Rockets' starting lineup vs. Thunder has one rival as tallest starters in NBA history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Houston Rockets are set to start one of the tallest starting lineups in NBA history on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will receive their NBA championship rings Tuesday night before their season opener against the Houston Rockets. Oklahoma City beat the Indiana Pacers in the Finals last season to win their first title since the franchise moved from Seattle in 2008.

The SportsLine Inside the Lines team and computer model has locked in its top NBA props for an NBA Opening Night doubleheader featuring Thunder vs. Rockets and Lakers vs. Warriors on Tuesday

NBC is carrying NBA games for the first time since 2002. Here's how to watch the season-opening doubleheader on Tuesday.

The Houston Rockets exceeded all expectations to claim the No. 2 seed in the West last season. For such a young team to rise above the fray in the NBA's most competitive conference was a genuine feat. There is credit due all around for Houston's ascent, but few are more worthy of recognition than Amen Thompson.

The 2025-26 NBA season is close to returning and there's a new leader in the clubhouse when it comes to career earnings after Kevin Durant just received a monster extension over the weekend from the Houston Rockets.

As he immerses himself in the next chapter of his NBA career, take a look back at Durant's journey from draft night to where he is now.

The Thunder will be without Jalen Williams for their Opening Night game against the Houston Rockets as he continues to recover.