The 2020-21 NBA season is behind us. The Tokyo Olympics have concluded. Free agency is winding down. What will basketball fans do now?
Watch NBA Summer League action, of course. Top picks from this year’s NBA Draft such as Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley will be looking to make strong impressions in Las Vegas. But NBA Summer League games aren’t just about the rising stars — they also give lesser-known players a chance to snag a roster spot ahead of the new season.
Here is a complete guide to watching NBA Summer League games, including the tipoff time and TV channel for each contest.
MORE: Watch NBA Summer League games live with fuboTV
How to watch NBA Summer League games
NBA Summer League games will be broadcast live on NBA TV, ESPN2 and ESPNU. You can also stream each game on fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial.
NBA Summer League schedule 2021
Aug. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Hawks vs. Pacers | 6 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Celtics vs. Nuggets | 7 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Bulls vs. Spurs | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Pistons vs. Rockets | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Kings vs. Wizards | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Clippers vs. Trail Blazers | 11 p.m. | ESPNU |
Aug. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Bucks vs. Nets | 4 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Heat vs. Grizzlies | 5 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Cavaliers vs. Magic | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Thunder vs. Pelicans | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Raptors vs. Warriors | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Jazz vs. Mavericks | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Knicks vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN2 |
Aug. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Spurs vs. Hornets | 3 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Bulls vs. Timberwolves | 4 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Wizards vs. Nets | 5 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Pacers vs. Trail Blazers | 6 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Magic vs. Celtics | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Rockets vs. Raptors | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| 76ers vs. Hawks | 9 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Suns vs. Nuggets | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
Aug. 13
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Timberwolves vs. Bucks | 4 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Heat vs. Jazz | 5 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Pelicans vs. Cavaliers | 6 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Warriors vs. Thunder | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Knicks vs. Pistons | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Grizzlies vs. Kings | 9 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Lakers vs. Clippers | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
Aug. 14
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Nuggets vs. Mavericks | 3 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Hawks vs. Heat | 4 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| 76ers vs. Celtics | 5 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Pacers vs. Thunder | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Hornets vs. Raptors | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Cavaliers vs. Knicks | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Trail Blazers vs. Suns | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Pistons vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN2 |
Aug. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Mavericks vs. Kings | 3 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Bucks vs. Wizards | 4 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Jazz vs. Clippers | 5 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Nets vs. Spurs | 6 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Timberwolves vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Magic vs. Rockets | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Warriors vs. Pelicans | 9 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Grizzlies vs. Bulls | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
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When is the NBA Summer League played?
NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas will be played from Aug. 8-17. All 30 NBA teams will participate, and each team will play four games. The two teams with the best records through four games will face off in the championship on Aug. 17 (9 p.m. ET, ESPN).
Previous NBA Summer League showcases were held in Sacramento, Calif., (Aug. 3-4) and Salt Lake City (Aug. 3-6).
Where does the NBA Summer League take place?
The Thomas and Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, both located on UNLV’s campus, will host NBA Summer League games.
Fans interested in attending NBA Summer League games can purchase tickets through the NBA Events web site.
