In the nightcap on NBC, the Warriors will visit the Lakers in Los Angeles. The league completely eschewed the Eastern Conference on its first showcase night in four months, indicating it understands something many fans have felt for some time now: The West is the far better conference.

A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, a surprise All-Star and a bittersweet Core Four breakup. Buckle up for a basketball roller coaster.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards spoke about needing to face this challenge in order to get to the NBA Finals this season.

The NBA season tips off Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, where Kevin Durant returns to his former home in his Rockets debut, followed by Luka Dončić playing his first season opener with the Lakers against Steph Curry and the Warriors.

The Cavs enter the 2025-26 season no longer as a feel-good story or an up-and-coming contender. They’re the defending No. 1 seed in the East, powered by a historic offense and a head coach who’s learned how to unlock every piece of his team.

It’s rare for an NBA player to crack an opening night roster while playing through the preseason on an Exhibit 9 or 10 contract. This year, the NBA is trending

NBC is carrying NBA games for the first time since 2002. Here's how to watch the season-opening doubleheader on Tuesday.

The state of Minnesota is hungry for a championship. Among the big four men's American sports leagues, the Minnesota Twins were the last team to capture a title when they captured the 1991 World Series.

The Indiana Pacers are unlikely to be able to ride the high of an NBA Finals appearance. Will they make the NBA playoffs in 2026?

Fans tuning into the NBA this season will have to adjust their viewing habits to new networks and a seven-day-a-week national TV schedule.