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NBA Summer League to showcase top draft picks. When does action begin?
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Editor's note: This story was updated to correct a typo.
The 2026 NBA Draft has reached its conclusion , with members of the incoming rookie class now knowing which city will serve as their new home.
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But many will actually start their career playing in the Summer League.
The league is an offseason basketball series that includes some of the NBA teams competing, with the intention of evaluating the younger talent they have in their system. The field usually features the incoming rookie class and second-year NBA players.
AJ Dybantsa (No. 1 to the Washington Wizards ), Darryn Peterson (No. 2 to the Utah Jazz ) and Cameron Boozer (No. 3 to the Memphis Grizzlies ) are all likely to make their respective NBA debuts with their new teams during the summer.
Here's when the action takes place:
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When does Summer League play begin?
While the complete schedule for the Summer League in Las Vegas hasn't been officially released, the tournament will take place from July 9-19 at the Thomas & Mack Center.
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The Jazz and the Wizards will play on opening day in Vegas in a game that will likely feature Peterson and Dybantsa on the court against each other.
The Salt Lake City League action will begin on July 4 and continue on July 6 and 7.
The California Classic will have games happening in two places. The Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings will serve as dual hosts this year. The Warriors will host games at the Chase Center in San Francisco on July 3, 5 and 6, and the Kings will host games at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento from July 4-6.
A list of teams competing at each event has not been announced.
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All times Eastern
Salt Lake City League schedule
Saturday, July 4
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder , 3 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz , 5 p.m.
Monday, July 6
Atlanta Hawks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder , 7 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz, 9 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7
Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 7 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz, 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 9
Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards , 9 p.m.
Friday, July 10
Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 5 p.m.
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