The 2025-26 NBA schedule is here. The league released the full regular-season slate for the upcoming season on Thursday afternoon, and now teams and fans can really start to prepare for what should be another thrilling season. Opening night is set for Tuesday, Oct. 21, with the reigning champion Thunder taking on the Rockets in Kevin Durant's Houston debut. The Lakers will also duel against the Warriors to cap off opening night.

The other 26 teams will get started later that week, with some intriguing early matchups on the schedule, including Knicks vs. Cavaliers , Timberwolves vs. Nuggets and a 2025 NBA Finals rematch of Pacers vs. Thunder. The 2025 NBA Cup starts Oct. 31, and the championship game is on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas. More key dates in the 2025-26 NBA

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