NBA basketball is back Tuesday October 28 and the league and its partners are celebrating with the biggest names in TV and music.

Look out for Kevin Hart, T.I., Aloe Blacc, Kendrick Lamar, Common and more to make appearance in a city near you!

With the 2014-15 season tipping off on Tuesday, what better way to escort the season right than in New York City? TNT has planned a Times Square Takeover and they’ll be building a half court. Additionally,  they have plans of also taking over Times Square video screens.

Don’t feel excluded Los Angeles, on Wednesday, ESPN will build a set for Countdown with a basketball court and concert stage at AEG Plaza. Pop star Aloe Black is slated to perform three songs that evening.

Hey Cleveland! Guess what? On Thursday, TNT will host a pregame concert in the parking lot of Quicken Loans Arena. Kendrick Lamar will perform as part of the pregame festivities and Kevin Hart will co-host with NBA TV’s Kristen Ludlow.

All of this will lead up to the LeBron James’ first regular season game back home as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs take on Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks.

Atlanta, the NBA didn’t forget you shawty! ATL native and Grammy Award-winning Tip “T.I.” Harris teamed up with the league to make Opening Night against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, Nov. 1st the hottest ticket in town.

Last week the NBA launched their “Everybody Up” Campaign. This week they launched the Spanish version of the spot.

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