For the first time since 2002, NBA basketball will air on NBC. If you were a ’90s kid, John Tesh’s iconic “Roundball Rock ” was the soundtrack of your basketball-watching experience, the perfect melodic intro that remains synonymous with hoops.

The second half of the opening night doubleheader for the NBA on Tuesday, Oct. 21 sees the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors.

The NBA season-opening game tips off with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets Tuesday. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Coverage of the NBA is going to look a little different with the start of the 2025-26 season, and finding each game may present a bit of a challenge.

The newest home for NBA hoops, Prime Video opens its inaugural season at the World’s Most Famous Arena on Oct. 24 when the Knicks host the Celtics in the opening game of a doubleheader, followed by the Timberwolves visiting the Lakers in Los Angeles.