NBA Summer League is officially here, marking the annual tradition of watching the most important inconsequential basketball on TV. None of this really matters (unless your favorite player balls out — he’s a future All-Star for sure), but it does offer a chance for diehard fans to get their first glimpse at the next generation of NBA stars.
How to watch NBA 2K26 Summer League, Days 3-4
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center/Cox Pavilion — Las Vegas
- Dates: July 12-13 (Summer League takes place through July 20)
- Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Saturday viewing guide
| Game | Time (ET) | TV | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cavaliers vs. Bucks |
3:30 p.m. |
NBA TV (national); |
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Mavericks vs. Spurs |
4 p.m. |
ESPN (national); |
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Pacers vs. Thunder |
5:30 p.m. |
NBA TV (national); |
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Hornets vs. 76ers |
6:30 p.m. |
ESPN2 (national); |
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Kings vs. Bulls |
8 p.m. |
NBA TV |
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Lakers vs. Pelicans |
8:30 p.m. |
ESPN2 |
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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets |
10 p.m. |
NBA TV (national); FDSN |
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Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers |
10:30 p.m. |
ESPN2 (national); |
Sunday viewing guide
| Game | Time (ET) | TV | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
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Suns vs. Hawks |
3:30 p.m. |
NBA TV |
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Pistons vs. Rockets |
4 p.m. |
ESPN2 (national); |
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Knicks vs. Celtics |
5:30 p.m. |
NBA TV (national); |
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Raptors vs. Magic |
6 p.m. |
ESPN2 (national); |
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Heat vs. Cavaliers |
7:30 p.m. |
NBA TV (national); |
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Nets vs. Wizards |
8 p.m. |
ESPN2 (national); |
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Bucks vs. Clippers |
9:30 p.m. |
NBA TV (national); |
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Warriors vs. Jazz |
10 p.m. |
ESPN2 (national); |
All broadcasts on ESPN networks are available to stream on ESPN+ and ESPN3. All broadcasts on NBA TV are available on the NBA League Pass app.
This weekend’s slate includes 16 games (eight each day) and features must-see matchups between a handful of the top selections from last month’s NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg’s Mavericks taking on Dylan Harper’s Spurs is the main attraction, but there’s plenty more worth tuning in for on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday opens with Cavaliers vs. Bucks but quickly shifts to Dallas vs. San Antonio, which promises to be one of the best games Vegas Summer League has to offer. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick, is a jack of all trades and already a master of many. He’s kickstarting a new era for the Mavericks, while Harper (No. 2 pick) is set to join Victor Wembanyama’s young and hungry Spurs.
Later that night, we’ll see Kon Knueppel (No. 4) and the Hornets challenge VJ Edgecombe (No. 3) and the 76ers. Then, Bronny James and the Lakers get more time in the spotlight against Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen and the Pelicans. The late window boasts Western Conference showdowns, including Timberwolves vs. Nuggets and Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers to round out the day.
NBA Summer League isn’t just about the rookies, though, and Sunday’s schedule is proof. Pistons vs. Rockets gives us another look at second-year studs Ron Holland and Reed Sheppard, who struggled to earn minutes for playoff-bound teams in 2024-25. The Heat will also try to figure out what they have in Kel’el Ware and Pelle Larsson when they face the Cavaliers. The Wizards brought Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George, all of whom were taken in the first round in 2024.
Sunday’s finale provides another look at the Jazz, who will play the Warriors. Utah’s roster showcases a blend of rookies and sophomores, including Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr., Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski, making this one of the more high-profile teams taking the floor in Las Vegas.
As always, stars will emerge from unfamiliar places, and highlights will give us something to point back to and brag about how we “just knew” a certain player was going to be special. Make sure you’re tuned in when the time comes.
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(Photo of Cooper Flagg: Ian Maule / Getty Images)