The Las Vegas Summer League begins on Thursday, July 9, featuring seven games, including a highly anticipated clash between top draft picks AJ Dybantsa of the Washington Wizards and Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz at 8 p.m. ET. This matchup is particularly exciting due to the rivalry that dates back to high school, intensifying fans' interest.

Earlier this year, Dybantsa and Peterson faced off when Kansas played BYU, where Peterson shined with 19 first-half points before cramping issues limited his play.

Key matchups to watch:

• Day 2 (July 10): Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson, the No. 3 and 4 picks, lead their teams as the Grizzlies take on the Bulls.
• Day 4 (July 12): Dybantsa's Wizards will challenge Darius Acuff Jr. and the Kings.

Each participating team will play at least five games, with the top four advancing to the playoffs. Semifinals will take place on July 18, followed by the championship game on July 19. Last year, the Hornets triumphed over the Kings in the finals.

Games will be held at the Thomas & Mack Center and UNLV's Pavilion, with select broadcasts on ESPN and ESPN2, also available for streaming on fubo.

Full Schedule Highlights:

• Thursday, July 9: Matches include Minnesota vs. New Orleans (2:30 PM) and Sacramento vs. LA (10:00 PM).
• Friday, July 10: Notable games like Brooklyn vs. New York (5:00 PM) and Oklahoma City vs. Los Angeles (9:00 PM).
• Saturday, July 11: Miami vs. Orlando (2:30 PM) and Houston vs. Toronto (8:30 PM).

The excitement is palpable as fans eagerly await the start of this summer basketball spectacle!