Spurs come up just short in Summer League opener against Heat
Ryan Conwell leads scoring in Summer League debut as the Miami Heat secure an opening victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
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The brief
The Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the 2026 California Classic. The contest marked the beginning of Summer League play for both organizations.
Coverage from NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, the Sun Sentinel, NBA.com, and Pounding The Rock highlights the performance of draft pick Ryan Conwell. Reports note that Conwell recorded 21 points during the game.
Observers are looking toward upcoming games in the California Classic schedule. Details regarding future roster adjustments or specific player participation remain to be seen in subsequent official updates.
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Quick answers
Who won the Summer League opener?
The Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs.
How many points did Ryan Conwell score?
Ryan Conwell scored 21 points in the game.
What tournament are the teams currently playing in?
The teams are participating in the 2026 California Classic.
Coverage (5)
- Ryan Conwell scores 21 in first Summer League game NBC Sports · 5h ago
- "He's got a natural shooting ability and that's … Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Heat top Spurs in summer-league opener, draft pick Conwell scores 21 Sun Sentinel · 5h ago
- Live Updates: 2026 California Classic, Day 1 NBA.com · 5h ago
- Spurs come up just short in Summer League opener against Heat Pounding The Rock · 5h ago
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