All-Access coverage: Rockets-Thunder

Kevin Durant reflects on returning to Oklahoma City

Welcome to the 2025-26 NBA season! We’re beginning with a doubleheader on NBC and Peacock, featuring Rockets-Thunder ( 7:30 ET ) and Lakers-Warriors ( 10 ET ).

Follow along with NBA.com’s live blog of all the action!

We’ll be here tonight and throughout the season, sharing highlights, observations, news and notes, making sure you’re getting all the best the Association has to offer.

5:30 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

A star-studded doubleheader

We’re tipping off the 2025-26 NBA season with a doubleheader on NBC and Peacock that’s packed with intrigue.

In the opening contest , the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, featuring last year’s Kia NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will be presented

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