The 2025-26 NBA season tips off Tuesday, marking the beginning of on-court storylines. However, that doesn't mean players didn't stay busy off the court during the offseason.
From LeBron James picking up golf as a new hobby to Nikola Jokic celebrating with his horse, the NBA's biggest names made the most of their offseason. Unlike 2024, which had the Paris Olympics, this summer had an open schedule, meaning limited NBA action and more time to hit the road.
Here's a look at the top offseason moments, as told by social media.
Klay Thompson sent shockwaves across the pop culture world with his July 12 Instagram post. Captioned «Sweet Bells son,» the Dallas Mavericks guard posted a photo collage of a recent vacation, but with a twist — he seemingly posed with rapper Megan Thee Stallion in one of the pictures.
Fans quickly speculated that the two were dating, sparking rumors of the relationship. It prompted comments from Kevin Durant and Dwight Howard and Ty Jerome, who wrote: «Woah hard launch.»
The two took the red carpet in New York days later, confirming their relationship.
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A viral development of the offseason centered on LeBron James discovering his love for golfing. His first post arrived July 4, his second day playing. James said: «Boy o boy it's a mind f--- to say the least! But I think I enjoy that part of it a lot.»
He opened up about it on the «360 With Speedy» podcast last month.
«It's hard as s---,» James said. "… I wanted a challenge, man, and I like being uncomfortable. Golf is like one of the few places where I can go where I don't get bothered as much."
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LeBron wasn't the only one with the golf itch in the James household — his oldest
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