The 2025-26 NBA schedule continues its slow rollout ahead of the full official release at 3:15 p.m. ET on Thursday . Fans got some more important dates to circle Wednesday when it comes to the basketball calendar. The two opening night games are already known, as the Thunder start their title defense against the Rockets , and the Lakers tip their season off Oct. 21 against the Warriors . The Christmas Day games are also already unveiled with a full slate of five games featuring the league's top stars, headlined by a Lakers vs. Rockets showdown that will pit Kevin Durant against LeBron James and Luka Doncic . Ranking 2025 NBA Christmas Day matchups: LeBron James-Kevin Durant battle, Wembanyama vs. OKC highlight slate Colin Ward-Henninger

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