The NBA preseason continues today, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with four games on the schedule, highlighted by a late-night matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
Basketball fans will have games throughout the evening, beginning at 7:00 PM ET and continuing with the Lakers-Warriors matchup at 10:00 PM ET.
NBA Games Today – Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Here is the complete NBA preseason schedule for today, with all times listed in Eastern Time:
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte Hornets | 7:00 PM ET |
| New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder | 8:00 PM ET |
| Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz | 9:00 PM ET |
| Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors | 10:00 PM ET |
Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets
The first NBA game of the night features the Brooklyn Nets visiting the Charlotte Hornets at 7:00 PM ET.
With the regular season approaching, preseason games provide both teams an opportunity to evaluate rotations, younger players and potential contributors competing for roles on the final roster.
Start time: 7:00 PM ET
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
At 8:00 PM ET, the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City enters the season with championship expectations, while New Orleans will use the preseason to continue developing its rotation and evaluate its roster before games begin counting in the standings.
Start time: 8:00 PM ET
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz
The Denver Nuggets visit the Utah Jazz in the third game of Tuesday’s NBA preseason schedule.
Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET. The matchup gives both Western Conference teams another opportunity to prepare their rotations ahead of the 2026-27 regular season.
Start time: 9:00 PM ET
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
The marquee matchup of the night comes at 10:00 PM ET when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors.
Lakers-Warriors games routinely attract national attention because of the franchises’ star power and recent Western Conference history. Even in the preseason, the matchup should generate significant interest as both teams prepare for another run through the West.
Start time: 10:00 PM ET
What Time Are the NBA Games Today?
Today’s NBA action begins at 7:00 PM ET with Nets-Hornets. The Pelicans and Thunder follow at 8:00 PM ET, Nuggets-Jazz tips at 9:00 PM ET, and Lakers-Warriors closes the night at 10:00 PM ET.
Are These NBA Regular-Season Games?
No. The games scheduled for October 6 are part of the 2026 NBA preseason.
Preseason games allow coaching staffs to experiment with lineups, evaluate players competing for roster spots and manage the workload of established stars before the regular season begins.
NBA Schedule Today: October 6, 2026
NBA fans have four games to choose from Tuesday night:
7:00 PM ET: Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte Hornets
8:00 PM ET: New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder
9:00 PM ET: Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz
10:00 PM ET: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors
The Lakers vs. Warriors matchup headlines the October 6 NBA preseason schedule and concludes a full evening of basketball.