2026 Salt Lake City Summer League Live Updates: 2026 NBA Summer League, Day 7 | Darryn Peterson leads Jazz against Spurs
Get the latest from 2026 NBA Summer League as the NBA's young standouts take the stage in Las Vegas. Ben Lambert, for NBA.com
Updated on July 16, 2026 1:51 AM
Hugo GonzĂĄlez and the Celtics are facing the Hornets on ESPN2 as the 2026 NBA Summer League continues. The Timberwolves defeated the Pacers 114-98 to open the dayâs action, as Zyon Pullin (23 pts) and Isaiah Evans (22 pts, 4 3PM) led six double-figure scorers. The Magic ran their record to 3-1 by defeating the 76ers 99-92, shooting 56.1% as a team, headlined by Jase Richardson (25 pts on 10-for-15 FG). Malakai Branham (23 pts) led the Cavaliers over the Pelicans 82-77 in a defensive battle. Khaman Maluach (24 pts, 15 reb) continued his strong summer with a big-time double-double, leading the Suns to a 100-88 win over the Pistons. No. 13 pick Nate Ament (23 pts, 6 reb) was one of eight Bucks that scored in double figures in a 110-91 win over No. 14 pick Hannes Steinbach (27 pts, 15 reb) and the Hornets. Now, we have Celtics-Kings (8 ET, ESPN2) and Jazz-Spurs (9:30 ET, Prime Video), with No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson in action.
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JULY 15 / 9:30 p.m. ET
JazzâSpurs about to tip off on Prime No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson is playing tonight, leading the Jazz (1-2) as they seek to reclaim their form from the 2026 Salt Lake City Classic against the Spurs (2-1).
JULY 15 / 9:24 p.m. ET
Bucks win 110-91 No. 13 pick Nate Ament (23 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl, 2 3PM) showed out for the Bucks, overcoming No. 14 pick Hannes Steinbach (27 pts, 15 reb, 3 ast) and the Hornets. Milwaukee shot 19-for-45 (42.2%) from 3-point range in the win, outdoing the Hornetsâ 62-28 advantage in points in the paint. Eight Bucks scored in double figures in the victory. Tidjane SalaĂźn (21 pts) also had a big game for Charlotte. Watch highlights from the game.
JULY 15 / 9:01 p.m. ET
Hugo leads Boston Hugo GonzĂĄlez (12 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast) is on triple-double watch as the Celtics take a 39-28 lead over the Kings into the half in the Thomas & Mack Center. His playmaking has seemingly taken a leap forward this summer, both in FIBA World Cup qualifying and the Summer League, where heâs been on-ball most of the time. Hugo âĄď¸ Amari pic.twitter.com/AV1WJD4eZu â Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 16, 2026. Bostonâs posted 10 assists on 14 made field goals, with two-way player John Tonje (10 pts on 4-for-5 shooting) joining GonzĂĄlez in double figures. Emanuel Sharpe (7 pts) is the top scorer for the Kings.
JULY 15 / 8:53 p.m. ET
Hannes on the rack attack The Bucks are up early in the fourth quarter, but Hannes Steinbach has been working hard for the Hornets, delivering a big-time double-double. Hannes Steinbach throws it down đĽ The 14th overall pick has a game-high 18 PTS and 14 REB in @NBASummerLeague action on Prime! pic.twitter.com/QnU4rJmtJL â NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2026
JULY 15 / 8:37 p.m. ET
Celtics hold Kings to four first-quarter points The Boston defense sets a Summer League record by limiting Sacramento to four points in the first period. The Kings shot 9.5% from the field. âJust coming out with energy,â said Chris Cenac Jr. (3 pts, 2 reb) on the Celticsâ defensive effort. âPlay hard.â
JULY 15 / 8:05 p.m. ET
Suns win 100-88 Khaman Maluach (24 pts, 15 reb) put up another dominant double-double, leading the Suns to win over the Pistons and a 3-1 record. Maluach, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has been a force in the paint throughout this tournament. Rasheer Fleming (22 pts, 8 reb) and No. 30 Koa Peat (19 pts, 2 stl, team-high +19) also shined for Phoenix, while Brice Williams (24 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) was the top scorer for Detroit. The Suns had a 52-36 advantage in points in the paint and a 19-9 advantage in fast break points. Watch highlights from the game. Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 15 / 8:00 p.m. ET
CelticsâKings getting going on ESPN2 Emanuel Sharp leads the Kings (1-2) against Chris Cenac Jr. and the Celtics (2-1) in this clash.
JULY 15 / 7:39 p.m. ET
BucksâHornets getting going on Prime Brayden Burries (22.3 ppg in Summer League) is ready to lead Milwaukee (0-3) against Charlotte (1-2), as the Bucks seek their first win in Vegas. No. 14 pick Hayden Steinbach and No. 18 pick Christian Anderson are in action for the Hornets.
JULY 15 / 7:36 p.m. ET
Cavaliers win 82-77 Malakai Branham (23 pts) led Cleveland to a close victory over New Orleans, outdueling Markquis Nowell (20 pts, 2 stl), who battled to keep the Pelicans alive through most of the contest. Both teams shot under 40% in this defensive struggle, with the Cavs earning an advantage at the line and from beyond the arc (9 made 3-pointers to 6). Watch highlights from the game. Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 15 / 7:04 p.m. ET
Agee leading the Cavs Rashaun Agee (10 pts, 7 reb) is a team-high +19 with the Cavaliers up 68-57 with 4:12 to go in the game. The 6-foot-7 Chicago native played at five colleges, ending at Texas A&M, where he was named Third Team All-SEC after putting up 14.6 ppg, 8.7 reb and 2.6 ast. Heâs solidly-built and aggressive on the boards.
JULY 15 / 6:51 p.m. ET
Okorie covers ground A big shot for Ebuka Okorie (8 pts, 2 ast), the 6-foot guard out of Stanford. He was 2-for-12 from 3-point range entering todayâs game, but shot 35.9% from deep in college last season. To be successful as a small guard, itâs important to be able to make the defender play up tight. Ebuka Okorie gets open with the pump fake, steps back and sinks the 3-pointer đ Watch the 17th overall pick in NBA Summer League play on ESPNU! pic.twitter.com/ZdNLSYa6Sk â NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2026. 51-46 Suns as the half winds down.
JULY 15 / 6:00 p.m. ET
SunsâPistons ready to get going on ESPNU No. 30 pick Koa Peat headlines the Suns, while Chaz Lanier, who has a main roster contract with the Pistons, is averaging 24.5 ppg over his last two games. Lanierâs 15-for-24 (62.5%) from deep over those two contests.
JULY 15 / 5:40 p.m. ET
Magic win 99-92 Jase Richardson (25 pts, 10-for-15 shooting) led Orlando to a win over Philadelphia, running the Magic record to 3-1 in Vegas. The entire Magic lineup scored in double figures, as the team shot 56.1% from the field and 12-for-24 (50%) from 3-point range. No. 22 pick Labaron Philon (15 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) was held to 7-for-24 shooting, while Johni Broome sat out this contest. Amari Lyles (18 pts, 6 reb) led the 76ers in scoring. Watch highlights from the game. Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 15 / 5:35 p.m. ET
PelicansâCavaliers about to tip on Prime Former Spur Malakai Branham leads the Cavaliers (1-2) against Markquis Nowell and the Pelicans (2-1) in this one.
JULY 15 / 5:25 p.m. ET
Timberwolves win 114-98 Zyon Pullin (23 pts, 6 ast) led six Wolves in double figures as they shot 50% from the field to defeat the Pacers. Isaiah Evans (22 pts, 4 3PM) had his best game of the summer, knocking down his first 3-pointers in Vegas. âI think Duke prepared me the most. The terminology is the same; the physicality is the same,â said Evans. âIâm ready (for the next game).â Jalen Slawson (20 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 4 blk) was the top scorer for the Pacers. Watch highlights from the game. Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 15 / 5:06 p.m. ET
âA Slawson sliceâ Jalen Slawson (20 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 4 blk) just stormed down the lane