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Sergio De Larrea and the Mavericks are facing the Thunder to open Day 8 of the 2026 NBA Summer League.<\/p>\n
Welcome to Day 8 of the 2026 NBA Summer League, as we prepare to find out who advances to the semifinals of this year\u2019s tournament!<\/p>\n
Our action opens with the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder (4 ET, Prime Video<\/a>).<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 4:50 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Dallas-OKC in a close one<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (6 pts, 4 reb) made a splash in the first half with his leaping ability, including three crazy alley-oops<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI always try to come off the bench, give us some energy,\u201d said Akobundu-Ehiogu. \u201cI can see the energy in the gym shifting.\u201d<\/p>\n Former Piston Buddy Boeheim (13 pts, 2 3PM) got hot to lead the Thunder.<\/p>\n Taken for the triple \ud83d\udd12\ud83c\udfaf pic.twitter.com\/X4Gw6oeqqW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 4:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n We\u2019ve got No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. in action coming up, as the Nets take on the Rockets.<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 4:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu soars<\/p>\n 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\u2019s action.<\/p>\n THE MAN CAN FLY \ud83d\ude80 https:\/\/t.co\/aGTe1pfD18<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ssE0pdau8i<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWho would think he would get this? But he did,\u201d said Prime\u2019s Teresa Weatherspoon. \u201cTalk to me nice \u2014 I like it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBox office!\u201d said Prime\u2019s Brendan Glasheen.<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 3:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Dallas (1-2), featuring No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea, takes on Oklahoma City (0-3) as we open Wednesday\u2019s action in the 2026 NBA Summer League.<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 3:25 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s 2026 NBA Summer League schedule<\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (3:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea<\/p>\n Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets (4:30 ET, ESPNU<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. and No. 31 pick Bruce Thornton<\/p>\n Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls (6 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 24 pick Cameron Carr and No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson<\/p>\n Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks (7 ET, ESPN2<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg and No. 39 pick Jack Kayil<\/p>\n Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks (8 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and No. 8 pick Kingston Flemings<\/p>\n Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat (9 ET, ESPN2<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 19 pick Allen Graves and No. 37 pick Ryan Conwell<\/p>\n Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets (10 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 35 pick Trevon Brazile<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 3:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Recap of Day 7 of the 2026 NBA Summer League<\/p>\n Read more about yesterday\u2019s action in the 2026 NBA Summer League.<\/a><\/p>\n The Timberwolves defeated the Pacers 114-98<\/a> to open Tuesday\u2019s action, as Zyon Pullin (23 pts) and Isaiah Evans (22 pts, 4 3PM) led six double-figure scorers.<\/p>\n The Magic ran their record to 3-1 by defeating the 76ers 99-92<\/a>, shooting 56.1% as a team, headlined by Jase Richardson (25 pts on 10-for-15 FG).<\/p>\n Malakai Branham (23 pts) led the Cavaliers over the Pelicans 82-77<\/a> in a defensive battle.<\/p>\n Khaman Maluach (24 pts, 15 reb) continued his strong summer with a big-time double-double, leading the Suns to a 100-88<\/a> win over the Pistons.<\/p>\n No. 13 pick Nate Ament (23 pts, 6 reb) was one of eight Bucks that scored in double figures in a 110-91<\/a> win over No. 14 pick Hannes Steinbach (27 pts, 15 reb) and the Hornets.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> and move to 3-1.<\/p>\n The Spurs defeated the Jazz 94-82<\/a> behind Ja\u2019Kobi Gillespie (23 pts) and Hyunjung Lee (22 pts), outdoing No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson (15 pts).<\/p>\n Kobe Sanders (26 pts, 5 ast) led the Clippers past the Wizards 108-94<\/a> to cap Day 7 of the 2026 NBA Summer League, overcoming a sterling effort by Seth Trimble (23 pts).<\/p>\n