Summer League

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Summer League Training Camp Day 2

Official Release

The Sacramento Kings announced today their roster for the 2026 NBA Summer League, which will take place July 9-19 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Kings will open Summer League play on Thursday, July 9, against the LA Clippers at 8:00 p.m. PST, live on ESPN.

Sacramento’s 2026 NBA Draft selections Darius Acuff Jr. and Emanuel Sharp are set to make their summer league debuts while second-year returners Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell will appear at summer league for a second straight year.&nbsp;

Kings assistant coach Chris Darnell is set to serve as head coach for the Summer League squad. He will be joined on the bench by DJ Ham, Will Scott, Joe Ajike, Garrius Adams, Jason Maxiell, Shandon “Biggie” Goldman, Dane Johnson, Steph Ingo and Imhotep “Tap” George, who will serve as assistant coaches.

Head Coach: Chris Darnell (College - William & Mary)Assistant Coaches: DJ Ham (College - Northwood), Will Scott (College - Indiana), Joe Ajike (College - Rider University), Garrius Adams (College - Miami FL), Jason Maxiell (College - Cincinnati), Shandon "Biggie" Goldman (College - Northern Iowa), Dane Johnson (College - Portland State),  Steph Ingo (College - Marist), Imhotep "Tap" George (College - Virginia State)

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Sacramento Kings Announce 2026 NBA Summer League Roster

The Sacramento Kings announced today their NBA2K26 Summer League roster, presented by Ticketmaster. NBA2K26 Summer League will take place July 10-20 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Kings will open Summer League play on Thursday, July 10, against the Orlando Magic at 4:30 p.m. PDT on NBA TV.

The annual showcase will feature Sacramento’s 2025 NBA Draft selections Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud as well as 2024 lottery selection Devin Carter. Additionally, 2025 G League champions Isaac Jones and Isaiah Crawford will return for their second stint in Las Vegas.

Kings assistant coach/player development Dipesh Mistry will serve as head coach for the Summer League squad. He will be joined on the bench by assistant coaches Will Scott, Jimmy Alapag, Garrius Adams, Shandon Goldman, Dane Johnson, Lindo Sibankulu, Jason Maxiell, and Mate Jakab.

Summer League Head Coach: Dipesh MistryAssistant Coaches: Will Scott, Jimmy Alapag, Garrius Adams, Shandon Goldman, Dane Johnson, Lindo Sibankulu, Jason Maxiell, Mate Jakab

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Sacramento Kings Announce NBA 2K26 Summer League Roster

The Sacramento Kings announced today their NBA2K26 Summer League schedule, presented by Ticketmaster, which will take place July 10-20 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

This will be Sacramento’s 19th summer competing in Las Vegas. This year’s Summer League will feature all 30 NBA teams playing at least five games. After each team’s first four games, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs and participate in the semifinals on Saturday, July 19 at 1 p.m. (PDT)&nbsp; and 3 p.m. (PDT) on ESPN. The two winning teams from the semifinals will meet on Sunday, July 20 at 7 p.m. (PDT) for a chance to take home the championship, which will be broadcast on ESPN.

The 26 teams that do not advance to the playoffs will play a fifth game on either Friday, July 18 or Saturday, July 19.

Below is the Kings NBA 2K26 Summer League schedule in Las Vegas. All times are based in Pacific Daylight Time.

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Sacramento Kings Announce NBA 2K26 Summer League Schedule

The Sacramento Kings have finalized the club’s roster for NBA 2K25 Summer League, which will take place July 12-22 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV.

The Kings NBA 2K25 Summer League team will play their first game on Friday, July 12, versus the Memphis Grizzlies at 3:00 p.m. PST on NBA TV. Kings guards Keon Ellis, Mason Jones, and Colby Jones return from a season ago. Ellis headlines the Summer League team after appearing in 57 games (21 starts) for the Kings last season. In the final two months of the regular season, Ellis ranked inside the top ten in total steals and steals per game in the NBA. Forwards Isaiah Crawford and Isaac Jones, who recently signed two-way contracts with the Kings, will also participate in NBA 2K25 Summer League action.

Former Kings player, 14-year NBA veteran, and current assistant coach Doug Christie will assume head coaching responsibilities for the Summer League squad. Jawad Williams, Lindsey Harding, Ricci Fois, Chuck Allen, Will Scott, Julien Zoa, Mate Jakab, TJ Parker and Lamont Smith will serve as assistant coaches.

SUMMER LEAGUE HEAD COACH:&nbsp;Doug Christie (College – Pepperdine)

ASSISTANT COACHES:&nbsp;Jawad Williams,&nbsp;Lindsey Harding,&nbsp;Ricci Fois, Chuck Allen, Will Scott, Julien Zoa, Mate Jakab, TJ Parker,&nbsp;Lamont Smith

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Sacramento Kings Announce NBA 2K25 Summer League Roster

The Sacramento Kings have announced rosters for the upcoming 2024 California Classic.

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors are partnering to host an expanded dual California Classic Summer League event in both Sacramento and San Francisco. The games at Golden 1 Center on July 6, 7 and 9 will feature the Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets and the Chinese National Team. The games at Chase Center on July 6, 7 and 10 will feature the Warriors, Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. The Kings will field two Cal Classic teams, with one team playing at each location. Modified game play rules will be in place, including 10-minute quarters.

The event will culminate in the inaugural Battle of NorCal featuring the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on July 10 at 7:00 p.m. PT.

The 12-man rosters feature a variety of rookies, sophomores and athletes competing to make NBA and G League regular season rosters. The Sacramento Kings playing at Golden 1 Center will be coached by Doug Christie, while the Sacramento Kings playing at Chase Center will be led by Jawad Williams.

Tickets for all games at Golden 1 Center can be purchased at Kings.com/CAClassic. Tickets for all games at Chase Center, including the inaugural Battle of NorCal, are available at Warriors.com.

SACRAMENTO KINGS ROSTER PLAYING AT GOLDEN 1 CENTER

SACRAMENTO KINGS ROSTER PLAYING AT CHASE CENTER

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Sacramento Kings Announce 2024 California Classic Rosters

The Sacramento Kings announced today their schedule for the NBA2K25 Summer League, which will take place July 12-22 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

This will be Sacramento’s 18th summer competing in Las Vegas. As previously announced, the Kings will also host the California Classic Summer League with games in Sacramento on July 6, 7 and 9, in conjunction with the Golden State Warriors.

This year’s Summer League will feature all 30 NBA teams playing at least five games. After each team’s first four games, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs and participate in the semifinals on Sunday, July 21 at 11 a.m. (PDT)&nbsp; and 1 p.m. (PDT) on ESPN. The two winning teams from the semifinals will meet on Monday, July 22 at 6 p.m. (PDT) for a chance to take home the championship, which will be broadcast on ESPN.

The 26 teams that do not advance to the playoffs will play a fifth game on either Saturday, July 20 or Sunday, July 21.&nbsp;

Below is the Kings NBA2K25 Summer League schedule in Las Vegas. All times are based in Pacific Daylight Time.&nbsp;

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Sacramento Kings Announce NBA 2K25 Summer League Schedule

Today, the Sacramento Kings announced Chevy Metal will perform postgame just outside of Golden 1 Center’s iconic, open hangar doors, during California Classic Summer League. The team also announced the addition of the Chinese National Team, game match ups and broadcast schedule for the three days of game play. Additionally, single-day tickets are now available and includes both games.

The sixth annual California Classic Summer League games at Golden 1 Center presented by Ticketmaster on July 6, 7 and 9 will feature matchups between the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets and Chinese National Team.

In addition, the three days will include exciting family friendly entertainment throughout the DOCO Plaza. Following the games on Saturday July 6, Chevy Metal will take the stage outside of Golden 1 Center.

Single-day tickets begin at $29 plus fees for lower-level seats to two games and can be selected at Kings.com/CAClassic. Fans also have the option to add discounted admission to Fourth on the Field to view fireworks at Sutter Health Park. Limited quantities of the best value, three-day passes are still available. Special single-day tickets for groups of 10 or more are also available via the Kings Group Sales department at groups@kings.com. For additional ticketing information, visit&nbsp;Kings.com/CAClassic&nbsp;or call 888-91–KINGS.

In May, the Kings and Golden State Warriors announced the two teams would host an expanded dual California Classic Summer League event in both Sacramento and San Francisco. The Summer League will include a total of twelve games featuring rookies selected in the 2024 NBA Draft, sophomores and athletes competing to make NBA and G League regular season rosters. Similar to other Summer League matches, modified game play rules will be in place, including 10-minute quarters.

Team rosters will be announced at later dates.

For more information, visit Kings.com/CAClassic.