Five NBA games on Saturday night, first tip-off at 01.00

The NBA's Saturday schedule features five games. The first matchup starts at 01.00 Italy time, with the Pelicans facing the Nuggets. Later in the night, the Cavaliers face the Mavericks, the Grizzlies face the Nets, the Heat face the Pistons, and the Timberwolves face the Bulls.

The league is paying particular attention to the Heat vs. Pistons game. Cade Cunningham returns to the court for Detroit after scoring 52 points against the Wizards in a game where he committed no turnovers.

In other news, Green has a player option worth approximately 36 million dollars for next season. The New York Knicks, meanwhile, face the risk of being eliminated from the NBA Cup 2026 and need a feat that has never happened before.

Domantas Sabonis is reportedly considering leaving the Sacramento Kings. The Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors are also said to be following the situation closely. Victor Wembanyama praised the San Antonio Spurs and said he could spend his entire career in Texas.