It’s NBA basketball time, as the 2025-26 season has finally arrived. I try not to write things with exclamation points, but if I did, I would’ve used one for that first sentence.

The 2025 NBA Finals are set. The Pacers' explosive offense meets the Thunder's relentless defense on the NBA's biggest stage. • NBA playoffs: Complete Coverage (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (4) Indiana Pacers • Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110 • Game ...

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the top players from the NBA's biggest non-U.S. source of talent, including the reigning MVP.

"I'm still driven by the same things," Finch said as the Wolves enter another pivotal season. "I don't like to lose."

The newest home for NBA hoops, Prime Video opens its inaugural season at the World’s Most Famous Arena on Oct. 24 when the Knicks host the Celtics in the opening game of a doubleheader, followed by the Timberwolves visiting the Lakers in Los Angeles.

As he immerses himself in the next chapter of his NBA career, take a look back at Durant's journey from draft night to where he is now.