Summer League 2025: Rookies Shine as Free Agency Opens

Excitement brews as Summer League 2025 showcases rookies, while free agency heats up with major trades and extensions.

The NBA 2K26 Summer League has ignited excitement across the basketball landscape, with events already underway in Salt Lake City and San Francisco. As fans eagerly anticipate the main event in Las Vegas starting July 10, all eyes are on the Dallas Mavericks` No. 1 draft pick, Cooper Flagg, who is poised to make a splash. The Mavericks will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring the highly-touted Bronny James, in a matchup set for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

This Summer League promises to showcase a wealth of talent, with other top picks like Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs, Kon Knueppel from the Charlotte Hornets, and VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers also ready to dazzle fans. Notable games, including the Memphis Grizzlies against the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Jazz, will be broadcast on NBA TV, leading up to the championship on July 20.

Meanwhile, the free agency frenzy has officially kicked off, with significant moves already making headlines. The Memphis Grizzlies have secured a five-year, $240 million extension for Jaren Jackson Jr., while the Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson. The Boston Celtics are shaking things up, sending Jrue Holiday to Portland and Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta, clearing over $200 million in payroll. For more updates, check out NBA Summer League and free agency news and NBA free agency updates.

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