NBA Canada Series to feature Raptors-Kings, Pistons-Thunder in preseason

Today, the NBA announced that theninth NBA Canada Series will feature two preseason games inVancouver and Montréal in October 2023.

On Oct. 8, two-time NBA All-StarPascal Siakam, 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes andthe Toronto Raptors will take on the 2022-23 Pacific Divisionchampion Sacramento Kings at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

The Kings feature three-time NBAAll-Star Domantas Sabonis, 2023 NBA All-Star De’Aaron Fox andCanadian Trey Lyles, and are coached by unanimous 2022-23 NBA Coachof the Year Mike Brown.

On Oct. 12, Canadians ShaiGilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort – a native of Montréal – andthe Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Detroit Pistons at theBell Centre in Montréal.

The Pistons feature 2021-22 NBAAll-Rookie First Team member Cade Cunningham, 2022-23 NBAAll-Rookie Second Team member Jaden Ivey and 2023 No. 5 overalldraft pick Ausar Thompson.

In total, 15 NBA teams haveparticipated in 16 preseason games across six cities as part of TheNBA Canada Series, drawing a total attendance of more than aquarter of a million.

Tickets for the NBA Canada Seriespresented will go on sale at a later date.

Fans can register their interest forexclusive presale ticket access by visiting NBA.com/CanadaSeries. NBA Experiences ticket packages offeringpremium access to the game in Montréal and other events will beavailable for purchasehere.

In addition to presenting partnerBell, supporting partners of the NBA Canada Series 2023 includeHennessy, Labatt, Subway and Tangerine.