All 30 NBA teams have had their media day! Check out the latest news, buzz and reaction from the Association's orientation day.
Click on the links below to go directly to a team.
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Atlanta Hawks
.@Omarispellman with the Q's & @24Bazemore with the A's 🎤#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/LYJzgj8b7p
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 24, 2018
It's Almost That Time������ #Year1 pic.twitter.com/u8A62Efn9j
- Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 24, 2018
Boston Celtics
LeBron James weighs in on expectations for his first season with the Lakers.
Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving sat down with @KristenLedlow to talk about their health and their excitement for this upcoming season!#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/paUOYUg47t
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 24, 2018
#ScaryTerry pic.twitter.com/UeoMx7wMuQ
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 24, 2018
I see the @celtics are back & bad as ever! #MondayMotivation for me to be in the gym 3x week. Hey @KevinHart4real look at these abs, not only do I bleed green I am green. �� @nba @BleacherReport @espn pic.twitter.com/ptfObq8P8Y
- TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) September 24, 2018
The @celtics are back! #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/bZfWPO8pCC
- NBA (@NBA) September 24, 2018
Brooklyn Nets
.@IAmCHAP24 on 📸 duty #BKNMediaDay pic.twitter.com/kFjVklgXTN
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 24, 2018
��: Behind the scenes at #BKNMediaDay pic.twitter.com/nTrLijyOa2
- Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 24, 2018
.@Dloading: Playing all 82 games #BKNMediaDay https://t.co/FEDQ1PgHcn
- Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 24, 2018
Charlotte Hornets
.@tonyparker talks about what his role will be this season in Charlotte. #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/blgeJ2afxC
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 24, 2018
A l��k back at today's #HornetsMediaDay �� pic.twitter.com/i3IiS489t5
- Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 24, 2018
When you're "next in line" at #hornetsmediaday but the vets cut in and make you wait anyway ��♂️ pic.twitter.com/LjmD2GnS5p
- Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 24, 2018
"We've been scrimmaging with 12-second shot clocks to adjust to the new pace." - @AhmadMonk
- Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 24, 2018
Chicago Bulls
Speaking Finnish can be just a tad difficult...right, @MarkkanenLauri and @KrisDunn3 �� pic.twitter.com/q4nkv2o8Ye
- Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 24, 2018
�� time! pic.twitter.com/x1ddLiemq4
- Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 24, 2018
"Going into training camp, I just want to improve myself each day. Whatever the coach's decide is going to be the correct choice, and I'll be alright." - @wendellcarter34 on fighting for a starting position
- Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 24, 2018
Cleveland Cavaliers
.@Channing_Frye is taking over @KingJames' old locker. 😂
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 24, 2018
🎥: @kevinlove pic.twitter.com/4Z5fQgr0ld
"I think the culture is still the same. We want to win. We want to continue to get better. We want to continue to develop our players."#AllForOne | #CavsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/WhvRjV4s6R
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 24, 2018
Happy Little Threes. 🎨#CavsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/8rRUIAQtsp
- Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 24, 2018
Year 5 ���� pic.twitter.com/B8XrwagDci
- Rodney Hood (@rodneyhood) September 24, 2018
#TheFirstCedi! #CavsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/VbHdWEk279
- Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 24, 2018
"It's gonna be really fun to see where this team heads and to be able to build something."
��: https://t.co/DsdCPtlIoM#AllForOne | #CavsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/kzHjMl1uqz
- Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 24, 2018
Dallas Mavericks
76ers All-Star Joel Embiid says No. 1 overall pick DeAndre Ayton is in for a rude awakening in the NBA.
Ben Simmons reflects on LeBron's free agency and discusses the state of Philadelphia's roster ahead of the 2018-19 NBA season.
Denver Nuggets
Stylin'. pic.twitter.com/Q61QL3VkF6
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 24, 2018
The REAL Nikola Jokić. pic.twitter.com/SSU3qq0GwW
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 24, 2018
"They are hungry and passionate and do not want to be in the same boat come the end of the season." - Coach Malone pic.twitter.com/AyhA6O22DA
- Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 24, 2018
Detroit Pistons
Big man just playing. #PistonsMediaDay @AndreDrummond pic.twitter.com/fLL8pjxVSd
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) September 24, 2018
#DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/gpCpt0hUx8
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) September 24, 2018
This is interesting, since last year is the first and only time he even hit 50% from the FT line https://t.co/5Q9i0oRhqc
- Chris Herring (@Herring_NBA) September 24, 2018
Golden State Warriors
Handles 🔒 #GSWMediaDay pic.twitter.com/UFbuMaTuRp
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 24, 2018
Kevin Durant says LeBron James and the Lakers are getting more attention because they are a "sexier story" than the Warriors despite the champs going for a three-peat. KD added that DeMarcus Cousins being out at the start of the season also has calmed the Warriors' spotlight.
- Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) September 24, 2018
"He can do it all. ... I'm excited."@KlayThompson is amped to team up with @boogiecousins! #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/7016DEjxtQ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 24, 2018
Kevin Durant is really looking forward to the Warriors preseason game in Seattle. He says it was 'devasting' how Sonics left in the middle of the night years ago and is looking forward to the energy in the building for the upcoming exhibition.
- Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) September 24, 2018
Damian Lillard talks with the media about his amusing workout video where he poked fun of the other NBA players constantly posting workout videos.
Paul George has high expectations for the Thunder heading into the 2018-2019 season.
Squad ready. #GSWMediaDay pic.twitter.com/jF16RL5c3y
- Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 24, 2018
Houston Rockets
Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau says his team will be patient when pursuing a deal for Jimmy Butler.
Got that 1st day of school flow today... 🚀
— James Harden (@JHarden13) September 24, 2018
.@carmeloanthony 🔥#RocketsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/ZlDAEePUvU
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) September 24, 2018
#Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni doesn't commit when asked whether Carmelo will start or not. - "We'll see how it fits. I don't know how they play together, they fit together."
— Stefano Fusaro (@FusaroESPN) September 24, 2018
Nothing in set in stone regarding whether Melo will start or come off the bench for the Rockets, but he's come a long way from "Who, me?" https://t.co/3bDAv94mpt pic.twitter.com/wxM7v2W3F6
- Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) September 24, 2018
Indiana Pacers
"I feel like we can beat anybody in the NBA... I feel like we have the players, the coaching, and the ability to beat anyone."
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 24, 2018
📹 @VicOladipo is live now at #PacersMediaDay: https://t.co/r6jn8tbZJo pic.twitter.com/YqlaQXRcRQ
Pace Yourself. We're Back! #PacersMediaDay pic.twitter.com/eWvsAaoXRo
- Cory Joseph (@Cory_Joe) September 25, 2018
.@TyrekeEvans making his #PacersMediaDay debut �� pic.twitter.com/UtjXuZk96F
- Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 24, 2018
LA Clippers
.@shaiglalex is doing an AMA on @NBA_Reddit right now.
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) September 24, 2018
👀 | https://t.co/faJBHnboBk pic.twitter.com/45e79ZhYKM
"So you're going want to go straight up Xander, make a sharp left on Ale and head down Gilgeous." (�� @CWallaceLAC) pic.twitter.com/C7vqviwTt8
- Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) September 25, 2018
11th ��������❤️ pic.twitter.com/suuatzO093
- danilo gallinari (@gallinari8888) September 24, 2018
"This is my "rookie" right here." @mbahamoute and @tobias31 reunited. pic.twitter.com/Bqobew8OfN
- LA Clippers (@LAClippers) September 24, 2018
Clippers coach Doc Rivers, asked today about encouraging his players to get involved with social issues, dipped into the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation: pic.twitter.com/YoFoa1BVIr
- Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) September 24, 2018
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James sits down to talk about his upcoming season in a new uniform.
Lance Stephenson said he and LeBron haven't talked about the war incident yet. But he's waiting on it lol. pic.twitter.com/xMogO1W8OP
- Justin Tinsley (@JustinTinsley) September 24, 2018
Does Lance have bars? �� pic.twitter.com/SGG2tA4cse
- NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) September 24, 2018
Scary hours. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/px8kTHIjbx
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 24, 2018
CJ McCollum talks with the media about his summer and the fact that he was in the headlines a lot, especially with the Kevin Durant situation.
Bron named his crew ... what would you name them? �� (via @StephensonLance) pic.twitter.com/6WbAV36NX6
- NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) September 25, 2018
Jeanie, Magic and Rob looking at the end of media day https://t.co/IwQXwxs4OT
- Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) September 25, 2018
Memphis Grizzlies
#InMyFeelingsChallenge ft @ChandlerParsons #GrizzMediaDay pic.twitter.com/k6L1UbqsGF
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) September 24, 2018
#GrizzMediaDay is underway from @FedExForum 📸 pic.twitter.com/dMYyZSs99W
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) September 24, 2018
12. #GNG pic.twitter.com/K7Fqm49buG
- Mike Conley (@mconley11) September 24, 2018
#GNG pic.twitter.com/w8iJTB2Op4
- Marc Gasol (@MarcGasol) September 25, 2018
Miami Heat
LaMarcus Aldridge opts not to answer questions about the drama the Spurs faced last season, focusing instead on what's to come.
"I expect to come in and lead. I expect to come in and give everything I have. And I expect to come out and enjoy the game."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 24, 2018
Stay tuned for more from @dwyanewade's #HEATMediaDay press conference! pic.twitter.com/Vl77T8vOP4
El Capitán @ThisIsUD checking in from his 16th #HEATMediaDay! ��
Find more cool action from today on our https://t.co/Ie3NOYdmus story! pic.twitter.com/EzE5Lh3zwm
- Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 24, 2018
We had those 'First Day of School' feels today inside @AAarena!#HEATMediaDay pic.twitter.com/tRnRGYxlBx
- Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 25, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks
We READY.#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/8qLC06Rs7f
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) September 24, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves
DeMarcus Cousins discusses joining the Warriors, fitting in, and coming back from an Achilles injury.
Thibs says team is on the lookout for a Jimmy Butler trade that makes sense "for us" if not, "we'll go the other way" pic.twitter.com/zf4IzdsP5W
- Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) September 24, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves President/Coach Tom Thibodeau met with All-Star forward Jimmy Butler on Monday and tried to convince him to eventually rejoin the team in the preseason, league sources tell ESPN. Butler is sitting out, awaiting the organization to honor his trade request.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 25, 2018
Kevin Durant is happy to play with DeMarcus Cousins and says the Warriors will have no issue fitting him into the offense when he is healthy.
KAT reaction to Butler wanting trade: "I was surprised" pic.twitter.com/V4JkuK45vs
- Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) September 24, 2018
Timberwolves media day: pic.twitter.com/JfRKRPoRe2
— Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) September 24, 2018
Andrew Wiggins on his brother's social media battles with Stephen Jackson: "That situation is dead now, I'm just moving forward." He is right, the news cycle for a social media beef is literally 43 seconds.
- Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) September 24, 2018
guys...
THEY'RE EVEN BETTER IN PERSON.
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- Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 24, 2018
New Orleans Pelicans
AD's focus is clear:#PelicansMediaDay | #doitBIG pic.twitter.com/ULUeiLzuhr
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 24, 2018
#PelicansMediaDay has started!
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 24, 2018
Ya boy @Jrue_Holiday11 checks in 🔥#FirstTeam #doitBIG pic.twitter.com/sIbCi6SUpk
Soon...#PelicansMediaDay | #doitBIG pic.twitter.com/xcnz6v7Mpc
- New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 24, 2018
.@J30_RANDLE on his expectations for this season
and the possibility of starting with AD and Niko #doitBIG#PelicansMediaDay pic.twitter.com/XBH1vOzkpe
- New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 24, 2018
.@elfrid on starting his first season with the hometown team #PelicansMediaDay | #doitBIG | #nolaLOVE pic.twitter.com/jQEWJaQTEK
- New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 24, 2018
New York Knicks
Kristaps Porzingis says his knee is feeling good and he's doing light running and shooting. No timetable yet on his return. He says he spent 'productive days with Knicks coach David Fizdale in Latvia and enjoyed his time with him. pic.twitter.com/sDssnrHR1z
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September 24, 2018
Enes Kanter, a free agent in 2019, reiterates a desire to stay with the Knicks. "I want to retire here. Nothing has changed."
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September 24, 2018
"I feel great about guarding all positions. I've been guarding big men. As a competitor and defensive player, I'll never say I can't guard a guy" - @frank_ntilikina #KnicksMediaDay (@sapsports) pic.twitter.com/rpyQipNmEM
- NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) September 24, 2018
FRESH FACES. pic.twitter.com/ZY1aPlWEuy
- NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) September 24, 2018
What was that, Enes Kanter? ��
(via @SNYtv) pic.twitter.com/QQu5zg83Nf
- NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) September 24, 2018
Oklahoma City Thunder
.@russwest44 speaks on the importance of his leadership with the @okcthunder.#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/dUYQVoPG1d
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 24, 2018
Billy Donovan says he hasn't decided yet on his starting five, specifically as to who will start at the 4.
- Royce Young (@royceyoung) September 24, 2018
WE Ready!! Thunder Up!!! #whynot pic.twitter.com/9QGBoFCqAk
- Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) September 24, 2018
Talked with Dennis Schroder today at media day about his role, playing alongside Russell Westbrook, and most importantly, his hair: pic.twitter.com/RzCK6nlFty
- Royce Young (@royceyoung) September 25, 2018
New season, same Russ. ��#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/As3HzKWjYZ
- NBA TV (@NBATV) September 24, 2018
By the way, this was Steven Adams' reaction when I told him what Enes Kanter said today about making the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/zZ2umukmST
- Royce Young (@royceyoung) September 25, 2018
Orlando Magic
📸 @Double0AG at Magic Media Day pic.twitter.com/nSyOhkLFbI
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) September 24, 2018
Media day 2018 ����♂️@KingJames hit me up bro. pic.twitter.com/Pm0znVTYDp
- Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) September 24, 2018
Philadelphia 76ers
Al Horford breaks down Boston's mindset heading into the season and reveals what he learned about the team last postseason.
Chris Paul believes the addition of Carmelo Anthony's hunger for a title will help the Rockets this season.
Phoenix Suns
"I'm all in."
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 24, 2018
- @DeandreAyton pic.twitter.com/3dNKtNUeka
"I shot a lot of threes this summer... At this point, it's about keeping that confidence."
- @j_josh11 pic.twitter.com/DvZwyCNRPu
- Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 24, 2018
"I fit right in. It's nice to have guys my age...Builds that chemistry."
- @mikal_bridges pic.twitter.com/BAO4iHmuHF
- Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 24, 2018
"We are definitely looking forward to helping this organization win."
- @TrevorAriza pic.twitter.com/y16QEQeCz4
- Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 24, 2018
This is a mood �� @DevinBook pic.twitter.com/7FH1Wqv5eT
- Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 24, 2018
Portland Trail Blazers
Never looked better, @bosnianbeast27! �� pic.twitter.com/GVO6OXDuHm
- Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) September 24, 2018
Anthony Davis says that he thought his decision to hire new representation was "necessary" but denies that he was looking for a change of scenery.
Steph Curry joins SVP to talk about the Warriors' upcoming season, the competition in LeBron James and Curry's offseason golf performance.
Sacramento Kings
Breaking bread before the season �� �� pic.twitter.com/681tkwq3QR
- Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 25, 2018
Even during a photoshoot, there's always time for buckets. ��@buddyhield | #KingsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/22sHsspNuX
- Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 24, 2018
#HeadbandMarv ��#KingsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/TJkqRVzvOH
- Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 24, 2018
.@MacBo50 is a natural in front of the �� #KingsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/8X1s1B0Bot
- Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 24, 2018
Bogdan Bogdanovic Medical Update » https://t.co/JJv3iIydI5 pic.twitter.com/V3vMTUR8M6
- Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 25, 2018
San Antonio Spurs
Karl-Anthony Towns explains the respectful contract conversations he had with the Timberwolves all summer and his excitement to stay in Minnesota.
New season. New faces. #SpursMediaDay | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/rQZRN5c8sK
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) September 24, 2018
DeRozan said "without a doubt" when asked whether he's got the dates against Toronto circled.
- Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) September 24, 2018
.@DeMar_DeRozan is looking forward to his return to Toronto. ��#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/mefkyVaTQx
- NBA TV (@NBATV) September 24, 2018
Who misses who more? @DeMar_DeRozan or @Klow7 �� pic.twitter.com/mtlc8otvw7
- NBA TV (@NBATV) September 24, 2018
Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor pic.twitter.com/t7guVHVjhM
- Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) September 24, 2018
��Toronto, Ontario#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/UxUAenCTAe
- NBA (@NBA) September 24, 2018
Kawhi laughing? This is different. 😄 pic.twitter.com/gXUrqz8Aqw
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 24, 2018
"I've always been prepared to come in, work, try to win a championship."
Full video » https://t.co/dPhWMeNJGk pic.twitter.com/qXP3nsKiG4
- Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) September 24, 2018
The lighter side of #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/5OmiqiomdM
- Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) September 25, 2018
Utah Jazz
Stifle in the building | #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/XGh6A6BylZ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 24, 2018
YR 7.! BLESSED & THANKFUL.!! LETS GET IT.!!! TIME TO EAT.!!! pic.twitter.com/y39hXvaqTy
- JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) September 24, 2018
.@dfavors14 getting all the usual questions out of the way early ������ pic.twitter.com/7hvOutIPLY
- Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 24, 2018
"I think toughness became a defining characteristic of this team."
Coach Quin Snyder pic.twitter.com/M38gRIgfZB
- Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 24, 2018
Washington Wizards
The new additions to the #DCFamily �� pic.twitter.com/Ip3BIAzXfd
- Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 24, 2018
Brooks on our team identity: "We want to defend, play with pace and share the ball. We have one of the fastest guards in the league... we want to shoot 3's and attack." #DCFamily #WizMediaDay pic.twitter.com/YIJms1TITK
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 24, 2018
Bradley Beal spoke to the media about balancing family and basketball, the evolution of his game, shooting more 3-pointers, and more.
Full availability: https://t.co/5Ka11upsf6 pic.twitter.com/0pL7TLqKCJ
- Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 24, 2018
John Wall was asked about his No. 32 ESPN player ranking at media day:
"It's just funny. I really wasn't going to say much about it but if there are 31 players better than me in the league, prove it. That's all I got to say. Just prove it."
- Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) September 24, 2018
Dwight Howard talked depth, playing with John Wall, the team's pace this season and more today at #WizMediaDay.
Full Availability: https://t.co/xxkCs9Vnye pic.twitter.com/6x0o8IPxBa
- Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 24, 2018
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- Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 24, 2018