The opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season will feature the defending champion Thunder hosting the Rockets and the Warriors visiting the Lakers.

In the present day, Ellen watches as MacKinny taunts Colum in front of a crowd of onlookers and rushes to stand by his side.

Patrick Beverley thinks Luka Doncic plays a key role in keeping LeBron James from retiring after the 2025-26 NBA season.