What a crazy and wild summer it has been for the NBA.

From the Golden State Warriors hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy to the start of NBA free agency, the summer of 2022 has been one for the history books. Now that free agency seems to be behind us(unless Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant get traded in the next week), it’s time to look ahead to an event all Kings fans are accustom to: The summer league. Hosted annually in Las Vegas, the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League showcases some of the best prospects the NBA has to offer and this year is no different as a slew of top draft picks from the 2022 draft class are expected to show-out in Sin City.

Here’s everything you need to know before tip-off from Las Vegas Thursday night.

Where is the Summer League held? Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion; Click here for summer league tickets

How to watch? ESPN and NBA TV

What time does the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League start? Thursday, 7 p.m. PST

Which teams play Thursday?

Houston Rockets(Jabari Smith Jr.) v. Orlando Magic(Paolo Banchero), 7 p.m. PST
Portland Trail Blazers(Shaedon Sharpe) v. Detroit Pistons(Jaden Ivey), 9 p.m. PST

Who’s ready for Las Vegas #NBA2K23SummerLeague Opening Day?

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— NBA Summer League (@NBASummerLeague) July 7, 2022

What are the key matchups to watch this weekend?

Orlando Magic v. Sacramento Kings – Saturday, July 9th – 1 p.m. PST: Paolo Banchero v. Keegan Murray
Detroit Pistons v. Washington Wizards – Saturday, July 9th – 3 p.m. PST: Jaden Ivey v. Johnny Davis
OKC Thunder v. Houston Rockets – Saturday, July 9th – 5 p.m. PST: Chet Holmgren v. Jabari Smith Jr.
New Orleans Pelicans v. Portland Trail Blazers – Saturday, July 9th – 7 p.m. PST: Dyson Daniels v. Shaedon Sharpe
Indiana Pacers v. Sacramento Kings – Sunday, July 10th – 12 p.m. PST: Benedict Mathurin v. Keegan Murray
Golden State Warriors v. San Antonio Spurs – Sunday, July 10th – 4:30 p.m. PST: Patrick Baldwin Jr. & Mac McClung v. Joshua Primo & Malaki Branham

When do the Sacramento Kings play?

• vs Orlando Magic – Saturday, July 9 – 1 p.m. PST
• vs Indiana Pacers – Sunday, July 10 – 12 p.m. PST
• vs Oklahoma City Thunder – Wednesday, July 13 – 5 p.m. PST
• vs Phoenix Suns – Friday, July 15 – 5 p.m. PST
• Final game TBD

For the full summer league roster of the Sacramento Kings and more information live from Las Vegas, stay locked in here on Sactown Sports 1140.

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