New look 76ers top NBA media day 2026 highlights - ESPN

The NBA season is right around the corner as media days concluded on Monday.

The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks were the first two teams to hold media days last week, as they'll travel to China for a preseason doubleheader. The remaining teams went on Monday with plenty of storylines ahead of a new campaign.

LeBron James and Jaylen Brown headlined the new look Philadelphia 76ers. The New York Knicks rang in the season as champions for the first time in over 50 years. New York's opponents in the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs, eye a return to the final stage, while the Oklahoma City Thunder prepared for revenge after losing to San Antonio in the Western Conference finals.

Here are the top scenes from 2026 NBA media day.

The offseason acquisition of Lu Dort creates a strong group of defenders in Atlanta with Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels, who posed together.

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The blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers created a new Celtics duo: Jayson Tatum and Paul George. The two posed together, while Tatum praised his latest teammate.

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If Brooklyn is in need of any bodies, head coach Jordi Fernandez may be the likeliest to come off the bench.

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A key offseason acquisition, Naz Reid looked right at home in the Hornets uniform.

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Energy was high as players arrived for media day, pinpointing what they were looking forward to the most on the day. Two of the Bulls' young stars — Matas Buzelis and 2026 No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson — discussed celebrations.

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