Top draft picks set for NBA summer league debuts at California Classic

Three lottery picks from last week’s NBA draft and several other intriguing prospects will make their summer league debuts at the California Classic in Sacramento this week.

The Kings, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat will participate in the two-day event Tuesday and Wednesday at Golden 1 Center. Jonathan Kuminga, the No. 7 pick in the draft, and Moses Moody, the 14th pick, are expected to play for the Warriors. No. 9 pick Davion Mitchell will play for the Kings.

The Lakers will play the Heat in the first game at 5 p.m. Tuesday followed by the Kings against the Warriors at 8 p.m. The Heat will play the Warriors at 5 p.m. Wednesday before the Kings face the Lakers in the final game at 8 p.m.

Fans will be required to wear masks inside Golden 1 Center regardless of vaccination status, per Sacramento County’s health guidelines.

The Kings unveiled their roster Sunday evening and announced the team will be coached by Bobby Jackson, who was recently named head coach of the G League Stockton Kings. Mitchell will headline a squad that includes fellow rookie Neemias Queta, second-year players Robert Woodard II and Jahmi’us Ramsey, and two-way player Louis King.

Other members of the team include Princepal Singh, a G League Ignite prospect from India; D.J. Steward, an undrafted rookie from Duke; Marcus Graves, who played at Sacramento State; and Alex Antetokounmpo, the 19-year-old brother of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.