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Meleek Thomas and the Cleveland Cavaliers are taking on the Chicago Bulls on ESPN as the 2026 NBA Summer League continues.<\/p>\n
Welcome to Day 9 of the 2026 NBA Summer League!<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s slate opens with the Charlotte Hornets taking on Sacramento Kings (6:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>) in the Pavilion and the Chicago Bulls facing the Cleveland Cavaliers (7 ET, ESPN<\/a>), led by No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas, in the Thomas & Mack Center.<\/p>\n JULY 17 \/ 7:48 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Meleek on the attack<\/p>\n Meleek Thomas (12 pts, 2 3PM) is at it again for the Cavaliers, who are up 45-37 on the Bulls at the half.<\/p>\n Meleek Thomas’ speed \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n The No. 34 overall pick leads all scorers with 12 points on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/nSSj4d52lW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The No. 34 pick is the only player in double figures in the contest, helping the Cavs rack up a 24-10 advantage in points in the paint.<\/p>\n Legitimate burst here from the rookie out of Arkansas.<\/p>\n JULY 17 \/ 7:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Bulls-Cavaliers about to tip off on ESPN<\/p>\n No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas, fresh off a 35-point outing, leads the Cavaliers against the Bulls.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n JULY 17 \/ 6:50 p.m. ET<\/p>\n These teams are running<\/p>\n We\u2019re lacking shot clocks at the moment, so both teams are pushing the ball, creating an interesting change-of-pace in the Pavilion.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve seen 18 shots in the first five-plus minutes of the game, with Hannes Steinbach (9 pts, 3 reb) excelling in the high tempo environment.<\/p>\n Hannes Steinbach is off to a HOT start \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n The No. 14 pick has 9 of the Hornets’ first 11 PTS on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/8q43Ptifux<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 14-11 Kings with 3:57 to go in the first.<\/p>\n JULY 17 \/ 6:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Kings<\/a>\u2013Hornets<\/a> opens Friday\u2019s action on Prime<\/p>\n No. 14 pick Hannes Steinbach and No. 18 pick Christian Anderson are in action for the Hornets as they take on the Kings.<\/p>\n JULY 17 \/ 6:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s Summer League schedule<\/p>\n Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings (6:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 14 pick Hannes Steinbach and No. 18 pick Christian Anderson<\/p>\n Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7 ET, ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas<\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks (8:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea<\/p>\n Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat (9 ET, ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie<\/p>\n Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz (10:30 ET, Prime Video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring 2025 No. 16 pick Yang Hansen<\/p>\n Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers (11 ET, ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Featuring No. 5 pick Keaton Wagler<\/p>\n JULY 17 \/ 6:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Recap of Day 8 in the 2026 NBA Summer League<\/p>\n The Lakers, Rockets, Grizzlies and Warriors advanced to the tournament semifinals, where they\u2019ll compete for the championship.<\/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> to open Thursday\u2019s action.<\/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, eventually, a spot in 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>, later clinching it after the Blazers won the final game of the night..<\/p>\n No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer (24 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast)<\/a> and the Grizzlies clinched a semifinals spot by demolishing the Hawks 96-64<\/a>, holding them to a Summer League record-low 2 first-quarter points.<\/p>\n The Raptors earned a 99-90<\/a> win over the Heat, led by No. 19 pick Allen Graves (23 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast).<\/a><\/p>\n