NBA Summer League 2026 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

NBA Summer League 2026 Las Vegas top draft picks team rosters schedule

The NBA has released the full schedule for its 2026 Summer League, which will run from July 9‑19 in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion. All 76 games will be broadcast on Prime Video and ESPN platforms.

The opening day features marquee matchups of the top two draft picks: No. 1 AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards) versus No. 2 Darryn Peterson (Utah Jazz). Subsequent marquee games pair No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies) with No. 4 Caleb Wilson (Chicago Bulls), and other notable pairings such as the Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks.

Multiple teams have announced summer‑league rosters. The Toronto Raptors will face the Celtics, Rockets, Pacers and Heat, with recent draft picks Allen Graves and Jalen Celestine added. The New Orleans Pelicans listed prospects like Melvin Council Jr. and Jordan Riley. The Houston Rockets are rounding out a roster that includes rookie guard Bruce Thornton and veteran Quadir Copeland. The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls, featuring first‑round pick Cameron Carr and several Exhibit‑10 signees.

Additional league news includes Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments on a possible Seattle or Las Vegas expansion slated for the 2028‑29 season and the continuation of the new draft‑lottery format through 2029. The schedule and roster details set the stage for teams to evaluate new talent ahead of the 2026‑27 NBA season.