Darryn Peterson and the Jazz defeated Cameron Boozer and the Grizzlies on Day 2 of the 2026 Salt Lake City Summer League.
Welcome to the Salt Lake City Summer League, which features Utah, Atlanta, Memphis and Oklahoma City and runs through Tuesday.
In our first game of the day, Zuby Ejiofor (19 pts, 15 reb) dominated down low to lead the Hawks back from 20 down to defeat Payton Sandfort (25 pts) and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In the nightcap, Darryn Peterson (25 pts, 12 ast, 2 stl) out-dueled Cameron Boozer (18 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast), as the Jazz defeated the Grizzlies in a battle of top 2026 NBA Draft picks.
Enjoy the day’s action with the NBA.com live blog.
JULY 7 / 12:38 a.m. ET
One time for Darryn Peterson
No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson SHINED tonight 🤩
🎶 25 PTS (game-high)
🎶 12 AST (game-high)
🎶 2 STL
🎶 3 3PM
The @utahjazz pick up the win at the Salt Lake City Summer League! pic.twitter.com/XpQqPJuYkC
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2026
JULY 6 / 11:53 p.m. ET
One time for Cameron Boozer
#3 overall pick Cameron Boozer in tonight’s Salt Lake City Summer League game:
🐻 18 PTS (6-9 FGM)
🐻 7 REB
🐻 4 AST
🐻 4 3PM pic.twitter.com/PHzqHjJ71B
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2026
JULY 6 / 11:07 p.m. ET
Darryn Peterson (25 pts, 12 ast, 3 3PM, 2 stl) led the Jazz over Cameron Boozer (18 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast) and the Grizzlies in a battle of the No. 2 and No. 3 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.
“My teammates did a great job of getting open… They made it easy for me tonight,” said Peterson. “Every time I can assert dominance, I try to.”
Six other Jazz scored in double figures, including Blake Hinson (18 pts, 4 3PM), while Cedric Coward (23 pts) was the top scorer for Memphis.
But Peterson and Boozer were the story in a preview of things to come in the Association.
“You saw two young stars that are going to reshape the NBA,” said Craig Bolerjack.
Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 6 / 10:54 p.m. ET
Darryn dropping dimes
22 points, 12 assists and 2 steals for the No. 2 pick out of Kansas, as the Jazz lead 100-91 with 2:32 to go.
Darryn Peterson is dropping DIMES 👏
The 2nd overall pick has a game-high 12 AST as the Jazz lead in the 4th quarter! pic.twitter.com/bcPMJh8CV1
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2026
JULY 6 / 10:40 p.m. ET
Jazz lead Grizzlies early in the fourth
86-80 Utah with 7:41 to go in the fourth quarter, as local product Jackson Kohler (8 pts, 3 reb) hits a jumper off a feed from Darryn Peterson (20 pts, 9 ast).
It’s a 6-0 run for the Jazz.
Cameron Boozer (13 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) is keeping pace for the Grizzlies, but they’ll need a surge to get back to level.
JULY 6 / 10:28 p.m. ET
Peterson finds the range
Darryn Peterson (18 pts, 9 ast, 2 3PM) looks comfortable pulling from deep.
brb watching this on replay for the rest of the night 🤩 pic.twitter.com/G9ghpvSSOf
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 7, 2026
69-68 Jazz with 2:53 to go in the third quarter.
JULY 6 / 10:06 p.m. ET
Jazz up 53-52 at the break
Darryn Peterson (13 pts, 7 ast) and Cedric Coward (16 pts) are going at it in front of fans in Salt Lake City in one of the best matchups of the summer so far.
Peterson’s looked smooth and quick out there, moving at his own speed against the Memphis defense. The court vision is a bonus — he looks primed to play some point guard for the Jazz.
Cameron Boozer (5 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast) also had his moments in the first half.
Utah’s shooting 56.3% from the field, while Memphis is at 47.4%.
JULY 6 / 10:04 p.m. ET
One time for Zuby Ejiofor
A double-double for No. 23 overall pick Zuby Ejiofor 🔥
19 PTS
15 REB
3 AST
3 3PM
The @ATLHawks secure the W in Salt Lake City Summer League action! pic.twitter.com/v54tkbkwXB
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2026
JULY 6 / 9:49 p.m. ET
Flashing: Blake Hinson
The 6-foot-8 wing, on a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, can really shoot it.
He hit a quick-strike catch-and-shoot 3-pointer in the first quarter off a long pass from Darryn Peterson, firing with confidence as the defense raced back, and just knocked one down fading deep into the corner while going to his left.
𝟯 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟, corner pocket 🎯 pic.twitter.com/P5om6ioGXc
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 7, 2026
Someone to watch as the season takes shape.
42-39 Jazz with 3:55 to go in the half.
JULY 6 / 9:38 p.m. ET
Jazz up 24-23 after one
Darryn Peterson (11 pts, 2 ast, 2 stl) scored or assisted on 15 of Utah’s first 16 points as the No. 2 and No. 3 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft squared off.
𝒻𝒾𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑒𝒹 ’em with the finger roll 🤌 pic.twitter.com/iOnymLssyL
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 7, 2026
Cameron Boozer (5 pts, 2 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl) held his own on the other end, as Olivier Maxence-Prosper and Cedric Coward added 6 points apiece.
𝐂𝐂 Swipe 👋
Tap In 📲 https://t.co/5OG8md87nK pic.twitter.com/MEvzl2eELR
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) July 7, 2026
Memphis earned a 10-2 advantage in points in the paint in the first.
JULY 6 / 9:18 p.m. ET
Peterson, Boozer dueling early
Darryn Peterson (7 pts) has all of the Jazz’ points so far, while Cameron Boozer (3 pts, 1 ast) knocked down a stepback 3-pointer in the pick-and-roll on his first possession.
We’ve got fireworks going off in Salt Lake City.
Grizzlies 10-7 with 7:16 to go in the first.
JULY 6 / 9:07 p.m. ET
Jazz-Grizzlies next up
In one of the marquee matchups of Summer League, Cameron Boozer and the Grizzlies are about to tip off against Darryn Peterson and the Jazz in a battle of the No. 2 and No. 3 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Grizzlies also boast NBA All-Rookie First Team selection Cedric Coward, who faces off with Cody Williams, the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, who went off in his first game of the summer.
JULY 6 / 8:59 p.m. ET
Zuby Ejiofor (19 pts, 15 reb, 3 3PM) led the Hawks back from 20 down to defeat the Thunder in a back-and-forth contest to open the second day of the Salt Lake City Summer League.
The St. John’s product was tackled by his teammates, who yelled “grown man” in his honor, as he gave the post-game interview.
“Persistence. Just a lot of grit. Every single person on the team just wanted to come out and win,” said Ejiofor. “I just pride myself on being a team player… I was able to have a decent effort tonight.”
Zuby Ejiofor’s new teammates bombarded him during his postgame interview 😂
The @ATLHawks’ first-round pick led the way with 19 PTS, 15 REB, 3 AST and 3 3PM for a big comeback win in Salt Lake City Summer League play! pic.twitter.com/25QhKPvrjY
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2026
Asa Newell (13 pts, 7 reb) and Kingston Flemings (12 pts, 5 ast, 3 blk) aided Atlanta’s effort in the win.
Payton Sandfort (25 pts) was the top scorer for the game, leading the Thunder, with Aday Mara (10 pts, 9 reb) chipping in.
Payton Sandfort sinks his 4th three 🎯
He has a game-high 25 PTS in Salt Lake City Summer League action! pic.twitter.com/5uBCD9rE5j
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2026
Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 6 / 8:39 p.m. ET
Sandfort’s sweet shooting
Payton Sandfort (23 pts on 5-for-8 shooting, 4 3PM, +23) has been the best scorer on the floor in this one, showing off his touch and offensive flair.
The stroke is clean and easy for the Iowa grad.
“My goodness, he is burning it up,” said Thurl Bailey. “What efficiency… Those buckets aren’t forced, at all.”
67-66 Thunder with 5:08 to go in the fourth.
JULY 6 / 8:25 p.m. ET
Hawks on a run
Atlanta’s come back to take a 59-51 lead with 1:25 to go in the third quarter, paced by a strong effort from Kingston Flemings (10 pts, 4 ast) and Zuby Ejiofor (10 pts, 11 reb, 1 blk).
Kingston showing off the change in speed pic.twitter.com/6USqM1pt1h
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) July 7, 2026
“The defense has really picked up for the Hawks, and so has the offense,” said Thurl Bailey.
Oklahoma City’s down to 34.7% shooting, while Atlanta’s at 39.1%.
JULY 6 / 7:58 p.m. ET
Hawks rally, but Thunder lead 43-36 at the half
The Hawks won the second period 25-17, ending by hitting their last 3-pointers to make it a single-digit contest in Salt Lake City.
Payton Sandfort (13 pts on 2-for-3 shooting, 2 3PM) is the top scorer for the Thunder, while Keshon Gilbert (12 pts on 4-for-5 shooting) headed the scoresheet for Atlanta.
The Thunder are holding the Hawks to 33.3% shooting as a team so far.
“We’ve been really physical on the defensive end, and it’s forced them into tough ones,” said Sandfort. “We’ve just got to pick that up and be back to being the more aggressive team.”
JULY 6 / 7:30 p.m. ET
Thunder up 26-11 after one
Oklahoma City closes on an 18-2 run to take a commanding lead over the Hawks to open Day 2 of the Salt Lake City Summer League.
The Thunder, who had six assists on their nine first-quarter field goals, were led by Payton Sandfort (11 pts), who’s on a two-way contract with the organization.
Sandfort, an Iowa graduate, played four games for the Thunder in 2025-26, scoring 8.8 ppg in 15.8 mpg. He’s an aggressive scorer with a shooter’s touch and feel for the game. Here, he drops the assist to Bennett Stirtz.
Go long 🏈 pic.twitter.com/kVTJcW5Wg5
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 6, 2026
JULY 6 / 5:47 p.m. ET
Hawks-Thunder opens Monday’s slate
Atlanta’s led by No. 8 pick Kingston Flemings, who dropped 14 points and 9 assists in his first outing, while Oklahoma City boasts No. 12 pick, the 7-foot-3 Aday Mara, and playmaker Bennett Stirtz, the No. 16 pick.
JULY 4 / 7:31 p.m. ET
One time for Darryn Peterson
The #2 overall pick Darryn Peterson SHOWED OUT in his Salt Lake City Summer League debut!
🎶 28 PTS (game-high)
🎶 5 REB
🎶 2 BLK
🎶 4 3PM@utahjazz win in overtime over the Hawks! pic.twitter.com/unIAEC5aDy
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2026
JULY 4 / 7:02 p.m. ET
Darryn Peterson (28 pts on 11-for-21 shooting, 4 3PM, 2 blk) led the way for the Jazz as they held off the Hawks and earned their first win of the summer.
“It was fun to be out here,” said Peterson. “It felt great… This is what I love to do.”
Cody Williams (17 pts), Max Abmas (15 pts) and Justin Harmon (15 pts) also chipped in for Utah, which shot 55.6% from the field and earned a 60-36 advantage in points in the paint.
Asa Newell (15 pts) and Gabe Madsen (15 pts) were the top scorers for Atlanta, cued by Kingston Flemings (14 pts, 9 ast).
Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 4 / 6:59 p.m. ET
Harmon with the hoop and the harm
Justin Harmon (15 pts) just slashed to the rim for an and-one layup off the out-of-bounds play, giving the Jazz a 103-99 lead with less than a second remaining, sending a roar through the Salt Lake City crowd.
JULY 4 / 6:50 p.m. ET
Overtime in Salt Lake City
Max Abmas (15 pts) drew a foul on a running jumper, then knocked down two free throws to square the game at 95.
On the other end, Kingston Flemings (12 pts, 8 ast) missed a tough jumper, sending us to an extra period.
We’re headed to overtime in Darryn Peterson’s summer debut!
JULY 4 / 6:40 p.m. ET
Hawks take the lead
95-93 Atlanta with 17.5 to go, as the Hawks have rallied in the fourth quarter, surging into the lead with a late 9-0 run.
Gabe Madsen (12 pts) hit a 3-pointer to push Atlanta over the top.
JULY 4 / 6:26 p.m. ET
Cody crams one
Cody Williams just strode to the hoop and slammed down a one-handed poster, using every bit of his his 7-foot-1 wingspan.
needed all the angles of this one 🤯 https://t.co/KtXsZmGgVv pic.twitter.com/47iYTAqUnX
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 4, 2026
86-78 Jazz with 5:08 to go in the contest.
JULY 4 / 6:19 p.m. ET
Jazz up 78-70 after three
Darryn Peterson (18 pts in 18:46, 2 blk) leads five double-figure scorers for the Jazz, out-dueling Kingston Flemings (10 pts, 6 ast), who’s found his footing over the course of the game.
Utah has a 46-22 lead in points in the paint, but Atlanta’s forced 18 Jazz turnovers to stay in the contest.
Catch the finish as the No. 2 pick out of Kansas makes his summer debut!
JULY 4 / 6:10 p.m. ET
Abmas goes aerial
Max Abmas (11 pts) delivered a clean strip and breakaway slam for the Jazz, who have a 70-63 lead with 2:58 to go in the third quarter.
The 5-foot-11 Abmas is one of 12 players to score 3,000+ points in NCAA Division I men’s college basketball history, starring for Texas and Oral Roberts.
Utah’s shooting 59.6% from the field, while Atlanta’s at 37.5%, but the contest remains close.
JULY 4 / 6:01 p.m. ET
Peterson puts one in
The guard got his feet together comfortably here, showing his coordination as he fired away from deep.
smooth with the step back 😮💨#TakeNote | @Darryn_P1 pic.twitter.com/cc69pvKsVD
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 4, 2026
JULY 4 / 5:47 p.m. ET
Jazz up 49-43 at the half
Darryn Peterson (10 pts) is attacking early, leading all scorers as the Jazz earn a halftime lead over the Hawks.
Cody Williams (8 pts) and Ace Bailey (6 pts, 4 reb) also had moments, as Utah develops a trio of top-10 picks.
“One, two, we’re just going,” said Bailey of his budding connection with Peterson.
No. 8 pick Kingston Flemings (3 pts, 5 ast) is looking for his shot, but moved the ball with precision to rally the Hawks, who trailed by as many as 16.
Kingston sets up Asa for 3 🤑 pic.twitter.com/eGZsXUiIkI
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) July 4, 2026
JULY 4 / 5:29 p.m. ET
Darryn with the deft touch
Peterson (10 pts on 4-for-7 shooting) just converted a difficult floater, fading to his right towards the baseline in transition and tossing it home. Eye-catching body control from the rookie.
🗣️ AND ONEEE!#TakeNote | @Darryn_P1 pic.twitter.com/Vhw0djln4a
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 4, 2026
“That is a bucket. Wow, wow,” said Craig Bolerjack.
“That is just straight-up balling,” said Thurl Bailey.
33-23 Jazz with 7:08 to go in the second quarter.
JULY 4 / 5:24 p.m. ET
Jazz up 24-20 after one
Utah’s led throughout, as Darryn Peterson (8 pts) gets it rolling for the first time.
Jacob Toppin (6 pts, 4 reb) is the top scorer for Atlanta.
JULY 4 / 5:22 p.m. ET
Peterson attacks the rack
Darryn Peterson (5 pts) sliced to the rim to open his pro scoring tally, showing some explosiveness in front of the fans in Utah.
DP wasted no time getting this one going 😮💨
first (unofficial) bucket in a Jazz uniform ✅💜#TakeNote | @Darryn_P1 pic.twitter.com/aJNswUZ1YX
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 4, 2026
22-20 Jazz with 32 seconds to go in the first quarter.
JULY 4 / 5:04 p.m. ET
Hawks-Jazz sees two top-10 guards debut
Kingston Flemings, the No. 8 pick out of Houston, leads an Atlanta squad that also features Asa Newell, the 23rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and No. 23 pick Zuby Ejiofor, the reigning Big East Defensive Player of the Year.
On the Jazz side, No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson will begin to build chemistry with Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Cody Williams, who went No. 10 in 2024.
Blake Hinson also flashed for the Jazz last season, including scoring a career-high 30 points late in the regular season.
Tune in on Prime Video, ESPNU and League Pass as Peterson makes his debut in front of rabid fans in Salt Lake City!
JULY 4 / 4:55 p.m. ET
One time for Cameron Boozer
#3 overall pick Cameron Boozer in his Salt Lake City Summer League debut:
🐻 15 PTS
🐻 4 REB
🐻 4 AST
🐻 7-11 FGM
Memphis defeats Oklahoma City! pic.twitter.com/jIOzcZkHqG
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2026
JULY 4 / 4:49 p.m. ET
Cameron Boozer (15 pts on 7-for-11 shooting, 4 reb, 4 ast) led a balanced attack as the Grizzlies controlled their Salt Lake City Summer League opener over the Thunder.
“Competitors,” said Boozer of his teammates. “Just keep working, keep gelling, and we’re going to be great.”
Olivier Maxence-Prosper (17 pts, 5 reb, 2 3PM, +38) was the top scorer for Memphis, while Taylor Hendricks (15 pts), Jahmai Mashack (12 pts, 1 stl, 2 blk), Cedric Coward (11 pts, 8 reb, 3 3PM), Javon Small (11 pts, 9 ast) and Carson Cooper (11 pts, 5 reb) joined him in double figures.
Memphis shot 17-for-33 (51.5%) from 3-point range, leading by as many as 41 in the victory.
Payton Sandfort (13 pts, 2 3PM) and Brooks Barnhizer (13 pts, 6 reb) led Oklahoma City in scoring.
Read more about the game on NBA.com.
JULY 4 / 4:35 p.m. ET
Stirtz with the shake
Bennett Stirtz (10 pts, 2 3PM) just lost Cedric Coward by drifting back into deep 3-point range, then drilling the long ball.
The 6-foot-4 guard, who played at Missouri State, Drake and Iowa in college, is comfortable keeping a live dribble while changing pace, bobbing and weaving with his defender.
JULY 4 / 4:23 p.m. ET
Grizzlies up 85-52 after three
Memphis has five scorers in double figures, showing off their depth as they enter Summer League play.
They’re 13-for-27 (48.1%) from 3-point range so far, dominating the Thunder.
JULY 4 / 4:11 p.m. ET
Responding with an oop of their own
Aday Mara (8 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk) just jammed an alley-oop thrown by Anthony Pritchard, who made a play in his first 22 seconds of action.
Grizzlies up 76-50 with 3:59 to go in the third.
JULY 4 / 4:03 p.m. ET
Ooping the alley
Carson Cooper (6 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast) just slammed down a poster alley-oop on a lob from Javon Small (9 pts, 8 ast), as the Grizzlies continue to roll.
“That’s just great timing,” said Thurl Bailey. “Great timing.”
c𝐎𝐎𝐏er Slam 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2yXWxErKty
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) July 4, 2026
Cooper, a graduate of Michigan State University, is on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies.
74-48 Memphis with 6:31 to go in the third.
JULY 4 / 3:49 p.m. ET
Memphis up 66-44 at the half
The Grizzlies are roaring, led by Taylor Hendricks (15 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) and Cameron Boozer (11 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast), as they surge out over Oklahoma City.
They led by as many as 23 in the half, going 12-for-20 (60%) from 3-point range while delivering fluid offense.
Brooks Barnhizer (11 pts, 4 reb) is the top scorer for the Thunder, while Otega Oweh (4 pts) flashed late in the second quarter.
Otega Oweh putting his two-way impact on display 💯
The Thunder’s second round pick is showing off at the Salt Lake City Summer League! pic.twitter.com/zDBmKKSWUj
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2026
JULY 4 / 3:38 p.m. ET
‘Grateful, and just pure excitement’
Cedric Coward (9 pts, 4 reb, 3 3PM) has showed the form that made him a standout for the Grizzlies last season.
N🚫 FLY Z🚫NE pic.twitter.com/euKhcM0m30
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) July 4, 2026
He missed last year’s Summer League with an injury, but is thrilled to be out there, as explained by Lauren Green of Smith Entertainment Group.
53-31 Grizzlies with 4:42 to go in the second quarter.
JULY 4 / 3:29 p.m. ET
Grizzlies up 33-22 after one
Taylor Hendricks (11 pts), Javon Small (9 pts) and Cameron Boozer (7 pts) are spurring Memphis so far, as they open up a lead in the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City.
Cameron Boozer is off to a HOT start in the 1Q 🤩
He has 7 PTS on 3-5 FGM!
Watch Salt Lake City Summer League on Prime and ESPNU. https://t.co/EhIUW7az3E pic.twitter.com/vkC9LxpaFJ
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2026
Bennett Stirtz (5 pts) and Aday Mara (2 pts) are getting going for Oklahoma City.
Bennett Stirtz with the spin and score 😮💨
The No. 16 overall pick records his first bucket of the Salt Lake City Summer League! pic.twitter.com/EelLsy95Af
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2026
JULY 4 / 3:20 p.m. ET
Hendricks gets hot
Taylor Hendricks (10 pts), formerly of the Jazz, put up five straight points to keep the Grizzlies ahead, tossed his second dime of the contest, then scored again, flashing his game.
Hendricks put up 10.2 ppg in 34 games for Memphis after being included in the deal that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah.
30-22 Grizzlies with 31.7 to go in the quarter.
JULY 4 / 3:09 p.m. ET
Boozer, Grizzlies rolling early
16-6 Memphis with 6:40 to go in the first quarter, as Cameron Boozer (7 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast) nails a 26-foot 3-pointer to send us to a timeout.
The rookie also nailed a turnaround jumper a few possessions ago, showing his polish and all-around game. He’s 3-for-4 from the field.
JULY 4 / 3:04 p.m. ET
Boozer breaks the seal
Cameron Boozer (2 pts) finished over the 7-foot-3 Aday Mara to open his pro scoring tally, moving the ball underneath the rim and delivering on the return pass.
Cameron Boozer puts @memgrizz on the board!
It’s the No. 3 overall pick’s first points of the Salt Lake City Summer League 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hpHN9eewfT
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2026
JULY 4 / 1:00 p.m. ET
Grizzlies-Thunder opens the league
The Memphis roster is deep and talented, highlighted by No. 3 pick Boozer, NBA All-Rookie First Team member Cedric Coward, No. 21 pick Karim López and NBA veterans Walter Clayton Jr., Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Javon Small, Jahmai Mashack and Taylor Hendricks.
On the Oklahoma City side, No. 16 pick Bennett Stirtz, one of the most accomplished pick-and-roll operators in college basketball last season, should run the show, accompanied by No. 12 pick Aday Mara, talented scorer Otega Oweh, sharpshooter Buddy Boeheim and defensive ace Brooks Barnhizer.
JULY 4 / 12:45 p.m. ET
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