The 2012-2013 NBA season officially comes to end after game seven of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, but for 21 of the league’s teams, the 2013-2014 campaign is getting ready to tip off with the 9th annual NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Once again, Thomas and Mack Center will host the NBA Summer League from July 12-22. The event will feature some of the NBA’s top young talent, eight of the top ten 2013 draft selections and a team consisting of the best players from the NBA’s Developmental League.
Considering seven of the past eight NBA Rookie of the Year winners has taken part in the NBA Summer League, fans are bound to see some future stars on the Thomas and Mack Center court this July. They’ll also see some of the most competitive and intense play the Summer League has ever featured, as 11 of the 21 participating NBA squads appeared in the 2013 postseason.
Here is a complete list of the participating 2013 Summer League squads and the years they have attended:
D-League Select (2009-12)
Atlanta Hawks (2010-12)
Charlotte Bobcats (2008, 2012)
Chicago Bulls (2005, 2009-12)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2004-12)
Dallas Mavericks (2005-12)
Denver Nuggets (2004-12)
Golden State Warriors (2005-12)
L.A. Clippers (2005-12)
L.A. Lakers (2007-12)
Memphis Grizzlies (2007-12)
Miami Heat (2010-12)
Milwaukee Bucks (2007-12)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2006-12)
NBA D-League Select (2009-12)
New Orleans Pelicans (2005-12)
New York Knicks (2005-12)
Phoenix Suns (2004-12)
Portland Trail Blazers (2005-12)
Sacramento Kings (2005-12)
San Antonio Spurs (2007-12)
Toronto Raptors (2008-12)
Washington Wizards (2004-12)
If you are a fan of any of these teams, or just basketball in general, you’ll be kicking yourself if you miss this one-of-a-kind annual b-ball event. Oh, and did we mention that it’s in Vegas?
The good news is, you don’t have to miss a second of the action on the court or in America’s adult playland because Fandeavor.com has exclusive packages available for each of the 11 days of the tournament. While most tickets go on sale starting July 1, you can lock up your trip to Vegas and the 2013 NBA Summer League right now! Simply visit Fandeavor.com’s Summer League page and pick the day and the experience that works best for you!