August 08, 2025: The NBA has released its Christmas Day schedule, featuring matchups between the Thunder and Spurs, and the Rockets against the Lakers. The opening night will see the Rockets/Thunder and Warriors/Lakers face off. In national team news, Team USA has announced its roster for the 2025 AmeriCup, while two NBA players were cut from France’s pre-EuroBasket roster. Additionally, the Heat’s Highsmith is set to miss 8-10 weeks after knee surgery. Early projections indicate changes to the minimum salary for the 2026/27 season. Powered by LabCat AI research tools.
