Basketball

2026 NBA Media Day Opens as Knicks Begin Title Defense

By Hugo Brennan

2026 NBA Media Day Opens as Knicks Begin Title Defense

NBA training camps are about to open with the New York Knicks carrying the target after their first championship since 1973, and Monday’s leaguewide Media Day slate puts 28 clubs in front of microphones to set the tone for 2026-27.

The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors open the day at 9 a.m. ET, with the Miami Heat following at 9:30 a.m. ET. The remaining sessions roll through the afternoon as teams address offseason roster changes, camp expectations and the work ahead in a season where every other club is trying to unseat New York.

Dallas and Houston are not part of Monday’s run. The Mavericks and Rockets completed their Media Days last week before traveling to Macao for the 2026 NBA China Games.

Monday’s Media Day lineup

  • Brooklyn Nets
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Miami Heat
  • Boston Celtics
  • Indiana Pacers
  • New York Knicks
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Utah Jazz
  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Washington Wizards
  • Charlotte Hornets
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • Orlando Magic
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Los Angeles Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Sacramento Kings

Last season’s highlights still on the reel

The league enters camp with last season’s biggest plays still fresh: Victor Wembanyama drilled a deep three against the Oklahoma City Thunder that carried a Stephen Curry-like feel, while OG Anunoby produced a last-second tip-in against San Antonio. Those moments now give way to a new camp calendar and another chase for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.