NBA opening night schedule: Here are the games that will tip off the season

The 2026-27 NBA season will tip off in late October with three matchups on NBC and Peacock. Here are the details for opening night.
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NBA reveals opening week, Christmas Day schedule for Boston Celtics

The 2026-27 NBA schedule is coming out, and the Celtics are set to face the Pistons and Knicks during opening week and then the Heat on Christmas Day.

Clippers sign center Jamarion Sharp, the tallest active player in the NBA

Jamarion Sharp is an extremely capable shot-blocker.

2026-27 NBA season: Under-the-radar concerns for title contenders

What hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.
Warriors Wire on MSN

Warriors guard ranked among best perimeter defenders in NBA 2K27

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton was recently given a 97 steals rating in the upcoming NBA 2K27 video game.
OKC Thunder Wire on MSN

Russell Westbrook hopes to keep NBA career alive: 'I love playing basketball'

Russell Westbrook hopes to keep NBA career alive: 'I love playing basketball.'

Don Nelson was an NBA original, one who experienced the game from all angles

Nelson, 86, died Sunday in Frisco, Texas. A husband, father, grandfather and NBA legend, he takes with him more know-how and killer stories than a dozen of his peers or rivals combined. He experienced the game at all levels – player, coach, general manager – and did so in the NBA more than all but one other participant.

NBA tips off season on NBC and Peacock with tripleheader featuring LeBron, 76ers at New York on ring night

Also, Boston is at Detroit, and Oklahoma City opens the season in San Antonio.