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Best sights, sounds from 2025 NBA Media Day

Check out the news and highlights from around the League as NBA teams met the media to gear up for the season ahead.

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Kevin Durant, now a member of the Houston Rockets, speaks with the press as part of NBA Media Day 2025.

The Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers, Celtics, Clippers, Grizzlies, Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Lakers, Jazz, Kings, Magic, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pacers, Pistons, Raptors, Rockets, Spurs, Thunder, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Warriors and Wizards met with the press Monday for NBA Media Day 2025.

Training camps open Tuesday before the new season begins on Oct. 21.

Get excited for the new season with NBA.com’s live blog!

5:51 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Competition’s beginning in Dallas

5:38 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

LeBron’s tapped in

5:18 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

A highlight reel he is

4:57 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Jimmy Butler x Buddy Hield, classic

4:57 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

A glow-up in Memphis

4:50 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Stephen Curry finds his rhythm

4:32 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Anthony Edwards has put in the work

4:18 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Nikola Jović is the Heat admin today

Hilarity has ensued – check out the Heat X account for more!

4:12 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

DeMar DeRozan in profile

The Kings star currently stands at 25th on the all-time scoring list, behind Stephen Curry and Alex English.

4:06 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Clipper royalty returns

CP3 is the Clippers’ all-time assists leader and ranks second in franchise history in steals. He’ll add to both those totals this season after signing a one-year deal with Los Angeles.

4:00 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Want even more media day?

Then check out our live stream recapping all the day’s action, along with notes and reactions from Alexis Morgan, Mo Dakhil and Zach Harper.

3:58 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

A special glow in Boston

Feel the energy in the room.

3:55 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Trae Young is in the media day groove

3:47 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

The reigning Kia NBA MVP is back at it

Few have better handles.

3:36 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

A hive mentality in Charlotte

3:31 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Starting up the band in Utah

3:26 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Detroit wants another run

Go on a tour with Isaiah Stewart ahead of the new season and get a taste of the “real deal Holyfield.”

3:21 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Jaylen Brown is ready to lace them up

The 10th-year forward stands prepared to land a few body blows for Boston in the new season.

3:14 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

“What’s up, it’s Dame”

The Trail Blazers’ all-time leading scorer is back in Portland to rehab and lend his wisdom to the Blazers’ athletic young squad.

2:58 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Steph and Draymond are back in the saddle

Good spirits all around in Golden State.

2:56 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

LeBron and Luka in Laker gold

2:53 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Myles Turner ready to make a mark in Milwaukee

Myles Turner signed a four-year, $108 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, coming over from the division rival Indiana Pacers in free agency.

Drafted out of Texas in 2015, Turner has averaged at least 15.6 ppg, 1.9 bpg and 1.5 3PM in each of the last three seasons.

He replaces Brook Lopez, now a Clipper, who is second on the Bucks’ all-time blocks list behind Giannis Antetokounmpo.

2:45 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Long-range marksman Payton Pritchard discusses the new heave rule

Under the new regulation, any shot taken within the final three seconds of the first three quarters that is launched from at least 36 feet away on any play that starts in the backcourt will count as a team shot attempt, not an individual one.

2:35 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

“Uno” is here to fire up Clipper Nation

Entering his 17th NBA season, James Harden stands at 14th on the all-time NBA scoring list with 3,895 points – two behind Larry Bird.

2:27 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Chemistry brewing in Denver

2:22 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Kyrie discusses the value of sacrificing for the team

“It was good to go from being heartbroken – getting injured, tearing my ACL, into… negotiating a new contract – to the best team in the world,” said Irving.

2:08 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

A historic group comes together in Dallas

The Mavericks, featuring Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, are set to be the first NBA team to feature three No. 1 picks since the 2019-20 Lakers, who boasted the talents of AD, LeBron James and Dwight Howard.

2:01 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

There’s only one Nikola Jokić

1:50 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Coby White discusses his preparation

Entering his seventh year, White set a career-high with 20.4 ppg for the Bulls last season. He’ll be integral in Billy Donovan’s up-tempo offense.

1:42 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Wemby stands tall as San Antonio gets ready to ride

Victor Wembanyama, joined here by De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle, is healthy and ready to get back on the court. “The Alien” will be must-see television this season.

1:34 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Shai speaks on Jalen Williams’ spirit and skill

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning Kia NBA MVP, often speaks highly of his counterpart, who averaged 21.6 ppg, 5.3 reb and 5.1 ast on his way to his first All-Star appearance and the 2025 NBA Championship.

Will Oklahoma City repeat as champions? The NBA.com staff offered their thoughts over the summer.

1:28 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Lonzo is ready to perform in The Land

After making his return for the Bulls last season, Lonzo Ball was traded to the Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro over the summer.

The 2018 All-Rookie Second Team member still has plenty to offer, including a playmaking spark that few can match.

1:21 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Just in case you don’t know his name…

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA draft, is ready to go to work in Dallas. The Maine native averaged 19.2 ppg, 7.5 reb and 4.2 ast at Duke.

He also came up clutch once upon a time in Rucker Park.

1:03 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

KD is “so grateful to be a Rocket”

The 15-time NBA All-Star is beginning a new chapter after being traded from Phoenix in the offseason.

12:45 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Cleveland’s core four are in sync

Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen return from a Cleveland squad that won 64 games in 2024, leading the NBA with a 121.7 offensive rating.

12:42 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Hyped up in Toronto

“We back baby!”

12:36 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

A new trio takes flight in Atlanta

Former NBA All-Star and 2024 NBA Champion Kristaps Porziņģis came over from Boston in the offseason, adding intrigue to a Hawks team that’s projected to make moves in the coming season.

12:18 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

The defending champs arrive for a new season

12:13 PM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

The Wizards’ French contingent weighs in

Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr, last year’s No. 1 pick, both project to have major roles in Washington this upcoming season.

11:56 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Fresh threads in Orlando

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are rocking the Magic’s new jerseys for the 2025-26 season – a take on the franchise’s classic pinstripe look.

Wagner was a force for Germany’s Eurobasket-winning squad over the summer, while Paolo’s ready to go “Start To Finish” in the new season.

11:42 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Anfernee Simons checks in for Boston

The Celtics’ players are taking turns on the team’s X account during media day, including new acquisition Anfernee Simons.

Simons, brought in from Portland in exchange for Jrue Holiday, was the the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.

11:35 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Corey Kispert is raring to go in Washington

Grab the mini-mic and a cup of coffee!

11:28 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Joe Mazzulla on building relationships with players

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla discussed the importance of being there for Jayson Tatum during his rehabilitation, as well as his approach to life and bonding with players during the offseason.

11:12 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

A little relaxation in Toronto

10:57 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Hali plans to learn on the sidelines

10:25 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Rick Carlisle on the Pacers’ plans to rework their offensive flow

Andrew Nembhard is in line for more playmaking responsibility as the Pacers adjust while Tyrese Haliburton recovers, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said. Pascal Siakam is also expected to be a primary creator.

10:22 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Jonas Valančiūnas strides into Denver

Valančiūnas, entering his 15th NBA season, is set to be a part of the Nuggets’ revamped bench, along with free agent signees Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr.

8:00 AM / SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Welcome to Media Day!

25 NBA Teams will meet the media today ahead of the new season. Follow along for all the must-see moments and highlights from the proceedings, and get excited for the upcoming campaign!

We’ve got the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, new-look Houston Rockets, the latest version of the Lake Show and more on tap before training camps begin tomorrow. Enjoy the festivities with NBA.com.

7:30 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Today’s media day schedule

7:00 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Learn more about the new campaign

If you’re looking to learn more about your favorite team’s offseason activities – or check out the competition – we’ve got you covered with the American Express Season Preview.

6:30 AM / SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

The best from the Sixers, Pelicans, Suns, Nets and Knicks

These five teams have already addressed the public as they prepare to travel for this season’s Global Games.

The Knicks and Sixers will tip off the season with the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 on Oct. 2 and Oct. 4. The Pelicans have just landed in Melbourne for the NBA x NBL Melbourne series (Oct. 3 & 4), while the Nets and Suns will soon travel to Macao for the NBA China Games (Oct. 10 & 12).

Enjoy some of the best clips!

 

 

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