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It's time to talk about the upcoming NBA season. Literally.
Training camps are beginning, preseason games will start soon and the first NBA regular-season games are already less than a month away. So on Monday, Sept. 29, much of the league is scheduled to reconvene for NBA media day, where many of the league's stars are expected to speak with reporters, and unanswered offseason questions will be asked (and maybe answered).
There are 25 teams going through this exercise on Monday before starting their training camp for the 2025-26 season. The five others (the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns) previously held their media days and began practices due to international travel for preseason games. The Atlanta Hawks are the first franchise slated to get the speaking tour going on Monday, with other teams spread out over the ensuing six hours.
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Among the notable NBA players who should speak in front of the cameras: Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, LeBron James, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama, Donovan Mitchell and more.
USA TODAY Sports will be keeping tabs on everything that's said throughout the NBA on media day with live updates from around the country: Follow along here throughout Monday for the latest news:
Here's a look at when media day is scheduled to start for the 25 NBA teams about to begin training camp for the 2025-26 season (All times Eastern):
The NBA preseason starts on Thursday, Oct. 2 with an international matchup between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tipoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET and will air on NBA TV and NBA League Pass.
The preseason will end on Friday, Oct. 17 with eight games scheduled.
The NBA regular season begins Tuesday, Oct. 21 with a doubleheader.
The season will start with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hanging their banner before hosting a matchup against the Houston Rockets. That game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET.
That game will be followed by a classic Steph Curry vs. LeBron James matchup as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA media day live updates Injury news, roster moves, training camps
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Training camps are beginning, preseason games will start soon and the first NBA regular-season games are already less than a month away. So on Monday, Sept. 29, much of the league is scheduled to reconvene for NBA media day, where many of the league's stars are expected to speak with reporters, and unanswered offseason questions will be asked (and maybe answered).
There are 25 teams going through this exercise on Monday before starting their training camp for the 2025-26 season. The five others (the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns) previously held their media days and began practices due to international travel for preseason games. The Atlanta Hawks are the first franchise slated to get the speaking tour going on Monday, with other teams spread out over the ensuing six hours.
OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS: Rockets still look strong despite VanVleet injury
FEELING 'PRETTY GOOD': 76ers star Joel Embiid provides health update
PELICANS: Zion Williamson hasn't felt this good since college
Among the notable NBA players who should speak in front of the cameras: Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, LeBron James, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama, Donovan Mitchell and more.
USA TODAY Sports will be keeping tabs on everything that's said throughout the NBA on media day with live updates from around the country: Follow along here throughout Monday for the latest news:
NBA media day schedule for Monday
Here's a look at when media day is scheduled to start for the 25 NBA teams about to begin training camp for the 2025-26 season (All times Eastern):
- 9 a.m. — Atlanta Hawks
- 9:30 a.m. — Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors
- 10 a.m. — Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz
- 10:30 a.m. — Denver Nuggets
- 11 a.m. — Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards
- 12 p.m. — Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers
- 2 p.m. — Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings
- 3 p.m. — Los Angeles Clippers
When does the NBA preseason begin?
The NBA preseason starts on Thursday, Oct. 2 with an international matchup between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tipoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET and will air on NBA TV and NBA League Pass.
The preseason will end on Friday, Oct. 17 with eight games scheduled.
When does the NBA regular season start?
The NBA regular season begins Tuesday, Oct. 21 with a doubleheader.
The season will start with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hanging their banner before hosting a matchup against the Houston Rockets. That game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET.
That game will be followed by a classic Steph Curry vs. LeBron James matchup as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA media day live updates Injury news, roster moves, training camps
Continue reading...
