Is Victor Wembanyama playing tonight? Spurs vs. Hornets time, TV channel, live stream for Summer League game

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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.

MORE: Wembanyama faces astronomical expectations with Spurs

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

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Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.