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Key October 2023 dates as OKC Thunder open training camp, preseason, regular season

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As the calendar flips to October, the NBA cycle restarts with a new season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder — and the rest of the league — kick off their 2023-24 season by hosting media day on Monday, Oct. 2. Training camp and preseason games follow.

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OKC’s preseason slate starts Monday, Oct. 9, against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder will play five preseason contests in a two-week span.

The start of the regular season isn’t until near the end of the month, as the Thunder will travel to face the Chicago Bulls in their opener on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Let’s look at key dates:

Monday, Oct. 2: Media day

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Thunder media day. Monday, Sept. 26, 2022

Tuesday, Oct. 3: Training camp begins

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Monday, Oct. 9: Preseason opener vs. Spurs

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Thursday, Oct. 12: Montreal preseason game vs. Pistons

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Sunday, Oct. 15: Preseason game at Hornets

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Tuesday, Oct. 17: Preseason game vs. Bucks

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Thursday, Oct. 19: Tulsa preseason finale vs. Pistons

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Monday, Oct. 23: Rosters set for regular season

Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti speaks during a press conference in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 18, 2022.

Wednesday, Oct. 25: Season opener at Bulls

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Friday, Oct. 27: Regular season at Cavaliers

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Sunday, Oct. 29: Home regular-season opener vs. Nuggets

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Monday, Oct. 30: Regular season vs. Pistons

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