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Sixers-pistons, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread

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It’s time for some basketball!

Summer League 2026 is upon us, and the Philadelphia 76ers begin their seasonal run on Thursday evening with a 5:30 p.m. ET game against the Detroit Pistons. The game will be broadcast on NBC Philadelphia Sports+ as well as Prime Video.

While far from real deal NBA basketball, this is the first opportunity Sixers fans have to see a post-college Labaron Philon Jr. at work. The No. 22 overall pick out of Alabama is the biggest name on the Sixers’ Summer League roster, with the majority of the remaining roster being G Leaguers and unsigned players.

One other name to watch, for better or worse, is going to be Johni Broome. After being selected at the top of 2025’s second round, Broome barely saw NBA action as a rookie before missing time with an injury towards the end of the season. Summer League will be one of the first indications of whether Broome might have an NBA player in him or if he simply is not cut out for the big leagues.

The Sixers’ summer squad, led by coach T.J. Dileo, take the court for the first time Thursday evening.

Game Details

When: July 9, 5:30 p.m. ET
Where: Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas, NV
Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia+, Prime Video
Follow: @LibertyBallers