Opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season is here. The Rockets and Thunder will tip off first, followed by the Warriors and Lakers. I’ve dissected totals, spreads and player props for each game, coming up with the best three picks for each.

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Austin Reaves had been steadily improving since his rookie year, but last season he truly flourished, particularly after the Lakers swapped Anthony Davis for Doncic.

Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Lakers announced that forward/center Maxi Kleber will be sidelined for approximately two weeks with an oblique strain. The news comes on the day of the NBA's season opening, where the Lakers are set to play the Golden State Warriors to begin the season.

While Golden State still has one preseason game left on its schedule with a Friday contest against the Los Angeles Clippers, the front office decided to make a move and waive two NBA hopefuls who have appeared for them in the preseason.

The Golden State Warriors are set to open their season on Monday, Oct. 21, in a prime-time showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers at 10 p.m. EST on NBC. The game will mark star point guard Stephen Curry’s 17th season in the NBA, all with the Warriors, after being selected No. 7 overall in the first round of the 2009 NBA draft.

The Golden State Warriors are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night in a marquee matchup to tip off the 2025-26 NBA season. James is dealing with a sciatica related injury and is unlikely to make his NBA debut until mid-November according to NBA reporter Shams Charania,