It’s time for (Summer League) Basketball: Spurs vs Mavericks

The NBA Summer League features a highly anticipated matchup between the top two draft picks, Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks) and Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs), in an early afternoon game in Las Vegas.

After dominating the Philadelphia 76ers with a 41-point victory on Thursday, the Spurs face the Mavericks, who previously defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 87-85. Despite a poor shooting performance (5-21) in his first game, Flagg's talent was evident, and he is expected to be more productive in this game.

This game marks the anticipated debut of Dylan Harper in a Spurs uniform, as he was previously sidelined with a minor groin injury. The Harper-Flagg matchup is a major Summer League attraction, though both players might show rust due to recent inactivity.

David Jones-Garcia has emerged as the breakout star for the Spurs summer squad, impressing on both ends of the court, particularly with his scoring ability (three-point shooting and driving). While his passing is developing, his stellar play positions him as a major Summer League story and a potential candidate for a regular roster spot or two-way contract.

Following their 41-point loss to the Spurs, the Philadelphia 76ers announced they are disbanding their Summer League team for the year.