In San Antonio, the excitement is brewing as the NBA Summer League approaches. Fans eagerly anticipate a potential showdown between the top two draft picks, Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller. The stage is set for a thrilling clash between San Antonio and Charlotte on July 7 in Las Vegas, marking the opening day of the Summer League. Interestingly, these two teams will also face off at the California Classic in Sacramento on July 3.
Both Wembanyama, the highly talented French player, and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich have expressed their intention for him to participate in the summer games. However, the exact number of appearances and the locations, whether in Sacramento, Las Vegas, or both, remain uncertain.
To add to the excitement, the NBA has strategically scheduled the San Antonio-Charlotte game for prime time on the first day of the Las Vegas event. This matchup, along with the clash between Portland and Houston featuring Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson, the third and fourth draft picks respectively, will be televised on ESPN that night. Basketball enthusiasts won’t want to miss this thrilling evening of Summer League action.
During the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, taking place from July 7 to July 17, fans will also have the opportunity to attend the inaugural NBA Con event, which celebrates basketball and culture. This exciting convergence of events kicks off the tournament.
Here are some other notable matchups and details for the Summer League:
- Four teams will advance to the playoffs, with the semifinals scheduled for July 16 and the championship game set for July 17.
- Prior to the playoffs, all teams will play four games, which will determine the playoff participants. Non-playoff teams will have the opportunity to play a fifth game on either July 15 or 16.
- On July 9, there is a potential showdown between the Thompson twins, as Amen Thompson’s Rockets face off against Ausar Thompson’s Detroit Pistons, both being the fourth and fifth draft picks, respectively.
- San Antonio is set to take on Portland on July 9, which could potentially be another meeting between Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. They previously faced each other in exhibition games last fall near Las Vegas when Wembanyama represented his French team and Henderson played for the G League Ignite.
- A matchup between Denver and Miami, the two franchises that battled in the NBA Finals just a few weeks ago, is scheduled for July 14. Fans will have the chance to witness the summer teams of these organizations in action.
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas promises an exhilarating experience for basketball enthusiasts, with captivating matchups and opportunities to celebrate the sport and its culture.