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NBA Summer League is back! The popular event was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic but returns this week in Las Vegas.
The summer circuit, which features all 30 NBA teams, begins Aug. 8 and runs through Aug. 17. It takes place at the Thomas and Mack Center and the neighboring Cox Pavilion near the UNLV campus. A total of 75 games will be played, with each team guaranteed at least five. The full schedule of the event can be found here.
Summer League is a prime opportunity for players young and old to develop, showcase their skills and/or land a new job. NBA and international scouts will be in attendance.
The event always has a strong Arizona Wildcats presence as well. Here’s a list of the former UA players who will be playing or head coaching in Vegas these next two weeks. (Let us know if we missed any!)
Players
- Josh Green — Dallas Mavericks
- Zeke Nnaji — Denver Nuggets
- Grant Jerrett — Detroit Pistons
- Brandon Randolph — Milwaukee Bucks
- Justin Simon — Phoenix Suns
- Kobi Simmons — Portland Trail Blazers
- Kyle Fogg — Utah Jazz
Nico Mannion is not on the Golden State Warriors‘ roster (yet) because he is currently a restricted free agent.
Head coaches
- Quinton Crawford — Los Angeles Lakers
- Joseph Blair — Minnesota Timberwolves