The Golden State Warriors enter the 2025-26 season at a pivotal crossroads, with much of the offseason drama centered on Jonathan Kuminga. The 22-year-old forward, coming off a 2024-25 campaign where he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 30.5% from three, remains without a contract extension. With the Warriors navigating salary-cap constraints and roster flexibility, resolving Kuminga’s situation is crucial for maintaining continuity around the core that includes Curry and Green.

Beyond contract questions, Golden State faces a demanding schedule. They open the regular season by facing rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, who are charged up after a happening offseason. But the spotlight will be during Media Day, where Steve Kerr and Co. will address these challenges, offering fans their first glimpse of how the Warriors intend to balance youth development with championship aspirations.

When is the Warriors’ media day?

The Golden State Warriors management will engage in a Q&A session on September 29, 2025. On that same day, Media Days will be held for 25 other NBA teams that aren’t participating in overseas preseason matchups. It will also be the first allowable date for all veteran players to report to training camps, but the earliest day camos can open is the 24th of this month for teams playing their preseason outside of North America

This will make for a packed news cycle, with franchises across the league, from the Celtics to the Lakers, holding their own briefings. Warriors fans tuning in should expect Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler to address the storylines surrounding Golden State’s 2025–26 campaign.

As of now, broadcast details for the Warriors’ Media Day have not been officially confirmed. However, if recent years are any indication, fans should be able to catch the full press conference live on the Warriors’ official YouTube and social media pages, with the NBA website later posting highlights and a full replay.

Media Day comes just days before the Golden State tips off its preseason days. The Warriors will play the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers twice in this preseason before taking on the LA Clippers, who are facing an uphill battle to come clean on the Kawhi Leonard issue.

What to expect at the Warriors 2025-26 Media Day?

The Warriors arrive at Media Day with more questions than answers, and not all of them are about basketball. The team is still finding it hard to play Draymond Green as the starting center, as Steve Kerr feels he can be better without that position. If that was fixed with Green assuring “I do not mind,” next came Jonathan Kuminga.

Kuminga’s unresolved contract situation has gone from a quiet negotiation to a headline issue. After rejecting multiple offers, he may settle for a one-year qualifying deal, essentially betting on himself and putting pressure on the front office to make a bigger commitment. Reporters are certain to press Kerr and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. on whether they’re willing to risk losing one of their few young core pieces next summer.

Meanwhile, the team has been tinkering on the margins. But above all, Curry’s greatness still anchors the franchise; the Warriors are actively willing to reshape the roster to fly. Media Day won’t settle any of these questions, but it will give the first real glimpse into whether Golden State is preparing for one last push or bracing for a new era.