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Some of the most anticipated games in NBA history come from players making their season debut with a new team following a trade or off-season free agency.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had a history-making performance on opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Stephen A. Smith pulls no punches when sharing his opinion on LA Lakers star LeBron James.

LA Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes has his sights set on playing international basketball, but rather than playing for the USA, he is hoping to suit up for the Slovenian National Team.

While the list of NBA Champions features many of the best teams in the history of the league, several great teams have failed to claim a championship banner.

It's been seven years since an American player has won the NBA's regular season MVP. With the increased number of talented international players in the league, will an American win the award this season or will the international talent continue to dominate?

After playing sparingly with the Houston Rockets during his first two NBA seasons, Cam Whitmore could have a breakout season with the young Washington Wizards.

The 2025-26 NBA preseason schedule has come to an end. With the regular season set to tip off in four days, we take a look at five things that we learned during the exhibition slate of games that could impact the regular season.

The Utah Jazz are looking to rebuild through the draft and hold a valuable piece of trade bait in forward Lauri Markkanen. With a hefty contract, will the team continue to look at moving the former All-Star or keep him as a building block?

The Toronto Raptors are looking to return to the Eastern Conference playoffs after missing out on the postseason for the past three years. With one of the best starting units in the conference, look for guard Immanuel Quickley to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight this season.

The San Antonio Spurs are looking to return to the Western Conference playoff race after a long absence. One of the keys to the team's success will be the play of sixth-year guard Devin Vassell.

The Sacramento Kings have a tough mountain to climb in the Western Conference. If third-year guard Keon Ellis can continue to improve his game on both ends of the court, he could be an X-factor in the team's quest for a playoff berth.

The Phoenix Suns tried to make a "super team" work, but that experiment failed miserably. This season, they have remade their roster with a more balanced lineup, one that features Dillon Brooks, a player who could be an X-factor for their 2025-26 season.

The Philadelphia 76ers have invested a lot of money in Joel Embiid and Paul George. Unfortunately, the duo has been hampered by injuries. If they can find a way to be healthy and on the court together, the Sixers could be contenders in the Eastern Conference.

He may not be the flashiest of this summer's offseason acquisitions, but Tyus Jones may be an X-factor for the Orlando Magic as they look to continue their climb up the Eastern Conference standings.

The Portland Trail Blazers have slowly been piecing together a young, talented core of players. With some off-season additions to their roster, Shaedon Sharpe could be an X-factor in the team's quest to compete for a play-in berth.

The OKC Thunder are looking to lock up a second straight NBA Championship. One of the keys to doing so will be the play of big man Chet Holmgren, who can impact the game on both ends of the court, assuming he can find a way to stay on it.

The New York Knicks are not only considered top contenders for the Eastern Conference but also the NBA title. One of their unsung heroes and an X-factor for their potential championship season is Josh Hart.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the top teams in the Western Conference for the past two seasons, advancing to the WCF both years. While teams focus their attention on Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels has quietly become a focal point in his own right and a big reason for the team's success.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a team filled with promise for the past few years, but nothing has come of it due to numerous injuries, load management, and poor decisions. One player looking to change that outlook is Trey Murphy III.