The California Classic is back for its eighth year this July.
It’s a basketball invitational, a kickoff to the NBA Summer League, hosted by the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors as rookies from the 2026 NBA Draft, second-year players, among other athletes are out to prove themselves, vying for spots on NBA and G League rosters.
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The summer showcase has returned to its dual-city, three-day format between Sacramento and San Francisco from July 3 to 6.
Games at Chase Center, presented by Carmax, will be on July 3, 5 and 6 with the Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and San Antonio
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