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.

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

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.

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

The Mavericks’ prized No. 1 pick likely won this award before even playing in an actual NBA game. NBA talent evaluators pegged Flagg as this year’s best rookie because of his positional versatility as a scorer and defender, his adaptability to various roles and his disciplined work habits.

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

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.

Five NBA stars - Haliburton, Tatum, Irving, Lillard and VanVleet ace season-ending injuries ahead of 2025-26. How will their teams cope?

Oklahoma City opened as +240 back in June at BetMGM and enters the season at that same price.