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NBA's Biggest Stars Headline Highly Anticipated Season Opener
22 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Kevin Durant debuts for Houston Rockets, visits former team OKC
- Luka Dončić leads Lakers against Stephen Curry's Warriors
- NBC returns to NBA broadcasting for first time since 2002
The highly anticipated 2025-26 NBA season is set to begin on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2025, with a star-studded doubleheader. In the early game, Kevin Durant will make his debut for the Houston Rockets as they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are celebrating their championship from last season.
The late game will feature a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, led by superstars Luka Dončić and Stephen Curry, respectively. This game marks the return of NBA broadcasting to NBC, which last aired games in 2002. The network has signed an 11-year deal to carry up to 100 regular-season games per year, as well as the MLK Day slate and All-Star Weekend.
The new NBA broadcast team features familiar faces, with Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller, and Jamal Crawford calling the early game, and Noah Eagle and Grant Hill on the late game. NBC's studio show will be anchored by a trio of NBA legends: Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady.
