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Cameron Boozer and the Grizzlies are facing the Hawks with a semifinals spot hanging in the balance on Prime as the 2026 NBA Summer League continues.<\/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
Led by No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea (9 reb, 14 ast)<\/a> and the high-flying acrobatics<\/a> of Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (12 pts, 5 reb), the Mavericks defeated the Thunder 97-87.<\/a><\/p>\n The Rockets beat the Nets 103-83<\/a>, led by backcourt mates Bruce Thornton (23 pts) and Tristen Newton (20 pts), giving them a 3-1 record and a chance to make the semifinals.<\/p>\n The Lakers advanced to the semifinals by earning a 105-82<\/a> win over the Bulls, as six double-figure scorers overcame Caleb Wilson (21 pts, 8 reb).<\/p>\n The Warriors vaulted into contention for a semifinals spot by beating the Knicks 87-77<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, we have the Grizzlies, led by No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, and the Hawks vying for a semifinals spot (8 ET, Prime Video<\/a>), while the Raptors play the Heat in the Pavilion (9 ET, ESPN2<\/a>).<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 9:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n No. 19 pick Allen Graves leads the Raptors (2-1), who are in contention for a semifinals spot, against Jahmir Young and the Heat (1-2).<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 8:51 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Warriors win 87-77<\/p>\n LJ Cryer (17 pts) was the top scorer for Golden State, as they vaulted into the No. 4 spot with a chance to advance to the 2026 NBA Summer League semifinals on the line.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re really hungry,\u201d said Cryer.<\/p>\n Yaxel Lendeborg (3 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) didn\u2019t have his shot, but contributed elsewhere for the Warriors in the win.<\/p>\n Michigan State graduate Jordan Akins (21 pts) was the top scorer for the Knicks.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 8:40 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Grizzlies set Summer League defensive record<\/p>\n One day after the Celtics set a new record by holding the Kings to four first quarter points, the Grizzlies have broken it by keeping the Hawks to two points in the first period of their contest.<\/p>\n They won the period 32-2, vaulting them into competition for a semifinals spot, as the Hawks shot 1-for-13 (7.6%) from the field in the quarter.<\/p>\n 3rd overall pick Cameron Boozer threads the needle to Carson Cooper!<\/p>\n Memphis ends the 1Q on a 32-2 run on Prime \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/0R9n7TxcLN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 8:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies are going up against No. 52 pick Henri Veesar and the Atlanta Hawks, with both teams playing for a chance to advance to the semifinals.<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 7:50 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Lakers win 105-82<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Lakers clinch a spot in the 2026 NBA Summer League semifinals by defeating the Bulls.<\/p>\n Six Lakers scored in double figures, led by Chris Ma\u00f1on (16 pts, 6 reb) and Cameron Carr (14 pts, 3 reb), as the team shot 49.2% from the field and posted 24 assists on 32 field goals.<\/p>\n Caleb Wilson (21 pts, 8 reb) was the top scorer for the Bulls.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 7:20 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Caleb with the chase down<\/p>\n The Lakers have extended their lead to 66-42 with 5:42 to go in the third, but Caleb Wilson put up an eye-catching block here.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-10 forward has go-go-Gadget arms at times.<\/p>\n Erased by Caleb! \u274c@CalebWilson2025<\/a> | #SeeRed<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/O987DzbCYU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 7:09 p.m. ET<\/p>\n One time for Sergio De Larrea<\/p>\n Sergio De Larrea was in full facilitator mode vs. OKC!<\/p>\n De Larrea: 14 AST The No. 25 overall pick and the @dallasmavs<\/a> secure the dub in Las Vegas \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/G36SpcGTWi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 7:04 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Lakers lead at the half with semifinal berth on the line<\/p>\n Los Angeles is up 56-40 after a physical first half, which ended with the teams jawing as they went to the locker room.<\/p>\n \u201cIt definitely got a little bit chippy. Everybody\u2019s fighting for that Summer League title,\u201d said Jon Elmore (6 pts, 3 ast).<\/p>\n Nine Lakers have scored so far, led by Chris Ma\u00f1on (10 pts, 5 reb), while Caleb Wilson (11 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast) leads the Bulls.<\/p>\n CALEB WILSON ROCKING THE RIM \ud83d\ude24 https:\/\/t.co\/KaMM3vgLZ6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lX4xA7qs1M<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cRicky Bobby would appreciate \u2014 if you\u2019re not first, you\u2019re last,\u201d said Prime\u2019s Brendan Glasheen. \u201cShake and bake!\u201d<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 6:50 p.m. ET<\/p>\n No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg has shown a little bit of everything for the Warriors (2-1), but hasn\u2019t had a huge scoring game so far in Vegas.<\/p>\n Will he go off against the Knicks (1-2), who have physical, talented forwards?<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 6:40 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Rockets win 103-83<\/p>\n Bruce Thornton (23 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl) and Tristen Newton (20 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl) attacked to lead the Rockets to a win over the Nets and a 3-1 record, which places them in the semifinals at this point.<\/p>\n \u201cWe play basketball to win,\u201d said Newton. \u201cWe came out here to win the whole championship, so hopefully we make the playoffs and win the whole championship.\u201d<\/p>\n tuff bucket Tristen \ud83e\udd0c pic.twitter.com\/ZLBr3dOK0N<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Houston shot 12-for-24 (50%) from 3-point range in the victory.<\/p>\n Egor D\u0451min (21 pts, 3 ast, 2 stl) led the way for the Nets, while Mikel Brown Jr. (14 pts on 15 shots) battled for his offensive production.<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 6:33 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Rookies trading flashes<\/p>\n Caleb Wilson (7 pts, 1 ast, 1 stl) just dropped a dime on a nice bounce pass through traffic, followed by a pull-up jumper from Cameron Carr (4 pts, 1 stl).<\/p>\n Good to see Wilson showing passing vision \u2014 he could be a meaningful secondary playmaker for the Bulls, providing some Blake Griffin or Kevin Garnett-esque value on the short roll.<\/p>\n Carr looks smooth \u2014 Jim Jackson\u2019s Mikal Bridges comp rang true on his shot.<\/p>\n 31-25 Lakers with 7:27 to go in the half.<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 6:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Lakers<\/a>\u2013Bulls<\/a> about to tip on Prime<\/p>\n No. 24 pick Cameron Carr and No. 4 Caleb Wilson are both suited up and ready to hit the hardwood as our action continues in the Thomas & Mack Center.<\/p>\n Los Angeles is in the driver\u2019s seat for a spot in the semifinals. If they win, they\u2019re in.<\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 5:45 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Mavericks win 97-87<\/p>\n The Mavericks had six players in score in double figures to help them even their record at 2-2.<\/p>\n Sergio De Larrea (2 pts, 9 reb, 14 ast) and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (12 pts, 5 reb) formed a dynamite pick-and-roll combination, while John Poulakidas (19 pts, 5 3PM), Darin Green (18 pts, 4 3PM) and Vsevolod Ishchenko (12 pts, 2 3PM) went off from long range.<\/p>\n \u201cI think today we had a lot of 2-on-1 advantages\u2026 Great shooters,\u201d said De Larrea. \u201cKO, we have a great connection.\u201d<\/p>\n No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea (14 AST) lobbed it up to Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (12 PTS) for the alley-oop jam \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n The @dallasmavs<\/a> pick up the win at @NBASummerLeague<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/5R2lRwYAsJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dallas scored 34 points off De Larrea\u2019s assists.<\/p>\n These angles of Tobi Lawal’s THROWDOWN \ud83d\udd25 https:\/\/t.co\/H1ueZ9lWRl<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DPsYxy0Y3L<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Books Barnhizer (21 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast) did a bit of everything to help the Thunder stay in it.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat a show these young men put on for us today, and for the crowd,\u201d said Prime\u2019s Teresa Weatherspoon. \u201cKO, you were everywhere my guy\u2026 and know De Larrea \u2014 know him. His vision is unreal.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch highlights from the game.<\/a><\/p>\n JULY 16 \/ 5:25 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Thornton to the rack<\/p>\n The all-time leading scorer at Ohio State takes one to the rack here, showing his burst and strong frame on the drive. He could be a complementary guard for the Rockets, playing off the size and defensive presences around him.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old guard is listed at 6-foot-2, 215, and was durable in college, only missing one game in his four-year career with the Buckeyes. He\u2019s also the program\u2019s all-time leader in made free throws.<\/p>\n Bruce Thornton with a burst of speed to the cup!<\/p>\n The 31st overall pick and @HoustonRockets<\/a> lead the Nets on ESPNU \ud83d\ude80 pic.twitter.com\/iQ1rUEZbIn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2026<\/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
Dallas as a team: 26 AST<\/p>\n