NBA Season Tips Off: Warriors At Lakers & Rockets At Thunder Headline Opening Night

NBA Regular Season Tips Off Tomorrow

The wait is over, NBA basketball is officially back tomorrow night, and the league wasted no time dropping a heavyweight double-header to set the tone.

Opening Night Matchups – Tuesday

• Warriors at Lakers – Two Western Conference giants reignite their rivalry under the bright lights. Steph vs. LeBron is always a show, but unfortunately LeBron is sidelined for this bout with sciatic pain.

• Rockets at Thunder – The young gun defending champs take center stage. Oklahoma City, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will look to prove last season was just the beginning, while Houston, now supercharged thanks to their offseason acquirement of Kevin Durant wants to show the league they’re more than just another fun team.

Expect fast pace, spotlight moments, and at least one early overreaction that hits social media thanks to the outcomes.

Rockets Lock In KD & Clippers Under League Review

In one of the most stunning late-offseason twists, Kevin Durant officially signed his extension with the Houston Rockets, locking himself in as the franchise centerpiece for what could be his final championship run window. Houston just went from “up-and-coming” to “title-or-bust” overnight, and with KD committed, it sends a clear message they're not waiting for the future, they’re grabbing it now. This was especially shown over the weekend by the new $90M 2 year extension that the Rockets gave him, which keeps him with the team through the 2027-2028 season.

Meanwhile, drama still swirls around the Los Angeles Clippers, with league officials reportedly reviewing findings tied to Kawhi Leonard’s contract negotiations and potential improper benefits. If discipline is handed down, it could mean fines, loss of draft capital, or even front office suspensions. The Clippers front-loaded this era on superstar promises, but now the league might come calling with the true bill.

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