The Sacramento Kings suffered a play-in tournament loss for the second consecutive year last season, as they have failed to make the playoffs since ending their

The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks, two teams that failed to make the NBA playoffs a year ago, bring high aspirations into their season opener on Wednesday in Atlanta.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks for a pass from Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) as he is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in San Antonio. Credit: AP/Darren Abate

It’s been a mighty long offseason, but opening night in the NBA is finally upon us. That also means it’s time for the final part of Ballislife’s extensive preseason preview coverage, our long-awaited official 2025-26 preseason predictions for next Spring’s NBA playoffs.

In the nightcap on NBC, the Warriors will visit the Lakers in Los Angeles. The league completely eschewed the Eastern Conference on its first showcase night in four months, indicating it understands something many fans have felt for some time now: The West is the far better conference.

The NBA never stops, but with another off-season of signings, young stars ascending to greatness, and high expectations, basketball enthusiasts are posing the same question: When d

The 2025-26 NBA season will officially commence on Tuesday night, and the arrival of the new league year brings a new set of betting lines for some important wagers.