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NBA Summer League 2017: Las Vegas Features 13 Former Kentucky Wildcats

  • July 5, 2017
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It’s that time again!  Time for NBA Summer League!  This is a time for teams to develop existing talent & to scout players from around the world as they try to break into the league.  This will be many players’ first experience as professionals, and others will be returning for yet another stint in familiar surroundings.

NBA Summer League is broken up into three events in three locations: Orlando, Florida (click here to view my article on Orlando); Salt Lake City, Utah (click here to view my article on Salt Lake City); and Las Vegas, Nevada.  In this article, I’ll be talking just about Las Vegas.

All NBA teams are represented in at least one location; some travel to multiple events.  Those teams sometimes will have different rosters at each event.  These teams are made up of recent draftees, NBA G-League team members, international players, & others who have earned a tryout.  There is no guarantee that you will see any certain player during every game, or any game.  This is for getting a good look at the skill level & the professionalism of each young man.  It’s fast-paced & very competitive because many of these players are fighting for a career.  Also, as in Orlando, there will be a championship at the close of Las Vegas Summer League.

The schedules for the entirety of NBA Summer League Las Vegas have been released & can be found below, after the roster information.  Games will overlap during Las Vegas Summer League, so you’ll have to get creative with how you watch if seeing every game is your goal!  From the NBA’s press release:

ESPN will present all 67 games from Las Vegas across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and the ESPN App, including 35 on its linear television channels. NBA TV will air 28 games, starting with the league’s opener on July 7, when the Toronto Raptors meet the New Orleans Pelicans at 6 p.m. ET. In total, 63 games from Las Vegas will air across ESPN and NBA TV’s linear channels – a Summer League record.

In past years, select games have been rerun on NBA-TV in the evening & overnight hours as well, regardless of original broadcast host.

Rosters have been finalized for all participating teams, so let’s take a look at who we might see on the floor in NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

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LAS VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE (July 7-17)

Boston Celtics: Coach Walter McCarty.

Brooklyn Nets: Archie Goodwin (from the Brooklyn Nets).

LA Clippers: Kyle Wiltjer (from the Houston Rockets).

Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo.

New Orleans Pelicans: Jaleel Cousins (from the G-League’s Reno Bighorns, brother of DeMarcus), James Young (from the Boston Celtics).

Philadelphia 76ers: Aaron Harrison (from the G-League’s Delaware 87ers), Alex Poythress (from the Philadelphia 76ers), Isaiah Briscoe.

Phoenix Suns: Tyler Ulis (from the Phoenix Suns). Update: Tyler will not be playing in Vegas as he recovers from surgery.

Sacramento Kings: De’Aaron Fox, Dominique Hawkins, Skal Labissiere (from the Sacramento Kings).

Toronto Raptors: Mychal Mulder.

Washington Wizards: Isaac Humphries. Update: Isaac has been released from the Wizards & will not be playing for them in Vegas.

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Other participating teams who do not feature former University of Kentucky Wildcats: Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz.

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LAS VEGAS SUMMER  LEAGUE SCHEDULE

All Times Eastern

Friday, July 7

6:00pm: Toronto Raptors at New Orleans Pelicans, NBA-TV

6:30pm: Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN2

8:00pm: Brooklyn Nets at Atlanta Hawks, NBA-TV

8:30pm: LA Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN

10:00pm: Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets, NBA-TV

10:30pm: Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings, ESPN2

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Saturday, July 8

4:00pm: Washington Wizards at Memphis Grizzlies, ESPNU

4:30pm: Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls, NBA-TV

6:00pm: Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz, ESPNU

6:30pm: Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA-TV

8:00pm: Miami Heat at San Antonio Spurs, ESPNU

8:30pm: Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN

10:00pm: Houston Rockets at Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPNU

10:30pm: Philadelphia 76ers at Golden State Warriors, ESPN

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Sunday, July 9

4:00pm: Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans, NBA-TV

4:30pm: Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks, ESPN

6:00pm: Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets, NBA-TV

6:30pm: Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets, ESPN2

8:00pm: Utah Jazz at LA Clippers, NBA-TV

8:30pm: Portland Trail Blazers at Boston Celtics, ESPN2

10:00pm: Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings, NBA-TV

10:30pm: Philadelphia 76ers at San Antonio Spurs, ESPN2

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Monday, July 10

4:00pm: Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, ESPNU

4:30pm: Miami Heat at Washington Wizards, NBA-TV

6:00pm: Brooklyn Nets at New Orleans Pelicans, ESPNU

6:30pm: Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns, NBA-TV

8:00pm: Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors, ESPNU

8:30pm: Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA-TV

10:00pm: LA Clippers at Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN2

10:30pm: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings, NBA-TV

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Tuesday, July 11

4:00pm: San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers, NBA-TV

4:30pm: Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies, ESPNU

6:00pm: Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards, NBA-TV

6:30pm: Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, ESPN2

8:00pm: Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks, NBA-TV

8:30pm: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN2

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Wednesday, July 12

Seeds 9-24 will play in 8 games at the below times and locations:
Cox Pavilion: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Thomas & Mack: 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

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Thursday, July 13

Seeds 1-8 will play against the winners of July 13th games at the below times and locations:
Cox Pavilion: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Thomas & Mack: 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

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Friday, July 14

Losers from games on July 13th and July 14th will play at the below times and locations:
Cox Pavilion: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. (ESPN Family of Networks)
Thomas & Mack: 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. (NBA TV)

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Saturday, July 15 – Quarterfinals

Winners from games on July 14th will play at the below times:
Thomas & Mack: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. (ESPN2/ EPSNU)

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Sunday, July 16 – Semifinals

Winners from games on July 16th will play at the below times:
Thomas & Mack: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (ESPN2)

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Monday, July 17 – Championship

Winners from games on July 17 will play at the below time:
Thomas & Mack: 10 p.m. (ESPN)

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That’s it for now.  If you’d like to read about Orlando Summer League 2017, click here.  If you’d like to read about Salt Lake City Summer League 2017, click here. Enjoy!

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University of Kentucky alumna. DeMarcus Cousins was my gateway into the NBA. Watching former Kentucky Wildcats thrive in the pros is the best.

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    V. Martin Ogrosky September 13, 2017 at 11:24 am

    Is it time to stop college basketball freshman from going pro? Let’s talk about it!

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    sewell woodward August 18, 2017 at 8:39 am

    Looking forward to seeing you, Joe B. and others next week.

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    sewell woodward August 18, 2017 at 8:37 am

    Enjoyed. from the preacher.

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