With the 2025-26 NBA season approaching, the reigning champion OKC Thunder is holding its annual media day on Monday, Sept. 29.

The Thunder opens preseason play on the road Sunday, Oct. 5, against the Charlotte Hornets in Charleston, South Carolina.

OKC's season opener is against the Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Paycom Center.

Here's what head coach Mark Daigneault , Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. had to say:

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When does OKC Thunder begin 2025-26 NBA season?

OKC will play six preseason games, beginning with a game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, Oct. 5 in Charleston, South Carolina.

OKC will then tip off the regular season with a home game against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 21. It'll also b

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