NBA Summer League 2025: Complete Schedule, How to watch, Key players, and more

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 08, 2025, 20:32 IST

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NBA Summer League 2025, an 11-day event, tips off on July 10, showcasing top NBA draft picks like Cooper Flagg. All 30 teams will compete, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals. Fans can watch games in person, on TV via ESPN and NBA TV, or through streaming services like ESPN+.

NBA Summer League 2025: Complete Schedule, How to watch, Key players, and more

NBA Summer League 2025: Complete Schedule, how to watch, players to watch, and more (Image Credit: NBA)

NBA Summer League 2025 is starting on July 10. It will continue till July 20. The 11-day bonanza for NBA lovers will be a delectable treat as the NBA draft picks like Cooper Flagg and others will be making their debut. The Summer League will be a competition between all 30 NBA teams. All 30 teams will play five games each. Playoff teams will be decided on the results of the first four games. The top four teams from these games will be playing in the semi-finals. Here is the complete schedule and other important details of this 11-day NBA bonanza that fans eagerly wait for.

Complete schedule of NBA Summer League 2025

NBA teams are through with their draft selections. Now, it is time for the draft picks or future stars of the NBA to prove their mettle. The rosters of the 30 teams are already out. The Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg, will be having his first game on July 10. They will contend with the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA Summer League 2025’s schedule is as follows:

Date	Key Details	Location
July 10–18	Each of the 30 NBA teams plays 4 games	Thomas & Mack / Cox Pavilion
July 19	Semifinals – Top 4 teams	Las Vegas
July 20	Championship Game at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN)	Las Vegas
July 19–20	Consolation games for teams not in the semifinals (each plays a 5th game)	Las Vegas

Source: NBA

How to watch NBA Summer League 2025

NBA Summer League 2025 games can be attended in person as well as watched on TV and streaming applications. Here is the TV schedule for all matchups starting from July 10. Those who want to enjoy cord-free viewing on their preferred devices can log on to ESPN+ and, ESPN3 streaming applications.

Date	Time (in ET)	Matchup	TV Channel	Streaming Options
July 10	3:30 PM	Pelicans vs. Timberwolves	ESPN2	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 10	5:00 PM	Cavaliers vs. Pacers	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 10	5:30 PM	Thunder vs. Nets	ESPN2	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 10	7:30 PM	Magic vs. Kings	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 10	8:00 PM	Lakers vs. Mavericks	ESPN	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 10	9:30 PM	Nuggets vs. Bucks	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 10	10:00 PM	Spurs vs. 76ers	ESPN	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 11	4:00 PM	Grizzlies vs. Celtics	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 11	4:30 PM	Hawks vs. Heat	ESPN2	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 11	6:00 PM	Knicks vs. Pistons	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 11	7:00 PM	Jazz vs. Hornets	ESPN	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 11	8:00 PM	Bulls vs. Raptors	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 11	9:00 PM	Wizards vs. Suns	ESPN	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 11	10:00 PM	Clippers vs. Rockets	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 11	11:00 PM	Trail Blazers vs. Warriors	ESPN2	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 12	3:30 PM	Cavaliers vs. Bucks	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 12	4:00 PM	Mavericks vs. Spurs	ESPN	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 12	5:30 PM	Pacers vs. Thunder	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 12	6:30 PM	Hornets vs. 76ers	ESPN2	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 12	8:00 PM	Kings vs. Bulls	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 12	8:30 PM	Lakers vs. Pelicans	ESPN2	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 12	10:00 PM	Timberwolves vs. Nuggets	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 12	10:30 PM	Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers	ESPN2	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 14	4:30 PM	Hawks vs. Rockets	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 14	6:00 PM	Bulls vs. Pacers	ESPNU	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 14	6:30 PM	Hornets vs. Mavericks	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 14	8:00 PM	Celtics vs. Heat	ESPNU	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 14	8:30 PM	Jazz vs. Spurs	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 14	10:00 PM	Suns vs. Kings	ESPNU	ESPN+, ESPN3
July 14	10:30 PM	Clippers vs. Lakers	NBA TV	ESPN+, ESPN3

All channels of the ESPN network are covering these games. The viewers can also catch the games on NBA TV.

Key players to watch for in NBA Summer League 2025

The hype around some of the players is quite high. These players have delivered phenomenal performances in college basketball and can take the future of the NBA in a positive direction. Some of the key players to watch for in the NBA Summer League 2025 are:

Cooper Flagg: The No. 1 draft pick, Cooper Flagg, will be making his NBA debut on July 10 against the Los Angeles Lakers. His face-off with LeBron James’ son, Bronny, is a much-anticipated event for NBA lovers.
Dylan Harper: The No. 2 draft pick, Dylan Harper, and third pick VJ Edgecombe will also face each other on July 10. Harper will also contend against Cooper Flagg on July 12.
Kon Kneuppel: The fourth draft pick from the Charlotte Hornets will get into a clash of titans with VJ Edgecombe on July 14.
Ace Bailey: Though with limited college basketball experience, fifth pick Ace Bailey will be out for his first NBA contest against Dylan Harper on July 14.

Most successful teams in NBA Summer League to date

The Las Vegas era, which started in 2004, saw teams in their best form. The best teams that have ruled the NBA Summer League and their final scores are as follows:

Sacramento Kings: 2 titles. In 2021, they finished the league 5-0.
Portland Trail Blazers: 2 titles, notable year 2022 (4-1)
Los Angeles Lakers: 2 titles, notable year 2017 (6-1)

The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls were other outstanding teams that displayed exceptional player performances and amazing roster depths in NBA Summer League games.Also Read: NBA Summer League: How and when to watch Dallas Mavericks’ No 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut game

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