he NBA is in the offseason, with no games scheduled this week. The focus is firmly on the 2026–27 season, roster construction and the newly released opening-week and Christmas Day matchups.
Biggest storylines
LeBron James begins his 76ers era: Philadelphia will open the season against the defending champion New York Knicks on October 20. Jaylen Brown is also part of Philadelphia’s dramatically revamped roster.
Spurs vs. Thunder: San Antonio opens at home against Oklahoma City in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals.
Pounding The Rock
Christmas Day: The Spurs and Knicks will meet again in a rematch of the NBA Finals. Other featured games include 76ers-Lakers, Thunder-Timberwolves and Nuggets-Warriors.
Giannis to Miami: One of the offseason’s biggest moves was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s move to the Heat.
Stephen Curry: Trade speculation has surfaced, but current reporting says Golden State intends to keep Curry and is preparing an extension offer.
Toronto Raptors watch
Toronto’s biggest question heading into training camp is how its roster fits together after a busy offseason. The Raptors will be looking to establish themselves as a legitimate Eastern Conference playoff contender rather than simply competing for the Play-In.
Sneak Peek
Team to watch: Philadelphia 76ers
Biggest new storyline: LeBron + Jaylen Brown + Joel Embiid
Championship rematch: Spurs vs. Knicks on Christmas
Canadian interest: Raptors’ revamped roster
Next major milestone: Full 2026–27 schedule release and preseason preparations
Bottom line: The NBA may be quiet on the court right now, but the offseason has completely changed the league’s landscape. LeBron in Philadelphia, Giannis in Miami and a Spurs-Knicks Finals rematch make the upcoming season one of the most intriguing in years.
