5 things to know about reigning champs in 2025-26 NBA season

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Reigning champion Thunder open with upbeat Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder open the defense of their first NBA title Tuesday night when they host the Houston Rockets. The Thunder return almost all of their roster from last season's team that won 68 games in the regular season,

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Champion Thunder enter the season looking to end the NBA’s run of parity
OKC Thunder schedule: Five things to know about reigning champs in 2025-26 NBA season
NBA rosters set for 2025-26 regular season
The 2025-26 NBA season begins Tuesday with a doubleheader on NBA and Peacock as the Houston Rockets visit the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder ( 7:30 ET) and the Los Angeles Lakers host th...

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Kevin Durant says decision to sign $90M Rockets extension was a 'no brainer'
Champion Thunder enter the season looking to end the NBA's run of parity
Kevin Durant, Rockets reach $90 million contract extension: Why Houston made the deal
The deal comes in roughly $30 million short of the maximum extension Durant was eligible to sign with the Rockets, league sources told The Athletic, which should provide some financial flexibility fo...

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Durant’s Wild Hot Take Just Gave Timberwolves, Thunder Extra Motivation Before Opening Night
Why Kevin Durant’s Rockets Extension Is a Huge Discount To Chase NBA Titles

OKC Season Opener to Spark Season-Long Brawl Versus Houston

Think back in the 2011-12 days. The days where the Oklahoma City Thunder was the new kid on the block. The days where the Thunder was a wee child of a team, but

Rockets’ Ime Udoka Reveals Starting Lineup for 2025-26 Season Opener vs. Thunder

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka revealed the team's starting lineup on Monday ahead of Tuesday's season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Where To Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets? TV Channel, Streaming Options & More For October – 21, 2025-26 NBA Season

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets game updates including TV Channel, Streaming Options and More infos.

Oklahoma City hosts Houston to open season

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the season opener.

Michael Jordan joins NBC’s NBA coverage during Rockets–Thunder opener

His Airness takes on a new role as NBC’s special contributor, debuting during the Rockets’ Opening Night matchup against the Thunder.

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka reveals starting lineup for season opener in OKC

The Rockets are opening the season with a jumbo starting lineup that includes Kevin Durant at guard and a center duo of Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams
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Thunder will be missing two key players for opener

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams will not play in Tuesday’s regular season opener vs. Houston as the All-Star forward continues to recover from offseason surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist.

Mark Daigneault spares Thunder from championship celebration ‘distraction’ vs. Rockets

Why Thunder coach Mark Daigneault spared his team of Opening Night's championship celebration warning before facing the Rockets.
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