The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks, two teams that failed to make the NBA playoffs a year ago, bring high aspirations into their season opener on Wednesday in Atlanta.

A look at the new NBA television landscape, and what to expect as NBC, Peacock and Amazon Prime join ABC and ESPN as rights-holders.

T he 2025-26 NBA season starts tomorrow. The Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off the season looking to defend their title with a matchup against the bolstered Houston Rockets, fresh off adding and extending superstar forward Kevin Durant.

The Knicks added depth by signing veterans Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele, each of whom averaged at least 26 minutes and 11 points per game last season. The returning quintet of OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns all averaged at least 35 minutes per game.