The NBA Summer League is back, and basketball fans are in for a treat as the action heats up in Salt Lake City, Sacramento, and Las Vegas. With the 2023 NBA Draft recently concluded and free agency in full swing, it's time for the league's young talent to showcase their skills on the court. In this article, we'll provide you with all the essential information you need to know about the NBA Summer League 2023.
California Classic Summer League
The California Classic Summer League kicks off the summer action in Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center. This year, the league features six teams: the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and the Sacramento Kings. The games will take place on July 3 and 5.
The schedule for the California Classic Summer League is as follows:
- July 3: Heat vs. Lakers, Spurs vs. Hornets, Warriors vs. Kings
- July 5: Warriors vs. Hornets, Spurs vs. Lakers, Heat vs. Kings
The games will have modified rules, including shorter quarters and limited timeouts. You can catch the games on ESPN2 and ESPN.
Salt Lake City Summer League
The Salt Lake City Summer League returns to the Delta Center with four teams: the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Utah Jazz. The games will take place on July 3, 5, and 6.
The schedule for the Salt Lake City Summer League is as follows:
- July 3: Grizzlies vs. 76ers, Thunder vs. Jazz
- July 5: Grizzlies vs. Thunder, 76ers vs. Jazz
- July 6: Thunder vs. 76ers, Grizzlies vs. Jazz
The games will be televised on NBA TV, except for the Thunder vs. 76ers game, which will be on ESPN2.
NBA 2024 Summer League
The NBA 2024 Summer League is the grand finale, featuring all 30 NBA teams competing in Las Vegas. The action begins on July 7 and runs through July 17 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.
The schedule for the NBA 2024 Summer League includes 76 games over 11 days. Each team will play at least five games, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. The championship game will be held on July 17.
Friday, July 7: 8 games Saturday, July 8: 8 games Sunday, July 9: 8 games Monday, July 10: 6 games Tuesday, July 11: 6 games Wednesday, July 12: 8 games Thursday, July 13: 8 games Friday, July 14: 8 games Saturday, July 15: 7 games Sunday, July 16: 8 games Monday, July 17: 1 game
You can catch all the NBA 2024 Summer League games on ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNews) and NBA TV. Tickets for the Summer League are available for purchase at NBAEvents.com.
Key Players to Watch
The Summer League is an excellent opportunity for rookies to make their mark and for second- and third-year players to develop their skills. Some of the key players to watch out for include the top draft picks: Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets), Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers), and Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets).
In addition to the rookies, keep an eye on second-year players like Keegan Murray (Sacramento Kings), Max Christie (Los Angeles Lakers), and Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), who returns to the court after missing the previous season due to injury.
The NBA Summer League is a platform for young talents to shine and make a case for a roster spot in the upcoming NBA season. Be sure to follow NBA.com for highlights.
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