Basketball fans were disappointed when the Spurs announced that Victor Wembanyama would not be available for games at the California Classic Summer League. The anticipation has been building for quite some time, as the No. 1 overall pick is one of the most hyped prospects in sports history.
But don't worry — Wembanyama will soon take the court. San Antonio has added the French phenom to its Las Vegas Summer League roster, and the expectation is that he will play alongside talented teammates like Malaki Branham and Julian Champagnie.
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Could Wembanyama make his debut on Friday night against the Hornets? Here are the latest updates on his status.
Is Victor Wembanyama playing vs. Hornets tonight?
Wembanyama is expected to suit up for the Spurs' Las Vegas Summer League opener, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
That means Wembanyama will face Hornets rookie Brandon Miller, who landed right behind Wembanyama on the NBA Draft board.
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What time is Spurs vs. Hornets tonight?
- Date: Friday, July 7
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
Spurs vs. Hornets will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Friday, July 7. The game will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
What channel is Spurs vs. Hornets on?
- Date: Friday, July 7
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Spurs vs. Hornets will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
Fans in the U.S. can watch NBA Summer League games on Sling TV. You can watch the top draft picks make their Summer League debuts and stream the sports you love starting at just $15 in your first month with Sling Orange.
Spurs' NBA Summer League schedule
Here is the Spurs' complete schedule for the Las Vegas Summer League:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| July 7 | vs. Hornets | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| July 9 | vs. Trail Blazers | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| July 11 | vs. Wizards | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| July 14 | vs. Pistons | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
Spurs' NBA Summer League roster
Here is the Spurs' complete roster for the Las Vegas Summer League:
| Jersey No. | Player |
| 1 | Victor Wembanyama |
| 5 | Justin Kier |
| 11 | Sir'Jabari Rice |
| 14 | Blake Wesley |
| 15 | Chaundee Brown |
| 16 | Erik Stevenson |
| 18 | Sadik Kabaca |
| 22 | Malaki Branham |
| 25 | Sidy Cissoko |
| 26 | Dominick Barlow |
| 27 | Charles Bediako |
| 29 | Logan Johnson |
| 30 | Julian Champagnie |
| 34 | Justin Gorham |
| 36 | Seth Millner |
| 42 | Josh Carlton |
| 46 | Javante McCoy |