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NBA Season Launch: Rockets vs. Thunder, Warriors vs. Lakers

10/23/2025

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NBA Season Kickoff

The 2025-26 season opens on opening night with a doubleheader featuring the Houston Rockets against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers.
New DraftKings users can receive $300 in bonus bets and three months of National Basketball Association (NBA) League Pass with a winning $5 wager.
NBA League Pass lets fans stream live out-of-market games, and the subscription normally costs $16.99 per month.

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NBA Price Hike

The NBA's new media agreement, effective this season, raises fans' annual costs for watching local and national games to about $500–$700.
Costs come from subscriptions to ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock.
Critics warn higher prices could drive away fans amid declining viewership.
NBC executives say the league risks overpaying for rights and may incur losses.
The strategy may alienate audiences as star players frequently miss games.

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NBA Season Kickoff

The 2025-26 season opens on opening night with a doubleheader featuring the Houston Rockets against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers.
New DraftKings users can receive $300 in bonus bets and three months of National Basketball Association (NBA) League Pass with a winning $5 wager.
NBA League Pass lets fans stream live out-of-market games, and the subscription normally costs $16.99 per month.

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