Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz are facing the Washington Wizards in a marquee 2026 NBA Summer League matchup on ESPN.
Welcome to 2026 NBA Summer League!
All 30 NBA teams have sent squads of rookies, sophomores and NBA hopefuls, ready to vie for the Summer League championship and get a look at the fresh talents of the Association.
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Pelicans late to open our summer action, led by Zyon Pullin (24 pts, 8 reb, 12 ast).
The Hawks kept their strong form from Salt Lake City going, leading wire-to-wire to beat the Spurs in the second game of the day, as seven players scored in double figures.
The 76ers dominated the glass to defeat the Pistons, as Johni Broome (19 pts, 13 reb) put up a monster double-double to overcome No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie (20 pts).
Yaxel Lendeborg (21 pts, 10 reb, 6 ast) made another strong statement, as he and the Warriors defeated his Michigan teammate Morez Johnson Jr. (27 pts, 8 reb) and the Mavericks.
Now, we have a battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, as the Wizards take on the Jazz (9 ET, ESPN).
JULY 9 / 10:03 p.m. ET
Wizards lead 54-37 at the half
AJ Dybantsa (19 pts, 4 reb) and Darryn Peterson (11 pts, 1 reb, 2 ast) are going to work in Las Vegas, seeking to put on a show for the crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center.
“He’s letting me know ‘I’m not coming here to be friends with anybody… I’m coming to let everyone know why I’m the No. 1 pick,’” said Danny Green of Dybantsa. “He’s doing everything in his willpower to make it be known — I’m here to stay.”
#2 pick Darryn Peterson goes to the floater for ✌️
He’s got 9 and leads the @utahjazz in scoring! pic.twitter.com/3eBcGcXMKF
— NBA (@NBA) July 10, 2026
In response, both the Wizards and Jazz have locked down defensively, creating a feisty contest. Tre Johnson (18 pts, 2 3PM) also went off in the first quarter, helping the Wizards to their lead.
Washington’s led by as many as 20 in the game, forcing 10 Utah turnovers.
JULY 9 / 9:42 p.m. ET
Hornets win 86-74
Liam McNeely (28 pts, 7-for-8 3PA) out-dueled Noah Penda (23 pts, 7 reb), as the Hornets shot 12-for-30 (40%) from 3-point range to dispatch the Magic.
Liam McNeeley sinks his 7th triple of the night 🎯
26 points and counting for the 2025 @hornets first-round pick! pic.twitter.com/iSB5UkYoEf
— NBA (@NBA) July 10, 2026
Charlotte put up 23 assists on 29 field goals in the victory, while Orlando had a 25-13 advantage in points off turnovers.
JULY 9 / 9:39 p.m. ET
Wizards up 31-22 early in the second
AJ Dybantsa (11 pts, 4 reb) wowed the crowd in the first quarter, while Darryn Peterson (7 pts, 1 ast) is looking to fire back for the Jazz.
The Wizards have led by as many as 15, with the Jazz seeking a way back into the game.
There’s palpable energy in the Thomas & Mack Center for this one.
JULY 9 / 9:31 p.m. ET
Dybantsa sends a ripple through the building
A ferocious two-hand slam for the Massachusetts-born wing. Watch out, folks.
OH MY GOODNESS, AJ DYBANSTA 🤯
… plus the flex by the #1 pick after the slam! pic.twitter.com/MdVOw8lTiS
— NBA (@NBA) July 10, 2026
27-13 Wizards with 33 seconds to go in the first.
JULY 9 / 9:27 p.m. ET
Dybantsa on the attack
AJ Dybantsa (7 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl) has been looking to make a statement as we open this marquee matchup on ESPN. The 6-foot-9 wing is talented enough to get a shot at basically any time.
Through contact? No problem for AJ Dybantsa 💪
The #1 pick has 5 PTS in 5 MIN for the @WashWizards!
Watch NBA Summer League action on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ILKAvIaTLl
— NBA (@NBA) July 10, 2026
23-11 Wizards with 1:13 to go in the first.
JULY 9 / 9:12 p.m. ET
Dybantsa goes reverse to open Wizards-Jazz
Strong lefty drive, elite body control, sweet finish. A suitable opening statement from the No. 1 pick.
1st bucket for the 1st overall pick at NBA Summer League!
AJ Dybantsa with the sweet reverse lay on ESPN 😤 pic.twitter.com/lO6ezPyIb8
— NBA (@NBA) July 10, 2026
12-4 Washington with 7:10 to go in the first.
JULY 9 / 8:56 p.m. ET
Warriors win 101-90
Yaxel Lendeborg (21 pts, 10 reb, 6 ast) went off in his first game in Vegas, overcoming a big game from former Michigan teammate Morez Johnson Jr. (27 pts, 8 reb).
“It felt good to out here and beat ‘Rez. There was a lot of times that he did me dirty in practice,” said Lendeborg. “He’s going to hear about it later in the group chat.”
LJ Cryer (25 pts) led all scorers, dropping 16 points in the second quarter for Golden State, which shot 10-for-20 (50%) from 3-point range.
Ryan Nembhard (15 pts, 11 ast) kept the offense flowing for the Mavericks, who had just eight turnovers in the game.
JULY 9 / 8:51 p.m. ET
No. 1 vs. No. 2 coming up
We’re getting ready for Wizards-Jazz in the Thomas & Mack Center, as No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa and No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson face off for the first time as pros.
Washington also boasts Tre Johnson, the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Will Riley, who had some big games for the Wizards last season and RJ Nembhard Jr., who recently starred for the Warriors Blue squad at the 2026 California Classic.
The Jazz also feature Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, who is out tonight, and Cody Williams, the No. 10 pick in 2024 NBA Draft. Keep an eye on Blake Hinson and Max Abmas as well — they can heat it up.

JULY 9 / 8:45 p.m. ET
Lester from long range
Lester Quinones (8 pts, 3 reb) just knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers for the Magic, including one fading to his left in the corner, flashing the scoring ability that’s earned him appearances in 54 NBA games in the last three seasons.
His career-high is 21 points, set last season while playing for the New Orleans Pelicans.
54-47 Magic with 5:56 to go in the third quarter.
JULY 9 / 8:40 p.m. ET
Dallas rallying back
Morez Johnson Jr. (22 pts on 10-for-14 shooting, 8 reb) and the Mavericks have put up a 12-0 run to cut the lead to 85-82 with 3:58 remaining.
Catch the finish on ESPN!
JULY 9 / 8:32 p.m. ET
Yaxel yams one
The 6-foot-9 Yaxel Lendeborg (14 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 2 3PM) just stormed for the hoop for a thunderous right-hand slam.
He’s a big body out there — some Corey Maggette, or, dare I say it, LeBron James to this jam.
YAX with the AXE 💥
📺 @espn pic.twitter.com/5a6R2TRqa2
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 10, 2026
85-72 Warriors with 6:16 to go in the fourth.
JULY 9 / 8:24 p.m. ET
Liam McNeely raining from deep
The UConn alum has gotten hot for Charlotte (14 pts, 3-for-3 3PA), helping the Hornets climb back against the Magic.
He has a clinical stroke at 6-foor-7, but only shot 31.1% from 3-point range on 5.5 3PA for the Greensboro Swarm over 20 games last season. A step forward there would be huge for his development.
36-30 Orlando with 2:24 to go in the half.
JULY 9 / 8:18 p.m. ET
One time for Ebuka Okorie
No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie in his NBA Summer League debut with the @DetroitPistons:
☀️ 20 PTS
☀️ 4 AST
☀️ 2 STL
☀️ 2 3PM pic.twitter.com/FbrrZBLkeR— NBA (@NBA) July 10, 2026
JULY 9 / 8:00 p.m. ET
Warriors lead 59-39 at the half
LJ Cryer (16 pts) leads Golden State in scoring, dropping all his points in the second quarter, while Yaxel Lendeborg (8 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast) has shown off his all-around game.
Yaxel Lendeborg making all kinds of plays 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Svd4huiXl8
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 9, 2026
The Warriors are shooting 52.8% from the field, including 7-for-11 (63.6%) from 3-point range. Golden State’s earned a 30-18 advantage on the boards.
Morez Johnson Jr. (14 pts, 6 reb) is the top man for the Mavericks.
JULY 9 / 7:45 p.m. ET
Hornets–Magic underway in the Cox Pavilion
The Hornets, the reigning Summer League champions, return NBA veterans Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tidjane Salaün and Liam McNeely for this year’s squad, joined by first round picks Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson. Steinbach is a tireless rebounder out there.
The Magic boast Jase Richardson, the No. 25 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, as well as fellow NBA veterans Colin Castleton, TyTy Washington, Keon Johnson, Ricky Council IV, Hunter Tyson, Cam Reddish and Lester Quinones.
Quinones can score it; Reddish and Council IV are explosive athletes. Will be interesting to see if any of them pop.

JULY 9 / 7:36 p.m. ET
76ers win 101-93
Johni Broome (19 pts, 13 reb) was a grown man on the glass for the 76ers, leading them over the Pistons in a tough battle.
“I just want to win. I was being aggressive on the glass — that’s what I want to do,” said Broome. “I just want to keep building — being the best player I can be.”
Dante Maddox Jr. (21 pts) topped the Sixers in scoring, while Isaac Jones (22 pts, 2 3PM) flashed with his hustle and aggressiveness as he led the Pistons.
No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie (20 pts, 4 ast, 2 stl) was quick and athletic in the lane in his first pro game for Detroit, while Labaron Philon (18 pts, 7 ast) iced the game for Philly.
Labaron Philon Jr. sealed the W for Philly 👌
The No. 22 pick dropped 18 PTS, 7 AST, and 4 3PM in his NBA Summer League debut! pic.twitter.com/9gKxm6lELC
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2026
The 76ers outshot the Pistons 81-68 in the contest, benefitting from a 48-36 advantage on the glass.
Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 9 / 7:28 p.m. ET
Warriors lead 24-20 after one
The Warriors’ Graham Ike (6 pts, 4 reb) and the Mavericks’ Morez Johnson Jr. (6 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl) are the leading scorers, battling in the paint to open a game that’s seen three lead changes and two ties.
Yaxel Lendeborg (3 pts, 1 reb, 2 ast) has done a bit of everything as he adjusts to Vegas after starring in the California Classic.
We could get used to seeing this Richard-Lendeborg duo in action 🤝 pic.twitter.com/GAnitYMvMk
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 9, 2026
The Warriors have opened up an 18-8 advantage in points in the paint.
JULY 9 / 7:17 p.m. ET
76ers hold small lead early in the fourth
79-76 Philadelphia with 8:42 remaining in the Thomas & Mack Center, with Dante Maddox Jr. (19 pts, 4 3PM) stepping forward for the 76ers.
Isaac Jones (15 pts, 1 3PM, 2 blk) has been a factor for the Pistons on the other end.
Jones was named to the All-G League First Team in 2026, putting up 20.4 ppg, 8.8 reb and 1.7 blk for the Motor City Cruise. He’s on a two-way contract for Detroit.
JULY 9 / 7:00 p.m. ET
Mavericks–Warriors starting on ESPN
No. 9 pick Morez Johnson Jr. and No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg, fresh off winning a national championship together at Michigan, square off in this game, which starts a triple-header on ESPN.
The Warriors roster also includes Will Richard, who got some buckets for Golden State last season, and Lachlan Olbrich, who played 34 games for the Bulls.
The Mavericks also boast Ryan Nembhard, who started 27 games for Dallas last season, and No. 25 pick Sergio de Larrea, who was named the Liga ACB Best Young Player earlier this year.


JULY 9 / 6:50 p.m. ET
76ers lead Pistons early in the third
63-58 Philadelphia, as Detroit rallies with a 11-6 run out of the halftime break.
Ebuka Okorie, the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is getting in the lane consistently for the Pistons. He’s up to 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
Steal.
Step-through.
Lay.Ebuka Okorie, the Pistons’ first-round pick, leads all scorers with 16 PTS (6-10 FGM) on Prime ‼️ pic.twitter.com/HUFyCcnF2s
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2026
Johni Broome (15 pts, 11 reb) is carrying things for Philadelphia, who have outrebounded Detroit 30-21 to build their lead.
Labaron Philon Jr. 🤝 Johni Broome
Philon with the lookaway dime… Broome with the two-handed flush!
76ers lead by 10 at the break on Prime! pic.twitter.com/bP9KWMgZPc
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2026
JULY 9 / 6:24 p.m. ET
Hawks win 93-66
The Hawks dominated the Spurs, leading wire-to-wire behind seven double figure scorers.
They posted 26 assists on 33 made field goals, led by Kingston Flemings (5 pts, 8 ast).
Asa Newell (15 pts, 5 reb, 1 blk, 1 stl), the No. 23 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, led Atlanta’s offense.
“We were moving it for sure. If we pass the ball, if we play for each other, we’ll win a lot of games,” said Newell, who was tackled by his teammates mid-interview. “We really love each other.”
Tarris Reed Jr. (14 pts, 10 reb) posted a double-double to lead the Spurs.
Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 9 / 6:21 p.m. ET
Philon firing it in
Labaron Philon (11 pts, 3 ast, 3 3PM) is off to a solid start to his summer, running the show and scoring comfortably for the 76ers.
Labaron Philon Jr. starts out HOT in his NBA Summer League debut 🔥
The 22nd overall pick has 6 on 2-2 shooting from deep… watch on Prime! pic.twitter.com/guJvUryrxX
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2026
Philon averaged 22.0 ppg in his sophomore season at Alabama, when he was named First Team All-SEC, shooting 50.1/39.9/79.8 from the field.
He’s an eager shooter with some quickness with the ball in his hands.
JULY 9 / 6:00 p.m. ET
Hawks lead 71-51 after three
Kingston Flemings (5 pts, 5 ast) slashed to the rack for two as the third quarter wound down for Atlanta, showing the burst and quickness that made him the No. 8 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Atlanta has 19 assists on 24 made field goals, earning an 18-11 advantage in fast break points. They’ve led by as many as 22 points in this contest.
JULY 9 / 5:47 p.m. ET
Pistons–76ers about to start
Labaron Philon, the No. 22 pick, highlights this game’s action, along with 76ers teammate Johni Broome, who won the Karl Malone Award as the nation’s top power forward in his senior year at Auburn.

JULY 9 / 5:42 p.m. ET
Timberwolves win 105-92
Zyon Pullin (24 pts on 6-of-14 shooting, 8 reb, 12 ast) had a tremendous start to his summer league, helping the Timberwolves pull away from the Pelicans late to earn their first win in Vegas.
“Just stay with it. Just keep bringing the intensity,” said Pullin. “Keep sticking together, keep getting the shots we want and playing well defensively.”
Joan Belinger (18 pts, 12 reb, 4 blk) showed his athleticism and drive for the Wolves as well, helping them earn a 48-34 advantage in points in the paint.
Zyon Pullin and Joan Beringer stuffed the stat sheet today:
🐺 Pullin: 24 PTS, 8 REB, 12 AST, 2 BLK
🐺 Beringer: 18 PTS, 12 REB, 4 BLKThe @Timberwolves pick up their first win of NBA Summer League! pic.twitter.com/3D1SDITmAg
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2026
Kobe Bufkin (30 pts) and Markquis Nowell (20 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast, 5 stl) powered the offense for New Orleans.
Both teams shot it well from 3-point range — the Timberwolves at 42.4%, the Pelicans at 40%.
Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 9 / 5:37 p.m. ET
Hawks lead 50-40 early in the third
We’ve got a nice battle between Tarris Reed Jr. (12 pts, 8 reb) and Zuby Ejiofor (10 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast) in the Thomas & Mack Center, as two talented big men go at it.
Isaac McKneely (8 pts, 2 3PM) has complemented Ejofor, as the Hawks have led wire-to-wire so far.
McKneely attended Virginia and Louisville and was named West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year in his junior and senior years of high school.
Asa Newell also showed some old-school flair on this finger roll finish.
Asa Newell gets to the rim in style 🌀
Newell is up to 7 PTS on 3-4 FGM in the first half!
Watch Spurs/Hawks on ESPN2. pic.twitter.com/K9yGDK3kfE
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2026
JULY 9 / 5:22 p.m. ET
Beringer gets downhill
The 6-foot-11 Joan Beringer (17 pts, 10 reb, 4 blk) just took a handoff at the top of the arc and slashed his way to the rim, showing meaningful handle and coordination for a modern NBA big.
“He’s just able to turn it downhill and finish through contact against a big body,” said Stan Van Gundy.
89-76 Timberwolves with 4:49 to go in the game.
JULY 9 / 5:04 p.m. ET
Timberwolves up 72-71 after three
Zyon Pullin (20 pts, 5 reb, 8 ast) leads the way for Minnesota, backed up by Nate Santos (14 pts) and Joan Beringer (13 pts, 8 reb).
This sequence from the Wolves 🔥
Joan Beringer with the block.
Zyon Pullin with the fastbreak lay.MIN/NOP NBA Summer League action is LIVE on Prime. pic.twitter.com/J8SMxtUsce
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2026
Kobe Bufkin (22 pts) is the top man for New Orleans.
The game’s seen 12 lead changes and seven ties, as these teams seek to take the initiative in the 2026 NBA Summer League.
JULY 9 / 4:44 p.m. ET
Tarris Reed Jr. off to a hot start
The No. 26 pick out of UConn is rolling early (8 pts, 3 reb), as he looks to establish himself around the rim against the Hawks’ Zuby Ejiofor — the reigning Big East Defensive Player of the Year — and Henri Veesar.
Reed Jr. has a soft touch and some post moves, which he can use to rack up buckets quickly. He averaged 19.5 points and 13.2 rebounds in the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
JULY 9 / 4:36 p.m. ET
Spurs–Hawks underway on ESPN2
We’ve got a battle of established Summer League teams here — the Spurs were 0-3 in the California Classic, albeit competitive, while the Hawks were 2-1 in the Salt Lake City Summer League.
Watch Ja’Kobi Gillespie, who led Tennessee to the Final Four, of San Antonio, taking on No. 8 Kingston Flemings of Atlanta.

JULY 9 / 4:35 p.m. ET
Tied at 46 at the half
Kobe Bufkin (21 pts) is leading New Orleans, while Zyon Pullin (12 pts, 5 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) is keying Minnesota so far in this competitive contest.
Joan Beringer (10 pts, 5 reb) also flashed for New Orleans, which is shooting 8-for-18 (44.4%) from 3-point range.
“I tried to play my game,” said Beringer. “I just try to play hard… help the team with high energy.”
JULY 9 / 4:25 p.m. ET
Pullin putting up numbers
Zyon Pullin’s (12 pts, 5 reb, 7 ast) is on triple-double watch, as he looks to earn a roster spot with the Timberwolves.
Pullin averaged 27.8 ppg, 5.1 reb and 6.7 ast over 11 G League games with the Iowa Wolves in 2025-26.
“I’m going to be shocked if Zyon Pullin is not on an NBA roster in this coming year,” said Stan Van Gundy, a fellow native of Northern California.
46-38 Timberwolves with 1:37 to go in the half.
JULY 9 / 4:00 p.m. ET
Pelicans lead 25-24 after one
Kobe Bufkin (14 pts) and Zyon Pullin (10 pts) are dueling in the desert, as we’ve seen five lead changes and two ties in the first quarter of the opening game of the 2026 NBA Summer League.
Joan Beringer (6 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast) led the Timberwolves to a 10-2 advantage in points in the paint.
This angle of Beringer’s slam 🔥 https://t.co/nzVZYoVweN pic.twitter.com/8Ws1PEKGOo
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2026
Both teams are moving the rock — six assists on eight field goals for the Wolves, seven on eight field goals for the Pelicans.
JULY 9 / 3:57 p.m. ET
Bufkin getting buckets
Kobe Bufkin (12 pts) picked up back-to-back 4-point play opportunities here as the first quarter winds down, showing the form that netted him 25.0 ppg in the G League last season.
KOBE BUFKIN.
back-to-back 4-pt plays 😳 pic.twitter.com/B5eTV09sri
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 9, 2026
Kobe Bufkin, count it pic.twitter.com/KhoBalVLx8
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 9, 2026
Bufkin played 16 games for the Los Angeles Lakers as well in 2025-26, scoring 2.9 ppg in 7.4 mpg.
JULY 9 / 3:44 p.m. ET
The Nowell no-look
A little razzle-dazzle as we get started in Vegas.
Markquis Nowell, who was born in New York City, played his high school basketball at St. Anthony’s in Jersey City, N.J. under Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley Sr.
Nowell to Dickinson pic.twitter.com/eOJ2LXiVZI
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 9, 2026
16-15 Timberwolves with 3:36 to go in the first quarter.
JULY 9 / 3:31 p.m. ET
Beringer opens the scoring
Timberwolves’ big Joan Beringer gets the first bucket of the 2026 NBA Summer League, putting in a little jump hook.
The Wolves will assess how he looks next to a center, Stan Van Gundy noted, as he partners in the frontcourt with the 7-foot-3 Australian Rocco Zikarsky.
JULY 9 / 2:45 p.m. ET
Timberwolves–Pelicans opens Summer League
The Timberwolves roster is highlighted by Joan Beringer, the young French center who’s flashed for Minnesota in limited minutes, as well as March Madness hero Trey Kaufman-Renn.
The Pelicans feature No. 58 pick Jaron Pierre Jr. and Kobe Bufkin, the 15th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, as well as sparkplug point guard Markquis Nowell.


JULY 9 / 2:30 p.m. ET
Learn more about the rookies
Before the summer action heats up, check out scouting reports on the 2026 NBA Draft class on our prospects page.
JULY 9 / 2:15 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 one free throw rule will be tested at the upcoming NBA summer leagues.
With this rule, any foul that would typically result in one, two or three free throws under standard NBA rules will instead result in a single free throw attempt. That attempt will be worth the same… pic.twitter.com/tFiOpJLnQW
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) July 2, 2026
The 2026 Summer League will also use a “connected basketball,” which contains a sensor that detects contact with the ball.
