The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker get together to discuss the release of the 2025-26 NBA schedule, expectations for the opening night matchup between the Rockets and Thunder, and the weakened East. Plus, Kyle presents his NBA League Pass rankings for the upcoming season.

(00:00) Welcome to The Ringer NBA Show!
(04:33) Expectations for Rockets vs. Thunder on opening night
(13:20) Honorable mention League Pass teams
(17:25) Los Angeles Lakers
(21:31) Washington Wizards
(25:58) Orlando Magic
(29:44) Denver Nuggets
(33:23) Detroit Pistons
(38:08) Atlanta Hawks
(43:58) Dallas Mavericks
(49:30) Houston Rockets
(56:08) San Antonio Spurs

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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