The NBA Summer League semifinals are locked and loaded, and four unbeaten squads are still dancing. Sacramento, Toronto, Charlotte, and Oklahoma City all swept their preliminary games with a perfect 4-0 record, joined by Minnesota and Atlanta—though only the top four cracked the playoff bracket.
The Kings earned the No. 4 seed and will square off against the top-seeded Toronto Raptors on Saturday, while the second-seeded Thunder get a date with the third-seeded Hornets in the other semifinal clash. It’s win-or-go-home time in Vegas, with Sunday’s championship crown hanging in the balance.
Toronto punched its ticket to the semis with an 81-67 thumping of Golden State on Thursday night, finishing Summer League play with a spotless record and locking up first place in the standings. The Raptors are now just two wins away from Summer League glory.
Meanwhile, the Thunder had to play the waiting game after going 4-0 with a stellar +14.8 point differential. But when the dust settled, OKC had locked down the No. 2 seed, putting them in prime position for a title push—something the franchise will gladly take, even if it’s in summer rather than spring.
Charlotte, meanwhile, made a loud statement in its final tune-up, steamrolling San Antonio 106-81. That emphatic 25-point victory catapulted their point differential from +8.7 to +12.7, enough to snag the third seed and keep their hot streak alive heading into the knockout rounds.
Which two teams will advance to the title game Sunday night and close out summer on a high note? The Sporting News has all the important details, including start times, how to watch, tickets and more.
What channel are the NBA Summer League semifinals on today?
NBA Vegas Summer League semifinals will air on ESPN nationally. Cord-cutters can stream the games on Fubo and ESPN+.
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NBA Summer League semifinals 2025 start time
- Date: Saturday, July 19
- Time: 4 p.m. ET or 1 p.m. PT (SF1) & 6 p.m. ET or 3 p.m. PT (SF2)
Both summer league semifinal games will take place back-to-back, time permitting. The games will take place from the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NBA Summer League semifinal, championship 2025 schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19 | Kings vs. Raptors | 4 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| July 19 | Hornets vs. Thunder | 6 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| July 20 | Championship game: TBD vs. TBD | 10 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |