NBA summer league 2026: How to watch, schedule, rosters, news - ESPN

NBA summer league is back in Las Vegas with action starting on Thursday.

There is plenty of anticipation thanks to a highly touted 2026 draft class. The Washington Wizards' No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa will face the Utah Jazz and No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson on Thursday (9 p.m. ET, ESPN), while No. 4 selection Caleb Wilson will debut with the Chicago Bulls against No. 3 Cameron Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday (8 p.m. ET, Prime Video).

The tournament will wrap up with the championship on Sunday, July 19 (9 p.m., ESPN). Before then, catch up on the latest roster updates and news as we get ready for the young squads to hit the floor.

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All games are broadcast by ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or Prime Video. Please see the daily schedule for game-by-game channels.

Box scores and stats from summer league games can be found here.

Each team's official summer league roster is available here.

Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer strong in summer league debuts

Cox Pavilion and Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas (All times Eastern)

July 9

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3:30 p.m., Prime Video)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Atlanta Hawks (4:30 p.m., ESPN2)
Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers (5:30 p.m., Prime Video)
Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks (7 p.m., ESPN)
Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic (7:30 p.m., Prime Video)
Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards (9 p.m., ESPN)
Sacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers (11 p.m., ESPN)

July 10

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat (4 p.m., Prime Video)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers (4:30 p.m., ESPN2)
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks (6 p.m., Prime Video)
Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets (6:30 p.m., ESPN2)
Chicago Bulls vs.