Earlier this afternoon, the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers released their 2017 NBA Summer League roster. The 67-game tournament in the sands of Las Vegas is set to commence on Friday, July 7, when NBA TV kicks off opening day with triple-header.
According to the Cavs’ official press release, games will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavillion, culminating in a championship matchup on July 17, which ESPN will broadcast for the first time.
“ESPN will present all 67 games from Las Vegas across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and the ESPN App, including 35 on its linear television channels. NBA TV will air 28 games, starting with the league’s opener on July 7, when the Toronto Raptors meet the New Orleans Pelicans at 6 p.m. ET. In total, 63 games from Las Vegas will air across ESPN and NBA TV’s linear channels – a Summer League record.”
This year’s Summer League tournament will have a record-breaking 24 teams in competition. As for the Cavaliers, they’ll be sending several players to participate, including two who are on their current roster, as well as several members of their G-League affiliate team, the Canton Charge. Assistant coach Damon Jones will lead the team from the sidelines, with James Posey, Vitaly Potapenko and Phil Handy providing backup.
Cavs Schedule
Friday, July 7 vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 3:30 p.m. at Thomas & Mack Center
Saturday, July 8 vs. Houston Rockets – 10 p.m. at Cox Pavilion
Monday, July 10 vs. Golden State Warriors – 10:30 p.m. at Thomas & Mack Center (NBA TV)
Competing teams must advance through three preliminary games between July 7-11 before being seeded for this year’s tournament, which will start on July 12. All teams will play at least five games, but only one will be crowned Summer League champion.
