The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder open the 2025-26 season at home against the new-look Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 PM ET and Warriors vs. Lakers at 10 PM ET. Lineups, injuries, players, where to watch, and more.

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, squaring off against each other for both teams' first game game of the 2025-26 regular season.

The irony of the 2025-26 NBA season is that it is simultaneously extremely predictable and an unpredictable mess. We can say pretty confidently who's going to be at the top. The Thunder are leaps and bounds ahead of the field on paper.

The Cleveland Cavaliers had an unforgettable 15 game win streak to start the 2024-25 season. Can they start hot again?

The Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday on Opening Night from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

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The few days in between the NBA preseason and the regular season are always filled with roster casualties, as many league hopefuls are waived as teams trim down