The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.

The NBA returned to NBC with the Thunder taking on the Rockets and the Lakers hosting the Warriors. The night was a huge success.

Following a 4-0 preseason run, the day every Houston fan has been waiting for since NBA schedules were announced, opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder is officially upon us. Oklahoma City will begin the evening hanging its 2024-25 championship season banner as the Thunder host the Rockets at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma.

Phoenix vs. Denver — 9:00 p.m. (NBA League Pass) DirecTV's Entertainment tier offers a range of channels to help you keep up with the 2025 NBA season. You'll be able to catch Tuesday games on your local NBC affiliate, Wednesday's on ESPN, Saturday's on ABC and ESPN and Sunday's on NBC and ABC.

Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith praised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder as they begin their journey through the 2025-26 season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the first matchup of tonight's doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant spoke to the media after the loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder about his latest return.