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The 2025-26 NBA season may have just started, but that doesn't stop the trade rumors from floating around as teams look to build their rosters for the present and future.

The Charlotte Hornets set an NBA record on Wednesday night in their victory over the Brooklyn Nets, with nine players recording double digits in scoring.

Each season, the NBA's class of rookies brings much anticipation and excitement to opening night as they take to the court for the first time. Over the years, fans have been treated to several great rookie debut games, including a surprise one on Wednesday night.

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

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.

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?

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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.