The 2025 NBA season tips off with an incredible doubleheader with the Houston Rockets vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder followed by the Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Opening night airs on Tuesday, Oct. 21 on NBC, which can be streamed online with Peacock.

Check out our Texas vs. Kentucky how to watch guide to learn when they play and what free live streams are available ahead of kickoff.

Marchand played a key role in the Bruins’ capturing of the Stanley Cup in 2011, their first title in nearly three decades. He returns to Boston with some additional championship hardware, providing the Panthers with a major boost on their way to a second straight title last season.

Here's what to know about "Inside the NBA" in 2025-26 as it transitions from the TNT era onto ESPN's airwaves.

Three years of reduction and rebuild now give way to a Toronto Raptors core in prime ages. Pride of the city RJ Barrett laces up for his age-25 season. Former Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes is just 24 years old.