Elmira, NY, September 27, 2026 —

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is set to usher in the new season with key dates for media availability and team practices. NBA Media Day is scheduled to take place on Monday across most league cities. This event typically involves players and coaches participating in interviews, photo sessions, and other promotional activities ahead of the official start of training camps.

Following Media Day, teams will commence their on-court activities. Practices are slated to begin on Tuesday. This marks the official start of preparations for the upcoming NBA season, allowing teams to begin conditioning, team strategy development, and early-season workouts.

The scheduling of Media Day and the commencement of practices signifies the imminent start of the NBA’s regular season. While specific dates for the first games were not provided in the summary, these events typically precede the tip-off of the competitive schedule by several weeks. Fans and media alike will look forward to insights gained from Media Day discussions and early glimpses of team progress during practices.

The exact number of cities observing these dates and any potential regional variations were not detailed. However, the announcement indicates a league-wide progression towards the season’s commencement. Further details regarding the full season schedule are expected to be released by the league.


Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.

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