{"id":359217,"date":"2026-09-28T21:44:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/359217\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T21:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:44:19","slug":"new-look-76ers-top-nba-media-day-2026-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/359217\/","title":{"rendered":"New look 76ers top NBA media day 2026 highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"


The NBA season is right around the corner as media days concluded on Monday.<\/p>\n

The Houston Rockets<\/a> and Dallas Mavericks<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> and Jaylen Brown<\/a> headlined the new look Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>. The New York Knicks<\/a> 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<\/a>, eye a return to the final stage, while the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> prepared for revenge after losing to San Antonio in the Western Conference finals.<\/p>\n

Here are the top scenes from 2026 NBA media day.<\/p>\n

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

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

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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.<\/p>\n

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A key offseason acquisition, Naz Reid<\/a> looked right at home in the Hornets uniform.<\/p>\n

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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<\/a> and 2026 No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson<\/a> — discussed celebrations.<\/p>\n

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Cleveland displayed its new look core after acquiring wing Peyton Watson<\/a> in a scene full of laughs.<\/p>\n

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Reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg<\/a> was center stage in Dallas. Much to his chagrin, he attempted to stop a timer right at one second, while teammate Naji Marshall<\/a> cut a banana. Flagg also wouldn’t confirm nor deny his offseason growth spurt to 6-foot-11.<\/p>\n

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For the third straight year, a joker card showed up for Nikola Jokic<\/a> with this one the biggest yet. Also, various Denver players took turns handling the Nuggets’ X page, posting throughout the day.<\/p>\n

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Coming off a second consecutive All-Star season, Cade Cunningham<\/a> was all smiles posing in his uniform.<\/p>\n

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Vibes were high in Golden State with Stephen Curry<\/a> showing off the dance move, and Jimmy Butler III<\/a> rocking new bling. There was also some friendly banter between Draymond Green<\/a> and Yaxel Lendeborg<\/a>, who played for Michigan. Green suited up for the in-state rivals Michigan State.<\/p>\n

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The Rockets were the first team to hold their media day, and they came out firing. Center Steven Adams<\/a> joked about GTA VI having an impact on player’s performance when it releases in November, while guard Reed Sheppard<\/a> arrived with a different look.<\/p>\n

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Tyrese Haliburton<\/a> declared himself 100% healthy going into this season, and received praise from highflyer Obi Toppin<\/a> on an offseason slam. Their teammate, Pascal Siakam<\/a>, showed off his skills behind the camera.<\/p>\n

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Rui Hachimura<\/a> and Yuki Kawamura showed off the Japanese connection.<\/p>\n

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Head coach JJ Redick plus stars Luka Doncic<\/a> and Austin Reaves<\/a> were full of energy when posing together, while Doncic and Reaves continued to joke with one another.<\/p>\n

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The Grizzlies had a clever way of wrapping up the summer, asking players to add their biggest achievement of the break on a cake.<\/p>\n

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New places require an adjustment period, and Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> is still getting used to being in Miami after being traded from the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a>. The biggest change? The different animals, including an iguana he encountered at his house. Giannis and Bam Adebayo<\/a> displayed some early chemistry, too, hitting the fusion dance from Dragon Ball Z.<\/p>\n

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Junior reporters returned to Bucks media day and new head coach Taylor Jenkins offered a clever joke.<\/p>\n

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LaMelo Ball<\/a> was all smiles posing in his new jersey after being traded to the Timberwolves in the offseason.<\/p>\n

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The Pelicans brought a cat for Jordan Poole<\/a>‘s photoshoot, prompting him to say: “this is the best media day that I’ve had solely because of this.”<\/p>\n

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Jalen Brunson<\/a> made sure to show his teammate and close friend Josh Hart<\/a> love while Hart did a media read. Hart then joked about Brunson’s recent gig hosting “Saturday Night Live.” Landry Shamet<\/a> also grabbed a camera to take photos himself.<\/p>\n

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Similar to the Nuggets, Thunder players took over their team’s X page with posts.<\/p>\n

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A familiar face returns to Orlando this season with Nikola Vucevic<\/a> back. The center spent eight-and-a-half seasons with the Magic.<\/p>\n

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Philadelphia was arguably the place to be for media day, with the new look team posing together. James and Maxey made sure to crack jokes, too.<\/p>\n

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Media day doesn’t just mark the first instance of new faces in new places, but new numbers, too. Devin Booker<\/a> showed off his No. 15 jersey after changing his number in the offseason.<\/p>\n

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Following an offseason trade, Ja Morant<\/a> headed to Portland, creating a star-studded backcourt duo with Damian Lillard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ben Simmons<\/a> returns to NBA action with the Kings and posed in his new threads.<\/p>\n

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The vibes were high in San Antonio after a trip to the 2026 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n

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Kawhi Leonard<\/a> is back in Toronto following a trade and reflected on his memorable laugh at Raptors media day in 2018. Scottie Barnes<\/a> had a viral moment last week with a Toronto reporter.<\/p>\n

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Jaren Jackson Jr<\/a>. brought the positive energy to Utah during media day.<\/p>\n

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Headlined by the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft AJ Dybantsa<\/a>, the new look Wizards had strong vibes.<\/p>\n

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