NBA: Summer Series | Daily "NBA Starting 5" Newsletters (everyday updates): 2025-present

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

• A New Feature: The “NBA Starting 5” newsletter makes the Summer Series debut for the 2025 season, recapping and previewing Summer Series games every single Day.

• Every Day is a New Day: Each morning, a new “NBA Starting 5” newsletter drops to ensure that Summer Series fans and listeners are made aware of what’s going on in the Summer Series world.

• Five Unique Sections: Each of the five sections (designed by the NBA starting lineup, point guard/shooting guard/small forward/power forward/center) features a recap of the previous Day’s action, a preview of the current Day’s action, news surrounding the NBA, historical notes, games, and a whole lot more.

Welcome to the NBA: Summer Series - “NBA Starting 5” daily newsletter page! We are super excited to launch this new feature just as the 2025 NBA Summer Series begins.

We will be updating this page regularly, so make sure you revisit it as often as possible to get the most up-to-date information about the NBA: Summer Series.

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• NBA: Summer Series — “NBA Starting 5” Newsletters (2025-present)

- 2025:

Regular Season (Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Sunday, September 21, 2025):

* Week 1 (Tuesday, June 3 - Sunday, June 8):

. Tuesday, June 3: Welcome to Opening Night, Starring Tatum & Brown, Brunson & KAT, LeBron & AD, Ant & Randle

. Wednesday, June 4: A Historic Banner Night in Boston & A Never-Before-Seen NBA Moment

. Thursday, June 5: Intuit Dome Premiere Produces OT Thriller, Risacher’s NBA Debut, and Ja’s Return

. Friday, June 6: Klay Makes Mavericks History, Thunder Ramble, Randle & DeRozan Shine

. Saturday, June 7: AD Sparks Electric Lakers Rally, Two Pure Scorers Show Out & Ingram Calls Game

. Sunday, June 8: LeBron Goes Off, Celtics Set 3-Point Record, Wade Gets Statue

* Week 2 (Monday, June 9 - Sunday, June 15):

. Monday, June 9: Maxey Drops 45, Four Unbeaten Teams Remain, Wade Statue Unveiled

. Tuesday, June 10: Paolo’s Historic 50-Piece, The Joker Drops 40 & More Stars Shine on Monday

. Wednesday, June 11: Jokic’s Historic Triple-Double, Kyrie & Luka Light Up Minnesota, Plus Wemby vs. Chet Tonight

. Thursday, June 12: OT Thriller in ECF Rematch, Two Squads Stay Perfect, KAT Drops 44

. Friday, June 13: Wemby & Ja Go Off, Suns Make Huge Comeback

. Saturday, June 14: Anthony Edwards Ignites Epic Timberwolves Comeback vs. Nuggets, Thunder & Cavaliers Remain Perfect

. Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day): Spida Calls Game, Dame Makes History, Thunder Strike to Stay Perfect

* Week 3 (Monday, June 16 - Sunday, June 22):

. Monday, June 16: Inside Luka’s Magical 1st Half, Weekend Rewind & A Monster Monday

. Tuesday, June 17: Election Day Pause Follows Monday Hoops Marathon Featuring KD, PG, Garland, Ja, Steph & Jokic

. Wednesday, June 18: Hoops is Back With A 12-Game Night, Including A Star-Studded ESPN Doubleheader

. Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth): Only One Unbeaten Team Remains: Cavaliers Move To 9-0, Thunder Fall in Mile High

. Friday, June 20: Giannis & Dame Take Over to Snap Bucks’ Slide, Anthony Edwards Sparks Timberwolves 2nd-Half Storm

. Saturday, June 21: Cavaliers & Suns Stay Hot, Jokic & Ant Make More History

. Sunday, June 22: An 11-0 Start For Just The 12th Time in NBA History

* Week 4 (Monday, June 23 - Sunday, June 29):

. Monday, June 23: Jokic Makes History As Denver Wins 5th Straight; Cavaliers Go For 12-0 Tonight

. 🞴 Tuesday, June 24: The Emirates NBA Cup Tips Tonight, Cavaliers Become 8th Team to Start 12-0

. Wednesday, June 25: Klay’s Return To The Bay & Opening Night Of The Emirates NBA Cup = Pure Electricity

. Thursday, June 26: Two Superstars, Two 50-Pieces, One Unforgettable Night

. 🞴 Friday, June 27: 12 Games Coming. Emirates NBA Cup Resumes Tonight With A Bang.

. Saturday, June 28: Cup Night Classics: Fox Drops 60 In Epic Duel vs. Ant, Brunson Delivers In The Battle Of The Boroughs, Cavaliers Stay Perfect

. Sunday, June 29: De’Aaron Fox’s Historic Two-Day Heater & A Tatum Buzzer Beater

* Week 5 (Monday, June 30 - Sunday, July 6):

. Monday, June 30: Cleveland’s Record Streak, Harden’s Record Moment & Randle’s Statement Swish

. 🞴 Tuesday, July 1: Tonight: 15-0 Cavaliers Visit Defending Champion Celtics To Lead Emirates NBA Cup Night #3

. Wednesday, July 2: How Boston Won Its Showdown With Cleveland On A Jam-Packed Cup Night

. Thursday, July 3: What’s Next For Knecht With The Lakers’ Win Streak On The Line? Plus, Giannis & The Bucks Hit Their Stride!

. 🞴 Friday, July 4 (4th of July): Franz’s Magic Touch Snaps Lakers’ Win Streak, Birthday Buckets & A Pivotal Friday In The Emirates NBA Cup

. Saturday, July 5: Friday Fireworks On Emirates NBA Cup Night: Jokic Returns, Dubs Clinch & The Greek Freak Goes Off

. Sunday, July 6: The Joker Delivers Another Ace, Wemby Returns With A Bang & The Deer Overcome A 50-Ball

* Week 6 (Monday, July 7 - Sunday, July 13):

. Monday, July 7: 17-1! The Cavaliers Can’t Stop Making History. Plus, Last-Second Sunday Drama

. 🞴 Tuesday, July 8: Porzingis, Morant Shine In Returns, A New West No. 1 & A Detroit Buzzer-Beater

. Wednesday, July 9: Rockets Reach Knockouts, Wemby & Dame Shine, Plus A 14-Game Wednesday

. Thursday, July 10: Thunder Strike In Best Of West Battle, Rockets Rise, Orlando Adds Another Dub & 3 Stars Feast

. 🞴 Friday, July 11: 10 Storylines For Friday’s 10 Games, On Second-To-Last Day Of Emirates NBA Cup

. Saturday, July 12: Emirates NBA Cup: Hawks Clinch, Celtics Survive, SGA Takes Over & The Hot Get Hotter

. Sunday, July 13: A Day The NBA Has Not Seen In Exactly 12 Years !!

* Week 7 (Monday, July 14 - Sunday, July 20):

. Monday, July 14: Cavaliers & Rockets Make Statements, And What’s Trending Right Now

. 🞴 Tuesday, July 15: 13 Teams Out For 5 Spots: Emirates NBA Cup Group Play Ends Tonight

. Wednesday, July 16: Then, There Were 8: Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds Set After Huge Night

. Thursday, July 17: Wednesday Statements: Hawks Soar Post Bucks, Magic Respond & The C’s Keep Cooking

. Friday, July 18: Cavs Hit Win No. 20, While The Joker Passes Magic

. Saturday, July 19: Double The History: Trae & LeBron Deliver Record Performances In OT Thriller

. Sunday, July 20: The Joker’s Unprecedented 50-Piece, Luka’s Milestone Triple-Double & More Saturday Star Performances

* Week 8 (Monday, July 21 - Sunday, July 27):

. Monday, July 21: Jokic & CP3 Made History, Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals Primer & What’s Trending Right Now

. Tuesday, July 22 (Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals): Win Or Go Home. Knockout Rounds Tip Tonight.

. Wednesday, July 23 (Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals): Bucks, Thunder Headed to Vegas, 2 More Win-Or-Go-Home NBA Cup Quarters Tonight

. Thursday, July 24: Vegas Bound: The Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals Are Set

. Friday, July 25: Domantas Does Work, Pritchard Pops Off & Heat Stay Hot

. Saturday, July 26 (Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals): Win or Go Home From Vegas. The Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals Tip Off Today.

. Sunday, July 27: And Then There Were 2: Bucks, Thunder & A Title Showdown In Vegas

* Week 9 (Monday, July 28 - Sunday, August 3):

. Monday, July 28: A Record-Breaking Shootout In The Bay, NBA Creators Show Out in Vegas & What’s Trending

. Tuesday, July 29 (Emirates NBA Cup Championship): One Game For It All: The Emirates NBA Cup Champion Is Crowned Tonight in Vegas

. Wednesday, July 30: Inside Bucks’ Emirates NBA Cup Title & Giannis’ Monster MVP Run

. Thursday, July 31: KAT’s Return to Minnesota, The Wild West Race, & More Ahead Of Thursday’s 13-Game Slate

. Friday, August 1: KAT’s Record Return To Minny, Wemby’s Otherworldly Display & A Cavs-Bucks Rematch Tonight

. Saturday, August 2: Cavs Rain 3s To Douse Sizzling Bucks, OKC Keeps Rolling & A 12-Game Saturday Slate

. Sunday, August 3: 2 Stars, 2 Historic Performances, 1 Night: Tatum & Wemby Erupt

* Week 10 (Monday, August 4 - Sunday, August 10):

. Monday, August 4: An Epic 14-Game Monday & What’s Trending Around The League Before #NBAXmas

. Tuesday, August 5: A Wild Night Out East During 14-Game Slate, As #NBAXMas Nears

. Wednesday, August 6: 🏀 Merry #NBAXmas! 5 Must-See Games Tip At 12:00 PM ET on ABC & ESPN

. Thursday, August 7: 🏀 Closest Christmas Ever! 5 Games Decided By An Average Of Just 5 Points

. Friday, August 8: 🏀 4 Game-Winners, 1 Night & A Barrage Of History

. Saturday, August 9: 🏀 Cavaliers & Celtics Erupt In Statement Dubs, Ant Wins It, Wemby Makes More History

. Sunday, August 10: 🏀 Brunson Drops 55 In Knicks’ 7th Straight Win, Thunder Strike For 10 In A Row

* Week 11 (Monday, August 11 - Sunday, August 17):

. Monday, August 11: 🏀 Celebrating LeBron’s 40th Birthday & His Legendary Career

. Tuesday, August 12: 🏀 MVP Performances & Win Streaks Highlight Monday, What’s Trending Entering 2025

. Wednesday, August 13: 🏀 Thunder & Cavs Rolling Into The New Year

. Thursday, August 14: 🏀 KAT Cooks In New York’s 9th Straight Dub, Jokić Makes History, Plus Celtics-Timberwolves & 76ers-Warriors Tonight On TNT

. Friday, August 15: 🏀 A Franchise Night For OKC & Two Can’t-Miss Performances From The OGs

. Saturday, August 16: 🏀 Wemby & Jokić’s Epic Duel, OKC’s Historic Streak & LeBron’s Milestone Night

. Sunday, August 17: 🏀 Jokić & Wemby’s Historic 2-Day Duel, Ant’s 53-Piece, Kawhi’s Return & Celtics-Thunder Today

* Week 12 (Monday, August 18 - Sunday, August 24):

. Monday, August 18: 🏀 15 Straight! OKC Breaks Franchise Record, Cavs Tally 10 In A Row & What’s Trending Around The League

. Tuesday, August 19: 🏀 A Night Of Epic Comebacks Not Seen In Four Years

. Wednesday, August 20: 🏀 Tonight: Cavs-Thunder, A Never-Before-Seen Matchup In NBA History

. Thursday, August 21: 🏀 Historic Duel Delivers: Cavs Outlast Thunder In Epic Heavyweight Bout

. Friday, August 22: 🏀 Garland Goes Off For Cavs’ 12th Straight Dub, Ant-Man Adds A New Poster

. Saturday, August 23: 🏀 OKC Bounces Back As SGA Stands Atop The Kia MVP Ladder

. Sunday, August 24: 🏀 Ja’s Game-Winner Leads Saturday Of Shining Guards, Before Star Bigs Take Center Stage Sunday ⬇️

* Week 13 (Monday, August 25 - Sunday, August 31):

. Monday, August 25: 🏀 Pacers Snap Cavs’ Win Streak At 12, Brunson & Tatum Erupt, and What’s Trending Around The League

. Tuesday, August 26: 🏀 Green & Ant Drop 40-Pieces, Big 2nd Halves In L.A., Win Streaks On The Line Tonight

. Wednesday, August 27: 🏀 Bucks & Cavs Halt Streaks, Jamal & Trae Go Off, “The Rematch” Draws Near

. Thursday, August 28: 🏀 Ready. Set. Rematch. Cavs-Thunder Round 2 Tonight (8:00 PM ET, ESPN) 💥

. Friday, August 29: 🏀 SGA & Thunder Roll: OKC Dominates ‘The Rematch’ Against Cleveland

. Saturday, August 30: 🏀 Ant Takes Over MSG, Jokić & Giannis Shine, Mavs Cool Off Thunder & More From A Full Friday

. Sunday, August 31: 🏀 A Spida Statement, An OT-Thriller in Boston, And A Book & KD Clinic

* Week 14 (Monday, September 1 - Sunday, September 7):

. Monday, September 1 (Labor Day): 🏀 NBA On MLK Day, An MVP Sunday, Rivals Week, Paris Games & What’s Trending Around The League

. Tuesday, September 2: 🏀 Comebacks Highlight MLK Day Games, On The Ground In Paris, NBA Rivals Week Tips Off Tonight

. Wednesday, September 3: 🏀 Playoff Rematches Highlight Tonight, Paris Game 1 Day Away

. Thursday, September 4: 🏀 A Historic 54 From Shai, The Paris Games Just Hours Away & An All-Time Rivalry in L.A.

. Friday, September 5: 🏀 Wemby Shines In Paris, Jokić Joins Wilt, All-Star Starters, Top-Selling Jerseys & One Wild Edition

. Saturday, September 6: 🏀 Wemby In Paris, LeBron-Steph, Jokić-Ant & Finals Rematch, All On ABC & ESPN Today

. Sunday, September 7: 🏀 AD & Ant Go Off, Pacers Win In Paris, C’s Take Finals Rematch, Rockets Down Cavs, Year’s BIGGEST Dunk Score And 9 (!!) More Games

* Week 15 (Monday, September 8 - Sunday, September 14):

. Monday, September 8: 🏀 East Race Tightens, All-Star Reserves Coming, 13 National TV Games & What’s Trending Ahead Of Huge Week

. Tuesday, September 9: 🏀 A Game-Winner In Boston, The Season’s First 40/20 Game, A 2OT Thriller & A Vintage Klay Quarter & More From Monday’s 12 Games

. Wednesday, September 10: 🏀 Maxey Drops 43, Rockets Win 4th Straight, Blazers Win Dame Homecoming, Castrol Rising Stars Announced & More

. Thursday, September 11: 🏀 52 For SGA In Classic In Bay, Brunson’s History At MSG, Rockets vs. Grizzlies & All-Star Reserves Tonight

. Friday, September 12: 🏀 Grizzlies Roar In Epic West Battle, Ant Goes Off Again, NBA All-Star Reserves Unveiled

. Saturday, September 13: 🏀 Tatum Calls Game, Jokić Owns The Clutch, Wemby & Giannis Duel, Plus Lakers-Knicks Tonight On ABC

. Sunday, September 14: 🏀 Reports: Luka Traded To Lakers For AD, LeBron & Jokić Shine On Saturday With Monster Triple-Doubles

* Week 16 (Monday, September 15 - Sunday, September 21):

. Monday, September 15: 🏀 A Blockbuster Weekend, All-Star Draft Coming, Top Reads & What’s Trending Around The League

. Tuesday, September 16: 🏀 Brunson Drops 42, Trae Buries Game-Winner, Book Hits Suns Milestone, Plus Get Ready For Today’s Rising Stars Draft

. Wednesday, September 17: 🏀 Luka In LA, A Boston Statement & Viral Finish In Brooklyn

. Thursday, September 18: 🏀 SGA Joins NBA Royalty With 50 Spot, Garland Calls Game, Ant Drops 49, Fox Debuts & Trade Deadline Looms

. Friday, September 19: 🏀 LeBron, Steph & A (New) All-Time Duel, Ant Can’t Stop, NBA All-Star Draft Set

. Saturday, September 20: 🏀 6 Points In 1.2 Seconds, 47 From Book, Bridges’ Big Shot & All-Day Saturday Action

. Sunday, September 21 (Final Edition): 🏀 AD & Jimmy’s Dazzling Debuts, Plus A Vintage Curry Flurry & Statement Wins From East To West

- 2026:

Preseason (Thursday, May 28 - Friday, June 12):

🞿 Week #1 (Monday, May 25, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026):

. Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): 🏀 Lights. Camera. Action. NBA Media Day Is Here

. Tuesday, May 26: 🏀 What You Might Have Missed From Media Day

. Wednesday, May 27: 🏀 One Sleep Away: What You Need To Know For The Abu Dhabi Games 2025

. Thursday, May 28: 🏀 Why Abu Dhabi Marks A New Beginning For New York & Philly

. Friday, May 29: 🏀 Opening Worldwide

. Saturday, May 30: 🏀 Five Games On Three Continents

. Sunday, May 31: 🏀 L.A. vs. The Bay Tonight

🞿 Week #2 (Monday, June 1, 2026 - Sunday, June 7, 2026):

. Monday, June 1: 🏀 Debut Day

. Tuesday, June 2: 🏀 Flagg Planted

. Wednesday, June 3: 🏀 The Way Of Wemby

. Thursday, June 4: 🏀 The Results Are In

. Friday, June 5: 🏀 China Games LIVE on NBA TV

. Saturday, June 6: 🏀 Triple Aces

. Sunday, June 7: Wild Finishes Worldwide

🞿 Week #3 (Monday, June 8, 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026):

. Monday, June 8: 🏀 Top Picks Take Center Stage

. Tuesday, June 9: 🏀 Wemby – How?!

. Wednesday, June 10: 🏀 AD & Cooper’s Connection

. Thursday, June 11: 🏀 Showtime Across The Association

. Friday, June 12: 🏀 Preseason Wraps Tonight

. Saturday, June 13: 🏀 Three Days Away

. Sunday, June 14: No article published

Regular Season (Tuesday, June 16 - Sunday, October 4):

🞿 Week #1 (Monday, June 15, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026):

. Monday, June 15: 🏀 The Day Before The Day

. Tuesday, June 16 (Opening Night): 🏀 The Wait Is Over

. Wednesday, June 17 (Opening Week): 🏀 All-Time Opener

. Thursday, June 18 (Opening Week): 🏀 Back And Beyond

. Friday, June 19 (#Juneteeth; Opening Week): 🏀 3 OTs. 2 50-Balls. 1 Night-Night.

. Saturday, June 20 (Opening Week): 🏀 Luka Among Legends

. Sunday, June 21 (Opening Week): 🏀 MVP Saturday

🞿 Week #2 (Monday, June 22, 2026 - Sunday, June 28, 2026):

. Monday, June 22 (Opening Week): 🏀 History In Week 1

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🞿 Week #3 (Monday, June 29, 2026 - Sunday, July 5, 2026):

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🞿 Week #4 (Monday, July 6, 2026 - Sunday, July 12, 2026):

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🞿 Week #5 (Monday, July 13, 2026 - Sunday, July 19, 2026):

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🞿 Week #6 (Monday, July 20, 2026 - Sunday, July 26, 2026):

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🞿 Week #7 (Monday, July 27, 2026 - Sunday, August 2, 2026):

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🞿 Week #8 (Monday, August 3, 2026 - Sunday, August 9, 2026):

TBD

🞿 Week #9 (Monday, August 10, 2026 - Sunday, August 16, 2026):

TBD

🞿 Week #10 (Monday, August 17, 2026 - Sunday, August 23, 2026):

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🞿 Week #11 (Monday, August 24, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026):

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🞿 Week #12 (Monday, August 31, 2026 - Sunday, September 6, 2026):

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🞿 Week #13 (Monday, September 7, 2026 - Sunday, September 13, 2026):

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🞿 Week #14 (Monday, September 14, 2026 - Sunday, September 20, 2026):

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🞿 Week #15 (Monday, September 21, 2026 - Sunday, September 27, 2026):

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🞿 Week #16 (Monday, September 28, 2026 - Sunday, October 4, 2026):

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2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google (Tuesday, October 6 - TBD):

🞿 2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament (TBD):

TBD

🞿 Conference Quarterfinals (TBD):

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🞿 Conference Semifinals (TBD):

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🞿 Conference Finals (TBD):

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🞿 2026 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV (TBD):

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