The NBA’s summer of action gets underway with the California Classic, a six-team event hosted by the Kings from July 3 through July 5.
Joining the Kings at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., are the Heat, Hornets, Lakers, Spurs and Warriors. Headlining the players scheduled to take the floor is Brandon Miller, who the Hornets selected second overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.
While the Spurs will be at the California Classic, No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama will not be with the team. He is expected to join San Antonio at the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas.
The Sporting News is tracking live results, stats and highlights from the California Classic.
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NBA Summer League scores: Live results, stats for California Classic
Monday, July 3
Heat 107, Lakers 90
Leading scorers: Jaime Jacquez Jr. — 22 PTS, Nikola Jovic — 21 PTS
This one was all about the Heat’s most recent first-round picks, as rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the way with 22 points and second-year forward Nikola Jovic finished with 21 points.
Jaquez may have had the highlight of the game as well.
Jaquez Jr. THROWS IT DOWN 💨
Miami’s #18 overall draft pick with a massive transition slam… 2023 California Classic LIVE on ESPN2. pic.twitter.com/Uzue8XtavU
— NBA (@NBA) July 3, 2023
- Spurs vs. Hornets: 8 p.m., ESPN2
- Warriors vs. Kings: 10 p.m., ESPN2
Wednesday, July 5
- Warriors vs. Hornets: 6 p.m., ESPN2
- Spurs vs. Lakers: 8 p.m., ESPN2
- Heat vs. Kings, 10 p.m., ESPN2
When is the California Classic NBA Summer League?
- Dates: July 3-5
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, Calif.
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Streaming: Sling TV
The California Classic NBA Summer League consists of six games played over three days, beginning on Monday, July 3. The league will take a day off for the Fourth of July holiday.
All six games will be played at the Golden 1 Center, home of the Kings. They will air on ESPN2.
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California Classic NBA Summer League schedule
The full schedule for the California Classic NBA Summer League can be found below:
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV Channel |
| July 3 | Heat vs. Lakers | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| July 3 | Spurs vs. Hornets | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| July 3 | Warriors vs. Kings | 10 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| July 5 | Warriors vs. Hornets | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| July 5 | Spurs vs. Lakers | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| July 5 | Heat vs. Kings | 10 p.m. | ESPN2 |
