A fter a down year for the 2024 NBA rookie class, during which second-rounder Bronny James was the most anticipated draft pick to play in the NBA summer league in Las Vegas, the excitement was back earlier this month as No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and other top selections from the touted 2025 class took the court with their new teams.

Optimism surrounding the Pelicans' 2025 draft class was met with disappointment after the team's 0-5 showing in the NBA 2K26 Summer League.

When the schedule was announced for the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, all 30 NBA teams knew the when and where of their first four game