Las Vegas Summer League is where we finally get to see the 2026 NBA rookie class in the jerseys they will actually wear, and this class landed in some of the best colorways in the league. From July 9 to 19, all 30 teams run through the Thomas and Mack Center, and the top of the draft is the main event. Here is our first look at where every top rookie landed and the uniform they just stepped into.
AJ Dybantsa, Washington Wizards (No. 1)
The BYU wing goes first overall and steps straight into Washington's navy, red, and silver. It is a clean, patriotic color story built for a franchise in the nation's capital, and the face of the 2026 class gets one of the more underrated modern identities in the league to grow into. His jersey and uniform will be on plenty of highlight reels, so it is a good thing the Wizards' look holds up.
Darryn Peterson, Utah Jazz (No. 2)
The Kansas guard is the counterweight to Dybantsa at No. 2, and Utah is one of the more distinct visual brands in the NBA. Peterson is the kind of two-way lead guard a franchise builds a jersey campaign around, and Summer League is our first look at him in Jazz colors.
Cameron Boozer, Memphis Grizzlies (No. 3)
Duke's Cameron Boozer heads to Memphis and its Beale Street blue and gold, one of the most unique palettes in the sport. The Grizzlies' identity photographs beautifully, and a polished, ready-made forward like Boozer is going to look right at home in it.
The Rest of the Class
The rest of the lottery landed in some strong colorways too. Caleb Wilson goes to the Chicago Bulls at No. 4, stepping into maybe the most iconic uniform in basketball, the red, black, and white with that untouchable script wordmark that Michael Jordan made famous. Mikel Brown Jr. joins the Brooklyn Nets at No. 6 and their stark black and white, the cleanest minimalist identity in the league and a fitting canvas for a pure shooter. Darius Acuff Jr. slid to the Sacramento Kings at No. 7 and their regal purple, silver, and black, one of the more underrated jersey sets in the NBA.
Rounding out the top 10: Keaton Wagler to the LA Clippers (No. 5), Kingston Flemings to the Atlanta Hawks (No. 8), Morez Johnson Jr. to the Dallas Mavericks (No. 9), and Brayden Burries to the Milwaukee Bucks (No. 10), each pulling on their new colors in Las Vegas this week.
The Bottom Line on the 2026 NBA Rookie Jerseys
Summer League is the first real look at a jersey and uniform pairing that could define the next decade, and the 2026 class landed well. Dybantsa in Washington's navy and red and Boozer in Memphis blue and gold are the early standouts, but from Chicago's iconic red to Brooklyn's clean black and white, this rookie class stepped into some genuinely great colorways. We will be watching all week as the rest of the class debuts in Vegas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 NBA Summer League?
The 2026 NBA Summer League runs July 9 to 19 in Las Vegas. It is the biggest of the offseason summer leagues and features all 30 NBA teams.
Where is the 2026 NBA Summer League played?
At the Thomas and Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Who was the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
AJ Dybantsa out of BYU, selected first overall by the Washington Wizards. He is the headliner of the 2026 rookie class in Las Vegas.
Which rookies are the top players to watch at 2026 Summer League?
AJ Dybantsa (Wizards), Darryn Peterson (Jazz), Cameron Boozer (Grizzlies), and Caleb Wilson (Bulls) headline the class, with lottery guards Mikel Brown Jr. (Nets) and Darius Acuff Jr. (Kings) right behind them.
Where did the top 2026 NBA Draft picks land?
The top 10: Washington Wizards (AJ Dybantsa), Utah Jazz (Darryn Peterson), Memphis Grizzlies (Cameron Boozer), Chicago Bulls (Caleb Wilson), LA Clippers (Keaton Wagler), Brooklyn Nets (Mikel Brown Jr.), Sacramento Kings (Darius Acuff Jr.), Atlanta Hawks (Kingston Flemings), Dallas Mavericks (Morez Johnson Jr.), and Milwaukee Bucks (Brayden Burries).
Do NBA rookies wear their team jerseys in Summer League?
Yes. Teams wear simplified versions of their real uniforms in Summer League, so it is the first time we see each rookie in their new team's actual colors, jersey, and number rather than college gear.
How can I watch the 2026 NBA Summer League?
Games are carried across ESPN's networks and NBA TV, with the full schedule available on the league's Summer League page.
How many games does each team play at Summer League?
Each of the 30 teams plays at least five games over the 11-day event, with the top teams advancing to a championship game to close it out.
When is the 2026 NBA Summer League championship?
The event runs July 9 to 19, closing with a championship game between the two teams that post the best records during the tournament.
Are there other NBA summer leagues besides Las Vegas?
Yes. The California Classic and the Salt Lake City Summer League are held earlier in July, but the Las Vegas Summer League is the main event and the only one that includes all 30 teams.
Which 2026 rookie landed in the best jersey?
That is subjective, but our early favorites are AJ Dybantsa in Washington's navy and red and Cameron Boozer in Memphis's Beale Street blue and gold. Caleb Wilson also stepped into one of the most iconic uniforms in the sport with the Chicago Bulls.
What college did AJ Dybantsa play for?
Dybantsa played one season at BYU before entering the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Washington Wizards took him first overall.
