The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season at home for the 14th time in 15 years.

The NBA announced its schedule, and the Raptors start on Oct. 21 against Chicago. They play at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto's first away game is two days later at Washington.

The Raptors have big home games against the New York Knicks on Nov. 15 and 17. They also play the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 10 and the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 10.

The Raptors' busiest month is January with 17 games and a six-game home stand.

80 of Toronto's 82 games are planned, with two more to be scheduled later.

The Raptors do not play on Christmas Day. They last played on Dec. 25 in 2019 when they were NBA champions.