7 must-watch rookie matchups for the 2022-23 NBA season

Rookie Wire went through and took a look at some of the most anticipated matchups between first-year players this season.

The NBA on Wednesday officially unveiled the complete game and broadcast schedule for all 30 teams ahead of the start of the 2022-23 regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

The regular season, which comprises of 82 games for each team, concludes on Sunday, April 9, 2023, with the play-in tournament set to run April 11-14. The first round of the playoffs will begin on Saturday, April 15, and will wrap up with the NBA Finals starting on June 1.

The annual release of the schedule marks a key moment as the dates of several marquee matchups become known. The unveiling also gives us our initial look at when we can expect the rookie class to take the floor for the first time.

With teams’ schedules now officially unveiled, Rookie Wire went through and took a look at some of the most anticipated matchups between first-year players.

Note: Games listed in chronological order.