The pushback to his radical suggestion has not demoralized Steve Kerr in the slightest. This time his agenda to revamp the NBA schedule is not just limited to Stephen Curry and the rampant soft tissue injuries hurting his team.

The 2025-26 NBA season is set to kick off on Tuesday with a fantastic doubleheader. The reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET before the Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.

The league is also set to adjust its draft system, with the proposed expansion draft structure outlined through six key rules.

Discussions across the NBA about the league's tanking issues intensified throughout the All-Star break and will result in tangible changes starting next season. Commissioner Adam Silver informed the NBA's general managers on Thursday that the league plans on making anti-tanking rule adjustments to take effect in the 2026-27 season,

The reasons for Wednesday’s defeat were numerous. But after playing it back, Mitchell noticed something that irked him, confirmation of what he felt in real time.