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Cameron Boozer and the Grizzlies advanced to the championship game of the 2026 NBA Summer League by defeating the Rockets on Day 10 of the event.<\/p>\n
Welcome to our recap of Saturday\u2019s action in the 2026 NBA Summer League, as the Grizzlies and Warriors advanced through the semifinals to reach the championship game.<\/p>\n
We opened with two close games, as the Magic defeated the Celtics 103-99<\/a> and the Bucks beat the 76ers 96-94<\/a> on a game-winning layup<\/a> by No. 10 pick Brayden Burries (27 pts)<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies advanced to the Summer League championship game by defeating the Rockets 101-90<\/a>, as Cedric Coward (28 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast)<\/a> and Cameron Boozer (12 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast) showed out.<\/p>\n The Wizards ended their summer with a 91-83<\/a> win over the Hawks, cued by Reece Beekman (13 pts, 6 reb, 14 ast).<\/p>\n Yaxel Lendeborg (15 pts, 2 blk, team-high +11) led the Warriors over the Lakers 92-88<\/a>, winning a back-and-forth affair that came down to the final minute.<\/p>\n Jalen Slawson (22 pts, 4 blk) finished off a strong summer by leading the Pacers to a 91-73<\/a> win over the Pelicans, aided by Yuki Kawamura (12 ast)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Miles Kelly (20 pts) scored the last 12 points for the Spurs to lift them over the Suns 86-81<\/a> to cap the night.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 12:34 a.m.<\/p>\n Spurs win 86-81<\/p>\n Miles Kelly (20 pts) delivered some clutch scoring to lead San Antonio to a win to finish off Day 10 of the 2026 NBA Summer League.<\/p>\n After Phoenix tied the game at 74 with 2:42 remaining, Kelly scored the last 12 points for the Spurs, helping them run their record to 4-1 in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n Timely shot-making by Miles Kelly \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Spurs up 81-76 with under 30 seconds left on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/hoxRqrtkxv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Spurs earned a 42-28 advantage in points in the paint and a 40-19 edge in bench points in the contest.<\/p>\n Devin Askew (20 pts) was the top scorer for the Suns.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 11:45 p.m. ET<\/p>\n One time for Yuki Kawamura<\/p>\n Yuki Kawamura was setting the table all night for Indy!<\/p>\n A game-high 12 assists in the @NBASummerLeague<\/a> win over New Orleans \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/MvuVZBuVsz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 11:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Jalen Slawson (22 pts, 4 blk) and Yuki Kawamura (12 ast) were a dominant duo for Indiana, leading them to a win over New Orleans to end their Summer League campaign.<\/p>\n Yuki Kawamura (game-high 12 assists) with the dime!<\/p>\n He zips a pass between two defenders to Keba Keita \ud83d\ude33 pic.twitter.com\/CWY9G36uUr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Pacers put up 28 assists on 35 field goals, including those from No. 38 pick Braden Smith (9 ast), who complemented the strong point guard play on the evening.<\/p>\n Jalen Slawson runs the floor and rocks the rim with the one-hand jam \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n He has a game-high 12 PTS in the 3Q of NBA Summer League action on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/QntfxamzIX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n Read more about the game on NBA.com.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 10:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Spurs<\/a>\u2013Suns<\/a> starting on Prime<\/p>\n Hyunjung Lee leads the Spurs against Javonte Cook and the Suns in our final contest of the evening.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 10:18 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Yaxel Lendeborg (15 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 2 blk, team-high +11) helped the Warriors advance to the 2026 NBA Summer League championship game by beating the Lakers 92-88.<\/p>\n A balanced @warriors<\/a> attack to secure an NBA Summer League Championship game berth!<\/p>\n Graham Ike: 16 PTS, 11 REB They will face Memphis tomorrow night at 9:00pm\/et on ESPN \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/dtefNwQhmr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Golden State shot 12-for-24 (50%) from 3-point range to seize a back-and-forth contest that saw 18 lead changes and 10 ties.<\/p>\n The Lakers had the ball down 88-87 with under a minute to go, but were unable to take the lead. They then had a chance to tie it on the final possession, but Will Richard (8 pts, 2 3PM, 2 stl) knocked the ball away.<\/p>\n WILL RICHARD SEALS THE GAME FOR GOLDEN STATE!<\/p>\n The @warriors<\/a> will battle the Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA Summer League Championship game tomorrow night at 9:00pm\/et on ESPN \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/dXLroLnfEw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cameron Carr (17 pts on 5-for-16 shooting) battled his way to a productive night for the Lakers, while Adou Thiero (18 pts, 10 reb, 3 blk) played far above the rim.<\/p>\n Adou Thiero was rocking the rim in Las Vegas \ud83e\udd2f\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n He scored a team-high 18 PTS for the @Lakers<\/a> tonight! pic.twitter.com\/tdZwuTv3bb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n Read more about the game on NBA.com.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 10:10 p.m. ET<\/p>\n One time for Cedric Coward<\/p>\n Cedric Coward guided Memphis to an NBA Summer League Championship berth tonight!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc3b 28 PTS (19 in 2H, game-high) The @memgrizz<\/a> will face the winner of Warriors\/Lakers tomorrow night at 9:00pm\/et on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/TcsdAApoLB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 10:01 p.m. ET<\/p>\n How\u2019s the air up there, Adou?<\/p>\n Warriors are up 74-72 with just under seven minutes remaining, but Adou Thiero (11 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl) has the highlight of the game so far.<\/p>\n The crowd was left AMAZED by Adou Thiero!\ud83e\udd29 https:\/\/t.co\/QZvTTppw19<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5jpezfRvyb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 9:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Two heady point guards, no. 38 pick Braden Smith and Markquis Nowell, lead the Pacers and Pelicans in this matchup.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 8:40 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Wizards win 91-83<\/p>\n Reece Beekman (13 pts, 6 reb, 14 ast) cued the offense with flair in Washington\u2019s final game of the summer, setting up John Camden (22 pts) and Chris Livingston (20 pts) en route to a win over the Hawks.<\/p>\n Beekman, a Virginia alum, is a two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He previously played 36 NBA games, most notably for the Brooklyn Nets in 2024-25.<\/p>\n Devon Higgs (22 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl) was the top performer for the Hawks, stepping up again for a shorthanded roster.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n Read more about the game on NBA.com.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 8:31 p.m. ET<\/p>\n No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg helms the Warriors as they take on No. 24 pick Cameron Carr and the Lakers with a berth in the 2026 NBA Summer League semifinals on the line.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 8:23 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Grizzlies win 101-90<\/p>\n Cedric Coward (28 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) was a star as the Grizzlies defeated the Rockets to advance to the 2026 NBA Summer League championship game.<\/p>\n Skip \u23ed\ufe0f \ud835\ude12\ud835\ude2f\ud835\ude30\ud835\ude24\ud835\ude2c\ud835\ude25\ud835\ude30\ud835\ude38\ud835\ude2f pic.twitter.com\/KV9rv9OCpP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) July 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Memphis led wire-to-wire, running out to a 26-9 lead after the first quarter and never looking back.<\/p>\n Cameron Boozer (12 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) went grinding, as he always does, to help speed Memphis to the victory.<\/p>\n “Happy birthday, young man!” \ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n A double-double for the No. 3 overall pick Cameron Boozer (12p, 12r) tonight as Memphis clinches their spot in the 2026 NBA Summer League Championship! pic.twitter.com\/nRh0GcMVtu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Rockets shot 16-for-37 (43.2%) from 3-point range, but the Grizzlies countered by going 17-for-18 (94.4%) at the line.<\/p>\n Quadir Copeland (24 pts on 9-for-13 shooting, 2 blk, 2 3PM) was the top man for Houston.<\/p>\n Quadir Copeland with the up-and-under finish \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n He leads Houston in scoring with 22 on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/fuOUuqxGJj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 8:04 p.m. ET<\/p>\n One time for Brayden Burries<\/p>\n 10th overall pick @BraydenBurries<\/a> vs. Philly:<\/p>\n \ud83e\udd8c 27 points (14 in 2H, game-high) \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 7:53 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Trimble to the roof<\/p>\n Look at the body control by Seth Trimble \u2014 keeps his feet under control while running back, gears up to leap and stones Henri Veesar at the rack.<\/p>\n Shades of Jerryd Bayless, or maybe Derrick Rose.<\/p>\n Seth Trimble with the BIG-TIME rejection \ud83d\ude32<\/p>\n Watch Hawks\/Wizards in NBA Summer League action on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/5gDheKuOYq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 43-36 Wizards at the half in the Pavilion.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 7:28 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Small with the big dunk<\/p>\n Javon Small (13 pts, 5 ast, 3 3PM) is on fire as the Grizzlies enjoy a 48-33 lead at the break over the Rockets.<\/p>\n This jam lit the crowd up on a hot summer afternoon in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n “My, my, my\u2026 this guy can FLY!” https:\/\/t.co\/5CWWPDZQk5<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/McsHtueYib<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 7:10 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Former North Carolina point guard Seth Trimble leads Washington against No. 52 pick Henri Veesar, also a former Tar Heel, and the Hawks.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 7:02 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Brayden Burries (27 pts, 5 ast) slashed to the rim for a layup with 1.5 seconds remaining to lift the Bucks to a win in their final game this summer.<\/p>\n BRAYDEN BURRIES IS CLUTCH!<\/p>\n THE 10TH OVERALL PICK WINS THE GAME FOR THE BUCKS \ud83d\ude31 pic.twitter.com\/5fRJk2jTxY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Lefty drive, takes the bump, Eurostep to the rim, nice extension on the finish. Great technique from the guard out of Arizona.<\/p>\n Gerald Ayayi (22 pts) was the top scorer for the Sixers.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n Read more about the game on NBA.com.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 6:35 p.m. ET<\/p>\n No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, a winner throughout his basketball career, is going after the 2026 NBA Summer League championship as the Grizzlies take on No. 31 pick Bruce Thornton, two-time NCAA men\u2019s basketball champion Tristen Newton and the Rockets.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 6:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Malik Reneau (19 pts on 6-for-7 shooting in 18:20) and Au\u2019Diese Toney (18 pts, 2 3PM, 6 reb, 4 ast) lifted Orlando over Boston, as the Magic separated with a 36-23 third quarter.<\/p>\n Reneau was named First Team All-ACC in his senior season at Miami, leading the team with 18.9 ppg, after previously winning back-to-back high school national championships with Monteverde Academy.<\/p>\n Toney scored 12.2 ppg for the Noblesville Boom of the G League last season, shooting 46% from 3-point range on 3.9 3PA.<\/p>\n Caleb Grill (18 pts, 4 3PM), who won the G League championship last season with the Greensboro Swarm, was the top scorer for the Celtics.<\/p>\n The game saw 10 lead changes and five ties.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n Read more about the game on NBA.com.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 5:59 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Burries with the bully-ball<\/p>\n The No. 10 pick out of Arizona is a bull at the Summer League level, getting downhill with ease here and powering through the chest of the rim protector.<\/p>\n He\u2019s not shooting that efficiently, but there are flashes of a talented pick-and-roll initiator.<\/p>\n Brayden Burries drives in for the 3-point play \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n The 10th overall pick has 11 points in 12 minutes! pic.twitter.com\/jSAkr2VF1U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 5:34 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Bucks\u2019 rooks starting off hot<\/p>\n Brayden Burries (5 pts, 2 ast, 1 blk) and Nate Ament (12 pts on 5-for-6 shooting, 4 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl) have started off strong against the 76ers.<\/p>\n Burries is quick and strong at 6-foot-4, 215 \u2014 look at the little burst he applies as he picks up the ball for the floater.<\/p>\n Tough take by Brayden Burries for the AND-1 \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n The 10th overall pick is battling the 76ers on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/N4SFYcSif2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ament has a 6-foot-11.5 wingspan, which he shows off on this corner 3-pointer.<\/p>\n Splash from the corner \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n #13 overall pick Nate Ament leads all scorers with 12 on 5\/6 shooting on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/XGcaXBa1Ah<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 5:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n 76ers<\/a>\u2013Bucks<\/a> getting started on ESPN<\/p>\n No. 10 pick Brayden Burries and No. 13 pick Nate Ament are in action for Milwaukee, as they face Philly to close out their summer slate.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 4:45 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Milos making shots<\/p>\n Houston alum Milos Uzan (7 pts on 3-for-3) is off to another strong start for Boston. The 6-foot-4 point guard has been an offensive engine for the team, providing shooting and ball-handling ability.<\/p>\n In his junior year with the Cougars, Uzan shot 45.3\/42.8\/78.3 from the field, scoring 11.4 ppg.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 4:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Celtics<\/a>\u2013Magic<\/a> about to tip off on Prime<\/p>\n Amari Williams leads the Celtics against Lester Qui\u00f1ones and the Magic to open our day.<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 4:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s Summer League schedule<\/p>\n Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic (4:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>) Featuring No. 10 pick Brayden Burries and No. 13 pick Nate Ament<\/p>\n Semifinal: Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and No. 31 pick Bruce Thornton<\/p>\n Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards (7 ET, ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 52 pick Henri Veesar<\/p>\n Semifinal: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers (8:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg and No. 24 pick Cameron Carr<\/p>\n Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans (9 ET, ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 38 pick Braden Smith and No. 58 pick Jaron Pierre Jr.<\/p>\n San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns (10:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 26 pick Tarris Reed Jr. and No. 30 pick Koa Peat<\/p>\n JULY 18 \/ 4:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Recap of Day 9 of the 2026 NBA Summer League<\/p>\n The Kings defeated the Hornets 92-90<\/a> to open Friday\u2019s action in a contest that saw eight lead changes, overcoming a double-double from No. 14 pick Hannes Steinbach (22 pts, 11 reb).<\/p>\n The Cavaliers beat the Bulls 100-91<\/a>, as No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas (24 pts, 3 3PM)<\/a> turned in another strong scoring performance.<\/p>\n The Mavericks shot 18-for-39 (46.2%) from 3-point range to knock off the Knicks 110-88<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tre Donaldson (20 pts, 8 reb, 10 ast)<\/a> capped his Summer League in style as the Heat came back to beat the Pistons 101-87<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friday night ended with two thwarted comeback attempts, as the Jazz defeated the Trail Blazers 83-79<\/a> behind Justin Harmon (21 pts) and the Clippers beat the Timberwolves 128-120<\/a> in overtime, led by Keaton Wagler (26 pts) and Sean Pedulla (24 pts, 11 ast).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
LJ Cryer: 16 PTS, 4 AST, 4 3PM
Yaxel Lendeborg: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 2 BLK<\/p>\n
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\ud83e\udd8c 4 rebounds
\ud83e\udd8c 5 assists
\ud83e\udd8c 1 game-winning bucket for the @Bucks<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Rwtq6TKSCC<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPhiladelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks (5 ET, ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n