NBA Summer League 2022: Start date, schedule, where to watch, and more details

The NBA Summer League 2022 will begin shortly after the 2021-22 season ends, so fans will not have to wait long to see more basketball action. The NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 will include all 30 NBA clubs, with a total of 75 games being played over the course of 11 days. That means nearly a week of nonstop basketball action, including some of the NBA's brightest and up-and-coming stars. Of course, all eyes will be on the Golden State Warriors, who are likely to feature James Wiseman as a member of the 2022 champions. The 2022 Draft Class, led by Chet Holmgrem, Jabari Smith, and Paolo Banchero, will also take the stage to show fans what they can do on the largest stage in basketball. From the start date to the game schedule and where to watch, here's everything you need to know about the NBA Summer League 2022.

NBA Summer League 2022 Start Date And Full Schedule

On July 7, the NBA Summer League 2022 will begin. As previously stated, 75 games will be contested between the 30 NBA teams over the course of 11 days. Furthermore, the championship round is set for July 17, with all games taking place at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Thomas & Mack Center, and Cox Pavilion. Surprisingly, a matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets is set to kick off the celebrations. The Magic have the first overall pick in the NBA Draft in 2022, while the Rockets have the third overall pick. That means that if both of their top picks are available, viewers will see some of the best players from this year's class right away.

The following is the complete schedule for the NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022:

Here's the complete NBA Summer League 2022 schedule, via @NBA

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Where Can I Watch The NBA Summer League 2022?

The games will be broadcast live on ESPN and NBA TV, according to NBA.com. The matches can also be streamed via the ESPN App. On July 7, ESPN will broadcast a doubleheader featuring the Orlando Magic vs. the Denver Nuggets and the Detroit Pistons vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. The Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, and Charlotte Hornets are among the notable teams with a scheduled game on Day 2.

NBA Summer League 2022 Format, Tiebreaker Rules

In the competition, each of the 30 teams will play five games. There will be no postseason or second round, with each club needing to win as many games as possible to secure the top two seedings. In essence, the championship round will feature the two teams with the best records. The NBA Summer League 2022 format is as follows, courtesy of NBA.com:

• The NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 will take place in Las Vegas from July 7 to July 17, and will feature all 30 NBA clubs.
• During the 11-day tournament, 75 games will be played.
• A total of five games will be played by each side.
• From July 7 to 15, each club will play four games.
• On July 17, the top two teams from their first four games will compete in the Championship Game. The winning percentage will decide the seeding for the Championship Game.
• On July 16 or 17, the 28 teams who did not qualify for the Championship Game will play the fifth game.
• Various criteria, such as team rivalries, television interest, and other scheduling issues, will determine the consolation games (e.g., timing of back-to-backs).

The league has also simplified the tie-breaker criteria, owing to the high likelihood of teams finishing in a record tie. If just two teams are tied, the league will look at their head-to-head game first–even if it's only applicable in one case. The higher seed will go to the side that won the said meeting. The use of a point-differential is the second tie-breaker rule. The higher seeding goes to the club with the greater point differential. If there are more than two teams tied for first place in the standings, the league will look at the point differential first. If the teams are still tied in both cases, the seeding will be determined by a "random drawing." The coin flip will be used for the said random draw.

2022 California Classic and Salt Lake City Summer Leagues

The Warriors will host the annual California Classic at Chase Center before the NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022. The Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Sacramento Kings are among the teams expected to compete. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz will host the Salt Lake City Summer League once again, where they will face the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 will begin on July 2 and end on July 7, immediately before the California Classic and Salt Lake City Summer Leagues begin.