Following the release of the full 2025-26 schedule , we looked at each team’s opening week of games to break down key matchups and storylines entering the new season. We begin with the Eastern Conference below and will be back tomorrow with the West.

Note: All games are available on NBA League Pass unless otherwise indicated.

Atlanta Hawks

Oct. 22 vs. Raptors

Oct. 24 at Magic

Oct. 25 vs. Thunder

Oct. 27 at Bulls

The Hawks will debut their new-look lineup – with offseason additions Kristaps Porziņģis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard joining Trae Young, a healthy Jalen Johnson, Kia Most Improved Player Dyson Daniels and Kia Rookie of the Year runner-up Zacharrie Risacher – when they open the season at home against the Raptors. That’s followed by a challenging back-to-back,

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