NBA Training Camps Kick Off Next Week
NBA training camps are set to commence, with Media Day events scheduled across most cities on Monday and practices beginning on Tuesday.
Amarillo, TX, September 27, 2026 —
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is gearing up for the start of its new season as training camps are scheduled to begin next week. This period marks a significant point in the league’s calendar, signaling the imminent return of professional basketball after the offseason.
According to the schedule, Media Day events are slated to take place across most NBA cities on Monday. This day typically involves players and coaches meeting with members of the press for interviews, photo sessions, and media availabilities. It serves as an official kickoff for teams, allowing them to present their rosters, discuss offseason changes, and set expectations for the upcoming season.
Following Media Day, team practices are set to commence on Tuesday. These practices are crucial for teams to begin implementing strategies, conditioning players, and establishing team chemistry before preseason games begin. The duration and specific focus of these early practices can vary significantly between teams, depending on coaching philosophies and roster composition.
The exact dates for Media Day and the start of practices will apply to the majority of the league’s franchises. Specific details regarding individual team schedules beyond these general commencement dates were not provided in the summary. This upcoming week of activities will set the stage for the remainder of the NBA’s preseason schedule and ultimately, the regular season, which typically begins in the fall.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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