NBA preseason 2026 offers clues about role fit, defense, and decision-making. Learn how to read roster battles without overreacting to wins, points, shooting, or plus-minus.
The 2026-27 NBA roster cut deadline is Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. EDT (UTC-04:00). See how waivers, guaranteed salary, and two-way spots work.
NBA preseason overtime rules normally match the regular season: five minutes, repeated until there’s a winner. Learn why special events and stoppages can differ.
The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets completed two 2026 Macao preseason games. See results, the official local-time discrepancy, archived ticket details, and how to verify an order.
The U.S. ends daylight saving time on November 1, 2026. Use the game date, listed time zone, and your location to convert NBA tipoff correctly.