Raptors
Opener late OctoberThe Raptors are almost back. They open at home against the Bulls, then host the Knicks the next night, according to TSN. The opener is reported for 21 October, though some listings say 20 October, so confirm on the team site.
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The NBA has 30 teams and an 82-game regular season. Each team has five players on court. A shot scores 2 points, or 3 from beyond the arc, and a free throw scores 1.
The top six teams in each conference make the playoffs outright, and seeds 7 to 10 play a "play-in" tournament for the last two places. The playoffs are four rounds, each a best-of-seven.
There is a salary cap and a draft, which keeps spending closer than in most sports.
As of 10 Oct 2026