The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks opened the NBA 2026-27 season on October 21. Live updates were available on Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports. The game summary and viewing options were detailed on NBA.com and The New York Times. Meanwhile, the University of Toledo Athletics reported that the Rockets established three school records at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate. Yahoo Sports provided live game updates and statistics. Sports Illustrated discussed the future of Kevin Durant with the Rockets.