NBA teams, assemble! The 2024-25 season is just weeks away, and all eyes can now turn toward opening night on Oct. 22. It has been an eventful offseason that was capped by a blockbuster trade this weekend,

Jimmy Butler shows off his look for the Miami Heat’s 2024 Media Day. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler played it straight at Media Day on Monday. After two seasons rocking new hairstyles at Media Day, Butler was back to his normal look to tip off the 2024-25 campaign.

Teams like the Boston Celtics, amid the backdrop of a franchise sale, and the ongoing Jimmy Butler saga with the Miami Heat, are dominating headlines. Media Day serves as the seed that plants intriguing storylines, each of which could significantly impact the season ahead. Here are five narratives we're closely monitoring:

The Celtics and Nuggets are the first two teams to hold NBA Media Days this season, as they are preparing for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024. The Celtics met the media on Tuesday, while the Nuggets will host their own media season today at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, second from left, and his son, Bronny James, sit for an interview during the NBA basketball team's media day in El Segundo, Calif., Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C.

The vibes are always high at media day, when every team is undefeated and every personal goal is within reach. If only it could stay that way forever. Here are the best and worst