Sergio De Larrea and the Mavericks are facing the Thunder to open Day 8 of the 2026 NBA Summer League.
Welcome to Day 8 of the 2026 NBA Summer League, as we prepare to find out who advances to the semifinals of this year’s tournament!
Our action opens with the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder (4 ET, Prime Video).
JULY 16 / 4:50 p.m. ET
Dallas-OKC in a close one
Mavericks up 49-45 at the half, as Darin Green Jr. (11 pts, 3 3PM) leads them in scoring in a free-flowing battle in the Thomas & Mack Center.
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (6 pts, 4 reb) made a splash in the first half with his leaping ability, including three crazy alley-oops.
“I always try to come off the bench, give us some energy,” said Akobundu-Ehiogu. “I can see the energy in the gym shifting.”
Former Piston Buddy Boeheim (13 pts, 2 3PM) got hot to lead the Thunder.
Taken for the triple 🔒🎯 pic.twitter.com/X4Gw6oeqqW
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 16, 2026
JULY 16 / 4:30 p.m. ET
We’ve got No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. in action coming up, as the Nets take on the Rockets.
JULY 16 / 4:15 p.m. ET
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu soars
The 6-foot-10 forward soared to the rim for three straight alley-oops, including a wild one-handed slam on a long-range lob from Sergio De Larrea. Highlights to open Thursday’s action.
THE MAN CAN FLY 🚀 https://t.co/aGTe1pfD18 pic.twitter.com/ssE0pdau8i
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) July 16, 2026
“Who would think he would get this? But he did,” said Prime’s Teresa Weatherspoon. “Talk to me nice — I like it.”
“Box office!” said Prime’s Brendan Glasheen.
JULY 16 / 3:30 p.m. ET
Dallas (1-2), featuring No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea, takes on Oklahoma City (0-3) as we open Wednesday’s action in the 2026 NBA Summer League.
JULY 16 / 3:25 p.m. ET
Thursday’s 2026 NBA Summer League schedule
Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (3:30 ET, Prime Video)
Featuring No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea
Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets (4:30 ET, ESPNU)
Featuring No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. and No. 31 pick Bruce Thornton
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls (6 ET, Prime Video)
Featuring No. 24 pick Cameron Carr and No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson
Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks (7 ET, ESPN2)
Featuring No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg and No. 39 pick Jack Kayil
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks (8 ET, Prime Video)
Featuring No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and No. 8 pick Kingston Flemings
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat (9 ET, ESPN2)
Featuring No. 19 pick Allen Graves and No. 37 pick Ryan Conwell
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets (10 ET, Prime Video)
Featuring No. 35 pick Trevon Brazile
JULY 16 / 3:15 p.m. ET
Recap of Day 7 of the 2026 NBA Summer League
Read more about yesterday’s action in the 2026 NBA Summer League.
The Timberwolves defeated the Pacers 114-98 to open Tuesday’s 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.
Hugo Gonzalez (24 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast) and the Celtics survived a late comeback attempt from No. 29 pick Alex Karaban (21 pts, 5 3PM) and the Kings to win 82-76 and move to 3-1.
The Spurs defeated the Jazz 94-82 behind Ja’Kobi Gillespie (23 pts) and Hyunjung Lee (22 pts), outdoing No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson (15 pts).
Kobe Sanders (26 pts, 5 ast) led the Clippers past the Wizards 108-94 to cap Day 7 of the 2026 NBA Summer League, overcoming a sterling effort by Seth Trimble (23 pts).