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The New Orleans Pelicans really wanted Derik Queen during the NBA Draft. Pelicans general manager Joe Dumars traded a very valuable draft pick to jump up and take him. He and Jeremiah Fears showed flashes during New Orleans’ games at NBA Summer League. Unfortunately, an injury suffered against the Portland Trail Blazers knocked Queen out […]

With the incoming 2025 Rookie draft class getting their first taste of action at NBA Summer League, it’s the perfect opportunity for players to showcase their skills and make their case for a prominent role on their respective squads. It’s also time for sponsors to notice an incoming crop of young talent, signing deals left […]

LAS VEGAS — Entering the 2025 NBA Draft, Asa Newell was one of the most polarizing prospects. Between his length, quickness, and size, Newell was drawing interest from several organizations in the lottery and the middle of the first round. When it came time for the draft, the Georgia big man ended up with his […]

Yang Hansen is wasting no time showing he belongs in Portland. During an interview at the 2K26 NBA Summer League, the Trail Blazers rookie center tapped his wrist in a confident nod to Damian Lillard’s signature celebration, declaring he is ready for Dame Time. It was a small gesture with big meaning, capturing his excitement […]

Duke basketball continues to flex its influence across all levels of the sport, and the 2025 NBA Summer League is no exception. From Cooper Flagg’s dominance to a stacked alumni reunion, the Blue Devils have made Las Vegas feel more like Durham. This week, the program sent a message, literally and visually, in an viral […]

Bronny James impressed in Thursday’s Summer League matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. In 28 minutes of action, James caused trouble for the Celtics’ defense. He put up 18 points, five assists, three rebounds, and a steal. He shot 7-of-13 from the field, including 1-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-4 from […]

Charged with leading a San Antonio Spurs NBA Summer League team that features lottery draft picks Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, Mike Noyes has quickly become a favorite of the young men he’s coaching this off-season. “I love coach,” Bryant said. “He’s intense, he’s fiery. He gets after it, and I love it. That’s all […]

Rookie first-round pick Egor Demin led the Brooklyn Nets to their first win at Summer League on Wednesday. He earned his first major highlight with the team during the process. Midway through the first quarter, Demin broke away from a pair of Magic defenders, went coast to coast and threw down a vicious dunk with […]

Following losses in their first three Summer League games, the Brooklyn Nets were on the verge of a 23-point collapse on Wednesday. With the Orlando Magic making a late comeback, the Nets needed someone to save them from an embarrassing defeat. Egor Demin, the team’s prized draft selection, answered the call. After Orlando climbed within […]

LAS VEGAS — When LeBron James was spotted with his wife, Savannah, and daughter, Zhuri, in the tunnel of the Thomas & Mack Center ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ second NBA Summer League game on Saturday, the entire NBA media landscape was sent ablaze amid all the speculation about his future. Aside from many […]

With two performances in the NBA Summer League, San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper flashed enough of his game to show why he went second in the 2025 NBA Draft. His debut was enough for a reporter to invoke Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “That’s a new one,” Harper responded when asked if he thought his game resembled […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have found their next franchise cornerstone in Cooper Flagg, and the excitement isn’t limited to the NBA world. On Wednesday night at the NBA Summer League, Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby added his voice to the buzz with a clear endorsement that has Mavs fans talking. Crosby shared […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has finished behind Cooper Flagg throughout his career. Flagg finished as the top-ranked prospect out of high school. He and the Duke Blue Devils made a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament than Baylor did. Finally, the Dallas Mavericks picked Flagg No. 1 overall in the draft while Edgecombe […]

Last season, Yuki Kawamura may have only been on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he immediately became a fan favorite. The Grizzlies opted to renounce Yuki Kawamura’s rights this offseason, and he’s latched on with the Chicago Bulls during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Following a recent Bulls’ game at NBA […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to draft three international point guards left many observers scratching their heads. Even more puzzling was the fact that all three of their guard selections — Egor Demin, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf — were subpar shooters last season. Yet, the Nets have projected confidence, even adamance, that their draft picks […]

The 2025-26 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Atlanta Hawks. They were one of the most active teams of the offseason, bringing in the likes of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to add to what was already an up-and-coming core consisting of Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, […]

Youth development is going to be a major focus for the Phoenix Suns, as they will look to remain semi-competitive even in the aftermath of trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. This is something they have to do considering that they don’t have control over their first-round pick until 2032, so all eyes will […]

Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf’s first NBA Summer League with the Brooklyn Nets is nearly in the books. The rookie guard duo will rest during Wednesday’s matchup vs. the Orlando Magic. Brooklyn will be on the second night of a back-to-back following Tuesday’s 97-93 loss to the New York Knicks. Traore and Saraf both made […]

The NBA Summer League has once again put the Toronto Raptors under the spotlight. They have a young and energized squad grabbing attention through standout performances. Fueled by impressive wins over the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic, the Raptors have generated optimism about their young core and new additions. However, as always with Summer League, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in that weird in-between case where they’re neither a no-brainer pick to compete for a playoff spot nor a surefire bet to land in the bottom of the Western Conference standings. They have too much talent to bring up the rear again like they did this past season, but a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have only played in two Summer League games thus far, but the team has already given its fanbase plenty of reason to be hopeful for the upcoming season. The Blazers’ core is taking shape, and they look to be well-positioned to at least threaten for a spot in the play-in tournament […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and their fanbase are on Cloud 9 right now, as it hasn’t been a month since they won the first title in the history of the franchise since relocating in 2008. They have come close a few times, but they have now broken through — making the core trio of the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the Washington Wizards on Tuesday in a Summer League contest. All eyes have been on Philly throughout the offseason, as there are a ton of expectations for rookie guard VJ Edgecombe. After missing several games due to injury, the organization shared an exciting update about Edgecombe. Philadelphia […]

As much as he’s stood out defensively during the NBA Summer League, San Antonio Spurs first-round lottery pick Carter Bryant has struggled offensively. His head coach during summer competition, Mike Noyes, also serves as the franchise’s director of player development. “With our roster, we hope he competes for playing time,” Noyes said. “He brings a […]

The Chicago Bulls have had a rough experience at NBA Summer League this season. However, no player got a worse break than rookie forward Noa Essengue. When the Bulls took on the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Essengue found himself on the wrong end of a poster dunk. Pacers sophomore Johnny Furphy skied over him in […]

Riley Minix is no stranger to shining in the NBA Summer League. Thanks in part to his play last offseason, the 6-foot-7 forward earned a two-way contract from the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the 2024-2025 campaign. Out with injury for the better part of the season, Minix reintroduced himself with a fadeaway at the […]

While his immediate future remains uncertain, LeBron James’ main focus on the 2025 offseason has been on his duties as a father. With his son, Bronny James, leading the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025 NBA Summer League team, the 40-year-old took his entire family to Las Vegas to support the young guard. Having one’s family in […]

The NBA Summer League often becomes an engine for overreaction, creating narratives that shape perceptions long before the real games have even started. As it turns out, the Sacramento Kings have found themselves at the center of some of the loudest hype and most intense scrutiny. They have been, after all, buoyed by promising performances […]

Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware delivered a dominant performance in response to recent public comments by head coach Erik Spoelstra questioning his professionalism and consistency. Ware posted 21 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 33 minutes during Miami’s 100-96 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA 2K26 Summer League […]

Amid growing speculation about LeBron James’ long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers, a new report from The Athletic’s Dan Woike suggests the 40-year-old forward remains engaged with the franchise, citing his recent appearance at the NBA 2K26 Summer League in support of his son Bronny James. Appearing on The Lowe Post podcast with ESPN’s […]

The NBA Summer League is always a hotbed for hype. However, that hype can quickly spiral into overreaction. For the Dallas Mavericks, the 2025 Summer League brought a spotlight on their new franchise cornerstone, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Fans and pundits alike have been quick to read into his flashes of brilliance and […]

The Charlotte Hornets are off to a perfect start at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, going 3-0 with gritty wins over the Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, and Dallas Mavericks. While the Summer League isn’t always predictive of NBA success, it does offer a sneak peek at what might be – and fans […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James made headlines once again at NBA Summer League. He was first seen courtside, offering advice to his son, Bronny James, during a game against the Clippers. Later, the Lakers star was spotted backstage sharing a handshake with San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama. The brief interaction quickly lit up […]

LAS VEGAS — When the Chicago Bulls were on the clock with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, there was one player their fans were begging the organization to take: Matas Buzelis, the hometown kid. Fortunately for Bulls fans, the front office loved Buzelis’ potential, and he was selected to become the next […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the 2025 NBA Summer League with a record five first-round picks, a crowded frontcourt, and sky-high anticipation. After two games in Las Vegas, they sit at 0-2, having lost to both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Washington Wizards. While Summer League results rarely translate directly into regular-season performance, these games […]

The Utah Jazz are coming into the 2025-26 season off the back of a dismal campaign that saw them finish with a 17-65 record. They have consistently regressed when it comes to wins in the last three seasons since the departures of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, last making the playoffs in the 2021-22 season. […]

The San Antonio Spurs remained undefeated in the NBA Summer League after notching their third straight win in nail-biting fashion at the Thomas & Mack Center in Nevada on Monday. With the game tied with only 1.9 seconds left in overtime against the Utah Jazz, Riley Minix sank a tough fadeaway jumper from the baseline […]

The Boston Celtics have kickstarted their 2025 NBA Summer League campaign in the midst of an eventful offseason that has seen major roster changes. Jayson Tatum’s unavailability for the coming season led the Celtics to make major moves in a bid to reduce salary. In three summer games thus far, a range of youngsters have […]

Bronny James may be a second-round pick that was drafted near the tail-end of the 2024 NBA Draft, but there is more scrutiny and spotlight on him than even most professional basketball players due to the name he carries. He is the firstborn son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after all, and he, […]