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Magic set to face Hornets in summer league opener July 9

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:29 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Magic set to face Hornets in summer league opener July 9

Summary

The Orlando Magic will begin their Las Vegas Summer League campaign against the Charlotte Hornets on July 9 at 7:30 p.m. The game will take place at Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus. Magic second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson is expected to make his debut during this matchup. Following the initial games, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs, scheduled for July 18 and 19. Orlando is finalizing its roster and coaching staff ahead of the league.

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By the Numbers

•Orlando plays Charlotte on July 9 at 7:30 p.m.
•Izaiyah Nelson will make his Summer League debut.
•Magic's full roster and coaching details will be announced later.
•Magic has four scheduled games before potential playoffs.
•Playoff teams will be determined by winning percentage.

Latest Updates

6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Magic open Las Vegas Summer League schedule against Hornets

What they're saying

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Magic second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson will make his Las Vegas Summer League debut July 9 at 7:30 p.m. against the Charlotte Hornets at Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV. The NBA announced the full summer league schedule Friday afternoon and all 30 teams will play at least five games with the first four taking place July 9-16. All games will be available to watch on Prime Video or ESPN ...
— Yahoo Sports

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