URGENT UPDATE: Major NBA action is heating up as Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis prepare for their highly anticipated returns to former teams this November. Both games are set to create a buzz among fans and could significantly impact the season’s trajectory.
On November 24, 2025, Durant will face off against the Phoenix Suns for the first time since his blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets. Just days later, on November 28, Davis will return to Los Angeles as the Dallas Mavericks clash with the Los Angeles Lakers in a key NBA Cup group game. These matchups come as the league released the majority of its schedule, confirming a total of 80 of the 82 games each team will play this season.
The match on November 24 will be televised on NBC, while Davis’s much-anticipated return will air on Amazon Prime. Fans are eagerly awaiting these encounters, especially considering the dramatic trades that brought both stars to their new teams. Durant’s move came after a pivotal trade in June, while Davis was involved in a shocking swap for Luka Doncic in February.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. The Lakers and Mavericks will meet three additional times this season: on January 24 in Dallas, February 12 in Los Angeles, and April 5 in Dallas. Each matchup promises to be a highlight of the season as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, defending champions, are also set for significant matchups, including Durant’s return to Oklahoma City on October 21 during the opening night ring ceremony. Their season will feature several critical games, including facing the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The schedule highlights the NBA’s new partnerships with NBC/Comcast and Amazon as part of an 11-year broadcasting deal that will also see ESPN/ABC retain rights to the NBA Finals.
Fans can also look forward to a pair of potential MVP showdowns as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces Nikola Jokic in crucial late-season games. The Thunder will meet the Nuggets on February 27 and March 9, while the Lakers will take on the Thunder twice within a week in early April.
In addition to these marquee matchups, several other player returns are creating buzz. Myles Turner will return to Indiana on November 3 as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. Meanwhile, Brook Lopez and Desmond Bane also have notable returns scheduled later in the season.
As the NBA gears up for an exciting season, fans are encouraged to mark their calendars for these pivotal games. The action is just around the corner, and the stakes have never been higher! Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds.
