The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors are heading to the Thomas and Mack Center to compete for the 2026 NBA Summer League championship. Both franchises secured their spots after surviving Saturday’s semifinals in Las Vegas.
The Grizzlies eliminated the Houston Rockets to advance. Hours later, the Warriors knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers to set up Sunday’s title clash.
Memphis is hunting for redemption. They are making their second title game appearance in three years. The franchise is hoping to rebound from a bitter overtime finals loss to the Miami Heat in 2024. They last took the Las Vegas crown in 2019 behind tournament MVP Brandon Clarke.
Memphis relies heavily on third-overall selection Cameron Boozer and developing wing Cedric Coward to generate offense. Golden State counters with 11th-overall pick Yaxel Lendeborg and guard LJ Cryer.
Golden State faces its own drought. The Warriors have not secured a Las Vegas title dating back to 2013. That championship squad featured future defensive anchor Draymond Green. Now, a new crop of rookies looks to replicate that exact run.