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NBA returns to NBC, debuts on Peacock opening night, Oct. 21

NBA on NBC returning with Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers on opening night

The NBA announced that the 2025-26 season will tip-off on Tuesday, Oct. 21, with two games on NBC and Peacock: Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers.

NBC Sports on MSN · 1h

NBA returns to NBC, debuts on Peacock opening night, Oct. 21, with Thunder vs. Rockets, Warriors vs. Lakers

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and former MVPs Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry will all take the court.

The New York Times · 4h

NBA schedule release: Thunder, Rockets open 2025-26 season on NBC, Flagg to debut on ESPN

Here's what we know about the NBA’s opening night and Christmas Day slates, as well as marquee games on ABC and NBC.

Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets

Rockets Wire on MSN · 20h

Does Houston need a designated ‘last shot’ taker? Enter Kevin Durant.

Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz makes the case for why Kevin Durant’s fourth-quarter scoring ability is exactly what the Rockets needed most.

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

Rockets' move for Kevin Durant gives Houston one of NBA's top star trios

With Rafael Stone looking to make a big splash, he traded for Kevin Durant. The future Hall of Famer and two-time Finals MVP should give Houston a needed go-to scorer in clutch situations and a proven postseason performer.

Total Pro Sports · 1d

Interesting New Details Surface On Kevin Durant’s Rockets Contract Extension

NBC Sports reported that the Rockets can offer Durant a max two-year extension worth $122.1 million, but with a twist. Due to the NBA’s “over-38 rule,” no team can extend him beyond two years. “Durant is in the final year of his current contract at $54.

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Ex-Rockets Guard Listed Among NBA's Most Overrated Players

In many respects, Jalen Green was drafted No. 2 overall to be the Houston Rockets' replacement for James Harden. The Rockets had dealt Harden six months prior t ...

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2 way-too-early Houston Rockets trade candidates in 2025-26 season

Two Rockets players who could be on the trade block early in 2025-26 as Houston chases a championship under Kevin Durant’s ...

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Rockets Could Make Massive Kevin Durant Move

The Houston Rockets pulled off a huge offseason blockbuster trade to acquire longtime superstar forward Kevin Durant from the ...

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Who Are The Rockets' New Leaders?

The Houston Rockets' front office recognized their need for veteran leadership while attempting to complete their rebuild and regain relevance in the NBA landsc ...