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NBA 2025-26 Season: LeBron's Record and Exciting Events Ahead

9/2/2025

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Summary

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The 2025-26 NBA season begins on October 21, 2025, with a banner-raising ceremony for the Thunder.
LeBron James will break the record for most seasons played in NBA history on opening night.
Luka Doncic will complete his first full season with the Lakers after last year's mid-season trade.
The NBA Cup returns on October 31, culminating in Las Vegas.
All-Star Weekend is scheduled for February 13-15, 2026, in Los Angeles.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 merger of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA) unified professional basketball in the U.S., forming a league with 22 teams, including the Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets. This pivotal event laid the foundation for the NBA's growth, which continues today as LeBron James approaches the record for most seasons played, reflecting the league's enduring significance.

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Story summary

The 2025-26 NBA season begins on October 21, 2025, with a banner-raising ceremony for the Thunder.
LeBron James will break the record for most seasons played in NBA history on opening night.
Luka Doncic will complete his first full season with the Lakers after last year's mid-season trade.
The NBA Cup returns on October 31, culminating in Las Vegas.
All-Star Weekend is scheduled for February 13-15, 2026, in Los Angeles.

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