The NBA season is officially on the horizon, with most teams holding their annual media day events this past Monday. A handful of teams, including the New York Knicks, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Philadelphia 76ers, kicked off their media sessions last week, with some traveling internationally for preseason engagements. The main media day activities for the rest of the league took place on Monday, offering a glimpse into player interactions and team dynamics. From Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets to Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers, here’s a recap of the notable moments from NBA Media Day 2025.
Atlanta Hawks
The newly formed “big three” of Jalen Johnson, Trae Young, and Kristaps Porzingis were seen together for official team photographs, generating excitement for their upcoming season.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics provided their players with direct access to the team`s social media accounts. Jayson Tatum debuted a new hairstyle in his post, while Payton Pritchard shared his perspective on the new rule regarding missed shots counting against the team, not individual players. Notably, Jaylen Brown attended with special guest Bill Nye, following Brown`s speech at Nye`s Hollywood star dedication ceremony on September 22.
Brooklyn Nets
Nets players, including Michael Porter Jr., Terance Mann, and Drew Timme, were challenged with a brain-teaser during their media session, tasked with drawing a square using only three lines.
Charlotte Hornets
Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball, and Kon Knueppel showcased the Hornets` distinctive pinstriped uniforms during their photo opportunities.
Chicago Bulls
Veteran center Nikola Vucevic expressed his readiness to embrace a leadership role as the team`s elder statesman, highlighting his experience for the upcoming season.
Cleveland Cavaliers
First-year Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball suited up in his new squad`s threads, marking his official introduction as a member of the team.
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks` formidable trio—Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Cooper Flagg—all notable No. 1 overall draft picks, posed for photos. Flagg also recounted his memorable, viral meeting with basketball legend Michael Jordan at the Ryder Cup.
Denver Nuggets
A strong sense of camaraderie was evident between Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas as Valanciunas prepared for his inaugural season in the Mile High City. Jokic, true to his “Joker” nickname, shared some lighthearted thoughts, including his take on the film `Joker: Folie à Deux.`
Detroit Pistons
Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, and Jaden Ivey brought energetic and playful vibes to their photo shoot, engaging in lively dancing for the cameras.
Golden State Warriors
With a combined 31 seasons of experience, seasoned veterans Stephen Curry and Draymond Green appeared ready for the challenges of the new season. Green also showcased his humorous side by sporting a quirky pair of glasses emblazoned with “boom.”
Houston Rockets
Kevin Durant expressed optimism about Houston`s promising young talents, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. Notably, Media Day coincided with Durant`s 37th birthday, prompting him to share a personal birthday wish with attendees.
Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton demonstrated impressive precision, successfully stopping a timer exactly on a specific, predetermined mark during a media day challenge.
LA Clippers
Clippers fans were treated to a familiar sight at media day with Chris Paul rejoining the franchise. This season, the Clippers held their photo sessions at the new Intuit Dome, showcasing an impressive and state-of-the-art setup.
