LeBron James is set to begin an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, continuing to defy both age and expectations. The Los Angeles Lakers star opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, keeping him under contract for now but leaving the door open to free agency next summer if an extension is not reached.

After a relatively quiet offseason that has seen the team hand out one notable contract extension, the Miami Heat are reportedly biding their time for big things in the summer of 2027.

100 regular-season games will be available to watch on NBC and Peacock, plus NBA playoff games, Conference Finals, and the NBA All-Star game. Watch Sunday Night Basketball on Peacock and NBC starting in January 2026, Monday games, and Tuesday night doubleheaders throughout the regular season. Game scheduling subject to change.

The NBA has a new 11-year, $76 billion TV deal, bringing changes to how fans watch games. Michael Jordan returns to the NBA with NBC, which also revives the iconic "Roundball Rock" theme.

A new contract agreement between the Los Angeles Lakers and guard Austin Reaves could be on the horizon, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

State Farm Arena abruptly canceled NBA YoungBoy's second Atlanta show after a sold-out performance Wednesday night. The decision comes as the rapper, recently pardoned by President Trump, received local honors for promoting peace.

Lorenzo Reyes analyzes and forecasts the records of every NBA team for the 2025-26 season and makes his playoff predictions.

The NBA has new homes this season, including returning to NBC and debuting on Peacock, and this will make games easier to find.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese had a hyped-up reaction to her younger brother signing with an NBA team just days the season tips off.

Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers is leaving ESPN to get back into the NBA as part of an expanded role with his current part-time job with the NFL’s Washington Commanders. ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported on Friday that Myers was leaving the network to become the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment,

Turning Point USA wants the NBA dismiss an employee who had been suspended for posting crude messages on social media regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination.