They say basketball never stops, and with the NBA draft and free agency coming on the heels of the NBA Finals, that statement holds true.
The next event that is planned: NBA Summer League.
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The California Classic, being played at the Warriors’ home arena, the Chase Center in San Francisco, begins Saturday, July 2nd.
Only four teams will compete in the California Classic as the Warriors, Lakers, Kings and Heat all play each other once between Saturday and Tuesday.
For more information on the California Classic Summer League, we’ve got you covered with everything below.
How to watch the California Classic NBA Summer League
When: Saturday 2nd July to Tuesday 5th July
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco
Channels: ESPN2 | NBA TV
Stream: ESPN App | Sling TV
The California Classic is played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. A total of six games will be played between Saturday 2nd July and Tuesday 5th July. There will be no games on Monday 4th July.
The games will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and NBA TV in the US. You can also stream games with Sling TV. Get front-row access to top teams when you watch live sports online with Sling TV. Stream the action on ESPN, NBC and more.
See the full California Classic schedule below.
Schedule of the California Classic NBA Summer League
The Warriors, Lakers, Kings and Heat are the four teams competing in the California Classic. Each team competes against each other once.
date | teams | time (ET) | TV station (US) |
Saturday July 2nd | Lakers against heat | 5.00 | ESPN2 |
Saturday July 2nd | Kings vs Warriors | 19:30 o’clock | NBATV |
Sunday 3rd July | heat against kings | 5.00 | NBATV |
Sunday 3rd July | Lakers vs Warriors | 19:30 o’clock | NBATV |
Tuesday, July 5th | Warrior against heat | 3:00 p.m | NBATV |
Tuesday, July 5th | Kings vs Lakers | 17:30 | NBATV |
Below are the rosters for each team.
California Classic NBA Summer League roster
Warriors California Classic roster
The Warriors list is headlined by James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody.
Warriors announce California Classic Summer League roster pic.twitter.com/nUmbC8rgit
– Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) June 29, 2022
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Lakers California Classic roster
The Lakers’ roster is led by second-round pick Max Christie, two-wayers Scotty Pippen Jr. and Cole Swider, and Shareef O’Neal, Shaq’s son.
#LakersSummer starts this week ☀️ pic.twitter.com/6qQO4YTjVq
– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 28, 2022
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Heat California Classic squad
The Heat’s squad is led by first-round pick Nikola Jovic.
Heat Summer League Roster: pic.twitter.com/KpTjzuf8b1
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) June 27, 2022
Kings California Classic squad
The Kings roster is led by top five pick Keegan Murray.
The Sacramento Kings Summer League roster for this weekend’s California Classic is coached by Associate Head Coach Jordi Fernandez.
This roster is subject to change for the Las Vegas Summer League. pic.twitter.com/z5j7io8kVE— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) June 29, 2022