Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made two free throws with 2.3 seconds left in 2 OTs as the Thunder opened its NBA title defense with a 125-124 win against the Rockets.

John Wall believes the Houston Rockets need to bring in a new point guard after Reed Sheppard's poor performance.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant spoke to the media after the loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder about his latest return.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka's starting lineup for Houston's season opener against OKC is: Amen Thompson (6'7) Kevin Durant (6'11) Jabari Smith Jr. (6'11) Alperen Sengun (6'11) Steven Adams (6'11) Houston's starting lineup will have an average height of 6'10 😳 (via @SportsVanessa) pic.twitter.com/nA53Aesfk2

Kevin Durant fires back at Thunder fans in his Rockets debut, embracing boos and turning animosity into motivation in Oklahoma City.

The Houston Rockets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in double overtime to open the season, although Alperen Sengun stood out.

The 2025 NBA season opens Tuesday with a tip-off between Houston Rockets and current NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.

That said, a 40-year-old LeBron James will miss the Lakers' opener against the Warriors. The four-time league MVP and four-time NBA champ is dealing with sciatica and is reportedly eying a mid-November return. James' early-season absence could set the stage for the beginning of a Dončić MVP campaign.