The NBA offseason checklist ticked a significant item on Thursday with the unveiling of the 2025-26 schedule.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off the season by welcoming Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on October 21, followed by a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. ESPN will start its regular season coverage the next day as the New York Knicks play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cooper Flagg is set to make his NBA debut in the game afterwards as the Dallas Mavericks take on the San Antonio Spurs.
ESPN/ABC’s Christmas Day slate begins again with the Knicks hosting the Cavaliers, concluding with the Minnesota Timberwolves visiting the Denver Nuggets. Should LeBron James play in the Lakers’ Christmas Day clash against the Rockets, it will mark his 20th holiday game—only 12 NBA franchises have appeared in 20 Christmas contests.
The Thunder, Lakers, Warriors, and Knicks share the lead for the most nationally televised games at 34. The Timberwolves and Rockets follow closely with 28.
BASKETBALL IS COMING 📆https://t.co/ofKaL54LWS pic.twitter.com/3pbEV5ZTbK
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) August 14, 2025
The schedule looks spicier than ever 🤌 pic.twitter.com/v5bMZc597B
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 14, 2025
Introducing the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025-26 schedule, presented by the Nets of Brooklyn (and @Ticketmaster). pic.twitter.com/tgZqPcNmXa
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 14, 2025
hometown heroes ⚡️ our schedule is now available!
Press release – https://t.co/u0MxXZOyvB pic.twitter.com/ilk9Bsw1fp
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) August 14, 2025
First basket unlocks the NBA schedule: GO.@ATT | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/dC8bWAuvSL
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 14, 2025
Presenting the schedule for the 2025-26 Cleveland Cavaliers: @littlebluedood edition. ✨
FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/WunaqAv8XS @seatgeek | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/986ua9wIRV
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) August 14, 2025
D-Live returns to the Dinosaur Park… Or does it? 🎬🗓️@ticketmaster // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Yz4siaEJaz
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) August 14, 2025
Fresh from the fryer ♨️ pic.twitter.com/LNAgneeRfo
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) August 14, 2025
We’re utilizing these until further notice 🫡 pic.twitter.com/9kn0AHqxyK
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) August 14, 2025
A new schedule has just been released = no more rookie responsibilities for Ron pic.twitter.com/47E6yacKFf
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) August 14, 2025
When your screensaver ~and games~ synchronize 🤩
Our complete 2025-26 schedule is HERE@KPThrive || 2025-26 Schedule Release pic.twitter.com/DFJKDiuu0s
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 14, 2025
On the lookout for some W’s 🏠
Embarking on a Speed Tour through the 25-26 schedule! pic.twitter.com/9dzWRINMee
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) August 14, 2025
«Every single day we’re showing up to work.»
70 days until Pacers basketball returns ⏳
🔗 https://t.co/Z9KLmEJbhV pic.twitter.com/2yohpnSFFR
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 14, 2025
our 2025-26 schedule is HERE ‼️
📅👉 https://t.co/6BL1x1RdCU pic.twitter.com/wvmr33Y11f
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 14, 2025
🚨 Lakers schedule has just been released 🚨@Delta | 📆
Tickets available August 26! pic.twitter.com/DLHg2YcynT
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 14, 2025
𝟐𝟓 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 〽️
Our 🐻 2025-26 schedule is officially here, presented by @OrthoSouth_
🗓️ https://t.co/yBNVKHGCv5 pic.twitter.com/yArlTWuo6U
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) August 14, 2025
Basketball truly is life here 🏀
Schedule Unveiling // @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/JCnvUJP4M7
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) August 14, 2025
Cheers to the upcoming season.
Drink responsibly, @JalenFranko. pic.twitter.com/0JYS6HHpZz
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) August 14, 2025
the moment we’ve all been anticipating… pic.twitter.com/dtp218yLc2
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) August 14, 2025
We’re on it 🤝#Pelicans | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/2D43Pk2JkN
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) August 14, 2025
YOUR 2025-26 Knicks Schedule is Here‼️https://t.co/uyKdrIzqVA pic.twitter.com/zYVC85vkAk
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) August 14, 2025
OKC, your season kicks off here ⚡️
The 2025-26 schedule has landed 🗓️ https://t.co/80lZkeveHU pic.twitter.com/B0K0B3xLHB
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) August 14, 2025
CAUTION: incredibly adorable schedule release
To adopt these cuties & more, visit https://t.co/KJpsMgMeWo or check your local shelter pic.twitter.com/2cyHa872Mk
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) August 14, 2025
erm what the sigma?! pic.twitter.com/Cz9TdcjliI
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) August 14, 2025
showcasing our 2025-26 schedule. 📹⁰ ⁰stay tuned. 😏⁰⁰https://t.co/ZgScajqV3s | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/T9bqF9abkl
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 14, 2025
Every dog has its day. Here’s ours! 🐕
@Ticketmaster | #SunsUp pic.twitter.com/F5cGkppTXB— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 14, 2025
The cat is out of the bag, our 2025-2026 Schedule has arrived! 🐈⬛
Time to pause and plan for the following season 🐾
🔗: https://t.co/kTAI7mDlrO@DriveToyota pic.twitter.com/W3lD0osq9q
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) August 14, 2025
select your fighter and make sure it’s Slamson 🟣🔦 ⁰⁰Presented by @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/5sSGgG2MCs
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) August 14, 2025
Serving up this season’s schedule 👀@HEB | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/YvvEOX07QH
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) August 14, 2025
the most frightening schedule release you’ll encounter today 😨 @nba_paint pic.twitter.com/1YaMXYZOEx
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 14, 2025
here it is 🏔️
for more info 🗓️ https://t.co/VRtFtIYgqJ#TakeNote | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/AmSSQgiWhA
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) August 14, 2025
Some refer to it as magic, but we call it wizardry 🧙♂️
Minds read & schedule conjured by @ChristopheFox_ 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/hNmF3ZBhQD
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 14, 2025
