San Antonio Spurs wrap up Summer League run against Phoenix Suns
The San Antonio Spurs close their NBA Summer League campaign on Saturday, July 18, against the Phoenix Suns at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The 7:30 p.m. MST tip-off on Prime Video caps a week of action for both teams. San Antonio (3-1) and Phoenix (3-1) sit sixth and seventh in the standings, just outside the top four that advanced to the semifinals. Last result: San Antonio Spurs 90-94 New York Knicks (2026-06-14).
What happened in Las Vegas so far
The Spurs and Suns entered Summer League tied at 3-1, but only the top four teams punched tickets to the semifinals. Phoenix missed out despite a plus-3.8 point differential, while Golden State sits fourth at plus-6.3. Nine teams finished 3-1, with seeding decided by average point differential. The Suns’ Khaman Maluach leads the league in rebounds at 12.8 boards per game and ranks second in scoring at 19.5 points per game. The 7-footer has posted four straight double-doubles, including a 22-point, 14-rebound outing.
Why this final matters for San Antonio
For the Spurs, this game is about pride and development. A loss would extend their Summer League slide to four straight defeats after a 1W-0D-4L recent form (LLWLL, most recent first). San Antonio’s offense has sputtered at times, averaging just 78 points over their last two games. The Spurs’ bench has struggled to generate consistent scoring, with reserves combining for under 25 points in each of their past two outings. Head coach Will Hardy will look for rotation players to show improvement before training camp.
What comes next for the Spurs
The championship game tips off Sunday at 6 p.m. MST on ESPN, but San Antonio’s focus stays on July 18. A win could salvage momentum before the preseason, while a loss would underscore the work still needed on both ends. The Suns, meanwhile, aim to close strong after a tight overtime loss in their opener. Phoenix has leaned on Maluach’s inside presence and perimeter shooting from Jaden Ivey, who’s averaging 16.3 points per game. San Antonio’s defense must contain both threats to secure a Summer League victory.
