Photo by Arnie Bazemore, Vegas Sports Today
The 2026 NBA Summer League opened in Las Vegas with Day 1 action at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. The photo gallery captures rookie debuts, team matchups, and key moments from the first day of competition. Images include in-game action, bench reactions, defensive stops, and crowd scenes as top prospects began their professional schedules.
Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell is featured following his Summer League debut. The collection documents player introductions, early tournament highlights, dunks, and game intensity from opening matchups. Coverage from Day 1 provides a visual record of the event’s first slate of games and emerging rookies.
