Overview

• The 2025–26 NBA season will open on October 21 at Paycom Center when the Rockets visit the Thunder during Oklahoma City’s first championship ring ceremony.
• On August 10, Durant posted “Finally. It’s been 10 years, bout time they win one lmaooo” on X to mock the Thunder’s inaugural title.
• Durant replied to a critic’s rebuke by urging them “My god, talk a little s*** back. It’s not that serious,” deepening the social-media feud.
• Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Durant’s veteran work ethic and leadership will propel Houston toward genuine championship contention.
• Oklahoma City is finalizing its ring-night plans while weighing a $28.5 million team option on Isaiah Hartenstein and tracking rookie Thomas Sorber’s turf toe recovery.