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Houston went with an ultra-tall starting lineup in the wake of Fred VanVleet's torn ACL. It's not clear if that will be sustainable for Ime Udoka or if the roster will need tweaks down the line, but it's a strong start for the center.
1. After a 23-year hiatus, NBC gets back in the NBA business starting tonight with a doubleheader featuring the Thunder at the Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET and the Warriors at the Lakers at 10 p.m. ET. NBC, which aired the NBA from 1990 to 2002, is entering Year 1 of an 11-year deal with the league.
The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with a doubleheader on Tuesday, Oct. 21, when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock. The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Houston Rockets (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET).
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night for a momentous Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The action shifts to Indianapolis Wednesday night for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, with the Indiana Pacers set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder with the best-of-seven series tied at 1-1.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to do something that hasn't been done in the NBA since 2018 — repeat as champion.
The newest home for NBA hoops, Prime Video opens its inaugural season at the World’s Most Famous Arena on Oct. 24 when the Knicks host the Celtics in the opening game of a doubleheader, followed by the Timberwolves visiting the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Target Alperen Sengun, Al Horford & Brandin Podziemski for NBA Opening Night player prop picks & best bets for Tuesday, October 21.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Tuesday that reserve big man Maxi Kleber will miss at least the first two weeks of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
Robert Horry played a key role in the LA Lakers ’ run to the 2002 NBA championship. Besides providing a spark on offense, the Lakers leaned on the veteran to make life difficult for New Jersey Nets star Kenyon Martin. To beat the Nets, Phil Jackson needed Horry to step up defensively.