2024 NBA Media Day: Live updates, schedule and how to watch

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The 2024 edition of NBA Media Day has arrived. It's like the first day of school, picture day and homecoming all wrapped up in one. And it's a beautiful start to the preseason schedule.

Players, coaches, and executives will dole out pleasantries and sports platitudes, giving us their best first outlook on the season to come. And, of course, Jimmy Butler will make a cameo, stealing the spotlight with whatever he decides to do showing up for another season.

This year, 28 NBA teams will hold their media days over the course of Monday. The Celtics and Nuggets already kicked off the festivities with their own media days last week in preparation for the NBA Abu Dhabi games on Oct. 5. This marks the 2024-2025 debut for the rest of the association.

Sep 26, 2024; Denver, Co, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during Denver Nuggets Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Sep 26, 2024; Denver, Co, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during Denver Nuggets Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

We're keeping tabs on everything that's being said around the NBA. Here are the latest news and nuggets from the 2024 NBA media day.

NBA Media Day 2024 begins with Quin Snyder, Atlanta Hawks

It appears Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder will go down as the first of probably hundreds of NBA coaches and players to speak with reporters on Monday. And right off the bat, some interesting thoughts on Dejounte Murray and a roster that features now features both Trae Young and No. 1 pick Zaccharie Rissacher.

How to watch NBA Media Day: Time, TV and streaming

While some teams get the party started early in the day, live coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on NBA TV, followed by coverage on NBA.com. Below times ET.

  • NBA TV Media Day Presented by AT&T | 1-5 p.m. | NBA TV

  • NBA Media Day Live | 4-7 p.m. | NBA.com, NBA App

What is NBA Media Day?

NBA Media Day is fans' first look at their beloved squads as organizations hold an open session for media access to players and personnel.

Aside from interviews, it's also a moment when players take their season photos, which has led to a tradition of the more memorable images making their way to social media. Jimmy Butler has been one player who has owned this tradition with his own flare for the opportunity.

When does the NBA season start?

NBA action starts on Oct. 22 with the Knicks taking on the Celtics in Boston and the Lakers hosting the Timberwolves. The rest of the association gets in on the fun on Oct. 23.

NBA media day schedule:

All times ET.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA Media Day live: Updates, schedule and TV time

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