After months of waiting, it’s finally here: the Milwaukee Bucks are hitting the court next week for their preseason schedule! No more anticipation, no more deliberation, just actual basketball. We get to see our squad in action starting Monday, October 5th.
Buckle Up: Your Bucks Preseason Calendar Is HERE
The Bucks have five games lined up to get everyone ready for the regular season. It all kicks off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are rocking a completely fresh look. You don’t want to miss a second of this, so mark your calendars for these matchups:
* **Monday, October 5 (7:00 PM)** vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
* **Wednesday, October 7 (7:00 PM)** @ Oklahoma City Thunder
* **Sunday, October 11 (6:00 PM)** @ Charlotte Hornets
* **Wednesday, October 14 (7:00 PM)** vs. Chicago Bulls
* **Friday, October 16 (6:00 PM)** @ Indiana Pacers
Whoa: The League’s Lookin’ DIFFERENT
It’s not just the Bucks getting ready, either. Every single one of their preseason opponents has gone through some serious roster overhauls. Man, talk about a shake-up! We’re talking major ins and outs that are going to change the entire feel of these teams.
The **Minnesota Timberwolves** are bringing in some serious firepower, with LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga, Trey Lyles, Cody Williams, and Isaiah Evans all joining up. To make room, they said goodbye to Julius Randle, Naz Reid, Mike Conley, Kyle Anderson, and John Konchar. That’s a huge shift in their lineup.
Over in **Oklahoma City**, the Thunder are adding Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and Otega Oweh. They’ve moved on from Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Branden Carlson.
The **Charlotte Hornets** made some big moves, too. They’re welcoming Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson, Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and Dennis Schröder. This means LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, Josh Green, Buddy Hield (mostly), Xavier Tillman, and Tre Mann are out. No joke, that’s a wild amount of change for one team.
Then there are the **Chicago Bulls**, who picked up Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, Buddy Hield, and Dailyn Swain. Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Nick Richards, Rob Dillingham, and Mouhamadou Gueye are no longer with the squad.
And finally, the **Indiana Pacers** are bringing in Larry Nance Jr., Kelly Oubre Jr., and Braden Smith. But the biggest “in” for them has to be Tyrese Haliburton, who’s making his return after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a torn right Achilles tendon. They’ve parted ways with Kam Jones and Micah Potter. Seeing Haliburton back on the court is going to be something to watch.
Don’t Miss a Second: How to Catch All the Action
You won’t want to miss seeing all these new faces and revamped teams. Good news, getting eyes on the games is easy. According to the Bucks’ media release back in July, all preseason and regular season games will air on MY24 and various statewide affiliates, thanks to their partnership with Rincon Broadcasting Group. If you’re an international fan, you already know the drill: make sure that NBA League Pass subscription is fresh. Either way, check local listings to make sure you’re tuned in!
So, which of these matchups are you most hyped for? And what are you hoping to see from our Bucks when they hit the court against these completely revitalized opponents? The first game against Minnesota is just around the corner, and it’s gonna be a blast to see what this new season brings!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Brew Hoop.
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