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Everything to know about NBA Summer League 2024 – NBA.com
From San Francisco, Sacramento & Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, the NBA is ready to ball out this summer.
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Top picks Zaccharie Risacher (left) and Alex Sarr lead a talented rookie group who will make their Summer League debuts.
The 2024 NBA Draft is in the books and the initial wave of free agency deals have been reported, which means it is time to look ahead to some on-court summer hoops.
A trio of competitions — the California Classic Summer League, the Salt Lake City Summer League and NBA 2K25 Summer League — will run over the next two-plus weeks starting in San Francisco, Sacramento and Salt Lake City before culminating with all 30 teams in Las Vegas for the 20th year of summer hoops there.
Why is Summer League important?
Below is a breakdown of key details for all three Summer Leagues, including dates, schedule, teams and players to watch.
California Classic Summer League
The sixth annual California Classic Summer adds a new twist as the Kings and Warriors will co-host the event with the 12-game schedule split between Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center (July 6-7, 9) and San Francisco’s Chase Center (July 6-7, 10).
Schedule
How to watch: All games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 and NBA TV.
Format: Similar to the other summer leagues, the California Classic will feature 10-minute quarters, limited timeouts and modified rules, including increased personal and team foul limits.
Ticket Information (Sacramento): Single-day passes start at $29 & three-day passes start at $66 and include access to both games each day. Purchase tickets online
Ticket Information (San Francisco): Single-day passes start at $30 & three-day passes start at $95 and include access to both games each day. Purchase tickets online
2024 Draft picks to watch: Three lottery picks from the 2024 Draft — San Antonio’s Stephon Castle (taken No. 4 overall), Charlotte’s Tidjane Salaun (No. 6) and Sacramento’s Devin Carter (No. 13) — will likely see their first NBA action at the California Classic.
The opening game of the California Classic features the Lakers and Kings on ESPN, which could mark the debut of Lakers second-round pick Bronny James (55th).
Notable rookies to watch for:
Salt Lake City Summer League
This marks the ninth consecutive year of the Salt Lake City Summer League. This year’s event features Utah, Memphis, Oklahoma City and Philadelphia, the same four teams that participated the past two years.
Schedule
How to watch: All games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 and NBA TV.
Format: The Salt Lake City Summer League features a three-day, round-robin showcase with each team in action each day and a winner crowned on the event’s final day.
Ticket information: Single-day tickets start at $16, giving access to both games played that day. Purchase tickets online
2024 Draft picks to watch: A pair of top 10 picks — Memphis’ Zach Edey (No. 9) and Utah’s Cody Williams (No. 10) — will make their Summer League debuts in Salt Lake City.
NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024
Overview: The 20th year of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas brings all 30 teams together for the NBA 2K25 Summer League, which begins July 12 and ends July 22 when a champion will be crowned.
Schedule
A total of 76 games will be played over 11 days in Las Vegas with games split between the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion
Format: Each team will play at least five games, including four games from July 12-19. After each team’s first four games, the top four teams will advance to participate in the playoffs, beginning with a semifinal doubleheader on Sunday, July 21 at 2 ET and 4 ET on ESPN. The two winning teams from the semifinal games will meet in the championship game on Monday, July 22 at 9 ET on ESPN.
How to watch: All 76 games of the 11-day competition will air on ESPN platforms (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+ and ESPN3) or NBA TV. Every game will also be available to stream on the ESPN App.
Ticket information: Tickets for NBA 2K25 Summer League are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting NBAEvents.com.
Former Connecticut teammates Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle will reunite for a Summer League matchup on July 13.
Players to watch: While 10 teams got their summer started early by participating in either the California Classic (Heat, Hornets, Kings, Lakers, Spurs, Warriors) or Salt Lake City (Grizzlies, Thunder, Sixers, Jazz) Summer Leagues, the NBA 2K25 Summer League will be the first chance for draftees from 20 teams to get their first taste of the NBA.
For the second straight year, all eyes will be on a French prospect selected with the No. 1 overall pick as Risacher follows reigning Kia Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama.
First game in Vegas for the 2024 lottery picks
Official rosters for the NBA 2K25 Summer League will be announced over the next week and can be found here.
Teams that have announced Summer League rosters:
The annual summer showcase in Las Vegas featuring all 30 teams will run from July 12-22 with all 76 games airing live on ESPN platforms or NBA TV.
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The annual summer showcase in Las Vegas featuring all 30 teams will run from July 12-22 with all 76 games airing live on ESPN platforms or NBA TV.
Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92) is the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Here's the complete and updated run of picks from 1-58.
France produces 3 of the top 10 picks, Portland powers up, Dalton Knecht slides to No. 17 and more from Round 1.
No fewer than 15 picks are traded during a wild 2nd round, capping the 1st multi-day Draft in NBA history.
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Golden State gets a tag-team effort against Miami while Adonis Arms lifts Sacramento over Bronny James and Los Angeles.
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Sacramento brings in the 6-time All-Star veteran to team up with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
Ethan Thompson and Daeqwon Plowden combined for 53 points on 20-for-29 shooting to lead Golden State past Miami.
