Hannes Steinbach and the Charlotte Hornets face the Sacramento Kings on Prime to open Friday’s action in the 2026 NBA Summer League.
Welcome to Day 9 of the 2026 NBA Summer League!
Friday’s slate opens with the Charlotte Hornets taking on Sacramento Kings (6:30 ET, Prime Video) in the Pavilion and the Chicago Bulls facing the Cleveland Cavaliers (7 ET, ESPN), led by No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas, in the Thomas & Mack Center.
JULY 17 / 7:00 p.m. ET
Bulls-Cavaliers about to tip off on ESPN
No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas, fresh off a 35-point outing, leads the Cavaliers against the Bulls.
JULY 17 / 6:50 p.m. ET
These teams are running
We’re lacking shot clocks at the moment, so both teams are pushing the ball, creating an interesting change-of-pace in the Pavilion.
We’ve 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.
Hannes Steinbach is off to a HOT start 🔥
The No. 14 pick has 9 of the Hornets’ first 11 PTS on Prime! pic.twitter.com/8q43Ptifux
— NBA (@NBA) July 17, 2026
14-11 Kings with 3:57 to go in the first.
JULY 17 / 6:30 p.m. ET
Kings–Hornets opens Friday’s action on Prime
No. 14 pick Hannes Steinbach and No. 18 pick Christian Anderson are in action for the Hornets as they take on the Kings.
JULY 17 / 6:15 p.m. ET
Friday’s Summer League schedule
Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings (6:30 ET, Prime Video)
Featuring No. 14 pick Hannes Steinbach and No. 18 pick Christian Anderson
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7 ET, ESPN)
Featuring No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas
Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks (8:30 ET, Prime Video)
Featuring No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea
Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat (9 ET, ESPN)
Featuring No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz (10:30 ET, Prime Video)
Featuring 2025 No. 16 pick Yang Hansen
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers (11 ET, ESPN)
Featuring No. 5 pick Keaton Wagler
JULY 17 / 6:00 p.m. ET
Recap of Day 8 in the 2026 NBA Summer League
The Lakers, Rockets, Grizzlies and Warriors advanced to the tournament semifinals, where they’ll compete for the championship.
Led by No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea (9 reb, 14 ast) and the high-flying acrobatics of Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (12 pts, 5 reb), the Mavericks defeated the Thunder 97-87 to open Thursday’s action.
The Rockets beat the Nets 103-83, 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.
The Lakers advanced to the semifinals by earning a 105-82 win over the Bulls, as six double-figure scorers overcame Caleb Wilson (21 pts, 8 reb).
The Warriors vaulted into contention for a semifinals spot by beating the Knicks 87-77, later clinching it after the Blazers won the final game of the night..
No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer (24 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast) and the Grizzlies clinched a semifinals spot by demolishing the Hawks 96-64, holding them to a Summer League record-low 2 first-quarter points.
The Raptors earned a 99-90 win over the Heat, led by No. 19 pick Allen Graves (23 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast).
Yang Hansen (13 pts, 5 reb, 4 blk) led six Blazers in double figures as they defeated the Nuggets 108-101, denying them a spot in the semifinals.