Five most interesting moments from NBA media days: Nikola Jokić makes declaration, all eyes on new-look 76ers

Welcome to the 2026-27 NBA season! Though the games are still a few weeks away, the season's festivities kicked off in earnest on Monday as a majority of teams addressed the media for the first time. LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and pretty much every other notable new face in a new place spoke to reporters Monday, while franchise stalwarts elsewhere like Nikola Jokić addressed their own futures.

So, what did we learn on media day? Let's round up some of the most notable quotes and moments from Monday's press conferences:

Nowadays, when a superstar reaches the summer before free agency, he is almost always either re-signed or traded. Nikola Jokić, eligible for free agency through a player option next summer, is the exception, and after a disappointing first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, speculation about Jokić's future has started to build this offseason. Jokić has, at all turns, indicated a commitment to Denver, but until he actually puts pen to paper, the rumor mill won't let up.

Jokić was as clear about his future on Monday as he's ever been. "I'm gonna sign next year," Jokić said, before joking, "if they want me." Now, Jokić's word isn't technically binding here…

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