Washington will put No.1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa in the spotlight when the Wizards open the summer league against the Utah Jazz on July 9 in Las Vegas. The league’s schedule also pits No.2 pick Darryn Peterson against Washington that night, creating the first head‑to‑head clash of the top two draft selections.

Miami’s summer‑league debut arrives on July 10 when the Heat face the Milwaukee Bucks, four days after the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Beach finalised. The Grizzlies will showcase No.3 pick Cameron Boozer against the Chicago Bulls the same night, while No.4 selection Caleb Wilson suits up for Washington. Both marquee games receive primetime tip‑offs.

The league runs through July 16, with each team guaranteed five contests before semifinals on July 18 and a championship on July 19. All 76 games unfold at the Thomas & Mack Center, streamed on Prime Video and ESPN platforms. By spotlighting the top four picks in prime slots, the NBA hopes the showcase fuels fan interest ahead of the regular season.

Fans in Las Vegas will see every marquee matchup at a single venue, creating a festival‑like atmosphere that mirrors past summer‑league successes. With primetime exposure and the league’s first‑ever top‑pick duel, scouts and analysts will gauge how quickly the newcomers adapt to the professional game.