The Cleveland Cavaliers open the season in New York City at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. The game could be a preview of the Eastern Conference finals, although the Cavs will be without at least two of their starters — point guard Darius Garland,

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns' status for Wednesday's opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers is up in the air due to a quad strain.

Former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony made his debut as an NBC analyst this Tuesday night for the start of the 2025-26 season.