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Taylor Hendricks and the Memphis Grizzlies are taking on the Golden State Warriors with the 2026 NBA Summer League championship on the line on ESPN.<\/p>\n
Welcome to our live blog of Sunday\u2019s action in the 2026 NBA Summer League, which culminates in the championship game between No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer\u2019s Grizzlies and No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg\u2019s Warriors!<\/p>\n
Dion Brown (16 pts, 10 reb, 11 ast) and John Ukomadu (23 pts, 9 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk)\u00a0led seven double-figure scorers for the Nets in defeating the Thunder 108-90<\/a> to finish their Vegas run with a winning record.<\/p>\n Jahmi\u2019us Ramsey (20 pts on 9-for-9 shooting) capped Denver\u2019s Summer League outing as they beat the Raptors 96-89<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, we have the 2026 NBA Summer League championship, with No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg and the Warriors taking on No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and the Grizzlies (9 ET, ESPN<\/a>)!<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 10:45 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Cam Boozer\u2019s shot bounces off<\/p>\n After almost stripping the ball from Yaxel Lendeborg in the backcourt, Cameron Boozer had a clean look at an above-the-break 3-pointer on the next possession.<\/p>\n But it bounced off the left rim, setting up a free throw battle with Golden State up 91-90.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 10:38 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Coward with the clutch shot<\/p>\n Cedric Coward (19 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) just drilled a 3-pointer from the left wing to cut the Warriors lead to 91-90 with 1:19 to go in the 2026 NBA Summer League championship game.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve got real drama flowing here in the Thomas & Mack Center.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 10:34 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Lendeborg puts the Warriors on top<\/p>\n 91-87 Golden State after Yaxel Lendeborg (21 pts, 8 reb) squared up and knocked down a 3-pointer from the left wing, then pulled up for a midrange jumper.<\/p>\n Yaxel Lendeborg puts the Warriors ahead with a CLUTCH 3 \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n The 11th overall pick is up to 21 PTS!<\/p>\n Golden State leads by 4 with under 2 minutes to play in the NBA Summer League Championship \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/4K8PpwoY3e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n He has the last seven points for Golden State and nine in the quarter.<\/p>\n \u201cYaxel Lendeborg, getting hot at the right time,\u201d said ESPN\u2019s Cory Alexander. \u201cBoth these rookies putting on a performance for the ages.\u201d<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 10:24 p.m. ET<\/p>\n \u2018That clock goes down, the stakes go up\u2019<\/p>\n 82-77 with 5:33 to go on ESPN! The Warriors are battling to make this a contest, including Devion Smith (18 pts, 8 reb) and Will Riley (14 pts, 2 3PM).<\/p>\n Cap your night and enjoy some championship basketball!<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 10:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Grizzlies lead 78-66 after three<\/p>\n Cameron Boozer (16 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast) put up 10 points this quarter, including a 3-pointer with the clock winding down, to give the Grizzlies their largest lead of the game.<\/p>\n He\u2019s interesting every time he touches the ball \u2014 his head is up, and he has a move for basically every situation. You never see him hurried, and his shooting touch has been consistent.<\/p>\n Cameron Boozer sinks the 3 at the end of Q3 \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n The 3rd overall pick has a game-high 17 PTS!<\/p>\n Memphis leads by 10 heading into Q4 of the NBA Summer League Championship. pic.twitter.com\/8uJhg3OQCY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Yaxel Lendeborg (12 pts, 3 reb, 1 stl) has four fouls, but has been one of the best players on the floor for the Warriors, along with Davion Smith (15 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast) who has been hustling to get the Warriors extra possessions.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll see if the Warriors bigs, Graham Ike and Lachlan Olbrich, can make moves in the fourth quarter. Boozer and Carson Cooper have controlled the paint so far.<\/p>\n \u201cJust locking and doing what we know what we have to do,\u201d said Taylor Hendricks of Memphis\u2019 approach to this fourth quarter.<\/p>\n The 2026 NBA Summer League championship is on the line on ESPN!<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 10:10 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Cooper to the rack<\/p>\n Carson Cooper (16 pts on 7-for-8 shooting, 2 stl) has been making an impact around the rim for the Grizzlies, taking advantage of smaller Warriors lineups.<\/p>\n He has eight points in this quarter, including a nice two-handed dunk in transition a moment ago.<\/p>\n Carson Cooper with the two-hand slam \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n He’s got a game-high 16 PTS!<\/p>\n The Grizzlies lead in Q3 of the NBA Summer League Championship. pic.twitter.com\/HKUqQcRsqt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 9:47 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Tied at 47 at the half<\/p>\n It\u2019s a fittingly tight contest between two of the best teams of the Vegas summer league.<\/p>\n LJ Cryer and Cedric Coward lead their respective teams with 11 points apiece.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies are still shooting 60.6% from the field, but the Warriors have taken 10 more shots than the Grizzlies;<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 9:42 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Yaxel to the rack<\/p>\n Yaxel Lendeborg (9 pts, 2 reb) just shook Cameron Boozer (7 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast) and drove baseline for the and-one layup, then converted a putback on back-to-back possessions.<\/p>\n Boozer responded with a 3-pointer of his own. The rookies are shining here.<\/p>\n 43-42 Warriors with 1:36 to go in the half.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 9:24 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Grizzlies up 24-23 after one<\/p>\n We\u2019ve got a scrappy, competitive contest going in the Thomas & Mack Center, as the Warriors and Grizzlies chase the first championship of the 2026-27 NBA season.<\/p>\n Devion Smith (9 pts) and LJ Cryer (8 pts) have done most of the scoring for Golden State, while Javon Small (8 pts) leads the way for Memphis.<\/p>\n Yaxel Lendeborg (4 pts, 1 reb, 1 stl) and Cameron Boozer (2 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast) have hustled and chipped in around the edges so far. Lendeborg got free in the open court for a fast break finish; Boozer is a force on the boards.<\/p>\n Cameron Boozer grabs his own miss and scores \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Watch the 3rd overall pick in the NBA Summer League Championship on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/8GmfJ6j760<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Grizzlies took 27 shots to the Warriors\u2019 18 in the first quarter, buoyed by Boozer\u2019s rebounding.<\/p>\n Memphis is shooting 37.2%, while Golden State\u2019s at 61.1%, but the Grizzlies lead by one.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 9:17 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Cam Boozer on the importance of the Summer League championship<\/p>\n \u201cVery important. We came here to win,\u201d Cameron Boozer said of the championship contest. \u201cIt\u2019s a high-intensity game.\u201d<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 9:14 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Grizzlies picking up full court<\/p>\n Memphis is dogging Golden State all the way up the floor, forcing them to start offense late in the shot clock.<\/p>\n It\u2019s an interesting strategic move early in tonight\u2019s contest that could allow the Grizzlies to flex their depth and physical intensity.<\/p>\n 20-13 Grizzlies with 3:23 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 9:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n It\u2019s the championship game of the 2026 NBA Summer League!<\/p>\n These are two of the deepest, most talented teams this summer \u2014 it\u2019s a fitting contest to conclude our time in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 8:31 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Get ready for the Summer League championship!<\/p>\n Yaxel Lendeborg\u2019s led the Warriors all summer, beginning with a perfect shooting outing and demonstrating a strong all-around game. He\u2019s joined by a series of NBA veterans, including Will Riley and Lachlan Olbrich, as well as talented veterans like LJ Cryer, who\u2019s had some big scoring performances.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies\u2019 summer squad is stacked. In addition to No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, who can do everything on the floor and keeps working, they boast All-Rookie First Team member Cedric Coward and a ton of players with NBA experience, including Olivier Maxence-Prosper, Taylor Hendricks, Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack.<\/p>\n It should be a good one tonight on ESPN.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 8:22 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Nuggets win 96-89<\/p>\n Jahmi\u2019us Ramsey (20 pts on 9-for-9 shooting, 8 reb, 2 stl) had a perfect outing to cap Denver\u2019s Summer League run, as they outlasted the Raptors in a close contest.<\/p>\n The Nuggets won the third quarter 30-20 to take the advantage.<\/p>\n Nimari Bennett (15 pts, 9 reb) was the top scorer for the Raptors, who earned a 50-38 edge in points in the paint.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 7:34 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Two of the best teams of the summer<\/p>\n Get ready for Warriors-Grizzlies, coming up tonight on ESPN!<\/p>\n The stage is set. \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n It\u2019s all come down to this.<\/p>\n The @memgrizz<\/a> and @warriors<\/a> battle for the 2026 NBA Summer League Championship tonight in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n \u23f0 9 PM ET \/ 6 PM PT pic.twitter.com\/ThNOGkPsBr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Summer League (@NBASummerLeague) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 7:23 p.m. ET<\/p>\n From the North, a close one in the West<\/p>\n The Toronto Raptors lead the Denver Nuggets 47-45 at the half in their final Las Vegas action.<\/p>\n Mark Sears (12 pts, 4 ast), the Denver point guard, leads all scorers.<\/p>\n Sears was a consensus All-American and First Team All-SEC in his senior season at Alabama in 2025, putting up 18.9 ppg, then played seven games for the Bucks last season.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 6:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Reigning Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley leads the Raptors against the Nuggets in our second game of the day.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 6:23 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Dion Brown (16 pts, 10 reb, 11 ast) was all over the floor, leading seven double-figure scorers to give Brooklyn a winning record in Vegas.<\/p>\n John Ukomadu (23 pts, 9 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk) and Aaron Scott (15 pts on 6-for-8 shooting, 5 stl) also had big games for the Nets, who shot 51.9% from the field.<\/p>\n Steven Ashworth (22 pts, 4 3PM, 4 ast, 2 stl) was the top performer for Oklahoma City, which finished winless in the summer.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n Read more about the game on NBA.com.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 5:51 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Way up top<\/p>\n John Ukomadu (18 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk) just showed off his hops, catching a crazy reverse alley-oop from Hunter Sallis (10 pts, 3 ast), bringing the Nets into the third quarter break with a highlight.<\/p>\n CRAZY REVERSE DUNK for John Ukomadu! \ud83d\ude35\u200d\ud83d\udcab pic.twitter.com\/qJOl0JXjDz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s 82-64 Brooklyn in the last contest of the summer from these two teams.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 5:40 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Dainja!<\/p>\n Dain Dainja (12 pts, 6 reb) is exerting his will in the paint, including driving to the rim for a one-handed slam a moment ago.<\/p>\n Dain Dainja drives and slams it home \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n He’s got 12 PTS as the Nets lead the Thunder in NBA Summer League action on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/JxjC8utjJk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 6-foot-9 big out of Memphis played 50 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce this season in the G League, putting up 13.1 ppg, 5.9 reb and 1.0 blk.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 5:24 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Jamming inside the Thomas & Mack Center<\/p>\n Nets are up 60-45 at the half, led by John Ukomadu (16 pts, 4 reb, 3 3PM), who is bringing the energy on this final day of the 2026 NBA Summer League.<\/p>\n Ukomadu, an alum of Eastern Kentucky, averaged 10.5 ppg for the Motor City Cruise over 50 games this G League season, shooting 46.8\/39.4\/67.4 from the field.<\/p>\n Duke Brennan \ud83e\udd1d John Ukomadu<\/p>\n Brennan dishes it to Ukomadu for the two-hand jam!<\/p>\n BKN\/OKC NBA Summer League action is LIVE on ESPN. pic.twitter.com\/lzmfZHoLdM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n From the baseline, the Thunder admin caught Nate Johnson finding Sam Alexis (6 pts, 5 reb) for the slam.<\/p>\n Through the contact \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/aGcoucTK79<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Steven Ashworth (12 pts, 2 3PM) leads the Thunder in scoring.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 4:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Thunder<\/a>\u2013Nets<\/a> about to tip on ESPN<\/p>\n Former Pistons sharpshooter Buddy Boeheim and the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Brooklyn Nets in the Thomas & Mack Center to open our final day of the 2026 NBA Summer League.<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 4:20 p.m. ET<\/p>\n A look back before the championship game<\/p>\n Enjoy and get hyped before the Grizzlies and Warriors decide the first champion of this NBA season with a look back at yesterday\u2019s frenetic action.<\/p>\n Saturday in Las Vegas had it all. \ud83c\udfac\ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n From the Summer League Film Festival to the consolation games and thrilling semifinals\u2026relive the day that set up tonight\u2019s Championship Game between the @memgrizz<\/a> & @warriors<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/m4aAsEMyvR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Summer League (@NBASummerLeague) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 4:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s Summer League schedule<\/p>\n Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets (4:30 ET, ESPN) Featuring No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, 2025 No. 11 pick Cedric Coward and No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg<\/p>\n JULY 19 \/ 4:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Recap of Day 10 of the 2026 NBA Summer League<\/p>\n We opened Saturday 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> to reach the championship game, 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
\nDenver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors (6:30 ET, ESPN2)
\nChampionship game: Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9 ET, ESPN)<\/p>\n