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Summer League is the one time of year where hope feels measurable, and the whole NBA world is in one building trying to spot who belongs. We’re back with a 2026 NBA Summer League viewing guide that cuts through the noise and turns July basketball into a clear plan: which games are actually worth your time, which rookies are under the brightest spotlight, and what skills translate when the regular season demands structure, spacing, and quick reads.

We start with quick takeaways from Salt Lake City and the California Classic, including why scoring guards often look better than they will in real rotations. I talk through early standouts and the overreaction machine, using Cam Carr as the perfect example of why one week of highlights can’t erase context. From there, we get into what Summer League really tests: effort, processing speed, defensive habits, and whether a prospect can play a role when the ball isn’t always in their hands.

Then it’s full Vegas mode. I break down the highest-leverage matchups on the schedule, including Warriors vs Mavericks, Jazz vs Wizards with Darren Peterson, AJ Dybansta and Ace Bailey, and Bulls vs Grizzlies with Caleb Wilson vs Cameron Boozer. We also hit Thunder vs Lakers, Suns vs Blazers, Raptors vs Rockets, Celtics vs Hornets, plus the second-week games to circle when rivalries and roster battles heat up.

I’ll be in Vegas for games, film, and live reactions, and the Draft and Stash podcast is expanding to YouTube with full film sessions and player breakdowns. Subscribe, and share this with all of your draft sicko friends, and leave a review with the player you want me to study next.