The NBA Summer League 2025 is set to ignite the basketball world, showcasing the league’s newest talents and future stars. This 11-day event, featuring all 30 NBA teams, offers a glimpse into the next generation of professional basketball.
Complete Schedule
The primary event, the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, runs from July 10 to July 20, 2025, at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Here’s a general breakdown of the schedule:
- July 10-18: Each of the 30 NBA teams will play four preliminary games.
- July 19: Semifinals for the top four teams based on their preliminary game records.
- July 19-20: Consolation games for teams not advancing to the semifinals (each playing a fifth game).
- July 20: Championship Game.
Beyond the main Las Vegas event, there are also precursor events:
- California Classic: July 5, 6, and 8 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
- Salt Lake City Summer League: July 5, 7, and 8 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City.
Fans can find detailed daily schedules, including specific matchups and tip-off times, on official NBA and sports news websites.
How to Watch
There are multiple ways to catch all the action of the NBA Summer League 2025:
- Television: The majority of games will be broadcast live on ESPN platforms (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU) and NBA TV.
- Streaming:
- ESPN+ and ESPN3: These streaming services will carry all games.
- Live TV Streaming Services: Services like Fubo, Sling, Hulu with Live TV, and DirecTV will provide access to ESPN channels and NBA TV. Many offer free trials.
- ESPN App: Every game will also be available to stream via the ESPN App.
- In-Person: Tickets for the Las Vegas Summer League are available for purchase at NBAEvents.com.
Key Players to Watch
The NBA Summer League is a prime opportunity to see newly drafted rookies and other young prospects make their mark. Here are some of the highly anticipated players expected to shine:
- Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks): The highly touted No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft is set to make his debut. His anticipated matchup against Bronny James (son of LeBron James) is a significant highlight.
- Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs): The No. 2 overall pick, a strong combo guard, will also be making his debut and is expected to face off against Cooper Flagg on July 12.
- VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers): As the No. 3 overall pick, Edgecombe has already shown flashes of brilliance in early Summer League action.
- Kon Kneuppel (Charlotte Hornets): The No. 4 draft pick will be a player to watch as he goes up against other top prospects.
- Ace Bailey (Utah Jazz): The No. 5 overall pick, known for his athleticism, will be looking to make a strong impression despite limited college experience.
- Jameer Nelson Jr. (San Antonio Spurs): After going undrafted in 2024, Nelson Jr. had a promising debut in earlier Summer League games and will be looking to solidify his place.
Beyond these top picks, many other second-year players and undrafted free agents will be vying for roster spots, making every game a competitive showcase of talent.
