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NBA media day live updates: Latest injury news, roster moves for 2025-26 season
Mark Giannotto and Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY September 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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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 its 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:
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While NBA fans may be eagerly awaiting the unique look that Jimmy Butler may show up with at Golden State's media day, Warriors fans may have angst over a player who reportedly won't be there.
Per ESPN, restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga did not travel to San Francisco and will not participate in the team's media day session, as his contract situation remains in a stalemate.
Kuminga, 22, remains unsigned after what appeared to be a frustrating offseason for the offensive-minded wing. As a restricted free agent, the Warriors had the chance to match any offer sheet that another team may have offered Kuminga. But with very little salary cap space available, the interest for Kuminga never materialized.
According to ESPN, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. connected with Aaron Turner, Kuminga's agent, but no progress toward a deal was made.
The Warriors have extended a pair of offers to Kuminga — one for two years and $45 million and another for three years and $75.2 million — though both include team options, something Kuminga prefers to avoid, according to ESPN.
Kuminga has until 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, October 1 to sign the one-year, $8 million qualifying offer.
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.
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