Mavs vs. Lakers on ESPN: How to watch Flagg and Bronny

Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft, is an early prediction to win Rookie of the Year. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

The NBA 2K26 Summer League begins its 2025 stint in Las Vegas on July 10 with a bevy of matchups. Fans can tune into a marquee showdown between Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers and 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.

The high-profile contest marks the debut of Flagg in a Mavericks uniform and helps jump-start a Vegas summer hoops slate that includes 76 games over an 11-day span.

Here are key facts about the matchup:

When is the game?

Tipoff is scheduled for July 10 at 8 p.m. ET at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus.

How can fans watch?

Fans can catch all the action on ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and the NBA streaming hub.

What other summer league games take place on July 10?

*All times Eastern

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, 5 p.m. on NBA TV and ESPN+

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets, 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2

Orlando Magic vs. Sacramento Kings, 7:30 p.m. on NBA TV and ESPN+

Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 9:30 p.m. on NBA TV and ESPN+

San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 10 p.m. on ESPN

How can fans access more NBA coverage from ESPN?

Check out the ESPN NBA hub page for the latest news, analysis, scores, stats, schedules and more.