2026 California Classic Summer League

Recap: 2026 California Classic | Yaxel Lendeborg, Darius Acuff Jr. shine in summer debuts

Enjoy the NBA.com live blog from the 2026 California Classic, which opened the 2026 NBA Summer League.

Ben Lambert, for NBA.com

Darius Acuff Jr. led the Sacramento Kings to a perfect 3-0 record during the 2026 California Classic.

Welcome to the 2026 NBA Summer League!

We opened this year’s festivities with the 2026 California Classic, featuring two Warriors squads, as well as the Heat, Lakers, Spurs, Kings, Bucks and Nets, coming to you live from San Francisco and Sacramento.

Yaxel Lendeborg of the Warriors and Darius Acuff Jr. of the Kings were among the rookies to make strong impressions in their first pro action.

Egor Dёmin and Mikel Brown Jr. of the Nets also flashed, as did Ryan Conwell of the Heat and Bogoljub Marković of the Bucks.

Read on for a beat-by-beat recap and follow along with the NBA.com live blog.

JULY 7 / 12:14 a.m. ET

Kings win 95-89

Marquel Sutton (24 pts) and Darius Acuff Jr. (22 pts, 3 ast, 2 blk) led the Kings over the Bucks, bringing their record to a perfect 3-0 in front of their home fans in the 2026 California Classic.

“I came out here with a little more poise,” said Acuff Jr., who clinched the game late with a 3-pointer. “Just slowed the game down a little bit.”

Dylan Cardwell (12 pts, 12 reb, 4 stl, 4 blk) was a force as well.

Sacramento shot 15-for-35 (42.9%) from 3-point range in the victory.

Zack Austin (17 pts on 6-for-12 shooting) was the lead scorer for Milwaukee, while Brayden Burries (12 pts) reached double figures in his debut.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 7 / 12:13 a.m. ET

One time for Ryan Conwell

JULY 6 / 11:47 p.m. ET

Heat win 95-85

Ryan Conwell (26 pts, 4 3PM, 5 reb, 4 ast) had his best game of the summer so far, leading the Heat over the Warriors Gold squad.

Miami had 24 assists on 34 made field goals, shooting 12-for-34 (35.3%) from 3-point range in the win.

Lachlan Olbrich (21 pts, 6 reb, 7-7 FGs) was the top scorer for Golden State for the second consecutive game.

JULY 6 / 11:42 p.m. ET

Sutton with the sweet stroke

Marquel Sutton (22 pts, 4 3PM, 2 blk) is having his second straight strong offensive game for the Kings.

The 6-foot-9 wing put up 13.1 ppg in his senior season at LSU, shooting 30.3% from 3-point range and 82.4% from the line. He looks to be finding his range at the pro level.

85-all with 4:55 remaining in the contest in Sacramento.

JULY 6 / 11:25 p.m. ET

A-B testing

Darius Acuff Jr. (16 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk, 1 stl) and Brayden Burries (12 pts, 2 reb) have been fun tonight in Sacramento in this battle of top-10 picks.

 

68-59 Sacramento with 2:52 to go in the third quarter. The Kings have led by as many as 16, but the Bucks are working back into it.

JULY 6 / 10:46 p.m. ET

Heat lead 59-29 at the half

Ryan Conwell (13 pts, 3 3PM) has it flowing for Miami, which is shooting 11-for-20 (55.0%) from 3-point range.

But the Warriors had the highlight of the opening stanza. On your head!

JULY 6 / 10:38 p.m. ET

One time for Egor Dëmin

JULY 6 / 10:08 p.m. ET

Bucks-Kings on tap

No. 10 pick Brayden Burries is set to debut for Milwaukee tonight, facing No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. and Sacramento in the final game of the 2026 California Classic.

JULY 6 / 10:04 p.m. ET

Warriors Gold-Heat about to start

No. 35 pick Ryan Conwell has been a featured player for Miami so far, backed by the sizable presence of Vladislav Goldin.

On the other end, former Celtic Max Shulga is starting for Golden State tonight.

JULY 6 / 9:58 p.m. ET

Nets defeat Warriors 100-79

Egor Dёmin (23 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast) took over in the second half, leading the Nets past the Warriors Blue squad for their second win of the summer.

Chaney Johnson (19 pts, 7 reb) and Tyler Bilodeau (18 pts, 5 reb, 6 3PM) also showed out for Brooklyn, joined by Mikel Brown Jr. (10 pts, 4 ast), who put together a few highlights in his first action in the pros.

The Nets shot 50% from the field, compared to 39.9% for the Warriors.

Ruben Nembhard Jr. and Cameron Tyson put up 14 points apiece to lead Golden State.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 6 / 9:30 p.m. ET

Lakers hold off Spurs 88-84

Chris Mañon (24 pts, 8 reb, 2 blk, 2 stl) scored 17 points in the second half as the Lakers rallied from a 12-point deficit to defeat the Spurs and cap their California Classic run on a high note.

Los Angeles had a 45-19 advantage in bench points on the contest, led by Arthur Kaluma (16 pts).

Ja’Kobi Gillespie (19 pts, 6 ast) led the Spurs in scoring, while Tarris Reed Jr. (12 pts, 12 reb) added a double-double.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 6 / 9:10 p.m. ET

Lakers in the lead late

Los Angeles is on a 43-25 run in the second half, coming back to take a 81-71 lead with 3:14 to go in the game.

Chris Mañon (18 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk, 2 stl) and Arthur Kaluma (15 pts) are dueling with R.J. Davis (17 pts) and Ja’Kobi Gillespie (16 pts) as the clock winds down.

JULY 6 / 8:55 p.m. ET

Nets lead 56-46 at the half

Chaney Johnson (15 pts, 4 reb) leads Brooklyn in scoring, but Mikel Brown Jr. (6 pts, 4 ast) had the highlight of the first half.

Some serious athleticism and vision here from the 6-foot-5 guard.

Brooklyn’s shooting 55.3% from the floor, including a 9-for-18 (50%) mark from 3-point range.

Nick Boyd, Ruben Nembhard Jr. and Cameron Tyson all have 8 points to lead the Warriors.

JULY 6 / 8:47 p.m. ET

Bilodeau has it going

Tyler Bilodeau (12 pts, 4 3PM), the No. 43 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is rolling against the Warriors Blue squad.

The 6-foot-9 forward can raise up over a defender and knock down the long ball.

Ruben Nembhard Jr. (8 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) is countering for Golden State, but Brooklyn has a 50-42 lead with 2:48 to go in the half.

JULY 6 / 8:29 p.m. ET

Spurs lead 46-38 at the half

R.J. Davis (13 pts on 5-for-8 shooting) is hot for San Antonio, joined by Tarris Reed (6 pts, 4 reb) and Emanuel Miller (6 pts, 3 reb), as the Spurs enjoy their best game of Summer League so far.

Davis, a North Carolina graduate, won the Jerry West Award as the nation’s top shooting guard in 2023-24. His No. 4 jersey was raised to the rafters in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.

All 11 players who have logged minutes have scored for the Lakers, led by Chris Mañon (7 pts, 4 reb).

JULY 6 / 8:23 p.m. ET

Brown in the books

Mikel Brown Jr. (3 pts, 2 ast) shows off his scorer’s touch on this corner 3-pointer, knocking it down while fading into the corner. The Louisville product can get hot in a hurry.

We’re tied at 23 with 30.1 seconds remaining in the first quarter in Sacramento.

JULY 6 / 8:05 p.m. ET

Warriors Blue-Nets getting underway

RJ Nembard Jr. and Jacksen Moni have been top performers for this Warriors squad so far, while No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. headlines the Nets.

JULY 6 / 8:01 p.m. ET

Spurs lead Lakers early in the second quarter

Ja’Kobi Gillespie (9 pts on 3-for-5 shooting) is the top performer so far in San Francisco, as the Spurs hold a 24-20 lead over the Lakers with 8:48 to go in the second quarter.

Cameron Carr (2 pts on 1-for-2 shooting) has picked up three early fouls, hamstringing the young Lakers wing somewhat.

JULY 6 / 6:18 p.m. ET

Lakers-Spurs opens Monday’s action

No. 24 selection Cameron Carr is back in action to lead the Lakers, while the Spurs have been helmed by Ja’Kobi Gillespie, who led Tennessee to the Final Four earlier this year.

JULY 5 / 8:46 p.m. ET

Warriors win 95-69

The Warriors Gold squad earned a second-straight dominant victory, defeating the San Antonio Spurs as 10 players scored in the game.

Yaxel Lendeborg (11 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk) did a little bit of everything, while Lachlan Olbrich (13 pts, 3 ast, 4 reb) led the team in scoring.

“I had a lot of fun watching this team over the last two days,” said Garry St. Jean.

Emanuel Miller (12 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl) was the top performer for the Spurs.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 5 / 8:35 p.m. ET

Yaxel finds the range

JULY 5 / 8:21 p.m. ET

Warriors up 72-46 after three

Lachlan Olbrich (13 pts on 6-for-8 shooting, 3 reb, 4 ast), the No. 55 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, leads Golden State in scoring so far.

The 6-foot-8 Australian played in 37 games for the Chicago Bulls last season, averaging 2.4 ppg and 3.0 reb in 9.3 mpg.

The Warriors are holding the Spurs to 37.3% shooting from the floor. San Antonio has two players in double figures, topped by Hyunjung Lee (11 pts, 2 3PM).

JULY 5 / 8:11 p.m. ET

Golden State on the break

A sign of things to come in Oakland? The 6-foot-9 Lendeborg could be a dynamic defender alongside Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler III.

JULY 5 / 7:54 p.m. ET

Warriors lead 45-26 at the half

Chance McMillan (10 pts) is the top scorer for the Warriors, who have had nine players score so far in tonight’s contest, as they take a double-digit lead into the break over the Spurs.

Golden State has 11 assists on 17 made field goals while holding San Antonio to 30.3% shooting.

McMillan played 36 games for the Santa Cruz Warriors last season, scoring 16.6 ppg while making 35.9% of his 7.5 3PA.

JULY 5 / 7:35 p.m. ET

Lajae levitated

JULY 5 / 7:26 p.m. ET

Warriors up 24-15 after one

Golden State’s shooting 52.6% from the field while holding the Spurs to 27.8%, giving them an early advantage in San Francisco.

Yaxel Lendeborg (3 reb, 1 ast, 2 blk) missed his first shot, but played some point forward and made an impact defensively in the quarter.

Seven Spurs scored in the first period, led by Hyunjung Lee (3 pts).

JULY 5 / 7:20 p.m. ET

One time for Cameron Carr

JULY 5 / 7:05 p.m. ET

Kings win 91-85

Emanuel Sharp (18 pts, 7 reb, 4 3PM, 2 stl) led the Kings over the Warriors to win the ‘Battle of NorCal’ and take home the Mitch Richmond Trophy.

“I think I’m just getting more comfortable. My teammates are great… Making sure my attitude and effort are right,” said Sharp. “I’ve tried to bite down on what I can do.”

Isaiah Stevens (18 pts) and Marquel Sutton (16 pts, 7 reb) also went off for the Kings, who won the second half by 16 points to take home the victory.

“Mr. AKA cell block, Mr. AKA lockdown,” said Mark Jones of Sharp. “A culture-setter for the Sacramento Kings.”

Jacksen Moni (18 pts, +12) was the top scorer for the Warriors.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 5 / 6:52 p.m. ET

Spurs-Warriors Gold coming up

In today’s nightcap, No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg returns to action to face the San Antonio Spurs, who are led by former first-rounders Carter Bryant, Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr.

The Warriors Gold team is 1-0, while the Spurs are 0-1.

JULY 5 / 6:45 p.m. ET

Warriors-Kings going down to the wire

79-78 Golden State with 3:47 remaining, as Sacramento seeks to rally at the Golden 1 Center.

The Kings came back Saturday to overcome the Brooklyn Nets. Can they do it again?

“A thrilling finish, again, coming up,” said Mark Jones.

JULY 5 / 6:40 p.m. ET

Lakers win 93-91

Anton Watson (12 pts, 10 reb) tipped in a miss from Cameron Carr (26 pts) to lift the Lakers to a victory over the Miami Heat.

The game was physical and hard-fought down the stretch, with both teams battling for the win in front of the fans at the Chase Center.

“A thrilling Summer League win for the Lakers,” said Kevin Danna.

Five Lakers scored in double figures to overcome the Heat, who led by as many as 14 in the contest. Carr was the star, though, showing his potential and a shooter and slasher.

Ryan Conwell (16 pts, 7 reb) and Trevor Keels (16 pts, 3 stl) led Miami in scoring.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 5 / 6:38 p.m. ET

Sudden death in San Francisco

Heat-Lakers is tied at 91, headed to a second overtime. In the NBA Summer League, that means next basket wins!

JULY 5 / 6:28 p.m. ET

Warriors lead Kings 71-70 as fourth gets going

Ruben Nembhard Jr. (15 pts) and Jacksen Moni (14 pts, +15) lead Golden State in scoring, countered by Emanuel Sharp (16 pts, 4 3PM), who’s been dogged in his 1-on-1 defense today for Sacramento.

The Kings are trying to rally in front of a home crowd at Golden 1 Center.

JULY 5 / 6:25 p.m. ET

Headed to overtime in San Francisco

A frenetic sequence sends us to an extra period in Heat-Lakers, tied at 87.

Seeking a game-winning shot, Trevor Keels (16 pts) had the ball ripped by Anton Watson (10 pts, 9 reb, 2 ast), forcing a fast break.

Watson then had the ball knocked away in transition, leading Adou Thiero to lunge, grab it and attempt a shot while sitting on the hardwood, which was swatted by Tre White with 0.1 seconds remaining.

Thiero then attempted to tap in a lob as time expired, but was denied with some contact at the tin.

We’ve got bonus basketball at the Chase Center!

JULY 5 / 6:11 p.m. ET

Heat-Lakers going down to the wire

82-77 Miami with 4:02 to go in the fourth quarter, as Cameron Carr (26 pts) has his best game of the summer for the Lake Show.

Catch the finish!

JULY 5 / 5:53 p.m. ET

Warriors lead 52-42 at the half

Ruben Nembhard Jr. (11 pts on 4-of-7 shooting) and Nick Boyd (5 pts, 6 ast) have the Warriors Blue in the lead at the break in Sacramento.

Golden State’s shooting 50% from the field so far, while Sacramento’s at 40.6%.

Nembhard Jr. played 14 games for the Cavaliers in 2021-22, while Boyd started for Florida Atlantic’s Final Four squad in 2023.

Isaiah Stevens (13 pts on 2-for-4 shooting) has it going for the Kings.

JULY 5 / 5:36 p.m. ET

Watson with the wham-bam jam

Anton Watson (8 pts, 5 reb) just went airborne for the Lakers, throwing down a poster slam over Vladislav Goldin.

The former New York Knick took two strong steps and punched it with the right hand. The jam deserves your attention.

55-44 Heat with 5:59 to go in the third quarter.

JULY 5 / 5:28 p.m. ET

Warriors up 22-16 after one

Jacksen Moni (6 pts) started off strong for the second straight game, posting a +10 mark in the first quarter.

Ex-King Colby Jones (4 pts) knocked down this nice midrange jumper as well, giving Warriors Blue the early advantage.

JULY 5 / 5:22 p.m. ET

Heat lead 49-39 at the half

Trevor Keels (12 pts) and Vladislav Goldin (4 pts, 5 reb, 2 blk) have Miami humming agains the Lakers, as they take a double-digit lead into the break.

“It’s the second game, so we’re getting the rhythm,” said Keels. “We know we’ve got a shot-blocker back there, so we’re going to pressure the ball.”

Cameron Carr (12 pts, 2 3PM) has it going for Los Angeles.

JULY 5 / 5:00 p.m. ET

Heat up 34-24 early in the second

Jahmir Young (7 pts) is continuing his hot scoring from his first outing, when he dropped 21 points against the Spurs.

Young, who played 14 games for the Heat last season, was named to the All-G League Second Team for 2025-26, and was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in his senior season at Maryland.

JULY 5 / 4:56 p.m. ET

Warriors Blue-Kings ready to go

In our second game of the day in Sacramento, Darius Acuff Jr. and the Kings face the Warriors Blue squad, helmed by ex-King Colby Jones.

JULY 5 / 4:49 p.m. ET

Nets defeat Bucks 89-69

Brooklyn locked down defensively and attacked the paint to defeat Milwaukee, evening their California Classic record at 1-1.

Ben Humrichous (15 pts, 8 reb, 5 3PM, 2 stl) and Hunter Sallis (15 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) led the offense, and their swarming pressure frustrated the Bucks into 32.4% shooting.

Brandon Boston Jr. (18 pts, 7-13 FGs) posted his second strong offensive game for Milwaukee.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 5 / 4:42 p.m. ET

John Butler Jr. swatting shots

The 7-foot Florida State grad is up to four blocks on the afternoon, showing the 7-foot-3 wingspan that makes him a menace on the defensive end. He’s still slim, as he was in college, but Butler Jr. is a mobile rim protector out there.

He put up 1.7 bpg and 1.1 stl for the Wisconsin Herd in the G League last season.

Nets up 89-67 with 1:31 to go in the fourth.

JULY 5 / 4:35 p.m. ET

Heat-Lakers about to tip

Our second game of the day in the California Classic, featuring Ryan Conwell’s Miami Heat and Cameron Carr’s Los Angeles Lakers, is about to get underway in the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Miami’s 1-0, as Conwell scored 21 pts in his debut, while the Lakers are 0-1, unable to withstand Yaxel Lendeborg’s perfect shooting in their first game.

JULY 5 / 4:27 p.m. ET

Nets roll to 72-54 lead after three

Ben Humrichous (15 pts, 7 reb, 5 3PM) continues to light it up from deep, as the Nets maintain their advantage over the Bucks at the Golden 1 Center.

Hunter Sallis (12 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast) and Dwight Murray Jr. (12 pts, 2 3PM) have chipped in for Brooklyn.

Brandon Boston Jr. (14 pts, 2 3PM) is soldiering on for the Bucks, who have been held to 32.8% shooting so far.

JULY 5 / 3:51 p.m. ET

Nets lead 56-36 at the half

Brooklyn’s enjoying some pace-and-space basketball, putting up a 15-3 advantage in fast break points while shooting 10-for-17 (58.8%) from 3-point range.

“Their defense leading to offense,” said Deuce Mason. “They are running away with the game in this first half.”

Ben Humrichous (12 pts, 4 3PM, 3 reb) leads the Nets in scoring, while Zack Austin (11 pts, 3 reb) is the main man for the Bucks.

Brooklyn’s posted 13 assists on 22 made field goals in the contest.

JULY 5 / 3:35 p.m. ET

Brooklyn finding the range

The Nets are 8-for-13 (61.5%) from 3-point range, taking a 40-29 lead with 5:33 to go in the second quarter.

In addition to Ben Humrichous, five other players have made a three, including John Ukomadu (7 pts).

Ukomadu, an Eastern Kentucky alumni, has played two seasons for the Motor City Cruise in the G League, averaging 10.5 ppg last campaign.

JULY 5 / 3:25 p.m. ET

Nets up 29-24 after one

Humrichous (9 pts) delivered again as the quarter expired, hitting a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer off a curl from the left sideline. The stroke looked good — an early flash here on Sunday in the 2026 NBA Summer League.

On the other side, Brandon Boston Jr. (7 pts) continued his scoring ways for the Bucks. The lanky bucket-getter had 17 points in his first game and is on pace to top that here.

We’ve seen three lead changes and four ties so far, as the Nets came racing back to take the first period. They have a 10-0 advantage in fast break points.

JULY 5 / 3:19 p.m. ET

Humrichous heating up

Ben Humrichous, most recently of Illinois, is 2-for-3 from 3-point range so far today, showing a smooth stroke at 6-foot-9 and bringing the Nets back early.

He shot 36.1% from deep in his final collegiate season.

22-20 Nets with 1:42 to go in the first.

JULY 5 / 3:05 p.m. ET

Austin attacks the rack

Zack Austin, who attended High Point and Pittsburgh in his four years of college, rolled to the rim for a two-hand jam to open Sunday’s scoring, then finished a putback on the next possession.

Standing 6-foot-5, Austin led the ACC in blocks in his senior season (1.6 bpg), showing his hops. He played for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League last season, averaging 12.9 ppg and 2.2 blk while shooting 39.6% from 3-point range.

“If he can be a 3-&-D guy, he’s going to have a spot in the league,” said Deuce Mason.

9-4 Bucks with 6:04 to go in the first quarter.

JULY 5 / 2:45 p.m. ET

Nets-Bucks starts off Sunday

The Bucks are 1-0 after defeating Warriors Blue on Saturday, while the Nets are 0-1 after falling to the Kings’ late comeback.

JULY 4 / 8:28 p.m. ET

One time for Darius Acuff Jr.

JULY 4 / 7:14 p.m. ET

Kings win 79-76

Nique Clifford (14 pts) knocked down a game-winning 3-pointer off an assist from Darius Acuff Jr. (25 pts, 4 ast), giving the Kings a thrilling win in front of their home fans in Sacramento.

Dylan Cardwell (8 pts, 8 reb, 4 blk) earned the Kings their final possession, first by tying up Egor Dёmin on a rebound, then swatting Ben Saraff’s layup attempt in transition off the ensuing jump ball.

Dёmin (23 pts, 7 reb, 2 3PM) led the Nets’ offense. Brooklyn led by as many as 18 before the Kings rallied in the second half.

JULY 4 / 7:05 p.m. ET

A close one late

Nets 76-75 with 52 seconds remaining, as No. 43 pick Tyler Bilodeau (9 pts) hits a midrange jumper to lift them back into the lead.

We’ve seen nine lead changes, including four in the last four possessions, and five ties in this contest.

That included seven straight points created by Darius Acuff Jr. (3 pts, 2 ast), rallying the Kings back from a 72-66 deficit.

Catch the finish!

JULY 4 / 6:42 p.m. ET

Nets up 57-56 after three

Chaney Johnson is close to a double-double (10 pts, 9 reb) as the Nets try to hold off the Kings in the Golden 1 Center. The 6-foot-7 Auburn alumni is on a two-way contract for Brooklyn.

Darius Acuff Jr. (17 pts) has battled his way to lead Sacramento in scoring, giving his home fans a show to start the summer.

Sacramento has a 36-18 advantage in points in the paint and a 18-6 lead in points off turnovers.

JULY 4 / 6:28 p.m. ET

Darius not to be denied

Darius Acuff Jr. (13 pts) just bounced off a defender in the lane to hit a floater in traffic, showing some classic touch from a John Calipari-coached guard.

51-46 Nets with 2:44 to go in the third quarter.

JULY 4 / 6:22 p.m. ET

A defensive battle in Sacramento

45-42 Nets with 5:37 to go in the third quarter, as these teams grind it out.

Egor Dёmin (15 pts, 6 reb) has been a bright spot, building on his form from his rookie campaign, when he averaged 10.2 ppg.

JULY 4 / 6:04 p.m. ET

Tied at 37 at the half

Sacramento won the second quarter 27-16, getting back into the game by earning a 20-8 advantage in points in the paint.

Emmanuel Sharp (11 pts, 2 3PM) is the top scorer for the Kings, while Egor Dёmin (11 pts, 5 reb) is leading the way for the Nets.

JULY 4 / 6:01 p.m. ET

Kings are rallying

Sacramento’s on the comeback trail in front of their home fans.

JULY 4 / 5:31 p.m. ET

Nets up 21-10 after one

Brooklyn held Sacramento to 3-for-18 (16.7%) shooting in the first quarter, including an 0-for-10 mark from 3-point range.

Darius Acuff Jr. (3 pts, 2 reb) is grinding to find his feel early for Sacramento, while Hunter Sallis (6 pts) leads the Nets.

Sallis, a former McDonald’s All-American and Gatorade Player of the Year in Nebraska, was a two-time ACC First Team member at Wake Forest. He played seven games for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2025-26.

JULY 4 / 5:23 p.m. ET

Nets leading early

15-7 Brooklyn with 3:00 to go in the first quarter, led by Egor Dёmin (5 pts, 3 reb).

They’ve out-rebounded Sacramento 13-5 so far, holding the Kings to 2-for-12 (16.7%) shooting.

JULY 4 / 5:03 p.m. ET

Nets-Kings continues our Saturday slate

The Nets’ backcourt of the future could be Egor Dёmin and No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr., who highlight their summer squad, along with former first-round picks Danny Wolf, Drake Powell and Ben Saraf.

The Kings are led by No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr., along with Nique Clifford, who had his moments for Sacramento this past season.

JULY 4 / 4:54 p.m. ET

Bucks win 97-83

Bogoljub Marković (14 pts, 6 reb) debuted with a flourish as Milwaukee overwhelmed Golden State in the second half, earning a win in their California Classic opener.

The Bucks put up a 58-34 advantage in points in the paint en route to the win.

NBA veterans Brandon Boston Jr. (17 pts on 6-for 9 shooting), Kira Lewis Jr. (14 pts, 5 ast) and Cormac Ryan (13 pts) also showed out for the Bucks.

RJ Nembhard (15 pts, 2 ast) was the top scorer for the Warriors Blue squad.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 4 / 4:41 p.m. ET

Bucks running in transition

Milwaukee’s opened up a 14-5 lead in fast break points, including four straight, keeping control over Warriors Blue.

Malique Lewis (5 pts, 4 reb), the 60th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, just converted a tough and-one finish in traffic, lifting the Bucks to a 88-70 advantage with 5:20 to go in the game.

JULY 4 / 4:27 p.m. ET

Bucks up 77-58 after three

Milwaukee took control of this one in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 34-13.

Brandon Boston Jr. (15 pts) leads them in scoring.

They’ve held Golden State to 36.8% shooting from the field while establishing a 44-26 advantage in points in the paint.

JULY 4 / 4:13 p.m. ET

Bogoljub spurring the Bucks

Bogoljub Marković (12 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) created eight straight points for Milwaukee, helping them to a 67-56 lead with 3:45 to go in the third.

The reigning ABA Best Young Player is worth checking out.

JULY 4 / 3:53 p.m. ET

Warriors lead 45-43 at the break

Milwaukee closed on a 14-6 run to make this contest close at the half, as former Clipper Brandon Boston Jr. (9 pts) and Jesse Edwards (9 pts, 3 reb, 2 blk) lead them in scoring.

Golden State boasts five players with six-plus points, shooting 6-for-15 (40%) from 3-point range so far. They’ve led all game, but have to hold off the charging Bucks.

JULY 4 / 3:44 p.m. ET

Marković making a mark

Bogoljub Marković (6 pts on 3-for-6 shooting) has flashed for the Bucks so far, showing some graceful length at  6-foot-11. The young man looks like a talent.

JULY 4 / 3:25 p.m. ET

Warriors lead 25-18 after one

Steve Settle III (7 pts) scored seven straight for Golden State in the first, including a 28-foot 3-pointer, helping the Warriors Blue squad take command early.

Settle III, who attended Howard and Temple, played 14 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2025-26.

The Warriors are shooting 55.6% from the field, while the Bucks are at 33.3%.

JULY 4 / 3:13 p.m. ET

Moni is money so far

Jacksen Moni (6 pts on 2-for-3 shooting) is off to a hot start for the Warriors Blue squad, speeding them to a 15-8 lead with 5:19 to go in the first.

The 6-foot-10 Moni, who attended North Dakota State, played five games for the Santa Cruz Warriors in 2025-26, averaging 8.6 ppg.

He was first team All-Summit League in his senior college season, shooting 40.6% from 3-point range and 83.7% from the line.

On the Bucks side, Bogoljub Marković, the former No. 47 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, opened the scoring with a smooth catch-and-finish.

JULY 4 / 1:25 p.m. ET

Warriors Blue-Bucks gets Saturday’s slate going

The Warriors Blue roster features Colby Jones, who’s played 70 games over three NBA seasons, most notably with the Sacramento Kings.

The Bucks boast No. 10 pick Brayden Burries, former Adriatic Basketball Association Best Young Player Bogoljub Marković and NBA veterans Pete Nance, Kira Lewis Jr., John Butler Jr., Luke Travers and Brandon Boston Jr.

JULY 4 / 12:19 a.m. ET

Warriors take dominant 104-72 win

No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg (19 pts on 6-6 FGs, 5 reb, 6 ast, 4 3PM) had a sterling debut to his pro career, leading the way as the Warriors romped over the Lakers.

“Felt great,” said Lendeborg. “I had a lot of fun… Hopefully we can take it into the next game and continue to build.”

The Warriors had 32 assists on 39 field goals as they shot 62.9% from the field in the win, including a 16-for-26 mark (61.5%) from 3-point range.

No. 24 pick Cameron Carr (19 pts, 5 3PM) was the leading scorer for the Lakers.

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 4 / 12:01 a.m. ET

Lajae in the books

Lajae Jones, a 2024 NJCAA national champion with Barton Community College and the No. 54 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, knocks down a 3-pointer to begin his career.

91-63 Warriors with 5:52 to go in the fourth.

JULY 3 / 11:52 p.m. ET

Warriors up 86-52 after three

Golden State’s shooting 32-for-49 (65.3%) from the field in front of their home fans in San Francisco as they dominate the Lakers in the second game of the California Classic.

The Warriors are 14-for-22 (63.6%) from 3-point range — even Stephen Curry would be pleased with that percentage.

They also have a 34-24 advantage in points in the paint and a 14-5 edge in fast break points.

JULY 3 / 11:31 p.m. ET

Lendeborg still locked in

Yaxel Lendeborg (19 pts) starts his second half with an and-one layup, muscling Adou Thiero out of the way and finding space under the rim for the lay-in. He’s making a statement in his debut.

60-33 Warriors with 9:38 to go in the third.

JULY 3 / 11:21 p.m. ET

Warriors lead 57-33 at the half

Yaxel Lendeborg (16 pts on 5-5 FGs, 5 reb, 4 ast, 4 3PM) is on fire to start his Summer League, joined by Will Richard (16 pts) as the Warriors, who have committed just two turnovers, push out to a halftime lead.

Golden State went on a 25-5 run to end the second period, including four 3-pointers by Richard.

Cameron Carr (14 pts, 4 3PM) is making his presence felt for the Lakers on the other end.

JULY 3 / 11:02 p.m. ET

Lendeborg lets it fly

Yaxel Lendeborg (14 pts) just dribbled into an above-the-break 3-pointer, looking smooth as he drilled it over the contest from Adou Thiero. Impressive shot from the rookie, who’s now 4-for-4 from distance.

36-28 Warriors with 6:36 to go in the second.

JULY 3 / 10:59 p.m. ET

Zhaire in midair

Zhaire Smith (2 pts) just floated to the rim for a putback layup, showing the trademark hops that got him drafted in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft out of Texas Tech.

33-28 Warriors with 8:04 to go in the half.

JULY 3 / 10:55 p.m. ET

Warriors lead 28-23 after one

First-round picks Yaxel Lendeborg (11 pts) and Cameron Carr (8 pts) are starring so far, as the Warriors take a 28-23 lead over the Lakers into the second quarter.

Lendeborg is 3-for-3 from 3-point range so far, benefitting as Golden State posted 10 assists on 12 field goals. They’re shooting 54.5% from the field, while the Lakers are at 50%.

Yaxel’s excited to be out there, showing some passion and moving the ball with verve so far.

JULY 3 / 10:39 p.m. ET

Yaxel starts off hot

Yaxel Lendeborg (6 pts, 2 ast, 2 3PM) has started off with a bang, giving the Warriors a lift as they start their Summer League campaign.

The 6-foot-9 forward brings size and versatility to the floor at all times.

16-10 Warriors with 4:58 to go in the first quarter.

JULY 3 / 10:02 p.m. ET

Lakers-Warriors Gold in the nightcap

The second half of our Summer League doubleheader features the Warriors debut of No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg, who last played during Michigan’s national championship win over UConn in March.

Will Richard should also feature heavily after having bright moments for Golden State last season.

The Lakers’ roster is highlighted by Cameron Carr, the No. 24 pick; Adou Thiero, who saw time against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Playoffs; Robbie Avila, who drew comparisons to Nikola Jokić at Indiana State and St. Louis; and Zhaire Smith, the former No. 16 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, who’s on the comeback trail.

JULY 3 / 9:42 p.m. ET

Heat hold off Spurs 88-87

The Spurs and Heat traded big shots down the stretch, including four late points from Tarris Reed Jr. (10 pts, 7 reb), but Miami survived to take the first game of the 2026 Summer League and the California Classic.

Ryan Conwell (21 pts, 3 3PM) and Jahmir Young (21 pts, 4 ast, 3 stl, 3 3PM) were the top scorers for the Heat, while Miles Kelly (16 pts) paced things for the Spurs.

“Just really locking in and playing team ball,” said Conwell of the win. “Blessed.”

Read more about the game on NBA.com.

JULY 3 / 9:32 p.m. ET

Spurs cut it to two

76-74 Heat with 4:39 to go, as Ja’Kobi Gillespie finds Maliq Brown (10 pts, 3 reb) for an alley-oop jam.

Gillespie’s been a steady presence for the Spurs, showing his chops as a floor general and creator. His handle looks a cut above the other guards on the floor.

JULY 3 / 9:20 p.m. ET

Heat up 65-57 after three

Ryan Conwell (13 pts) knocked down his second 3-pointer of the game as the third quarter wound down. He’s made his presence felt in his first Summer League action, showing some skill and shooting.

The Spurs have hung around in this game, but never led. Tarris Reed Jr. (4 pts, 5 reb) has been battling Vladislav Golden (10 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast) in the post as he looks to get his sea legs.

JULY 3 / 9:16 p.m. ET

Jahmir is in the groove

He’s up to 14 points for the Heat, including this quick slash to the rim and graceful finish.

JULY 3 / 9:01 p.m. ET

Conwell on the break

The Louisville product delivered a nice one-handed bounce pass on the break to Jahmir Young (12 pts) for a layup. An encouraging sign and nice dime.

45-41 Heat with 7:42 to go in the third, as Conwell goes to the line again.

JULY 3 / 8:51 p.m. ET

Heat lead 43-36 at the half

Miami’s earned an 18-8 edge in points in the paint, as well as an 8-2 advantage in fast break points, on their way to a halftime lead.

Both teams are flying around and playing defense, as players seek to earn spots in the Association.

Keyshawn Hall, most recently of Auburn, converted this sweet Eurostep layup to help give the Heat the upper hand.

Catch the second half on ESPN and Prime Video!

JULY 3 / 8:39 p.m. ET

A little duel out West

Jahmir Young (10 pts in 10:14) dropped seven quick points to open the second quarter, pushing Miami’s advantage.

But he was matched by Miles Kelly (11 pts), who has seven in the quarter as well, including a layup off a dime from Ja’Kobi Gillespie (5 ast) that just cut the Heat lead to five.

38-33 Miami with 3:25 to go in the half.

JULY 3 / 8:27 p.m. ET

Heat lead 25-16 after one

Ryan Conwell and former Knick Trevor Keels (6 pts) lead Miami in scoring, while North Carolina product R.J. Davis (5 pts) is the top man for the Spurs.

Myron Gardner delivered the highlight of the first quarter, though.

JULY 3 / 8:16 p.m. ET

Conwell to the line

Ryan Conwell, the No. 37 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, just went to the line after being fouled on a 3-pointer, which he squared up on the move to launch.

If he’s that kind of confident, it’ll be a meaningful addition for Miami as they surround Giannis Antetokounmpo. He shot 34.5% from 3-point range and 83.2% from the line in his senior season at Louisville.

18-10 Heat with 3:32 to go in the first.

JULY 3 / 8:02 p.m. ET

The Heat open the summer scoring

Jahmir Young breaks the seal on the 2026 Summer League with a 15-foot jumper.

The Maryland product played 14 games with the Heat in 2025-26, averaging 1.8 ppg in 4.1 mpg.

JULY 3 / 6:40 p.m. ET

The summer begins to heat up

Our first game of the summer features the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs (8 ET, Prime / ESPN / NBA TV).

Miami will be led by second-year guard Myron Gardner and second-round pick Ryan Conwell, while San Antonio features second-year wing Carter Bryant and rookies Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr.

JULY 3 / 6:30 p.m. ET

New rule in play for Summer League

This summer, we’ll be testing the one free throw rule, which has been in place in the G League since the 2019-20 season.

The G League and Summer League have often served as testing labs for the league before bringing rule changes or amended policies into NBA games.

Among those that started at those levels and eventually got to the NBA: the coaches’ challenge, resetting the 24-second shot clock to 14 seconds in offensive rebound situations and the one-shot award for a transition take foul — which is when a defender intentionally commits a foul to halt a transition opportunity for the opposition.

The 2026 Summer League will also use a “connected basketball,” which contains a sensor that detects contact with the ball.

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