2024 NBA Media Day: Live updates, schedule and how to watch
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.
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.
Head coach Quin Snyder was just asked about the rotation and the Murray Trade. I thought he gave an interesting answer.
“ Well first, I wish Dejounte all the best, what he gave to our program during the time he was here, and for the new players, I look forward to seeing how… pic.twitter.com/tpmvShQOmx— Antwane Willis Jr. 👨🏾💻 (@AntwaneWillisJr) September 30, 2024
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.
Milwaukee Bucks | Fiserv Forum - 9:30 a.m.
San Antonio Spurs | Spurs Practice Facility - 10:00 a.m.
Miami Heat | Kaseya Center - 10:00 a.m.
New Orleans Pelicans | Smoothie King Center - 10:00 a.m.
Brooklyn Nets | HSS Training Center - 10:30 a.m.
Toronto Raptors | Scotiabank Arena - 10:30 a.m.
Indiana Pacers | Gainbridge Fieldhouse - 10:45 a.m.
Philadelphia 76ers | 76ers Training Complex - 11 a.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse - 11 a.m.
Atlanta Hawks | PC&E Atlanta - 11 a.m.
New York Knicks | Knicks Practice Facility - 11 a.m.
Orlando Magic | AdventHealth Training Center - 11 a.m.
Charlotte Hornets | Spectrum Center - 11 a.m.
Utah Jazz | Zion’s Bank Basketball Campus - 11 a.m.
Washington Wizards | TBD
Memphis Grizzlies | FedEx Forum - 12 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks | Mavericks Practice Facility - 12 p.m.
Houston Rockets | Toyota Center - 12 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder | Paycom Center - 12 p.m.
Golden State Warriors | Chase Center - 12 p.m.
Portland Trail Blazers | Moda Center - 12 p.m.
Detroit Pistons | Little Caesar’s Arena - 12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers | Intuit Dome - 1:00 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center - 1:30 p.m.
Chicago Bulls | Advocate Center - 1:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers | UCLA Health Training Center - 2:00 p.m.
Phoenix Suns | Footprint Center - 2:00 p.m.
Sacramento Kings | Golden 1 Center - 3:00 p.m.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA Media Day live: Updates, schedule and TV time