Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the season opener.

The Houston Rockets concluded their 2025 preseason with a 4-0 record after their 133-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets were able to see every active player on their roster through the four preseason games, including a dress rehearsal game in game three, where Ime Udoka went with his expected regular rotation.

With analysis from Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves, Sunday’s Rockets LaunchPod episode reacts to the news of Kevin Durant extending his Houston for two additional years (and $90 million), as well as insight on whether Tari Eason is next in line for an extension.

The city installed new signs at each interstate entrance to the Oklahoma City limits with the text “Home of the 2025 NBA Champions.” The new signage is timed with “ OKC Thunder Day ” and celebrations on Tuesday, Oct. 21, Mayor David Holt said via text message to Oklahoman reporters.

The Thunder will raise a championship banner when Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets visit. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Oklahoma City Thunder is set to host the Denver Nuggets in their final preseason game before the new NBA season begins on Tuesday.

Did the Oklahoma City Thunder ruin their dynasty by trading James Harden in 2012? Breaking down the facts, stats, and legacy and more.