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Oct 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard warms up before facing the Los Angeles Clippers at Chase Center.

Three Rookies See Action on Opening Night of 2025-26 NBA Season

Randall Sweet

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) fight for the ball during the second half at Paycom Center.

OKC Thunder Stick to Winning Formula in Opening Night Victory

Randall Sweet

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) moves the ball down the court as Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) defends during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Chet Holmgren’s Third Year Progression Is Starting Off Strong

Grayson Buchanan

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Oct 22, 2025

SI:AM | Kevin Durant Takes the Blame for Rockets’ Loss in His Debut

Dan Gartland

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Oct 22, 2025

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Rockets star Kevin Durant had a sweet interaction with one Thunder fan during Durant's season debut against his former team on Tuesday night.

Kevin Durant Holding a Baby Thunder Fan Was Priceless Moment from Rockets Debut

Kristen Wong

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Three Takeaways From OKC's First Game of Season Against Rockets

Grayson Buchanan

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Oct 22, 2025

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives toward Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the NBA season opener.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already in MVP Form in Thunder’s 2OT Opening Win Over Rockets

Chris Mannix

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Oct 22, 2025

Kevin Durant committed a foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that helped lead to the Thunder's win over the Rockets.

Kevin Durant Shoulders Blame for Rockets' Double-Overtime Loss to Thunder

Eva Geitheim

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Oct 22, 2025

SGA finished with 35 points, five rebounds and five assists.

SGA Says Kevin Durant 'Definitely' Tried to Call Timeout in Rockets-Thunder Debacle

Brigid Kennedy

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Oct 22, 2025

Kevin Durant made a bittersweet return to Oklahoma City Tuesday.

Kevin Durant Responds to Boos From Thunder Fans During First Game With Rockets

Patrick Andres

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Oct 22, 2025

Kevin Durant nearly sent the Rockets back to Texas 0-1 in overtime against the Thunder.

Everyone Made the Same Jokes After Kevin Durant's Near-Timeout Snafu vs. Thunder

Patrick Andres

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate as their championship banner rises behind them during the championship ring and banner ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Social Media reacts to OKC Thunder Season Opener vs. Houston Rockets

Rylan Stiles

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Oct 21, 2025

NBA viewers seem pretty excited by NBC's handling of the NBA season opener between the Thunder and Rockets.

NBA on NBC Earns Rave Early Reviews From Fans in Season Opener

Brigid Kennedy

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Oct 21, 2025

Michael Jordan spoke about joining NBA on NBC in his first appearance on the network during halftime of Opening Night.

Why Michael Jordan is Joining NBA on NBC as Special Contributor

Eva Geitheim

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Oct 21, 2025

The Converse SHAI 001 'Banner' colorway.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Debuts Converse SHAI 001 'Banner' on NBA Opening Night

Pat Benson

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Oct 21, 2025

This is Durant's first season with the Rockets.

Kevin Durant Playfully Reciprocated Thunder Fans' Boos During Return to OKC

Brigid Kennedy

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Oct 21, 2025

The adidas Harden Vol 9 'Ring Ceremony' colorway.

Jalen Williams Debuts Adidas Harden Vol 9 'Ring Ceremony' on NBA Opening Night

Pat Benson

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Oct 21, 2025

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) celebrates after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to OKC Thunder Ring Night Ceremony

Rylan Stiles

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 6, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

OKC Thunder Deploy Interesting Starting Lineup in Season Opener

Rylan Stiles

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Oct 21, 2025

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