Tamar Bates, Kobe Brown and Caleb Grill are among many former Mizzou and Columbia standouts looking to make an impression in the NBA Summer League from Thursday to July 20 in Las Vegas. Bates may play his way to a permanent roster spot with the Denver Nuggets,

The Celtics have five Summer League games in Las Vegas as fans will get to see some of the up-and-coming players.

In the depths of the offseason, the NBA Summer League breathes some life back into the professional men’s basketball calendar with an 11-day sojourn to Las Vegas for a glimpse at the league’s future.

What will be expected of the Pistons in the NBA Summer League? Who should we be watching in the desert? And how should we watch their recent draft picks.

In addition to this year’s rookie class, the Wizards will send out their rising sophomores for the exhibition showcase in Las Vegas.

The Philadelphia 76ers continue the summer league on Thursday when they take on the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas.

Dylan Harper was ruled out of playing in the California Classic because of what the Spurs described as a minor groin issue.

All eyes turn to Vegas ahead of tonight’s NBA Creator Cup, followed by the opening tip of 2K26 Summer League on Thursday.