Orlando Summer League may still happen despite Vegas

ORLANDO — On the brink of a potential NBA lockout looming, the league has cancelled the Las Vegas Summer League, although it appears the annual Orlando Summer League is safe, for now. Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith told BHSN’s David Baumann, "We are on as scheduled. We are planning for business as usual."

The NBA says its decision to cancel the Las Vegas Summer League shouldn’t serve as any warning sign to players. “It was purely a function of the calendar and drop-dead dates with hotels and the arena,” NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver said, according to CBSSports.com.

Orlando is the only other city in the country to host a professional summer league. Last season, Charlotte, Utah, Indiana, Orlando, Boston, Oklahoma City, New Jersey and Philadelphia participated in the annual event. The league is mostly intended for players with three professional seasons or fewer to participate.

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