While some of the NBA's biggest stars are kicking the tires on potential suitors for next season, the league's stars of tomorrow are sharpening their skills in Orlando.
The Florida-based summer league may play the role of little brother to the more prominent one held in Las Vegas, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth keeping an eye on.
Some of the top rookies will get their first taste of NBA action. Some high-profile second-year players will have the opportunity to showcase some improvements they've made to their games since the last time we saw them on the hardwood.
Here's a look at when you can catch each game from Orlando. The NBA also offers a live stream with its Summer League Live app (pay service).
Players to Watch
Shabazz Napier, PG, Miami Heat
In a sense, UConn product Shabazz Napier faces more pressure than any rookie heading into the 2014 season. Pressure tends to mount when LeBron James anoints you the best at your position, then his team trades up in the draft to select you.
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