How Thunder veteran Lu Dort trolled Pacers guards with the NBA Finals' Larry O'Brien trophy at a recent event.

Thunder fans can catch multiple games on ESPN, NBC/Peacock, Prime Video, and ABC as Oklahoma City kicks off its 2025-26 championship defense.

The Thunder will host the Houston Rockets for the 2025-26 Opening Night on Tuesday, Oct. 21. As tradition, they will celebrate their NBA championship with a pregame banner drop and ring ceremony. Kevin Durant's attendance across the court gives this matchup some extra juice as it will start the NBC era.

Fans strongly reacted to the major disparity in national TV games between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.

NBA FINALS: THUNDER vs. PACERS Best moments from championship parade The Thunder traversed downtown OKC to celebrate their 2025 NBA championship with their fans.

Kevin Durant clapped back at OKC Thunder fans trying to get under his skin. NBA schedule markers are evil geniuses, but they may have reached a new height this time. They will have Kevin Durant, of all people, be on the other side of the court when the reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder, get their championship rings.