For the first time in the regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going international.
The Cavs will play the Brooklyn Nets in a Jan. 11, 2024 contest at Accor Arena in Paris, as part of the third edition of the annual NBA Paris Game.
“We are extremely honored as an organization to showcase the Cleveland Cavaliers in Paris,” president of basketball operations Koby Altman said. “This unique opportunity will provide our players, coaches, staff, and families an experience into a different culture, all while creating memories both on and off the court that will last a lifetime. We also recognize the universal appeal basketball inspires and we take great pride in our stewardship of the game."
The game will be the first regular season contest for the Cavs to be played in Europe, as well as the franchise's third internationally played game. The Cavs played a preseason game in China in 2007, as well as in 2015 in Brazil.
The Nets will make their second trip to Paris, following a preseason appearance in 2008. This will be the third matchup between two NBA squads in the French capital, after the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets (116-103) on Jan. 24, 2020; and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons (126-108) on Jan. 19, 2023.
The full NBA schedule is set to be released at some point in the coming weeks. Tickets for The NBA Paris Game 2024 will go on sale at a later date. Fans may register their interest in tickets and access presale information at NBAEvents.com/ParisGame.