Ended up breaking our TV during moving so looking to purchase a new one.
Will mostly be used for watching TV and some gaming on PS4/5.
Looking for some recommendations under the $1k price point.
(Also as a side note, am able to go above $1k if ya'll have a convincing argument for why)
Welcome to your first post. You're not going to get much for that budget. It helps to do your own research and ask for advice/opinions on more narrowed down criteria. Even a size preference would help.
Your best bet is a TU8000 or one of the Chinese ones Hisense/TCL with Android TV. No intention to convince you to spend more money, not paid to do so.