NBA Summer League Schedule: The NBA Summer League 2025 tipped off July 10 in Las Vegas, featuring all 30 teams and top draft picks like Cooper Flagg and Bronny James. Each team plays five games, with the top four advancing to the semifinals on July 19. The championship game is set for July 20 on ESPN.
The NBA Summer League 2025 opened on July 10 in Las Vegas with all 30 teams competing across an 11-day basketball showcase. Top draft picks including Cooper Flagg and Bronny James will headline matchups as each team plays five games. The top four will move to the semifinals before the July 20 championship game.
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With top draft picks like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe on the court, NBA Summer League’s every game is packed with hype and hope. It’s not just about the rookies—every NBA team is suiting up, and all 30 will play at least five games over the next week and a half.
The first four games for each team will determine playoff seeding. The top four teams after those games will play in the semifinals on July 19, followed by the championship game on July 20 at 10 p.m. ET, live on ESPN.
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NBA Summer League: Full schedule and where to watch
All NBA Summer League games are happening at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. For fans at home, ESPN networks and NBA TV are covering the action, with streaming available on ESPN+ and ESPN3.
All times in ET. Broadcasts on ESPN networks & NBA TV. Streaming on ESPN+, ESPN3.
July 10 (Wednesday)
3:30 PM – Pelicans vs. Timberwolves (ESPN2)
5:00 PM – Cavaliers vs. Pacers (NBA TV)
5:30 PM – Thunder vs. Nets (ESPN2)
7:30 PM – Magic vs. Kings (NBA TV)
8:00 PM – Lakers vs. Mavericks (ESPN)
9:30 PM – Nuggets vs. Bucks (NBA TV)
10:00 PM – Spurs vs. 76ers (ESPN)
July 11 (Thursday)
4:00 PM – Grizzlies vs. Celtics (NBA TV)
4:30 PM – Hawks vs. Heat (ESPN2)
6:00 PM – Knicks vs. Pistons (NBA TV)
7:00 PM – Jazz vs. Hornets (ESPN)
8:00 PM – Bulls vs. Raptors (NBA TV)
9:00 PM – Wizards vs. Suns (ESPN)
10:00 PM – Clippers vs. Rockets (NBA TV)
11:00 PM – Trail Blazers vs. Warriors (ESPN2)
July 12 (Friday)
3:30 PM – Cavaliers vs. Bucks (NBA TV)
4:00 PM – Mavericks vs. Spurs (ESPN)
5:30 PM – Pacers vs. Thunder (NBA TV)
6:30 PM – Hornets vs. 76ers (ESPN2)
8:00 PM – Kings vs. Bulls (NBA TV)
8:30 PM – Lakers vs. Pelicans (ESPN2)
10:00 PM – Timberwolves vs. Nuggets (NBA TV)
10:30 PM – Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers (ESPN2)
July 14 (Sunday)
4:30 PM – Hawks vs. Rockets (NBA TV)
6:00 PM – Bulls vs. Pacers (ESPNU)
6:30 PM – Hornets vs. Mavericks (NBA TV)
8:00 PM – Celtics vs. Heat (ESPNU)
8:30 PM – Jazz vs. Spurs (NBA TV)
10:00 PM – Suns vs. Kings (ESPNU)
10:30 PM – Clippers vs. Lakers (NBA TV)
July 15–18
Matchups continue (schedule TBD based on early results)
July 19 (Friday)
Semifinals: Top 4 teams after 4 games qualify
July 20 (Saturday)
Championship Game: 10:00 PM ET (ESPN)
Consolation Games: For all other teams (each plays a 5th game)
Fans can check daily listings on NBA TV and the ESPN app for full coverage through July 20.
NBA Summer League: Players to watch
This year’s No. 1 overall pick, Cooper Flagg, is the main attraction. He’ll debut with the Mavericks against the Lakers on July 10, a game that also marks Bronny James’ much-anticipated Summer League debut. Flagg and Harper are set for another marquee showdown on July 12.
Dylan Harper (No. 2 pick, Pacers) – Faces Edgecombe on July 10 and Flagg on July 12
VJ Edgecombe (No. 3 pick, Thunder) – Set to square off with Harper and Kneuppel
Kon Kneuppel (Hornets, No. 4 pick) – Highlight clash with Edgecombe on July 14
Ace Bailey (Wizards, No. 5 pick) – Goes up against Harper on July 14
NBA Summer League: Top teams in League history
Since the Summer League’s Las Vegas era began in 2004, some teams have stood out with dominant runs:
Sacramento Kings – 2 titles, including a perfect 5-0 in 2021
Portland Trail Blazers – 2 titles, went 4-1 in 2022
Los Angeles Lakers – 2 titles, notable 6-1 record in 2017
The Warriors, Bulls, Rockets, and Grizzlies have also had standout Summer League performances.
Why the NBA Summer League matters
The NBA Summer League isn’t just exhibition basketball. It’s the proving ground where rookies test their transition from college to pro. Coaches scout rotations, players earn G-League or NBA spots, and fans get a taste of what’s to come in the fall.
From buzzer-beaters to breakout stars, expect high energy, hard fouls, and highlight reels. For every Cooper Flagg or Bronny James, there’s an undrafted player fighting to make it big—and that’s what keeps fans coming back each July.
