is not scheduled until January 5, 2025, in San Francisco. The Warriors will return to Sacramento for a game on January 22. Other key home games include a New Year's Day matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers and a March 24 clash with the defending champions, the Boston Celtics. The Kings will conclude their regular season at home on April 13, 2025, against the Phoenix Suns.