The shortest offseason in sports belongs to the NBA, as things move very quickly following the end of the season. The Oklahoma City Thunder just won the NBA Finals, with the draft taking place just three days later.

Another major milestone of the NBA offseason will be this weekend, as the Summer League will take place. A showcase for younger players to earn a place on the regular season roster, the Summer League is essential for any major NBA fan.

To continue off of this last week’s slate of exciting games, two historic franchises in the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics will face off. The Lakers have been talked about a ton this summer due to Bronny James’ development. After going up against No.1 pick Cooper Flagg last week, James had 17 points, five assists and five rebounds and was a +5 in 24 minutes.

Fans looking to watch the Lakers vs Celtics game can do so on Fubo, who’s offering a free trial to new subscribers.

Here’s everything you need to know before the Lakers and Celtics tipoff:

When: Thursday, July 17, 2025

Where: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV

Time: 9 p.m. ET

Fans looking to watch the Lakers vs Celtics game can do so on Fubo, who’s offering a free trial to new subscribers.