The NBA is back, returning Monday with most teams around the league holding media day interview sessions ahead of the official start of training camps on Tuesday.
No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham said the adjustment to the NBA life has been quick, but he’s enjoying it. #Pistons pic.twitter.com/SEOFpfmSGy
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 27, 2021
Dwane Casey said the Pistons are still focused on teaching, but “my goal and my push is to win.” pic.twitter.com/eNJ2Solerh
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 27, 2021
There will be new faces in new places, with five coaches — Boston’s Ime Udoka, Portland’s Chauncey Billups, Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley, New Orleans’ Willie Green and Washington’s Wes Unseld Jr. — set to lead camps for the first time.
Rick Carlisle is back in Indiana, where he coached from 2003 through 2007, and Jason Kidd takes over in Dallas after playing for the Mavericks and helping them win the 2011 NBA title.
The pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some people will be missing on media day. Reigning Western Conference champion Phoenix says Devin Booker has entered the league’s health and safety protocols and won’t be available on Monday.
The first preseason game is Sunday, when Brooklyn visits the Los Angeles Lakers.
