New superstar duo Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo hitting the Dragon Ball Z “fusion” pose:
Kawhi Leonard does not regret leaving Toronto in 2019: “I don’t go back and think about it too much. The next year was COVID. I kind of made my decision to go to LA based on my family. Had a lot of older people in my family that I had the time to spend with before they passed away.”
[Charania]: The Charlotte Hornets are waiving former No. 8 pick Rob Dillingham, sources tell ESPN.
Kings reporters were caught on a hot mic during media day: “Ben Simmons: Cringe, cringe, he’s lucky he’s fine… Zach LaVine is cute but his personality fu**ing annoys me. It just seems like he’s hell of like a prick.”
Rui Hachimura on why he joined the Clippers during media day today: “One thing everyone says about the Clippers is how well they take care of players.”
[All-Access] The 76ers’ new starting five pose together at Media Day
[Charania] All-NBA center Jalen Duren is not attending Detroit Pistons media day Monday nor the start of training camp, declining the team’s five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed offer in restricted free agency so far, sources tell ESPN.
[Neubeck] LeBron James: “I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round, I know that.”
[Krawczynski]NBA expansion could send Minnesota to the East, with the expansion committee also considering Memphis and New Orleans. Wolves argument is divisional geography: joining Bucks/Bulls/Pacers/Pistons in a new division would reduce travel, late road games and inconvenient start times for fans
LeBron: You guys know who I am right?
Zion Williamson on how he feels about his NBA career: “I am not where I want to be… I am just not where I need to be and I’m not where I want to be.”
[GQ] Dylan Harper on coming off the bench: “That’s crazy. Fuck no. I ain’t coming off no bench.”
[McMenamin] LeBron James says he envisioned joining Knicks as free agent: “I had visions of playing in [Madison Square] Garden and finishing my career in the Garden”
[Murray] Trent Redden said that Brandon Ingram had a partially torn Achilles’ tendon, along with heel surgery. He will not be ready to begin the regular season.
Dwyane Wade to LeBron James during their first training camp together (2010): “You got all this ice on like you 35”.
LeBron James: “I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round.”
Ja Morant on whether he sees himself as a starter on the Trail Blazers team, and if that’s important to him:“I think winning is the most important thing for me, so whatever role I have to play to get that done, I think nobody will be mad afterward…If I’m starting, if I’m not, it’s the same thing”
Kawhi Leonard requested to avoid all questions about the NBA’s investigation into him: “You want to hear about the investigation.., but in talking with the NBA and PA, I think the best decision is to move forward and focus on my time being a Toronto Raptor … I just want to focus on basketball.”
[Chris Haynes] Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has dropped a considerable amount of weight.
Scottie Barnes on his All Defense First Team snub “I don’t wanna say how I really feel, but you know it’s uh, you know it just felt kind of disrespectful that I didn’t make it. know for sure I’ll be on there this year”
[GQ] Stephon Castle on MSG: “It was underwhelming in that first game. They made it seem like it was going to be way crazier in there. OKC was way louder than MSG.”
Raptors players do the girl grip test
“I’m healthy, I’m 100%… I am ready to go for the year.“— At Pacers Media Day, Tyrese Haliburton talks about returning to the court for the 2026-27 season
[Spears] If Jalen Duren does not sign an extension with the Detroit Pistons, there are numerous teams who have interest in a sign-and-trade including the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards.
UNIFORM NEWS: The Philadelphia 76ers have announced they are officially bringing back the Iverson-era uniforms and court for the 2nd straight year!
Damian Lillard was asked about his weight: “195.”-“Lowest you’ve ever been”.Dame: “Probably the lowest I’ve been in 10 years. Man, I’m showing my age.”
[All-Access] LaMelo Ball in his new Minnesota threads at Media Day
Robert Williams III on what he thinks about Ja Morant:“Man, I fuck with Ja. Look, I tried not to curse, but I got to say it. You know, since he came in, day one, bro, from communication, work ethic, to just relying on teammates and us relying on him, he accepted everything…”
It is honestly so surreal that Kawhi Leonard is back on the Raptors
[Slater] Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely to open training camp with a health issue, per Warriors. Another immediate blow to their depth.
Scottie Barnes and Kawhi at Raptors media day
[via Chris Haynes]: LeBron James on his first impressions of Philadelphia: “Everyone is on the same page. We all want to put the work in. Nothing can happen unless you actually put the work in.” James says the goal is simple: get 1% better every single day
[Almanza] “Chet Holmgren has gained weight from last year’s training camp to now. He went from 213 lbs to 215 lbs” according to OKC Thunder 2026-27 Training Camp roster sheet
Zion Williamson weighing in at 277 Ibs to start his 7th NBA season, having lost an additional 7 Ibs compared to training camp last year
Kawhi on his decision to leave Toronto in 2019 “I made the decision to go back to LA based on family. I had older people I was able to see who have passed, have seen babies being born. All those times I cherish”. On the investigation “I did release a statement that you could go back to and look at”
[Murray] Bradley Beal (hip) is recovered from surgery, but he is dealing with knee inflammation and won’t be ready to begin camp
Kawhi Leonard having fun during Media Day
Ben Simmons “All these people talk about me not loving the game. That’s bullshit. People just want to get their podcast off. I love the game. That’s why I took a year off to focus on myself and get back to where I’m at. Now the old Ben has woken up. I want to dominate every time I step on the floor”
Luka Doncic on the bracelets: “My daughter, my oldest daughter (Gabriela) made them”
[All-Access] LeBron James in his new threads at 76ers Media Day
Jaylen Brown when asked who the Sixers’ alpha is: “Next question.”
[Spectrum SportsNet] Luka Doncic on his goals this season: “Realistically I would say championship because if that’s not your goal I don’t know what you’re doing here…MVP, obviously I would like to have that one day but that don’t come if the team’s not good.”
[GQ] Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper say the Spurs won’t collapse like the 2012 Thunder because San Antonio doesn’t have egos
Stephon Castle tries to answer a question during his presser while Keldon Johnson is attacked by zombies in the background
[All-Access] De’Aaron Fox tells Keldon Johnson that he isn’t a fan of his mustache at Spurs Media Day
Lakers Media Day Has Austin Reaves Interview Disturbed By Multiple Loud Screams
[SSN] Walker Kessler on playing with Luka Doncic “I mean, obviously, playing with guys like Luka and AR, who are unbelievable guards, especially in the pick-and-roll. Luka in Dallas and him playing with the kind of lob-threat big, that formula has been done before and it makes sense. I’m so excited”
The Indiana Pacers’ new big three:
Ben Simmons: “I’m right where I need to be, and I took a lot of time to focus on my body over the season. I think that’s the best thing I’ve ever done and (the) decision I’ve made for my career. I’m looking forward to getting going, you know. I feel great, and I’m ready to go - no limitations…”