The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions for the first time in franchise history. As is tradition, the NBA will open its season with a Tuesday doubleheader,

When the NBA champion receives their ring, a familiar face will be in attendance. The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Houston Rockets for the 2025-26 Opening Night on Oct. 21, per ESPN's Shams Charania. It will also mark the first game of the NBC broadcast era.

The Rockets are 0-7 in their last seven regular-season openers, but their previous victory actually came on an opponent’s championship ring night.

How Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant took a shot at the champion Thunder ahead of Opening Night at the Paycom Center.

Excitement is high for the Houston Rockets' upcoming season after acquiring NBA megastar Kevin Durant. The NBA schedule release already shows national interest in watching the Rockets take off with their new star.

The full 2025-26 regular season schedule for the Oklahoma City Thunder has been released as the reigning champs look to defend their title this upcoming season.

A rematch of Rockets vs. Warriors highlights Houston's group play schedule for the 2025 edition of the NBA's in-season tournament.