Sixers Tip Off Summer League Schedule Against Pistons on Prime, NBC Sports+

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to begin their NBA Summer League campaign on Thursday, July 9, facing the Detroit Pistons at The Pavilion in Las Vegas. The game is scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m. EDT.

Philadelphia’s roster features 2024 first-round draft pick Labaron Philon Jr., selected 22nd overall. The team will use the Vegas showcase to evaluate Philon alongside other developmental players, including guard Duke Miles, forward Saint Thomas, forward Amani Lyles, and center Johni Broome. The front office, led by President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey, will be looking for potential roster fits among the younger talent during the two-week event.

Detroit’s projected starting lineup includes guards Ebuka Okorie and Chaz Lanier, forwards Isaac Jones and Dawson Garcia, and center Ugonna Onyenso.

Fans can stream the contest via Amazon Prime Video or watch locally through regional sports network Comcast Corporation on NBC Sports Philadelphia+. The telecom and media giant, which trades under the ticker CMCSA, operates the NBC Sports Regional Networks and saw its shares close down 0.39% at $23.19 in the previous session.

Following Thursday’s opener, the Sixers continue their schedule with games against the Indiana Pacers on July 11, the Houston Rockets on July 14, and the Orlando Magic on July 15.

What to watch

• Philadelphia roster evaluation: Performance of Labaron Philon Jr. and two-way contract candidates during Summer League.
• Media rights viewership: Engagement metrics for NBC Sports Philadelphia+ and Amazon Prime Video during the Summer League window.

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