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NBA Media Day 2016-17: Live Updates, Photos, Highlights from Monday's Events
Andy BaileySep 26, 2016
The long, warm, NBA-less summer officially comes to a close on Monday, as teams around the league kick off training camp for the 2016-17 season with media day.
Follow Bleacher Report's live blog throughout the day for updates on all 30 teams.
What You Need to Know
- In a piece for the Players' Tribune, Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce announced that he'll return to the NBA for one more season.
- According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Miami Heat president Pat Riley said the following regarding star forward Chris Bosh: "We are not working toward his return."
- Whether this comes up at media day is up to the reporters in attendance in New York, but it's worth noting that the issue at the heart of Derrick Rose's civil trial is also under criminal investigation.
- Derrick Rose may miss time at training camp due to his pending civil trial, according to ESPN's Ian Begley.
- Tim Duncan already has an official position with the San Antonio Spurs. Gregg Popovich declined to elaborate on the job.
- Turner Sports' David Aldridge reported that Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin announced Mo Williams' retirement, despite recent social-media posts from Williams suggesting otherwise.
- Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni has designated James Harden as his point guard.
Scroll down for updates and analysis throughout the day.
They Control the NBA This Summer ✍️
