Before the 2026 NBA Summer League tips off in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 9, the Salt Lake City Summer League featured four teams in action on July 4, 6, and 7. That included the hosts, the Utah Jazz, and the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Darryn Peterson.
The top 2026 guard prospect has lived up to the hype so far, delivering two big-time Summer League performances in his debut. Utah elected to sit its star rookie on the final day of the event on Tuesday night, as it looks forward to the Las Vegas Summer League schedule.
Peterson will be one of the best players on show in the 2026 NBA Summer League, putting the Jazz in the spotlight. Below, we’ll highlight Darryn Peterson’s Summer League stats through two games and Utah’s upcoming Summer League schedule, featuring projections on PrizePicks.
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Darryn Peterson Summer League Stats Shine in Salt Lake City
Throughout the 2026 NBA Draft process, Peterson was tabbed as potentially the best scoring prospect of a loaded class. He consistently displayed three-level scoring dating back to his high school days, paired with rare shot creation for his age.
Peterson, who turns 20 in January, was excellent when he was active for the Jayhawks, finishing his collegiate career with 20.2 points per game (PPG) and 4.2 rebounds per game (RPG) while shooting 43.8% from the field and 38.2% on 3-pointers over 24 games.
However, the true freshman active was a big if. He missed 11 games throughout the 2025-26 season, and midgame cramping forced Peterson into a limited role in multiple appearances. The cramping issues fueled plenty of chatter, often leading to questions around Peterson’s character.
Before the 2026 NBA Draft, we learned his cramping issues stemmed from high doses of creatine taken before the 2025-26 season. But that didn’t ease the worry about his injury history, leading to Peterson landing with the Jazz No. 2 overall, behind AJ Dybantsa to the Wizards.
There’s never been a doubt about Peterson’s talent. He’s even drawn comparisons to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, as the 19-year-old carries MVP potential. Through two Summer League games, he looks the part.
Here’s a full look at Darryn Peterson’s Summer League stats through two games, including his per-game averages.
Darryn Peterson Summer League Stats
July 4 vs. Hawks:
- 28 points (11-21 FG / 4-7 3PT / 2-3 FT)
- 5 rebounds / 2 assists / 8 turnovers
- 0 steals / 2 blocks
- 27 minutes
July 6 vs. Grizzlies:
- 25 points (8-15 FG / 3-9 3PT / 3-3 FT)
- 2 rebounds / 12 assists / 2 turnovers
- 2 steals / 0 blocks
- 28 minutes
Summer League Averages:
- 26.5 PPG (52.8 FG% / 43.8 3PT% / 83.3 FT%)
- 3.5 RPG / 7.0 APG / 5.0 TPG
- 1.0 SPG / 1.0 BPG
- 27.5 MPG
Peterson has provided high-level scoring with strong efficiency and playmaking, proving why he carries All-Star potential.
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The Jazz will play at least five games in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, perhaps six if they can advance to the championship game. A full look at the format and schedule can be found here.
Let’s look at the Utah Jazz’s full Summer League schedule, highlighting when you can catch Darryn Peterson taking the court.
Utah Jazz Summer League Schedule
The Jazz open Summer League play in Las Vegas with likely the most notable matchup of the entire event, with the Wizards’ No. 1 pick AJ Dybanta battling No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson.
PrizePicks Team Picks tabs Utah as the early favorite with a 1.63x payout to win the matchup, compared to the Wizards’ 2.12x payout.
Thursday, July 9’s meeting with Washington is followed by battles against the Clippers, Bulls, and Spurs.
Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards
- Date, Time: Thursday, July 9, 9:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz
- Date, Time: Sunday, July 12, 10:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: Prime Video
Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz
- Date, Time: Monday, July 13, 9:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN
Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Date, Time: Wednesday, July 15, 9:30 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: Prime Video
For now, we only know four of the Jazz’s Summer League games in Sin City. Following the first 60 matchups from July 9 to July 16, the top four squads compete in a four-team playoff, with the semifinals on July 18 and the championship game on July 19.
If Utah does not qualify for the four-team playoff, it will participate in a consolation contest taking place between July 17 and July 19.
Usually we will see top picks participate in a few Summer League games, meaning the Jazz’s early games against the Wizards, Clippers, and Bulls could be must-watch matchups with Peterson in action.
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Will Darryn Peterson carry his dominant play in the Salt Lake City Summer League to the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas? Peterson will face the Wizards and No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa on Thursday evening, with projections on the game winner, over/under, and more available on PrizePicks Team Picks.
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