The NBA season-opening game tips off with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets Tuesday. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

NBA referee Zach Zarba explained why Kevin Durant wasn't assessed a technical foul near the end of overtime during the Houston Rockets' 125-124 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

Cason Wallace and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled off a pair of the best plays from the NBA Preseason, according to the NBA's social media page.

But even before the Larry O’Brien Trophy took up residence in Oklahoma City, these Thunders started working their way into people’s hearts.

While the Thunder are without Jalen Williams (wrist), their elite defense and well-tuned offense will be put to the test against a formidable new-look and long Rockets’ squad that features an imposing frontcourt of Alperen Şengün,

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