The 2026-27 NBA season kicked off with media days for the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks, with the remaining 28 teams joining throughout the week. Key storylines include LeBron James and Jaylen Brown debuting for the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo's first media day away from Milwaukee, and Brandon Miller's recovery from shoulder surgery. The New York Knicks face extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, while the Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren remains absent due to a contract standoff.

In a recent trade, the Chicago Bulls sent Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash. Stephen Curry's two-year, $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors positions the team for significant cap space in 2027, potentially reaching $55 million if Kristaps Porzingis is waived. The Charlotte Hornets also announced that Kon Knueppel will miss the preseason due to a left hamstring injury.