California Classic NBA Summer League 2023: Here are the full rosters for each team

Gilbert McGregor

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Before things move to Las Vegas, NBA Summer League action begins with the California Classic in Sacramento, Calif. 

For the fifth year, the Kings will host the event, which also features the Heat, Hornets, Lakers, Spurs and Warriors. Games will be played on July 3 and July 5, with the league taking a day off for the Fourth of July.

Headlining the players at this year's California Classic is No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller, who will take the floor for the first time donning Charotte's purple and teal.

The Sporting News has you covered with the full rosters for each of the six teams participating in the 2023 California Classic.

MORE: NBA Draft picks 2023: Full results from Rounds 1-2

Charlotte Hornets California Classic Summer League roster

Charlotte's California Classic Summer League roster is headlined by a trio of rookies in Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Jr. and Amari Bailey. 

No. Name Pos. College/Country
16 Angelo Allegri F Eastern Washington
17 Amari Bailey G UCLA
19 Leaky Black G North Carolina
2 James Bouknight G Connecticut
41 Anthony Duruji F Florida
23 Kai Jones F/C Texas
35 Taijon Jones G UNC Asheville
7 Bryce McGowens G/F Nebraska
31 Nathan Mensah C San Diego State
24 Brandon Miller F Alabama
46 James Nnaji C Nigeria
26 Justin Robinson G Virginia Tech
18 Tre Scott F Cincinnati
14 Kobi Simmons G Arizona
33 Jaylen Sims G UNC Wilmington
00 Nick Smith Jr. G Arkansas
22 Xavier Sneed F Kansas State

Golden State Warriors California Classic Summer League roster

Golden State's rookie duo of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Brandin Podziemski will take the spotlight during their time at the California Classic.

No. Name Pos. College/Country
41 Yuri Collins G Saint Louis
37 Kendric Davis G Memphis
32 Trayce Jackson-Davis F/C Indiana
18 Mikael Jantunen F Utah/Finland
31 Javan Johnson F Depaul
36 Jayce Johnson C Marquette
21 Gabe Kalscheur G Iowa State
55 Adam Kunkel G Xavier
44 Isiaha Mike F SMU/Canada
12 Reggie Perry C Mississippi State
2 Brandin Podziemski G Santa Clara
25 Lester Quinones G Memphis
15 Gui Santos F Brazil
33 Adam Seiko G San Diego State
38 Craig Sword G Mississippi State

Los Angeles Lakers California Classic Summer League roster

Lakers fans will get their first look at No. 17 overall pick Jalen Hood-Schifino, who will be looked upon to make an immediate impact once the regular season rolls around.

No. Name Pos. College/Country
29 Damion Baugh G TCU
26 Colin Castleton C Florida
10 Max Christie G Michigan State
30 LJ Figueroa F Oregon
27 Alex Fudge F Florida
36 Bryce Hamilton G UNLV
55 D'Moi Hodge G Missouri/British Virgin Islands
11 Jalen Hood-Schifino G Indiana
31 Sacha Killeya-Jones C Kentucky
21 Maxwell Lewis F Pepperdine
14 Scotty Pippen Jr. G Vanderbilt
20 Cole Swider F Syracuse

Miami Heat California Classic Summer League roster

Miami rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the headliner along with 2022 first-round pick Nikola Jovic. That said, the Heat are known for their developmental diamonds. Is the next one on this roster?

No. Name Pos. College/Country
73 Chase Audige G Northwestern
71 Jamaree Bouyea G San Francisco
8 Jamal Cain F Oakland
74 Caleb Daniels G Villanova
84 Ja'von Franklin F Georgia Tech
83 Taylor Funk F Utah State
95 Patrick Gardner G Marist
11 Jaime Jaquez Jr. F UCLA
5 Nikola Jovic F Serbia
75 Trenton Massner G Western Illinois
81 Drew Peterson F USC
72 Justin Powell G Washington State
25 Orlando Robinson C Fresno State
76 Alondes Williams G Wake Forest

Sacramento Kings California Classic Summer League roster

The home team will feature a few notable players in All-Rookie First Teamer Keegan Murray and G League standout Neemias Queta. It's unclear just how much Murray and Queta will play.

No. Name Pos. College/Country
8 Souley Boum G Xavier
22 Chance Comanche C Arizona
24 Mike Daum C South Dakota State
17 Kessler Edwards F Pepperdine
23 Keon Ellis G Alabama
34 Aleem Ford F Wisconsin
31 Jordan Ford G Saint Mary's
26 Dane Goodwin G Notre Dame
20 Colby Jones G/F Xavier
13 Keegan Murray F Iowa
32 Justyn Mutts F Virginia Tech
30 Alex O'Connell F Creighton
88 Neemias Queta C Utah State/Portugal
18 Jalen Slawson F Furman
33 Jake Stevens C Chattanooga

San Antonio Spurs California Classic Summer League roster

The Spurs' California Classic roster is exciting, but No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama will not be with the team for the California Classic. He will join the Spurs for the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas.

No. Name Pos. School/Country
26 Dominick Barlow F Overtime Elite/USA
27 Charles Bediako C Alabama/Canada
22 Malaki Branham G Ohio State
15 Chaundee Brown G Michigan
42 Josh Carlton C Houston
30 Julian Champagnie G St. John's
25 Sidy Cissoko G G League Ignite/France
34 Justin Gorham F Houston
29 Logan Johnson F St. Mary's
18 Sadik Kabaca F Turkey
5 Justin Kier G Arizona
46 Javante McCoy G Boston University
36 Seth Millner G/F Toledo
16 Erik Stevenson G West Virginia
11 Sir'Jabari Rice G Texas
14 Blake Wesley G Notre Dame

When is the California Classic NBA Summer League?

  • Dates: July 3-5
  • Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, Cal.
  • TV channel: ESPN & ESPN2
  • Streaming: Sling TV

The California Classic NBA Summer League consists of six games played over three days, beginning on Monday, July 3. The league will take a day off for the Fourth of July holiday.

All six games will be played at the Golden 1 Center, home of the Kings. They will air on ESPN and ESPN2.

Fans in the U.S. can watch NBA Summer League action on Sling TV, which is now offering your first month for only $15! You can watch 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 to catch all the coverage on ESPN and ABC.

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California Classic NBA Summer League schedule

The full schedule for the California Classic NBA Summer League can be found below:

Date Game Time (ET)/Result TV Channel
July 3 Heat vs. Lakers Heat 107, Lakers 90 ESPN 2
July 3 Spurs vs. Hornets 8 p.m. ESPN
July 3 Warriors vs. Kings 10 p.m. ESPN
July 5 Warriors vs. Hornets 6 p.m. ESPN 2
July 5 Spurs vs. Lakers 8 p.m. ESPN
July 5 Heat vs. Kings 10 p.m. ESPN

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.