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NBA teams prepare for Media Day and training camps starting Monday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

NBA teams prepare for Media Day and training camps starting Monday

Summary

NBA Media Day takes place on Monday for most teams, marking the start of training camps. LeBron James will debut his Philadelphia uniform publicly, while Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses joining Miami. Six new coaches, including Dusty May with the Mavericks, will hold their first practices on Tuesday. Preseason games are scheduled to begin Saturday, with the season officially starting on October 20 with Boston facing Detroit.

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By the Numbers

•Media Day for most NBA teams is set for Monday.
•Training camps begin Tuesday across the league.
•LeBron James joins Philadelphia, Antetokounmpo now with Miami.
•Six new coaches will start their practices this week.
•Preseason games start Saturday, regular season opens on October 20.

Latest Updates

5:05 PMYahoo Sports — NBA camps set to open with Media Day in most cities on Monday, then practices Tuesday

What they're saying

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LeBron James will presumably wear his Philadelphia uniform in public view for the first time. Giannis Antetokounmpo will talk about his new home in Miami, Kawhi Leonard will talk about his home again in Toronto and Stephen Curry will talk about how Golden State will remain home. Media Day — the spectacle where teams open their doors for interviews and photo shoots — for most teams is Monday, a prelude to the start of training camp practices on Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sportsby TIM REYNOLDS

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