NBA preseason schedule: Sixers visit Spain, Nuggets and Lakers hook up

The 2013 NBA preseason begins in earnest on Monday, but you’ll have two games on NBA TV to tide you over on Sunday. Unfortunately, one of them involves the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sixers at Bilbao Basket, 12 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Philadelphia, widely expected to be the league’s worst team in 2013-14, will visit Spanish club Bilbao in the second entry in the 2013 NBA Global Games. The NBA is 1-0 currently, as the Thunder busted up Fenerbahce Ulker on Saturday. The internationals may just get their revenge. Bilbao is led by veterans Alex Mumbru and Axel Herville. Philly is led by Kwame Brown and Spencer Hawes.

Nuggets at Lakers, 9:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV
The Lakers look to remain unbeaten in preseason play as the newish-look Nuggets visit STAPLES Center. Xavier Henry led L.A. to sweet victory over the Warriors on Saturday as Steve Nash and Pau Gasol sat. This will be our first look at a new Denver offense that promises to feature more JaVale McGee in the post, which is very exciting for everyone outside of Colorado.

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