The Toronto Raptors go up against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The game, the first of the 2025-26 season for both teams, starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE and SportsNet.
The Hawks went 40-42 a season ago and missed the playoffs. The Raptors finished 30-52 during the 2024-25 regular season and missed the playoffs.
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This matchup between the Hawks and Raptors is set to start on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Be ready to see the ...
The San Antonio Spurs’ season kicks off on Wednesday, and with it comes the weight of expectation. The Spurs have gone from an up-and-coming young team to an expected contender for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Experts, players, and coaches have all pegged this team as at least a play-in team. We’ll see if […]
Finally, expectations return to San Antonio. After a few years of comfortable mediocrity came a rebuilding process, with its absence of pressure. Now entering the third year of the Victor Wembanyama era, the time to look at the silver linings of playoff-less seasons is over. The Spurs need to return to the postseason. Anything else […]
Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle is available to play in the regular-season opener on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the organization announced. Thybulle had missed all four of Portland’s preseason games due to right knee soreness. However, Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said Thybulle participated fully in Portland’s practices on Monday and Tuesday. […]
at Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:30 PM ET Regular Season Game #1, Home Game #1 TV: NBCSB, NBCSP, NBA-LP Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XM TD Garden The Celtics begin the season by hosting one of their oldest rivals, the
Philadelphia 76ers. This is the first of 4 games between these two
teams this season. The Celtics will travel to Philadelphia for games on
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The rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks (0-0) and the San Antonio Spurs (0-0) was once one of the greatest parts of being a sports fan in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As they prepare to square off once more in both teams’ 2025-26 season opener on Wednesday at American Airlines Center, the I-35 bloodfeud may be […]
Michael Jordan is BACK!
The GOAT made his debut for the new NBA on NBC at halftime of the season opener between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets. Jordan’s segment , “MJ: Insights To Excellence,” will air throughout the season during certain NBA on NBC broadcasts. NBC’s last NBA rights deal ended following the 2001-02 season, but they were the main broadcast partner of The Association during Jordan and the Bulls’ dynasty run.
“We have an obligation to pay it forward...
The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting the season shorthanded. Darius Garland is still working his way back from the toe injury he sustained last playoffs. He had surgery over the summer and is making good progress, but could miss the first several games. Max Strus is expected to be sidelined a little longer as he recovers […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. By now you’ve read all of our season previews, you’ve had a chance to read or […]
One of the best aspects of premier matchups at the beginning of the season is that both teams are typically healthy. Unfortunately, that won’t be the case for the season opener between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. Both teams will be without at least a few key players. The Knicks have ruled […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. You likely don’t have the best perspective on watching sports if you view every season as […]
For the first time in what feels like forever, the Milwaukee Bucks enter the regular season with a clean sheet on the injury report, heading into their season opener tomorrow night against the Washington Wizards. Meanwhile, the Wizards will be without their French swingman, Bilal Coulibaly, who is recovering from right-hand surgery, while rookie Will […]
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder October 21, 2025 @ 6:30pm CST Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma TV: NBC/Peacock Online: Rockets App Gametime: 630PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein
The Spurs had a strong preseason, winning all five of their games. Beyond the results, there were some really encouraging moments from key players who seemed comfortable with their roles and responsibilities. Some, such as those tied to Victor Wembanyama’s outstanding performance, have been widely discussed. Others were less obvious but are nonetheless likely to […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Philadelphia 76ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Philadelphia 76ers will officially begin their 2025-26 regular season on Wednesday night when they take on the Boston […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The best part about predictions is that we all react the same to the outcome. If […]
The Utah Jazz enter this season with a lot less question marks than in years past. This offseason, Austin Ainge finally traded Jordan Clarkson, Collin Sexton, and John Collins which has freed up the minutes for their youth to play and develop. It was refreshing to see the Jazz make moves with their team goals […]
Not only does the NBA officially return on Tuesday night, but there is a whole new way to enjoy the action this season!
Bleacher Nation Fantasy recently rolled out a revamped app, which includes a new pick’em game where users can win real cash prizes. The reception of this updated DFS game by NFL fans has been amazing, but I genuinely think something like this is best played during the NBA season. BNF will have over 500 picks to make every day across the NBA. It can be something as simple...
The most anticipated season in the last 25 years of New York Knicks basketball is already getting off the rails—on the eve of their opener. Multiple outlets and beat/national reporters confirmed on Tuesday, after the Knicks concluded their last practice before opening day, that two key Knickerbockers will miss Wednesday’s opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers […]
The Houston Rockets are back, ladies and gentlemen! Not just back playing again (that, too), but back in contending status heading into the season. Sure, the Rockets finished second in the Western Conference last season, which measures up as a viable contender (especially in the West) but that wasn’t expected. The Rockets caught everyone by […]
BOSTON — The City of Boston has officially proclaimed October 24th as “Jaylen Brown Day” in honor of the Celtics star’s achievements both on and off the court. This past weekend, Brown was presented with the official proclamations delineating the recognition by Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Worrell and Boston’s Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, […]
Shout out to Keith on Twitter for asking for a new Lounge. Here’s the old one. The Mavericks play tomorrow and then they play a whole heck of a lot of games in a short period of time, but at least they’re all at home. How’s this lounge format working? Are our regular commenters here […]
If someone told you a month ago that Joel Embiid would be suiting up for the opener in Boston against the Celtics, you’d have called them crazy. But here we are, the day before opening night, and the 2022-23 MVP is not listed on the injury report, meaning the big fella should take the floor. […]
It started with Nike and the NBA, then it made its way to the MLB, and now the trend is commencing at the college football ranks — City Edition uniforms. These alternate uniforms don’t traditionally utilize team colors but rather incorporate elements of the city the team plays in. The Tulane Green Wave unveiled their City […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wizards fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week, it’s time for you to grade the Washington Wizards’ offseason. Then, go ahead and […]