LeBron's 23rd Season, Kawhi-Clippers Probe

Media Day returns Monday, Sept. 29 for 25 of the NBA’s 30 teams as training camps open for the 2025-26 season; Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Phoenix held earlier media days while preparing for overseas preseason games. The preseason begins Oct. 2 with the Knicks and 76ers meeting in Abu Dhabi and runs through Oct. 17 ahead of the regular season. Top stars expected to speak include Nikola Jokić, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant and Victor Wembanyama, with outlets such as USA TODAY and the AP providing live coverage. Major storylines to watch are LeBron’s decision-making in his 23rd season — including questions about his contract and long-term plans — and whether he signals any change in status. Another significant subplot is the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer over possible salary-cap circumvention tied to an endorsement deal; the league has retained outside counsel for the probe.