NBA Summer League is rolling, and a handful of former Jayhawks are already in the mix before the full Las Vegas slate even gets going. The California Classic and Utah Summer League are both underway, and those events are setting the stage for the bigger event that will bring in every NBA team. For Kansas fans, there’s plenty to track right away, including one debut on Friday night and another on Saturday.
In all, six former Jayhawks are confirmed for Summer League action so far, though that number could still grow as more teams finalize their Las Vegas rosters.
Darryn Peterson is one of the headliners to watch with the Utah Jazz. He said he is back 100% healthy and will play his first competitive game in three months on Saturday evening. After that, he’ll get a notable matchup in Las Vegas against AJ Dybantsa on Thursday, July 9.
Peterson’s schedule starts Saturday, July 4, against the Atlanta Hawks at 4:00 p.m. CT on Prime and ESPNU.
He’ll also face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, July 6 at 8:00 p.m. CT on ESPN, the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, July 7 at 8:00 p.m.
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Tre White is set to suit up for the Miami Heat, where he’ll try to earn a camp invite and get a longer look from the organization as it builds a roster around star Giannis Antetokounmpo. His Summer League run begins Sunday, July 5, at the Los Angeles Lakers at 3:30 p.m.
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Melvin Council Jr. and Hunter Dickinson are both listed with the New Orleans Pelicans, giving Kansas fans a chance to watch two former Jayhawks on the same summer roster. The two didn’t play together in Lawrence, but they’re set to team up this summer. Dickinson is expected to play in Las Vegas after spending last season on a two-way contract with the Pelicans, while Council will be looking for a strong summer to open more doors this fall.
The Pelicans’ schedule includes a Thursday, July 9 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 2:30 p.m. CT on Prime, a Saturday, July 11 matchup with the Charlotte Hornets at 3:00 p.m.
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KJ Adams has already gotten back on the floor for the Golden State Warriors. He returned from injury for a brief stint on Friday night and logged two minutes at the end of Golden State’s first game of the summer. Adams is part of the Gold team for the California Classic, which includes the Warriors’ draft picks and other players the team is evaluating closely.
His schedule includes Sunday, July 5 against the San Antonio Spurs at 6:00 p.m. CT on Prime, Monday, July 6 against the Miami Heat at 9:00 p.m.
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Zeke Mayo is also in the Summer League picture with the Atlanta Hawks after spending last season with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League.
Dajuan Harris will suit up for the Minnesota Timberwolves after spending time with the Iowa Wolves in the G League this past season.
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