The 2025 NBA season tips off with an incredible doubleheader with the Houston Rockets vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder followed by the Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Opening night airs on Tuesday, Oct. 21 on NBC, which can be streamed online with Peacock.

Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Houston Rockets on opening night.

The No 1 pick in the draft starts his season when the Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night. The game will tip at 7:30 p.m. MT/8:30 p.m. CT.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith shocks everyone on "First Take" with his bold NBA Finals prediction as the 2025-26 season tips off.

Inside the NBA' returns on ESPN this season with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson. Here's the schedule.

The National Basketball Association will open regular-season action in October, with the playoffs starting in April. The national TV package once again has ESPN/ABC, now sharing with NBC (and subscription Peacock) with NBA TV presenting a large slate of ...