Five games were played between all 30 NBA teams from July 7 to 17. Each team played a total of five games.[5] The top two teams from their first four games played in the Championship Game on July 17. Seeding for the Championship Game was determined by winning percentage considering tiebreakers.
The 28 teams not playing in the Championship Game played a fifth game on either July 16 or 17. Consolation games were determined by various factors, including team rivalries, broadcast interest, and other scheduling considerations (e.g., timing of back-to-backs).
Tiebreak criteria
1. Two Teams Tied - In the case of a tie in preliminary round records involving only two teams, the following criteria, in order, were utilized:
• Head-to-head matchup: The team that won the game between the two teams in the preliminary round, if applicable, receives the higher seed.
• Point differential: The team with the greater point differential receives the higher seed.
• Random drawing: The higher seed shall be determined by a “coin flip.”
2. More Than Two Teams Tied - In the case of a tie in preliminary round records involving more than two teams, the following criteria, in order, were utilized:
• Point differential: The team with the greater point differential receives the higher seed.
• Random drawing: The higher seed shall be determined by a “coin flip.”
The NBA 2K23 Summer League Influencer Tournament was held on July 7 at the Cox Pavilion before the first slate of games.
It featured the following influencers: Adrianna Brown, Austin J. Mills, Bionic Brooks, Bone Collector, Bree Green, Caleb Nash Feemster, Cam Wilder, Christopher CRSWHT Egan, Chris Staples, DC Heat, DJ Clue, Grace Hunter, Jake Randall, Jenna Bandy, Jeremy Jones, Jordan Southerland, Kris London, Marcelas Howard, Maxwell Pearce, Pete Randall, Sniper Jones, Trey Uno Armstrong, and Whit3 Iverson.[6]