NBA Summer League Articles - Page 9

Narratives on new players are starting to take shape now that every team has had a turn on a Las Vegas NBA Summer League court. Lottery picks have largely looked the part in Sin City. Unfortunately, the hopes of some undrafted prospects have evaporated into DNP-CDs on the stat sheet. Thankfully, there are still over […]

There is perhaps no NBA player under more scrutiny coming into the 2024-25 season than the Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James. Everything he does is going to be under a microscope. Bronny James was the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he’s being analyzed as if he was the No. 1 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers started off their Las Vegas Summer League with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers picked up a 94-81 win after embarking on a huge run down the stretch. After three games in Salt Lake City, where the trio of Jared McCain, Ricky Council IV and Adem Bona all had their […]

The Brooklyn Nets are embracing a youth movement after trading Mikal Bridges and resetting their timeline. A rebuild means opportunities for young prospects, and Keon Johnson could be among the primary beneficiaries. Johnson, the 21st pick in the 2021 draft, is an unrestricted free agent after playing for Brooklyn on a two-way contract last season. […]

Seven years ago, there were signs of good things to come for the Boston Celtics during NBA Summer League. Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were playing together and the acclaimed “7/11” duo showed flashes of excellence early in their careers. In 2024, that terrific tandem is now responsible for Boston’s 18th championship and loads […]

The scorching heat marking a Las Vegas summer is intensifying by the day, and so is the action on the NBA Summer League hardwood. The top three picks of the 2024 NBA Draft were on the court to start the league’s desert adventures on Friday night, and Bronny James got his shot to show off […]

The Denver Nuggets’ start to the 2024 NBA Summer League could not have gone any worse. Nuggets first round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, DaRon Holmes II, hobbled off the court late in the fourth quarter of their first contest favoring his right ankle. ESPN initially reported that Holmes was dealing with right Achilles […]

Because the Memphis Grizzlies’ biggest issues lasts season were strongly tied to its shocking injury troubles, there was little pressure on the front office to make significant moves this offseason. With that in mind, general manager Zach Kleiman directed much of his attention to the 2024 NBA Draft, where the team added multiple players who […]

In a touching tribute, the NBA honored the legendary Jerry West at the Las Vegas Summer League, celebrating his immense contributions to the league and the game of basketball. On the baseline at the Thomas & Mack Center, West’s usual courtside seat was adorned with a special T-shirt bearing his image and the words “The […]

With no offense to the California Classic or Salt Lake City Summer League events, the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League event is the league’s marquee offseason event. Every team is represented and fans from around the world flock to Sin City to see the newest batch of rookies. Hope springs eternal in the desert and […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to begin their 2024 NBA Summer League journey. Dallas’ roster is highlighted by a number of exciting young players. So which players should you specifically keep an eye on? Summer League always provides hope for the future as fans watch their favorite teams’ young talent. Without further ado, here are […]

Summer League has always been about teams assessing and developing talent that can help them win sooner than later. Thanks to Jalen Brunson and the trade that added Mikal Bridges, among other things, the New York Knicks are (finally) correctly aligned with those goals. Now, many Summer League All-Stars never materialize in the NBA. But […]

The Miami Heat have always been known to find diamonds in the rough in terms of undrafted players and using their development program to form them into solid NBA players. Another one could be forming in front of Heat fans’ eyes as Keshad Johnson is impressing during the first three games of Summer League. His […]

There is no better time in the NBA than when all 30 teams assemble their rosters and head to Las Vegas, Nevada for NBA Summer League. Once again, the league will be hosting Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of UNLV starting on July 12 for their 11-day showcase. From […]

The time has come for NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. All 30 teams from around the league have assembled their rosters for this summer’s showcase, as many organizations are searching for that next impactful talent they can lean on during the 2024-25 season. Plenty of talent has set their NBA foundation in Summer League, […]

Stephon Castle’s first two tastes of NBA action didn’t disappoint. The San Antonio Spurs’ first-round pick scored 18 points Tuesday in his team’s first win of NBA Summer League play. He then put in 12 in the squad’s California Classic opener before sitting out for rest the next night. “It felt great, just being out […]

While a lot of basketball fans were watching Team USA’s exhibition game against Canada on Wednesday night, there was also some Summer League action that took place too. Most notably, Bronny James took the court once again for the Los Angeles Lakers in their 80-76 loss at the hands of the Miami Heat. The Lakers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers completed their slate of games in the Salt Lake City Summer League by facing the hosts of the round-robin, the Utah Jazz. The Sixers once again squandered a sizable lead and lost 93-85. After opening with a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and losing in the last second to a Memphis […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team is focused on preparing for Las Vegas. With Summer League right around the corner, however, a former Mavs player who joined the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA free agency has been mentioned multiple times over the past two days. Mavs Summer League players Alex Fudge and AJ […]

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t give their fans much to cheer about in 2023-24. It took until the season’s closing weeks for a significant silver lining to emerge: Rookie big man Noah Clowney. With the Nets out of the playoff race, the first-round pick entered the rotation and immediately flashed the potential of a long-term frontcourt […]

The Philadelphia 76ers faced the Memphis Grizzlies in their second game of the Salt Lake City Summer League. The Sixers let a big early lead slip away and found themselves in a back-and-forth game the rest of the way, losing 87-85 on a last-second floater from Jaylen Wells on a broken play. The Sixers defeated […]

For a player named Harrison, his first taste of San Antonio Spurs-related life has been “crazy.” Perhaps this applies to noted NBA veteran Harrison Barnes, who arrives in the Alamo City via trade this summer, but right now, we’re talking about the team’s second-round pick out of last month’s draft, Harrison Ingram. And this is […]

It might be easier to name the NBA coaches who don’t have direct ties to the legendary Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs. In fact, we’re just a couple of years removed from the Mike Budenholzer-led Milwaukee Bucks knocking off another Pop disciple, Monty Williams, and the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made an interesting selection at No. 9 this year in the NBA Draft, taking Purdue center Zach Edey, two-time national player of the year in college. This selection was made after UConn center Donovan Clingan was selected two picks earlier by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies had an obvious need at […]

A big concern heading into the 2024 NBA Draft was where Zach Edey would land. Scouts and avid spectators alike were wary that the Purdue basketball star might not pop off in the league due to his size and clunky frame. However, he started to prove him wrong in the NBA Summer League. Not a […]

After a dominant run with the Purdue basketball program, Zach Edey is finally in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies selected Edey with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Edey made his NBA Summer League debut against the Utah Jazz on Monday and did not disappoint. Edey’s new teammate Ja Morant sang his praises […]

NBA Summer League is underway and Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey made his presence felt immediately in his debut against the Utah Jazz. First, on the defensive end: Zach Edey’s MONSTER swat leads to the Scotty Pippen Jr. JAM 🔥pic.twitter.com/Ph36PnuOhM — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 9, 2024 And then with an easy two on the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers began their Summer League slate of games with a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In their first game of the Salt Lake City round-robin, the Summer Sixers won by a final score of 102-92. The 76ers started rookies, Jared McCain, Adem Bona and Justin Edwards along with Ricky Council IV and […]

Adjusting to the play style of the association is never easy. This is largely why rookies and contract aspirants usually go through the NBA Summer League first such that their skills get properly honed and tested. However, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James did not get to show out in their latest game which may […]

To borrow a phrase from The Wire‘s Avon Barksdale, NBA players only do two years when it comes to Summer League action, their first and their last. Only rookies and second-year players are required (with some exemptions) to make an appearance in a Summer League session. This creates a dynamic where four-year college veterans with […]

It looks like Bronny James won’t be seeing action in the Los Angeles Lakers’ second Summer League game. Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike Trudell reports that the 6-foot-2 guard is experiencing some trace swelling in his left knee, meaning that he’ll be held out of Sunday’s clash against the Golden State Warriors. Regardless, James is expected to […]

With the annual NBA Las Vegas Summer League on the horizon, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a title they’re looking to defend. Although many key members from last year’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League championship squad are returning for Cleveland, some new faces will be looking to make a difference and hopefully make a strong enough […]

Gauging if a player is an 82-game player or 16-gamer has become one of the biggest challenges for NBA scouting departments. Some considered focal points of the game plan to start the season are phased out before the NBA Playoffs tip off. Rookies are largely immune to these categorizations thanks to the most talented prospects […]

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft a little over a week ago. Bronny is now with the Lakers, and he is with his dad, LeBron James. LeBron has always wanted to play in the NBA with his son, and now they are teammates. Bronny […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their NBA Summer League schedule on Saturday at the California Classic. It was Bronny James’ NBA Summer League debut with the Lakers. James has drawn plenty of attention since the Lakers selected him with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Following the game, James revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their Summer League opener to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday in a game that served as the debut for draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. Knecht had an uncharacteristically poor shooting day for the Lakers, leading him to let loose with a post revealing his true feelings afterward. Knecht’s […]

NBA Summer League got underway this weekend at the California Classic with one of the first matchups being between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings. It was significant in the fact that it was Bronny James’ NBA debut. But it was not James’ who stole the show, it was undrafted free agent Adonis […]

Bronny James was in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA Summer League opener against the Sacramento Kings. It probably wasn’t the start he envisioned, as James wound up 2-for-9 for four points – missing all three of his 3s – with a pair of assists, two rebounds, and a steal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had one of the most intriguing picks in the 2024 NBA Draft as Los Angeles selected Bronny James with their second round pick. Bronny is the son of Lakers star LeBron James, and LeBron has always wanted to play with his son. His wish came true when the Lakers selected him […]