The NBA makes its triumphant return to NBC and its debut on Peacock on Tuesday, October 21 with a jaw-dropping double-header. After the Oklahoma City Thunder raise their championship banner in front of Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets,

Butler remains one of the league's most exciting two-way players as he enters his 15th NBA season. The 36-year-old wing appeared in 30 regular season games for the Warriors last year, averaging 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes per game while shooting 47.6% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without at least two players for their 2025-26 regular season debut Tuesday against the Golden State Warrriors. Per Thuc Nhi Nguy

The Golden State Warriors are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night in a marquee matchup to tip off the 2025-26 NBA season. James is dealing with a sciatica related injury and is unlikely to make his NBA debut until mid-November according to NBA reporter Shams Charania,

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game update, including prediction, probable starting lineups, and injury updates (Oct. 21)

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off on Tuesday, October 21, and fans will be treated to a marquee matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors in the season opener. Los Angeles finished 50-32 overall, 36-16 in Western Conference play and 31-10 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Lakers averaged 7.7 steals, 4.5 blocks and 13.1 turnovers per game last season.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced exciting news ahead of the 2025-26 regular season, which kicks off Tuesday night.