NBA Season Approaches as Media Day and Practices Set to Begin
NBA Media Day is scheduled for Monday in most cities, with practices commencing on Tuesday, marking the opening of the basketball season.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 27, 2026 —
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is set to officially open its season with upcoming Media Day events scheduled for Monday across most league cities. This event traditionally precedes the start of training camps, where players and coaches meet with media representatives to discuss the upcoming season, team dynamics, and individual goals. The NBA has not provided specific details on which teams will host Media Day on Monday versus potentially other days, or the exact timing of these sessions.
Following Media Day, teams are slated to begin their official practices on Tuesday. This marks the commencement of preparation for the new basketball season, allowing teams to evaluate player conditioning, implement new strategies, and begin team bonding before exhibition games and the regular season commence. The exact date for the start of the regular season games has not been detailed in the provided summary.
The timeline indicates a rapid acceleration towards full team operations after the conclusion of the previous season and the offseason activities. The commencement of practices on Tuesday signifies a critical period for all 30 NBA franchises as they aim to build cohesion and optimize performance ahead of competitive play.
Information regarding specific team schedules, player availability for Media Day, or the full calendar for the upcoming season’s practices and games beyond these initial dates was not immediately available. Media Day events typically involve press conferences, individual interviews, and photo/video sessions, setting the narrative for the league and its franchises as they head into the rigorous NBA schedule.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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