Recap: 2026 California Classic

Cameron Carr and the Lakers defeated the Clippers in a Battle of Los Angeles on Prime to cap Day 6 of the 2026 NBA Summer League.

Welcome to our beat-by-beat recap of Day 6 of the 2026 NBA Summer League, captured via the NBA.com live blog.

The Rockets held the 76ers to 31.1% shooting in a wire-to-wire 90-64 win to open Tuesday’s action.

Egor Dёmin (22 pts, 8 ast, 4 stl) and the Nets forced 28 turnovers and ran away from the Kings 115-83, overcoming Darius Acuff Jr. (26 pts, 5 ast).

Javon Small (26 pts, 7 ast, 5 3PM) and the Grizzlies got hot from 3-point range, shooting 53.1% from beyond the arc to dispatch the Warriors 106-85.

Caleb Wilson (19 pts, 8 reb) and the Bulls defeated the Wizards 99-87, earning their first win in Las Vegas.

Trevon Brazile (32 pts) went off, helping the Nuggets hold off a comeback attempt by the Thunder 106-103.

Cameron Carr (23 pts, 3 3PM) and the Lakers won the Battle of Los Angles 99-85, dispatching Keaton Wagler (16 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) and the Clippers.

We’re back tomorrow with eight games, starting with Pacers-Timberwolves (3:30 ET, Prime Video).

JULY 15 / 12:06 a.m. ET

Lakers win 99-85

Cameron Carr (23 pts, 3 3PM, 2 stl) showed his potential in this one, dropping eight straight points to push the Lakers to a lead they never relinquished.

“Another opportunity to step on the court — it’s a blessing,” said Carr. “We get better every single game. We get more connected every single game. We’re here to win it. We’re not here to play around.”

The Lakers shot 13-for-34 (38.1%) from 3-point range, while the Clippers were 5-for-21 (23.8%).

Kobe Sanders (18 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast) was the top scorer for LA, while Keaton Wagler (16 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) contributed as well.

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JULY 14 / 11:48 p.m. ET

Wagler on the attack

Keaton Wagler (11 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) just hit a nice and-one floater, using his 6-foot-6 frame to shoot over the defense after absorbing a bump in the lane.

Wagler hasn’t shot well here, but he’s smooth with some repeatable skills. At his best, he’s a talented creator and connector.

“Work in progress and the Clippers know that,” said Prime’s Jim Jackson. “What he is a prospect that has a lot of upside.”

JULY 14 / 11:34 p.m. ET

Carr hits the gas

Cameron Carr (19 pts) just scored eight straight points for the Lakers, including a weaving drive through traffic, a tight fadeaway jumper and a 28-foot pull-up 3-pointer.

“Beautiful shooting stroke, soft touch,” said Prime’s Jim Jackson. “He reminds me a lot of, build-wise, Mikal Bridges, but he’s not 6-foot-8… His offense is going to speak for itself.”

Carr has flashes of prototypical wing skills and legitimate shooting touch. He shot 37.4% on 6.1 3PA in his junior year at Baylor, and he looks like that sort of shooter from NBA distance.

81-60 Lakers as the third quarter winds down.

JULY 14 / 11:29 p.m. ET

One time for Trevon Brazile

JULY 14 / 11:03 p.m. ET

Trevon Brazile (32 pts on 11-for-19 shooting) had his best game of the summer as the Nuggets held off a late charge by the Thunder.

Oklahoma City cut a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to one with 22 seconds to go on a 3-pointer by Peyton Sandfort (19 pts).

But Bryce Hopkins (14 pts) put in his own missed layup to push the Nuggets’ lead to three, and Bennett Stirtz (22 pts, 6 ast) and Sandfort missed long 3-pointers on the final possession as Denver held on.

Aday Mara (14 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast) had a strong game, but the Thunder defense again came up short, as it has throughout the summer.

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JULY 14 / 10:00 p.m. ET

Clippers-Lakers about to begin on Prime

No. 5 pick Keaton Wagler takes on No. 24 pick Cameron Carr in this Battle of Los Angeles.

Wagler had a strong game last time out, showing a nice shooting touch, while Carr has flashed prototypical wing skills as the Lakers seek depth at that position.

JULY 14 / 9:50 p.m. ET

Brazile banks it in

The No. 35 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft is having his best game of the summer so far, including this highlight finish.

JULY 14 / 9:40 p.m. ET

One time for Caleb Wilson

JULY 14 / 9:31 p.m. ET

Jaylin Sellers (24 pts) and Donovan Atwell (19 pts) aided Caleb Wilson (19 pts, 8 reb) in pulling out a win for the Bulls, as they expanded a one-point halftime lead into a double-digit victory.

“Jaylin Sellers and Donovan Atwell saved my life. They saved my life,” said Wilson. “We won — that’s all we wanted to do.”

Chris Livingston (21 pts) was the top scorer for the Wizards.

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JULY 14 / 9:00 p.m. ET

Nuggets-Thunder about to tip on ESPN

No. 12 pick Aday Mara and No. 18 pick Bennett Stirtz are back in action for Oklahoma City, as the Thunder seek their first win of the summer.

JULY 14 / 8:55 p.m. ET

Javon Small (26 pts, 7 ast, 5 3PM) led Memphis to a win over Golden State, as the Grizzlies shot 17-for-32 (53.1%) from 3-point range.

Brendan Hausen (20 pts, 6 3PM in 19:12) also went off, while Cameron Boozer (12 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl) helped out around the edges.

Yaxel Lendeborg (15 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl) was the top scorer for the Warriors.

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JULY 14 / 8:19 p.m. ET

Some vintage Cam Boozer

Boozer’s been relatively limited (8 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl), but that still means he’s stuffing the stat sheet for the Grizzlies, as they open a 73-55 lead over the Warriors late in the third quarter.

He’s been very comfortable with the NBA 3-pointer so far this summer, and effort around the rim will always play.

“Anybody coming from the Boozer family, I’m a big fan. His father — one of the nicest people, the nicest teammates I’ve ever had,” said Jeremy Lin.

JULY 14 / 8:05 p.m. ET

Wizards–Bulls about to tip off on Prime

No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson is back in action, leading the Bulls against the Wizards in our fourth game of the day.

With No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa shut down, watch guard Seth Trimble for Washington. The former North Carolina Tar Heel and 2022 Mr. Basketball in Wisconsin has flashed intriguing athleticism this summer.

JULY 14 / 8:01 p.m. ET

The Nets forced 28 Kings turnovers and scored 41 points off them, avenging their loss in the 2026 California Classic in a runaway victory.

“They got us in Sacramento, so we had a little bit of fuel and a little bit of energy for this game,” said Mikel Brown Jr. (16 pts, 5 ast).

Asked whether he thinks the summer Nets can be stopped, Brown Jr. replied simply “no.”

Egor Dёmin (22 pts, 8 ast, 4 stl) led six Brooklyn players in double figures, including Chaney Johnson (13 pts, 9 reb, team-high +31).

Darius Acuff Jr. (26 pts, 5 ast) and Emanuel Sharp (23 pts, 6 3PM) were the only Kings to crack 10 points.

“Just great high hands and pressure basketball from (the Nets),” said Prime’s Brent Barry. “They caused the Kings to become a little bit dismantled.”

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JULY 14 / 7:49 p.m. ET

Acuff Jr. keeps going off

110-75 Brooklyn in the fourth, but Darius Acuff Jr. (26 pts, 5 ast) has shone regardless in this one, grinding to a solid day on 9-for-18 shooting.

His intensity is meaningful — a little Jalen Brunson to it.

JULY 14 / 7:00 p.m. ET

We’ve got No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and the Grizzlies taking on No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg and the Grizzlies in the Pavilion.

JULY 14 / 6:31 p.m. ET

Nets romping, but Kings show steel

38-18 Brooklyn after one, as the Nets shot 10-for-14 (71.1%) in the first quarter to open up a big lead.

Egor Dёmin (16 pts, 3 ast, 2 stl, +20) has had his best stretch of the summer so far, comfortably attacking the Kings’ young guards, while Danny Wolf (8 pts) had some graceful, lilting drives to the rim.

Darius Acuff Jr., Dylan Cardwell and Emanuel Sharp all had six points to power the scoring for the Kings. They’re all tough — the Kings’ culture is evident in their play.

JULY 14 / 6:16 p.m. ET

Egor elevates for the oop

Egor Dёmin just caught a body on an alley-oop, as Brooklyn runs out to a 15-4 lead over Sacramento to open this clash.

The Nets have 6-0 advantages in fast break points and points off turnovers so far.

JULY 14 / 6:05 p.m. ET

Kings–Nets about to get going on Prime

We’ve got a marquee matchup here, as No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. and the Kings face No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. and the Nets.

Acuff Jr.’s shooting has been erratic, but he’s been hard-nosed and effective in keying the Kings’ attack so far this summer.

Brown Jr.’s gone on two heaters in early action — a trademark trait of the guard out of Louisville.

JULY 14 / 5:55 p.m. ET

The Rockets held the 76ers to 31.1% shooting, including 5-for-30 (16.7%) from 3-point range, in moving to 2-1 on the summer.

“We brought it today — making sure we brought energy,” said Bruce Thornton (18 pts, 4 ast, 2 stl). “When you can hold a team under that percentage, you have a good chance of winning… We executed at a high level.”

Isaiah Crawford (19 pts) and Tristen Newton (17 pts) also scored in double figures for the Rockets, while Labaron Philon (17 pts) was the only player to score more than 10 points for Philly.

Johni Broome (2 pts on 1-for-5 shooting) was kept in check for the first time in Vegas, stifling the 76ers’ offense.

“The pressure that Houston came out with really set the tempo for them,” said Prime’s Brent Barry. “Going at Johni Broome — doubling players in the Summer League doesn’t happen very often, but it helped the Rockets stay stable.”

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JULY 14 / 5:37 p.m. ET

Rockets blasting off

Houston’s earned a 15-3 advantage in fast break points midway through the fourth quarter, as Isaiah Crawford (19 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast) and Bruce Thornton (18 pts, 4 ast) lead the Rockets past the scoring of Labaron Philon (17 pts, 3 ast, 2 stl).

The Rockets have led wire-to-wire, holding the Sixers to 30.8% shooting from the field.

Crawford, the former Conference USA Player of the Year, has handily outplayed Johni Broome (2 pts) at the power forward position — a change of pace for this 76ers squad, which has relied on him so far this summer.

“Stifling Johni Broome (2 pts) has been the calling card for Houston in this game, and it’s served them well,” said Prime’s Brett Barry.

Rockets 77-55 with 5:28 to go in the fourth quarter.

JULY 14 / 4:59 p.m. ET

Philon keeps attacking

Maybe some Monta Ellis on the finish? Nice finger roll.

41-25 Rockets at the half.

JULY 14 / 4:24 p.m. ET

Philon flying early

17-8 Rockets after the first quarter, but Labaron Philon (5 pts) provided most of the offense early.

He has a tight, easy handle, putting the ball between his legs on the crossover with ease, and used it to get to a stepback 3-pointer to end the period. Streetball-era flashbacks.

He also has some touch, as this floater shows.

JULY 14 / 4:00 p.m. ET

76ers–Rockets getting started on Prime

No. 22 pick Labaron Philon leads the Philadelphia 76ers against No. 31 pick Bruce Thornton and the Rockets from the Thomas & Mack Center.

JULY 14 / 3:50 p.m. ET

Recap of Day 5 of the 2026 NBA Summer League

Check out the 2026 NBA Summer League standings here.

The Knicks won their first game of the summer 86-75 to open Monday’s action, overcoming another hot shooting performance from the Pistons’ Chaz Lanier (24 pts on 8-for-12 3FG).

Seth Lundy (22 pts) swatted Rienk Mast (23 pts, 10 reb) as time expired to preserve a 94-93 Raptors win over the Pacers.

Kobe Johnson (30 pts, 7 reb, 4 3PM) led the Hawks to a 102-90 win over the Celtics, pushing their record to a perfect 3-0.

Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (16 pts, 2 blk) soared to the rim for some stellar highlights as the Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies 96-88, overcoming Cameron Boozer (21 pts, 8 reb, 3 stl).

No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas (35 pts) caught fire to lead the Cavaliers over the Heat 90-73.

Jonas Aidoo (15 pts, 11 reb) continued his strong play, leading the Jazz over the Bulls 80-63, despite Caleb Wilson’s absurd poster jam.

No. 30 pick Koa Pete (19 pts, 2 stl) and the Suns beat the Bucks and Brayden Burries (23 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl, 4 3PM) 95-88 in a battle of former Arizona teammates.

The Trail Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 111-84 behind Yang Hansen (18 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast).

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