Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, September 27, 2026 — The National Basketball Association (NBA) is marking the formal beginning of its upcoming season preparations with two key events scheduled for the coming week. NBA Media Day is slated to occur on Monday in most league cities. This event traditionally involves players and coaches participating in interviews, photo shoots, and other media-related activities, providing the first official look at teams ahead of the new season.

Following Media Day, team practices are scheduled to commence on Tuesday. This marks the start of on-court training and team-building activities for all 30 franchises. The initiation of practices signifies the league’s transition into its competitive phase, with teams beginning to hone their strategies and player conditioning for the rigorous schedule ahead.

Specific details regarding the exact timing or locations for Media Day events beyond “across most cities” were not provided. Similarly, the schedule for individual team practices, including which teams will begin on Tuesday, was not elaborated upon in the provided information. The commencement of these events signals the collective effort of the league to gear up for a new season of professional basketball.

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

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