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Basketball fans are in for a treat as the NBA 2K26 Summer League semifinals showcase the Kings versus the Raptors and the Hornets against the Thunder. All four teams remain unbeaten, setting the stage for thrilling matchups. Additionally, the WNBA’s AT&T All-Star Game will feature Team Clark facing Team Collier later in the evening. Earlier games highlighted emerging talents, while high school basketball continues to shine through the Nike Peach Jam Playoffs. With high stakes on the line, both leagues promise an action-packed day for basketball enthusiasts.
Indianapolis – The NBA 2K26 Summer League semifinals will take place today, featuring two highly anticipated matchups: the Kings versus the Raptors at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the Hornets against the Thunder at 6 p.m. ET. All four participating teams boast unbeaten records, highlighting the competitive nature of this year’s Summer League.
As the semifinals unfold, basketball fans also have much to look forward to later today with the WNBA’s AT&T All-Star Game, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The matchup will pit Team Clark against Team Collier, showcasing some of the league’s best talent.
Earlier this week, the Summer League’s consolation games provided a platform for several NBA hopefuls to shine. Key players included Yuki Kawamura of the Bulls, who achieved a double-double with 20 points and 10 assists, and Cody Williams from the Jazz, who led his team with an impressive 26 points and five three-pointers. Judah Mintz of the 76ers also made headlines by scoring 20 points and adding 4 assists to guide his team to a comeback victory.
In other notable matchups, the Pacers garnered a win over the Pelicans, finishing 113-104. Jeremiah Fears, the Pelicans’ No. 7 draft pick, performed admirably in the loss, registering 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Mavericks secured a decisive victory against the Magic, scoring 92-69. Maxwell Lewis led the Mavericks’ charge with a game-high 18 points, while Aliou Diarra contributed significantly with a double-double comprising 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Nuggets also secured a comfortable victory over the Lakers with a score of 106-84, powered by a notable performance from Curtis Jones, who recorded 22 points and 8 assists.
The WNBA All-Star activities were equally exciting, highlighted by Natasha Cloud winning the prestigious Kia Skills Challenge. In a close contest, she narrowly defeated Seattle’s Erica Wheeler to claim the title. Additionally, Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty made headlines by reclaiming the 3-Point Contest crown, becoming only the second player in WNBA history to achieve multiple titles in this category.
Amidst the excitement of professional basketball, the high school basketball scene is also thriving with the ongoing Nike Peach Jam Playoffs and Nike Nationals, showcasing some of the finest young basketball talent across the nation. Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers concluded their Las Vegas Summer League participation with a loss to the Phoenix Suns, finishing with a respectable 3-2 record. Rookie center Yang Hansen was rested during this final game, having displayed strong performances throughout the league.
The Suns finished the Summer League with a notable victory against the Trail Blazers, bolstered by strong contributions from players Khalif Battle and Boogie Ellis. As the tournament progresses, anticipation builds for the highly awaited Summer League championship matchup, where the Kings and Thunder are set to face off for the title on Sunday.
With both the NBA Summer League semifinals and the WNBA All-Star Game taking place today, basketball fans are in for an action-packed day filled with high-level competition and growing future stars.
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