NBA Media Day Marks Official Start of Training Camps

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, September 27, 2026 —

NBA teams across the league are set to host their annual Media Day on Monday, signaling the official commencement of the upcoming season’s training camps. This event serves as a crucial prelude to the on-court activities, offering players, coaches, and team personnel the opportunity to address the media before the rigorous demands of training camp begin.

Following Media Day on Monday, teams will officially open their training camps, with practices scheduled to commence on Tuesday in most NBA cities. Media Day typically involves players and coaches participating in interviews, photo shoots, and video sessions. It is a period where teams often unveil new uniforms, discuss offseason acquisitions, and set expectations for the season ahead.

The transition from the offseason to the start of formal team activities is a significant marker in the NBA calendar. The information shared and the tone set during Media Day often provide early insights into team dynamics and aspirations as they prepare for the competitive season.

Specific details regarding the exact timing or agenda for individual team media availabilities on Monday were not provided in the summary. However, the overarching purpose remains consistent: to formally kick off the preparatory phase for the new NBA season, leading directly into the intensive training that starts the following day.

Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.

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