The NBA regular season begins Oct. 21 with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers welcoming the Golden State Warriors. ET)San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder (2:30 p.m. The NBA All-Star Game will take place Feb. 15, 2026, at Intuit Dome, home of the LA Clippers. Photo by Michael Owens/Getty ImagesOpening-night matchupsHouston Rockets at Oklahoma City ThunderOct. 21, 7:30 p.m. -- KramRun it back: Big rematches to watchNBA Finals rematchOklahoma City Thunder at Indiana PacersOct. 23, 5:30 p.m.