Welcome back to Non-National Games of the Week, alternatively known as Fun With League Pass. It should be a fun season with lots of fascinating talent in new places and a rookie class that should generate some entertaining games all season long. With the rise of the Nuggets and the stunning trade of James Harden to the Rockets, there will be even more teams that get less national coverage worth watching that there would have been before.

Tuesday

Wizards @ Cavs: While both Kyrie Irving and John Wall could miss this game, key new additions (Bradley Beal, Emeka Okafor, and Trevor Ariza for the Wizards as well as Tyler Zeller and Dion Waiters for the Cavs) makes this worth paying attention to as the NBA begins its regular season.

Wednesday

Nuggets @ 76ers: Halloween begins with a barnburner between two teams that made an impactful trade this summer. While Andrew Bynum likely will not play, this game marks Andre Iguodala’s return to the only NBA city he has ever played for. Even without their big man, the Sixers have a ton of fun new pieces and the Nuggets will be an NNGW favorite all season.

Rockets @ Pistons: With the stunner of the Harden trade, this game took on a brand new significance. Beyond that, seeing Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik play together will be fun and I am intrigued by the first real opportunity to watch Andre Drummond.

Mavericks @ Jazz: A statement game for both squads as they look to be fighting for playoff spots at the bottom of the West this season. Without Dirk Nowitzki, look for Elton Brand and OJ Mayo to establish themselves on their new team.

Grizzlies @ Clippers: Two of the best frontcourts in the league do battle to close out the night. Neither team has undergone too many changes though both lost their explosive sixth men this summer. The Clippers could certainly use a better season from DeAndre Jordan.

Friday

Jazz @ Hornets: My #1 League Pass team for this year gets their first opportunity to shine. I am excited to see Anthony Davis do battle with one of the more intriguing big man groups in the entire league and Derrick Favors seems primed for a breakout year.

Blazers @ Thunder: The first non-national game for the Post-Harden Thunder also features the team that had one of my favorite drafts. Portland should give both Damian Lillard and Meyers Leonard some opportunities to show us what their first season will look like while LaMarcus Aldridge and Serge Ibaka go at it on both sides of the floor.

Saturday

Kings @ Pacers: DeMarcus Cousins. Roy Hibbert. That’s all I need to say.

Raptors @ Nets: A fascinating test for two squads looking to gel after some meaningful changes this summer. As a huge fan of Jonas Valanciunas, it should be a blast to see how he handles Brook Lopez on offense and whether the Raptors can cobble together enough defense on the perimeter to show some good signs for the year to come.

Nuggets @ Heat [Game of the Week]: Potentially the two most entertaining teams in the NBA now that the Thunder have been derailed. Look for Miami to make a statement against another unconventional team.

Cavaliers @ Bucks: Kyrie Irving and Brandon Jennings make this one must-see TV even without the mercurial force of fascination that is Monta Ellis.

Warriors @ Clippers: A sneaky good game that could tell us a great deal about whether the Warriors can actually be a playoff contender this season. Klay Thompson came into his own late in his rookie season and could have an interesting match-up with Mr. Big Shot in this one. 

Sunday

76ers @ Knicks: The post-Lin Knicks need to come out of the gate strong despite their injuries in order to generate some momentum. Considering their personnel moves this summer, I will focus on if Raymond Felton and Jason Kidd can do the job against Jrue Holiday on both ends of the court.

Hawks @ Thunder: Just a fun game to watch, especially to see how Atlanta’s swingman group looks against a group like OKC’s.