Which former Alabama basketball players are in 2026 NBA Summer League?
Which former Alabama basketball players are in 2026 NBA Summer League?
Emilee Smarr, Tuscaloosa NewsSat, July 4, 2026 at 8:12 PM UTC
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A number of familiar faces from Alabama basketball will be hitting the hardwood in the 2026 NBA Summer League.
All 76 games will be broadcasted via ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or Prime Video, starting with the California Classic slate, which began on July 3.
When the NBA Summer League officially tips off in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 9, Labaron Philon will be the first Crimson Tide former to make a showing. The rookie was drafted No. 22 overall by Philadelphia and will make his debut as the 76ers face the Detroit Pistons at 4:30 p.m. CT on Prime.
Here's a list of who to watch and how to catch their first games.
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Which Crimson Tide formers are in 2027 NBA Summer League
Kira Lewis Jr., G, Milwaukee Bucks
Houston Mallette, G, Chicago Bulls
Grant Nelson, F, Brooklyn Nets
Labaron Philon Jr., G, Philadelphia 76ers
Alex Reese, F, Indiana Pacers
Mark Sears, G, Denver Nuggets
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Latrell Wrightsell Jr., G, Charlotte Hornets
Chris Youngblood, G, Portland Trailblazers
Saturday, July 4
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors Blue − 2 p.m. CT, Prime and ESPN+
Brooklyn Nets vs. Sacramento Kings − 4 p.m. CT, Prime and ESPN+
Friday, July 9
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons − 4:30 p.m. CT, Prime
Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic − 6:30 p.m. CT, Prime
Friday, July 10
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers − 3:30 p.m. CT, ESPN2
Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets − 5:30 p.m. CT, ESPN2
Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzles − 7 p.m. CT, Prime
Portland Trailblazers vs. Phoenix Suns − 10 p.m. CT, ESPNU
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Labaron Philon and more Alabama basketball players in 2026 NBA Summer League
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