NBA Summer League live scores, updates and news from Friday July 18

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Las Vegas --  The NBA’s brightest young stars and recent draft picks will headline another showcase of talent on Thursday as the NBA 2K26 Summer League rolls into a pivotal day of action at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. 

This article will be updated with final scores, live reactions, and breaking news from Friday, July 18. 

Summer League live updates, results, highlights from Friday's games

Twelve teams wrap up their Summer League circuit today with a final chance for rising rookies to impress ahead of the upcoming NBA season. The Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, and Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the Las Vegas Summer League semifinals after a highly competitive round-robin portion. The rest of the teams will participate in one more game in Vegas as a consolation game. 

Today’s Key Summer League Matchups

Fri., July 18Mavericks vs. Magic4 p.m.NBA TV, Fubo
 76ers vs. Nets6 p.m.NBA TV, Fubo
 Heat vs. Bucks7 p.m.ESPN+
 Jazz vs. Bulls8 p.m.NBA TV, Fubo
 Pacers vs. Pelicans9 p.m.ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+
 Nuggets vs. Lakers10 p.m.NBA TV, Fubo

Featured Matchup

The marquee matchup of the day in the NBA Summer League is the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, which tips off at 7:00 PM PT (10:00 PM ET) at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas

How to watch NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2025: TV channel, live stream

  • TV channel: ESPN | ESPN2 | ESPNU | NBA TV
  • Live stream: Fubo | ESPN+

The vast majority of contests throughout the 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League will air on live broadcast television. ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and NBA TV are all scheduled to air games. Viewers can stream those games live with Fubo.

Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

Select games will be available to stream exclusively on ESPN+.

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