NEW YORK — With NBA training camps set to commence across the league in late September, coaching staffs and front offices are finalizing depth charts and setting priorities for upcoming media days.
Contenders in both conferences enter the 2026-27 campaign under intense scrutiny following active offseason trade markets and roster retooling. Defending contenders are focusing early camp sessions on establishing defensive connectivity, while emerging young rosters aim to build on breakout postseason appearances from a year ago.
Key Training Camp Focal Points
- Roster Integration: Integrating veteran perimeter acquisitions into high-tempo offensive schemes without sacrificing defensive spacing.
- Health and Condition Assessments: Medical staffs are implementing individualized load-monitoring programs ahead of the grueling 82-game regular season slate.
- Second-Unit Ball Handling: Competitions for backup point guard minutes will highlight preseason exhibition games starting in early October.
Official media day sessions are scheduled to begin next week, kicking off the formal countdown to the 2026-27 NBA regular season tip-off.
