The NBA season is officially drawing near, as most teams held their annual media days on Monday, marking the unofficial start of basketball activities.
Last week, several teams, including the New York Knicks, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Philadelphia 76ers, kicked off their media events. The Knicks and 76ers are scheduled for two preseason games in Abu Dhabi, while the Pelicans will play two in Melbourne.
The rest of the league`s media days took place this Monday, featuring stars from Kevin Durant with the Houston Rockets to Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are some of the most memorable moments and insights from the 2025 NBA Media Day.
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta HawksThe Atlanta Hawks showcased their newly formed `Big Three` – Jalen Johnson, Trae Young, and Kristaps Porzingis – who gathered for team photos.
Boston Celtics
Boston CelticsThe Boston Celtics offered a unique approach, allowing players to manage their team social media accounts for the day. Jayson Tatum debuted a new hairstyle in his post, while Payton Pritchard, known for his last-second shots, commented on the rule change regarding missed shots counting against the team rather than individual players. Jaylen Brown surprised everyone by bringing science educator Bill Nye as his special guest, reciprocating Nye`s invitation to his Hollywood star dedication.
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn NetsThe Brooklyn Nets engaged their players, including Michael Porter Jr., Terance Mann, and Drew Timme, with a clever brain teaser: drawing a square with only three lines.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte HornetsBrandon Miller, LaMelo Ball, and Kon Knueppel proudly modeled the Charlotte Hornets` classic pinstripe jerseys.
Chicago Bulls
Chicago BullsVeteran center Nikola Vucevic expressed his readiness to take on the role of the Chicago Bulls` elder statesman this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland CavaliersNew Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball was seen in his team`s uniform for the first time.
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas MavericksThe Dallas Mavericks` formidable trio – Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Cooper Flagg – posed for photos, notably highlighting that each was a first overall pick in their respective NBA drafts. Flagg also shared thoughts on his memorable encounter with Michael Jordan at the Ryder Cup.
Denver Nuggets
Denver NuggetsNikola Jokic and new addition Jonas Valanciunas displayed strong chemistry as Valanciunas prepares for his debut season with the Denver Nuggets. Jokic, living up to his `Joker` moniker, also humorously discussed the film `Joker: Folie à Deux` and other lighthearted topics.
Detroit Pistons
Detroit PistonsJalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, and Jaden Ivey brought energetic vibes to their Detroit Pistons photoshoot, showcasing some dance moves.
Golden State Warriors
Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry and Draymond Green, veterans with a combined 31 seasons, are ready for another Golden State Warriors season. Green also showed off his playful personality by wearing novelty `boom` glasses.
Houston Rockets
Houston RocketsKevin Durant expressed his approval of the Houston Rockets` promising young talent, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. Media Day also coincided with Durant`s 37th birthday, where he shared a personal birthday wish.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana PacersTyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers demonstrated remarkable precision when challenged to stop a timer at a precise moment, hitting the target exactly.
LA Clippers
LA ClippersChris Paul`s return to the LA Clippers was a welcome sight for fans at Media Day. The team also showcased their new state-of-the-art facility, Intuit Dome, as the backdrop for their photos.
