NBA Training Camps Open with Roster Decisions and Extension Deadlines

NBA training camps officially began on Monday, September 30, 2026, ahead of the New York Knicks raising their 2026 championship banner in three weeks.

NBA training camps officially opened on Monday, September 30, 2026, with on-court practices scheduled to begin Tuesday. According to Bobby Marks, the league is three weeks away from the New York Knicks raising their 2026 championship banner. Several teams face immediate roster and contract deadlines, including an October 19 cutoff for rookie-scale extensions and a November 2 deadline for exercising third-year team options.

The Atlanta Hawks enter camp addressing a defense that ranked 29th in second-chance points allowed. Forward Zuby Ejiofor, the No. 23 pick in the June draft, joins a frontcourt featuring Jock Landale, who returns from a right ankle sprain. The Hawks face an October 19 deadline to extend Onyeka Okongwu, who is eligible for a three-year, $76.6 million deal.

In Boston, the Celtics have integrated Paul George and Mitchell Robinson following a first-round exit. George, who shot over 39% from 3-point range last season, is eligible for a two-year, $125 million extension through June 30. The Brooklyn Nets are monitoring the development of five 2025 first-round picks, including Egor Demin, while integrating 2026 No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. and trade acquisition Julius Randle.

The Detroit Pistons face a Thursday deadline to reach an agreement with Jalen Duren, who averaged 19.5 points per game last season. If no deal is reached, Duren could sign a $9.6 million qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are negotiating with Brandin Podziemski, who is eligible for a rookie extension until October 19. The team currently projects between $38 million and $55 million in cap space for next summer.