Cooper Flagg's Mavs debut against Bronny James and the Lakers is the most-expensive NBA Summer League ticket on record, per @TickPick. • Lower bowl tickets: $650 • Courtside seats: $2,500 pic.twitter.com/jbfqw130sJ

One of the most hyped prospects in NBA history makes his Summer League debut Thursday. Cooper Flagg's Mavs face Bronny James and the Lakers.

For the Chicago Bulls, the NBA Summer League is a crucial part of this year’s calendar ahead of a transitional season that will refocus the roster on its youngest players.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Form Ohio State basketball player Brice Sensabaugh has broken an NBA record.

This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. On this date, in 2010, LeBron James announced on live television he was taking his talents to South Beach to join the Heat.

Victor Wembanyama, one of the most promising players in the league, shot 2-13 in his Summer League debut two years ago. Historically, Summer League statistics are not definitive predictors of long-term success. Players often use this platform to refine their game, and a slow start does not necessarily doom a career.

Oklahoma City Thunder basketball is already back in action. It might just be Summer League, but that calls for its young talent and G League roster to get valu

And just like that, New York Knicks basketball is back — sort of.