Thursday afternoon the NBA released their schedule for the 2023-24 season. With all the moves made in the offseason and a new in-season tournament, this year will be one for the books. With both the Nets and Knicks making the playoffs last season the pressure is on to replicate that and more. Here are some of their top matchups this season.
New York Knicks: The Knicks have a tough stretch to open the season. They open at home against the Celtics then travel to face Atlanta, New Orleans, and Cleveland. After that, they will host Cleveland and then Milwaukee for their first In-Season tournament game.
Some other matchups throughout the year to watch:
They will see the Heat on Nov. 24 (In-Season Tournament) this will be the first time the Knicks play the Heat after getting knocked out of the second round of the playoffs by them. The Knicks will host the new-look Suns on Nov. 26. The West Coast trip in December against the Suns, Clippers, and Lakers in that order will be anything but easy. They will play at Milwaukee on Dec. 23 and will host them on Christmas Day.
The first matchup against Philadelphia is Jan. 5 in Philadelphia. They host the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Jan. 23. The Lakers stroll into town on Feb. 3 on national television.
After that, they host the Grizzles and Mavericks. On Feb. 29, they host Stephen Curry and the Warriors with their new addition Chris Paul. The last games to watch will be the west coast trip in mid-March. They will see Portland, Sacramento, Golden State, and Denver. The playoff push at that time will have all Knicks fans holding their breaths.
Brooklyn Nets: Brooklyn will have a tough stretch at the beginning of the year as well. They host Boston, Milwaukee, and the Clippers and then travel to Boston. In December they are on a tough west coast trip. Starting with Sacramento, and Phoenix, then seeing the defending champion Nuggets and finishing up against Golden State and Utah.
Some matchups Nets fans will love to see in person, the Phoenix Suns will be in Brooklyn on Jan. 31. This will be Kevin Durant’s first time back in Brooklyn since he was traded last season.
Three days later they will host Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. It will also be Irving’s first time back in Brooklyn since he was traded last season. Brooklyn will be rowdy, especially after the way KD and Irving left. Two days later they will host Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Not to mention they will see Golden State, Philadelphia, and Cleveland in between those games.
11 Coolest Gadgets of 2023
12’’ Screen Magnifier for Smartphone
If you’re someone who watches a lot of movies or TV shows on your smart device, but you don’t like how small the screen is. We’ve got the solution for you. This is a screen magnifier. Essentially, you can put your phone in the phone stand and lift up the screen magnifier for an enlarged picture. This works well with cellphones and even small handheld video game devices like a Nintendo Switch.
iHave Toothbrush Holders for Bathrooms
Yep, you’ve probably seen this one on TikTok! This is a really convenient way to save on some counter space in your bathroom. This is a wall-mounted toothbrush holder that also has a convenient toothpaste dispenser. I mean seriously, are we living in the world of The Jetsons or what? This is a cool gadget that would be great for any home.
10.2 Selfie Ring Light with Stand and Holder
Now if you’re someone who likes to have a good photo, then you definitely need a ring light. Yes, it sounds silly. But to get the best lighting you want a ring light. This one comes with a few different lightning options so you’ll be able to capture the best photos or videos in your favorite light.
Silicone Air Fryer Basket Liners
Raise your hand if you have an Air Fryer! I love these things, but honestly it’s true that sometimes the clean up can be rough. Especially if you have kids that love pizza rolls. They always burst and then get stuck on the bottom and it’s a hassle to clean up. Enter these silicone basket liners. I don’t know who thought of this brilliant idea, but I had to add these to my cart immediately after I saw them. Definitely a cool gadget to make life just a bit easier.
Rokid Max AR Glasses
Finally, augmented/virtual reality glasses are getting smaller! These AR glasses feel so futuristic it’s insane. This is going to be a whole new way for you to watch movies or games. These glasses are compatible with Switch, Steam Deck, PS4 Slim/5, and Xbox Series X/S. You’ll want to make a note of this one for sure.
Magnetic Phone Cooler
Don’t you hate it when your phone overheats? Enter this magnetic phone cooler! Again, I don’t know who the genius was that invented it, but thank you. This connects to the back of your phone and helps cool your phone down with an air-chilling plate. It’s designed for mobile gamers, live streamers, bloggers, and others who use devices for extended periods. So essentially all of us!
USB-C Lapel Microphone
Even if you do not want to be a TikTok or Content Creator, these are actually kinda cool. If you’re not familiar with a lapel microphone, essentially this is a great way to capture audio. This connects via USB-C to your cell phone or smart device and can help you capture a better audio sound.
Fruit and Vegetable Washing Machine
I’m always blown away by these on TikTok, but they’re actually really cool. Cleaning your fruit and veggies is super important. And this device helps you by creating the right pH balance for your water so that your fruit and veggies are actually clean. You just stick this in your water bowl along with the items you’re washing and the machine does the work for you.
Scrolling Bluetooth Ring
If you have a Kindle or tablet, then yes you’re going to want this. This gadget is made to help you scroll without having to hold your devices up for long periods of time. It comes in two pieces. The first is to hold pressure onto your screen, and the second is the little ring device that helps you scroll on the screen. How cool!
Electronics Cleaner Kit
If you haven’t cleaned out your earbuds or keyboard in a long time (i.e. since you got them) then you will want this. It’s a simple multi-tool that helps you reach those nooks and crannies where things tend to get stuck and don’t get cleaned. It’s simple, but it’s a very good thing to have on hand.
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