Here's everything to know to catch the latest batch of youngsters in NBA Summer League.
Why do NBA players go to the Summer League?
Even though players just got drafted to respective NBA teams and likely secured a roster spot for the new season, playing in Summer League allows them to get a feel for the next level against fellow youngsters. Perhaps it's even more important for players taken in the second round or those who signed deals as undrafted free agents. Standing out in Summer League could just earn them a training camp invite for the senior team, a potential two-way deal or even a spot on the main 15-man roster if such an opportunity arises.
The 26 teams that do not qualify for the semifinals will play their fifth game on either Saturday, July 15 or Sunday, July 16.General admission seats for games held in Las Vegas are going for sale around the $40-60 mark, viaThe inaugural season of NBA Summer League started in Orlando in 2002. It was held there every year minus 2005 and 2011, but ended in 2017 after going defunct. Games were usually closed to the public and only broadcast on television.
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