Basketball stars will return to Greenwich at the beginning of next year.

The New York Knicks will return to the O2 for an NBA regular season game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 15, 2015.

Tickets go on sale in October but fans can register for presale opportunities at nba.com/allaccess.

NBA senior vice president, Benjamin Morel said: “We are proud to announce the fifth NBA regular-season game in London featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks.

“Our NBA games in London have had a strong impact not just in the UK, but also across Europe and have proven to be a fantastic platform for our partners to connect with fans throughout the region.”