The NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas continues to deliver thrilling basketball action, showcasing emerging talent and providing a glimpse into the future of the league. With games running from July 10-20, 2025, at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, the competition is intensifying as teams vie for position ahead of the tournament’s championship weekend.
Monday, July 14, 2025, saw a full slate of games, with several teams maintaining their perfect records and others delivering standout individual performances. Five teams remain undefeated with a 3-0 record: the Atlanta Hawks, LA Clippers, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs. (ESPN)
Monday’s Key Matchups and Performances:
- LA Clippers (67) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (58): The Clippers secured their third consecutive win by defeating their crosstown rivals. Jordan Miller led the Clippers with 19 points and 7 rebounds. For the Lakers, Bronny James contributed 17 points, though it wasn’t enough to secure the victory. The Lakers struggled offensively, shooting just 34.4% from the field and committing 19 turnovers. (ESPN)
- Sacramento Kings (94) vs. Phoenix Suns (76): The Kings remained perfect, dominating the Suns with a 35-point lead at one point. Nique Clifford was instrumental for Sacramento with 19 points. Ryan Dunn led the Suns with 18 points and 6 rebounds. (ESPN)
- Atlanta Hawks (111) vs. Houston Rockets (108 OT): In an overtime thriller, the Hawks edged out the Rockets to keep their undefeated streak alive. J. McVeigh led Atlanta with 21 points, while Adonis Arms paced Houston with 24 points and 6 rebounds. (ESPN)
- San Antonio Spurs (93) vs. Utah Jazz (91 OT): Another overtime battle saw the Spurs secure a narrow victory. David Jones-Garcia led San Antonio with 28 points and 6 rebounds. Despite the loss, Utah’s Kyle Filipowski delivered a phenomenal performance, tallying a game-high 35 points and 11 rebounds. (ESPN)
- Charlotte Hornets (87) vs. Dallas Mavericks (69): The Hornets continued their strong showing, holding the Mavericks to just 69 points. K. Knueppel led Charlotte with a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds. Ryan Nembhard had 11 points and 8 assists for Dallas. (ESPN)
- Chicago Bulls (114) vs. Indiana Pacers (105): The Bulls secured a decisive win, with Matas Buzelis leading all scorers with 28 points. Kam Jones contributed 20 points and 6 assists for the Pacers. (ESPN)
- Miami Heat (100) vs. Boston Celtics (96): The Heat rallied to defeat the Celtics. Kel’el Ware was a standout for Miami with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Baylor Scheierman led Boston with 19 points, 9 assists, and 5 steals. (ESPN)
Other Notable Performances and Team News:
Before Monday’s action, the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 94-81 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, July 13. In that game, Cole Swider led the Lakers with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Darius Bazley contributed a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and an impressive 5 blocks. Bronny James also added 14 points in that win. (NBA.com)
Dallas Mavericks’ highly anticipated rookie, Cooper Flagg, made his Summer League debut against Bronny James and the Lakers on Thursday, July 10. However, he has reportedly been shut down by the team and will not participate in further summer program games. (Yahoo Sports)
Upcoming Schedule and How to Watch:
The NBA 2K26 Summer League continues daily, culminating in the tournament semifinals on Friday, July 19, and the Championship game on Sunday, July 20, at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. (Yahoo Sports)
Fans can catch all the action across various platforms. Games are broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and NBA TV. For streaming options, viewers can tune in via ESPN+, Fubo, Sling, DirecTV, and Hulu with Live TV. Over half of the 76 games this summer will be available on ESPN+. (Yahoo Sports)
With several teams still undefeated and individual talents making their mark, the remainder of the NBA 2K26 Summer League promises more exciting moments as the next generation of NBA stars continues to develop and compete.
