The 2024 NBA Summer League is Right Around the Corner
The 2024 NBA Summer League is just a few days away, and basketball fans can’t wait to see their favorite teams and players in action. The Las Vegas Summer League, which kicks off on July 12, will feature a plethora of talented players looking to make a name for themselves in the league.
Former Illinois Basketball Players in the NBA Summer League
Illinois basketball fans have a lot to be excited about this summer, as five former players will be participating in the NBA Summer League. Terrence Shannon Jr. will be suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Marcus Domask will be playing for the Chicago Bulls. Quincy Guerrier will be representing the Toronto Raptors, Malcolm Hill will be playing for the New Orleans Pelicans, and Giorgi Bezhanishvili will be suiting up for the Indiana Pacers.
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Schedule for Former Illinois Basketball Players in the NBA Summer League
Here is the schedule for the former Illinois basketball players in the NBA Summer League:
- Terrence Shannon Jr. - Minnesota Timberwolves
- Friday, July 12 (4:00 p.m. CT; ESPN 2) - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Sunday, July 14 (4:30 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers
- Tuesday, July 16 (7:00 p.m. CT; ESPN 2) - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Thursday, July 18 (10:00 p.m. CT; ESPN) - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets
- Marcus Domask - Chicago Bulls
- Saturday, July 13 (3:30 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Sunday, July 14 (9:00 p.m. CT; ESPN 2) - Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors
- Tuesday, July 16 (5:30 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons
- Friday, July 19 (5:00 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Quincy Guerrier - Toronto Raptors
- Saturday, July 13 (7:30 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - Toronto Raptors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sunday, July 14 (8:30 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets
- Wednesday, July 17 (4:00 p.m. CT; ESPN 2) - Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
- Friday, July 19 (8:00 p.m. CT; Bally Sports Sun) - Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat
- Malcolm Hill - New Orleans Pelicans
- Friday, July 12 (4:00 p.m. CT; ESPN 2) - New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Sunday, July 14 (6:30 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic
- Tuesday, July 16 (9:30 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Thursday, July 18 (5:00 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- Giorgi Bezhanishvili - Indiana Pacers
- Friday, July 12 (7:00 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Sunday, July 14 (4:30 p.m. CT; NBA TV) - Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Tuesday, July 16 (3:00 p.m. CT; ESPN U) - Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns
- Thursday, July 18 (3:30 p.m. CT; ESPN 2) - Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets
Other Former College Players in the NBA Summer League
In addition to the former Illinois players, there are several other former college players participating in the NBA Summer League. Buddy Boeheim, who played for Syracuse, will be suiting up for the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Cole Swider, who also played for Syracuse, will be playing for the Miami Heat. Judah Mintz, who played for Syracuse and Philadelphia, will be representing the Philadelphia 76ers in the Summer League.
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Former College Players in the WNBA
Caitlin Clark, who played for Iowa, made history recently by breaking Pete Maravich’s all-time NCAA basketball scoring record. She was selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft and will be playing for the Indiana Fever.
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The WNBA season is off to a great start, with the Indiana Fever currently sitting in a Top-8 spot in the playoffs. Clark recently recorded a historic triple-double, becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to do so.
Caitlin Clark
The NBA Summer League and WNBA seasons are both shaping up to be exciting, with plenty of talented players looking to make their mark. Basketball fans are in for a treat this summer!
