2018 NBA Media Day Blog: Kawhi Leonard Looks Thrilled; LeBron's Debut With Lakers
NBA media day is a celebration around the league for the start of the new season. The day gives fans and media members a first look at team personnel after the offseason. A lot has happened since the Warriors won their third title in four seasons. LeBron James is a Laker, Kawhi Leonard is a Raptor and Jimmy Butler is most likely on his way out of Minnesota.
The first exhibition game of the NBA preseason is on Sept. 28 when the Philadelphia 76ers play Melbourne United and the Boston Celtics take on the Charlotte Hornets. The NBA regular season begins on Oct. 16 with the champs, the Warriors, taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
But before any of that can get underway, players and coaches must face the media:
Kawhi Leonard looked thrilled to be a Raptor
Kawhi looked like his same ole self in his first photos as a Raptor.
Kawhi on playing in Toronto long-term
Kawhi Leonard opened up about playing for the Raptors for the first time since the trade.
LeBron's first media day as a Los Angeles Laker
Lonzo has been in the gym
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Dwyane Wade's final season
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra convinced Dwyane Wade to return for his final season.
Dwyane Wade's final media day
New Hornets coach James Borrego on the status of Kemba Walker
Latest update on the Warriors and Boogie
James Harden is excited for media day
Tom Thibodeau on Jimmy Butler's trade request
Anthony Davis is striving to dominate
Tony Parker as a Hornet feels weird
The Celtics have arrived for media day
Marcus Smart on what basketball means to him as he deals with tragedy off the court
Kyrie can see himself in Boston for a long time
Kevin Love and Channing Fyre having some fun before media day
First look at Carmelo Anthony in a Rockets uniform
Will Melo start for Houston?
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta on Melo's role for this upcoming season.
Kristaps Porzingis on his potential return
Hi IT!
The Joker checks in at NBA media day
Scary Terry is back
Don't expect the Cavs to tank
Ty Lue says Cavs will not tank this season after losing LeBron.