NBA's Cavaliers to hold weeklong training camp in Bradenton

The first week of October will be big for basketball in Manatee County. 

That comes in the form of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers: The team announced it will hold a six-day training camp at IMG Academy in Bradenton from Oct. 1-6. The camp, according to a statement, will mark the official start of the Cavaliers' preparations for the 2024-25 NBA season. 

“The city of Sarasota and IMG Academy in Bradenton is the perfect backdrop for our training camp this year,” Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman says in the statement. “This is a unique opportunity for us to utilize a world-class facility away from our usual environment, providing an excellent setting for building team chemistry and culture. We extend our gratitude to IMG Academy and the surrounding areas for their warm hospitality in hosting our organization. Their state-of-the-art facilities and supportive communities will be instrumental in helping us prepare for the upcoming season.”