NBA Summer League 2025 Concludes

The annual showcase of top NBA draft picks and free agents wraps up in Las Vegas.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The 2025 NBA Summer League, an annual showcase of top NBA draft picks, free agents, and other young talent, concluded this past weekend in Las Vegas after two weeks of games featuring all 30 NBA teams. The event drew large crowds and provided an early look at some of the league's future stars as they compete against each other in a more relaxed, developmental setting.

Why it matters

The NBA Summer League is an important part of the league's offseason calendar, allowing teams to evaluate new talent and giving young players a chance to showcase their skills before the start of the regular season. The event generates significant interest and media coverage, and serves as a precursor to the upcoming NBA season.

The details

The 2025 NBA Summer League featured all 30 NBA teams competing in a tournament-style format over the course of 12 days. Top draft picks, including the number one overall selection, participated in the games, which were held at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Several standout performances by young players generated buzz and excitement among NBA fans and scouts.

  • The 2025 NBA Summer League took place from July 7-18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The tournament-style event concluded on July 18, 2025 with the championship game.

The players

NBA

The National Basketball Association, a professional men's basketball league in North America, consisting of 30 teams.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

A public research university located in Paradise, Nevada that hosted the 2025 NBA Summer League games.

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What’s next

The 2025-26 NBA regular season will tip off in October 2025, with teams incorporating the talent showcased at the Summer League into their rosters and rotations.

The takeaway

The NBA Summer League continues to be an important event for the league, providing a platform for young players to demonstrate their skills and potential, while also generating excitement and anticipation for the upcoming NBA season.