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NBA Opening Week

Tue Oct 20 – Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 52 games · all times Eastern · “2025-26” marks last season's numbers

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Opening Night · Tuesday, Oct 20

9:30 PM ETNBC· Frost Bank Center
Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC
64-18 in 2025-26
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San Antonio Spurs
SAS
62-20 in 2025-26
49%Model win probability51%
2025-26 head-to-headOKC 1 – 4 SAS
New faces
SAS
Tobias HarrisTobias Harrisfrom DET
  • Tobias Harris's regular-season debut for SAS: he averaged 13.3 points for DET in 2025-26 (63 games).
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 with 5 rebounds and 5 assists vs SAS on Jan 13, 2026 (2025-26).

New uniforms this week

Players on a new team who play this week, ranked by 2025-26 scoring.

Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown
BOS → PHI · 28.7 ppg in 2025-26
Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard
LAC → TOR · 27.9 ppg in 2025-26
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo
MIL → MIA · 27.6 ppg in 2025-26
Norman Powell
Norman Powell
MIA → CHI · 21.7 ppg in 2025-26
Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram
TOR → LAC · 21.5 ppg in 2025-26
Julius Randle
Julius Randle
MIN → BKN · 21.1 ppg in 2025-26
LeBron James
LeBron James
LAL → PHI · 20.9 ppg in 2025-26
Tyler Herro
Tyler Herro
MIA → MIL · 20.5 ppg in 2025-26

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Wednesday, Oct 21

7:00 PM ET· Kia Center
Atlanta Hawks
ATL
46-36 in 2025-26
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Orlando Magic
ORL
45-37 in 2025-26
42%Model win probability58%
2025-26 head-to-headATL 4 – 0 ORL
New faces
ATL
Aaron WigginsAaron Wigginsfrom OKCLuguentz DortLuguentz Dortfrom OKCJalen WilsonJalen Wilsonfrom BKN
ORL
Nikola VučevićNikola Vučevićfrom BOS
  • Nikola Vučević's regular-season debut for ORL: he averaged 15.1 points for BOS in 2025-26 (64 games).
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 41 with 7 rebounds and 5 assists vs ORL on Mar 16, 2026 (2025-26).
8:00 PM ET· FedExForum
Utah Jazz
UTA
22-60 in 2025-26
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Memphis Grizzlies
MEM
25-57 in 2025-26
41%Model win probability59%
2025-26 head-to-headUTA 2 – 2 MEM
New faces
UTA
Jaxson HayesJaxson Hayesfrom LAL
MEM
Jerami GrantJerami Grantfrom PORIsaiah StewartIsaiah Stewartfrom DETQuinten PostQuinten Postfrom GSW
  • Jerami Grant's regular-season debut for MEM: he averaged 18.6 points for POR in 2025-26 (57 games).
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Keyonte George scored 39 with 6 rebounds and 8 assists vs MEM on Dec 12, 2025 (2025-26).
10:30 PM ET· Intuit Dome
Sacramento Kings
SAC
22-60 in 2025-26
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LA Clippers
LAC
42-40 in 2025-26
29%Model win probability71%
2025-26 head-to-headSAC 1 – 3 LAC
New faces
SAC
Leaky BlackLeaky Blackfrom WAS
LAC
Brandon IngramBrandon Ingramfrom TORRui HachimuraRui Hachimurafrom LALMax StrusMax Strusfrom CLE
  • Brandon Ingram's regular-season debut for LAC: he averaged 21.5 points for TOR in 2025-26 (77 games).
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Darius Garland scored 25 with 3 rebounds and 7 assists vs SAC on Mar 14, 2026 (2025-26).

Thursday, Oct 22

7:00 PM ETESPN· Xfinity Mobile Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE
52-30 in 2025-26
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Philadelphia 76ers
PHI
45-37 in 2025-26
44%Model win probability56%
2025-26 head-to-headCLE 4 – 0 PHI
New faces
CLE
Peyton WatsonPeyton Watsonfrom DEN
PHI
Jaylen BrownJaylen Brownfrom BOSLeBron JamesLeBron Jamesfrom LALAnfernee SimonsAnfernee Simonsfrom CHI
  • Peyton Watson's regular-season debut for CLE: he averaged 14.6 points for DEN in 2025-26 (54 games).
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Donovan Mitchell scored 46 with 4 rebounds and 8 assists vs PHI on Nov 5, 2025 (2025-26).
9:30 PM ETESPN· Paycom Center
Denver Nuggets
DEN
54-28 in 2025-26
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Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC
64-18 in 2025-26
40%Model win probability60%
2025-26 head-to-headDEN 1 – 3 OKC
New faces
DEN
DeMar DeRozanDeMar DeRozanfrom SACMarvin Bagley IIIMarvin Bagley IIIfrom DALCam WhitmoreCam Whitmorefrom WAS
  • DeMar DeRozan's regular-season debut for DEN: he averaged 18.4 points for SAC in 2025-26 (77 games).
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Jamal Murray scored 39 with 8 rebounds and 6 assists vs OKC on Feb 27, 2026 (2025-26).

Friday, Oct 23

7:00 PM ETPrime Video· TD Garden
New York Knicks
NYK
53-29 in 2025-26
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Boston Celtics
BOS
56-26 in 2025-26
43%Model win probability57%
2025-26 head-to-headNYK 3 – 1 BOS
New faces
NYK
Bruce BrownBruce Brownfrom DENAndre DrummondAndre Drummondfrom PHI
BOS
Paul GeorgePaul Georgefrom PHIDevin CarterDevin Carterfrom SAC
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Mikal Bridges scored 35 with 6 rebounds and 3 assists vs BOS on Dec 2, 2025 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: NYK 112, BOS 106 on Apr 9, 2026 (2025-26).
7:00 PM ET· Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Dallas Mavericks
DAL
26-56 in 2025-26
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Indiana Pacers
IND
19-63 in 2025-26
41%Model win probability59%
2025-26 head-to-headDAL 2 – 0 IND
New faces
DAL
Santi AldamaSanti Aldamafrom MEMZaccharie RisacherZaccharie Risacherfrom ATL
IND
Kelly Oubre Jr.Kelly Oubre Jr.from PHI
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Pascal Siakam scored 30 with 8 rebounds and 3 assists vs DAL on Feb 22, 2026 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: DAL 134, IND 130 on Feb 22, 2026 (2025-26).
10:00 PM ET· Crypto.com Arena
LA Clippers
LAC
42-40 in 2025-26
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Los Angeles Lakers
LAL
53-29 in 2025-26
31%Model win probability69%
2025-26 head-to-headLAC 2 – 2 LAL
New faces
LAC
Brandon IngramBrandon Ingramfrom TORRui HachimuraRui Hachimurafrom LALMax StrusMax Strusfrom CLE
LAL
Collin SextonCollin Sextonfrom CHIQuentin GrimesQuentin Grimesfrom PHISandro MamukelashviliSandro Mamukelashvilifrom TOR
  • Reunion: Rui Hachimura faces LAL, the team he finished 2025-26 with (11.5 points per game in 68 games).
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Luka Dončić scored 43 with 9 rebounds and 13 assists vs LAC on Nov 25, 2025 (2025-26).
10:00 PM ET· Golden 1 Center
Portland Trail Blazers
POR
42-40 in 2025-26
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Sacramento Kings
SAC
22-60 in 2025-26
80%Model win probability20%
2025-26 head-to-headPOR 4 – 0 SAC
New faces
POR
Ja MorantJa Morantfrom MEMMicah PotterMicah Potterfrom IND
SAC
Leaky BlackLeaky Blackfrom WAS
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Deni Avdija scored 35 with 5 rebounds and 5 assists vs SAC on Dec 18, 2025 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: POR 122, SAC 110 on Apr 12, 2026 (2025-26).

Saturday, Oct 24

7:30 PM ET· Rocket Arena
Brooklyn Nets
BKN
20-62 in 2025-26
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Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE
52-30 in 2025-26
26%Model win probability74%
2025-26 head-to-headBKN 0 – 3 CLE
New faces
BKN
Julius RandleJulius Randlefrom MINMoritz WagnerMoritz Wagnerfrom ORLKeon EllisKeon Ellisfrom CLE
CLE
Peyton WatsonPeyton Watsonfrom DEN
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Donovan Mitchell scored 35 with 2 rebounds and 5 assists vs BKN on Oct 24, 2025 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: CLE 106, BKN 102 on Mar 1, 2026 (2025-26).
8:00 PM ET· American Airlines Center
San Antonio Spurs
SAS
62-20 in 2025-26
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Dallas Mavericks
DAL
26-56 in 2025-26
66%Model win probability34%
2025-26 head-to-headSAS 4 – 0 DAL
New faces
SAS
Tobias HarrisTobias Harrisfrom DET
DAL
Santi AldamaSanti Aldamafrom MEMZaccharie RisacherZaccharie Risacherfrom ATL
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Victor Wembanyama scored 40 with 15 rebounds and 1 assists vs DAL on Oct 22, 2025 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: SAS 139, DAL 120 on Apr 10, 2026 (2025-26).

Sunday, Oct 25

7:00 PM ET· Madison Square Garden
Orlando Magic
ORL
45-37 in 2025-26
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New York Knicks
NYK
53-29 in 2025-26
43%Model win probability57%
2025-26 head-to-headORL 2 – 2 NYK
New faces
ORL
Nikola VučevićNikola Vučevićfrom BOS
NYK
Bruce BrownBruce Brownfrom DENAndre DrummondAndre Drummondfrom PHI
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Jalen Brunson scored 40 with 4 rebounds and 8 assists vs ORL on Dec 13, 2025 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: NYK 132, ORL 120 on Dec 13, 2025 (2025-26).
7:00 PM ET· Paycom Center
LA Clippers
LAC
42-40 in 2025-26
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Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC
64-18 in 2025-26
21%Model win probability79%
2025-26 head-to-headLAC 0 – 3 OKC
New faces
LAC
Brandon IngramBrandon Ingramfrom TORRui HachimuraRui Hachimurafrom LALMax StrusMax Strusfrom CLE
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 with 7 rebounds and 6 assists vs LAC on Dec 18, 2025 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: OKC 128, LAC 110 on Apr 8, 2026 (2025-26).
9:00 PM ET· Golden 1 Center
Memphis Grizzlies
MEM
25-57 in 2025-26
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Sacramento Kings
SAC
22-60 in 2025-26
62%Model win probability38%
2025-26 head-to-headMEM 3 – 1 SAC
New faces
MEM
Jerami GrantJerami Grantfrom PORIsaiah StewartIsaiah Stewartfrom DETQuinten PostQuinten Postfrom GSW
SAC
Leaky BlackLeaky Blackfrom WAS
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Zach Edey scored 32 with 17 rebounds and 0 assists vs SAC on Nov 30, 2025 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: SAC 123, MEM 114 on Feb 23, 2026 (2025-26).

Monday, Oct 26

8:00 PM ET· Paycom Center
Phoenix Suns
PHX
45-37 in 2025-26
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Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC
64-18 in 2025-26
33%Model win probability67%
2025-26 head-to-headPHX 2 – 3 OKC
New faces
PHX
Miles BridgesMiles Bridgesfrom CHAKennedy ChandlerKennedy Chandlerfrom UTALuke KennardLuke Kennardfrom LAL
  • Best game in this matchup last season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 with 3 rebounds and 8 assists vs PHX on Nov 28, 2025 (2025-26).
  • Last meeting: PHX 135, OKC 103 on Apr 12, 2026 (2025-26).
About these numbers. Records, head-to-head results and facts are from the 2025-26 regular season box scores. “New faces” compares each player's current team in the official NBA player directory with the team he finished 2025-26 with. Model win probabilities come from our 2026-27 season simulator (team ratings from last season's results adjusted for roster changes, with home court worth 1.7 points). They are research estimates, not predictions of any single game. Schedule cross-checked against ESPN.
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