October 21, 2025 kicks off the 2025-26 NBA season with a spectacle-filled opening night on NBC. The Thunder host the Rockets as they raise banners and rings, then the Lakers face the Warriors in a high-profile clash with LeBron in his 23rd season and Curry leading Golden State. The offseason was chaotic: extensions for Luka Doncic with the Lakers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in OKC, the Celtics’ Niang-for-putures swap including RJ Luis Jr., and Ty Jerome landing with Memphis.

Opening-night doubleheader sets the tone for a season of likely shakeups and headline-grabbing moves as teams chase repeat titles and fantasy riches. The calendar also highlights a broader trend: teams reshaping rosters, extending key stars, and leveraging trades to bolster depth ahead of a long season.