The Golden State Warriors will play two 2022 preseason games in Japan against the Washington Wizards as part of the NBA Japan Games 2022 Presented by Rakuten, the league announced today. The Warriors and Wizards will face off on Friday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 2 at Saitama Super Arena, marking the first Japan visit for both teams and the 15th and 16th NBA games ever in the country.
“We are honored to tip off the 2022-23 NBA season in Japan,” said Warriors President & Chief Operating Officer Brandon Schneider. “Throughout our four-plus year partnership with Rakuten, we’ve forged many deep, meaningful relationships in Japan.