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Johni Broome • C • 76ers

Johni Broome Logs Double-Double Against Wizards

On Tuesday, Philadelphia 76ers center Johni Broome finished with a double-double in a 74-58 Summer League win over the Wizards. During the contest, Broome logged 14 points, 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes. He was selected by the 76ers with the 35th pick in the 2025 NBA draft after a standout season at Auburn, where he averaged 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 blocks across 36 appearances. Barring any injuries with a crowded 76ers frontcourt, Broome will likely find himself out of the rotation or in the G League to start the upcoming campaign.

3 days ago

DaRon Holmes II • PF • Nuggets

DaRon Holmes II Records Double-Double in Summer League Loss to Raptors

Denver Nuggets center DaRon Holmes II had 10 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and one assist in 29 minutes during a 101-97 Summer League loss to the Raptors on Tuesday. The 22-year-old finished with a game-high in rebounds, leading to a double-double. Holmes missed his entire rookie season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in his first outing for the Nuggets at the 2024 Summer League in Las Vegas. Now healthy, the 2024 first-round pick will likely see limited minutes during the upcoming season while playing behind Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas at center.

3 days ago

Ja'Kobe Walter • SG • Raptors

Ja'Kobe Walter Produces Big Numbers at Both Ends Against Nuggets

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Ja'Kobe Walter made big plays at both ends in Tuesday's 101-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the Las Vegas Summer League, leading all scorers with 26 points and snagging a game-high seven steals. Following a couple of rough shooting performances in Vegas, Walter finished a solid 8-for-16 from the field. He was 4-for-11 with the three-ball and shot 6-for-7 at the line, wrapping up his day at the office with four rebounds and one block. The Raptors saw a few encouraging performances from Walter last season, but he needs to stay healthy to establish himself in the rotation. The 20-year-old missed the start of his rookie campaign due to a shoulder injury and made just 52 appearances in total.

3 days ago

Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell Outstanding Against Magic Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell played a leading role in Tuesday's 92-75 Summer League victory over the Orlando Magic, recording a game-high 27 points with seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block. Mitchell had a hot hand throughout the game, shooting 9-for-13 from the field, including 1-for-2 from outside, and 8-for-9 at the free-throw line. The 23-year-old looked promising during his debut campaign in the NBA, but a toe injury interrupted Mitchell's 2024-25 campaign. He's now making up for lost time in the Summer League, having already made six appearances. In Las Vegas, Mitchell has averaged 19.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

3 days ago

VJ Edgecombe • SG • 76ers

VJ Edgecombe Busy in Las Vegas Summer League Debut

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard VJ Edgecombe made his Las Vegas Summer League debut in Tuesday's matchup against the Washington Wizards, filling the box score in a blowout win. He notched 15 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block in 30 minutes on the floor. Edgecombe missed Philadelphia's first two games in Las Vegas due to a left thumb sprain suffered during a Summer League contest in Salt Lake City on July 5. The 19-year-old Baylor product can be happy with his production on Tuesday, although Edgecombe was inefficient with his scoring, going 4-for-14 from the field, including 1-for-6 from downtown. All of his points came in the second half. Philadelphia faces the Dallas Mavericks in another Summer League contest on Wednesday, but it's uncertain if Edgecombe will play.

3 days ago

Dominick Barlow • PF • 76ers

Dominick Barlow to Sit Out Rest of Summer League

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow has been shut down for the remainder of the Summer League, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com. After signing a two-way contract with the 76ers, Barlow suited up twice for the team in Las Vegas. He notched 13.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 22.1 minutes. In 96 career NBA games, Barlow has averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.5 minutes. He's been trying to find his footing in the league with the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks. While his playing time in Philadelphia isn't guaranteed either, at just 22 years old, Barlow still has plenty of time to grow and improve his game.

3 days ago

Oshae Brissett • PF

Oshae Brissett Links Up with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Forward Oshae Brissett has signed a two-year deal with six-time EuroLeague champions Maccabi Tel Aviv. Brissett takes his talents across the pond after featuring in merely six NBA games last season. He was picked up late in the year by the Philadelphia 76ers, who gave Brissett a look amid an injury crisis. The 27-year-old averaged 8.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 23.7 minutes during his time in Philadelphia. Brissett won the Larry O'Brien Trophy with the Boston Celtics in 2024 and has averaged 6.6 points with 3.9 rebounds in 233 career NBA games.

3 days ago

Josh Okogie • SG

Josh Okogie Waived by Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard/forward Josh Okogie. Okogie had a $7.7 million contract for next season, which would have become guaranteed if he had remained with the Hornets past Tuesday. The 26-year-old moved to Charlotte in January as part of a trade that sent Nick Richards to Phoenix. He averaged 8.9 points and 1.8 steals per game with the team. Okogie had a decent stint with the Hornets, but unfortunately for him, the team did not see a role for him next season. Over 416 career games, Okogie has averaged 8.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 19.1 minutes. He is expected to attract decent interest from teams as a free agent.

3 days ago

Dereck Lively II • C • Mavericks

Dereck Lively II Undergoes Right-Foot Surgery Tuesday

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (foot) underwent surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot. Despite the offseason setback, Lively is expected to be healthy for training camp. During his second NBA season, the 21-year-old averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks across 23.1 minutes. He was limited to just 36 games due to an ankle issue. Once healthy, Lively will be inserted into a crowded Mavs frontcourt that includes Daniel Gafford and Anthony Davis, who will both see minutes at center.

4 days ago

Isaiah Collier • PG • Jazz

Isaiah Collier Logs a Double-Double in Summer League Action on Monday

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier collected 12 points, 12 assists, three rebounds and one block across 33 minutes in a 93-91 Summer League loss to the Spurs on Monday. Despite a solid outing, Collier has struggled with his jump shot, shooting 38.3 percent from the field across six Summer League outings. The 29th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft will look to battle for an expanded role on a young Jazz team after averaging 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists across 71 games last season.

4 days ago

Devin Carter • PG • Kings

Devin Carter Posts 17 Points Versus Suns

Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter scored 17 points (7-for-12 on field goals, 3-for-5 from three-point land, 0-for-2 on free throws), three assists, three steals, two rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Monday's 94-76 Summer League win over the Suns. The 2024 first-round pick is hoping to make his mark in Sacramento after his rookie campaign was limited due to a shoulder injury that required surgery. When Carter was available, the 23-year-old averaged 3.8 points across 11.0 minutes per game in 36 regular-season appearances.

4 days ago

Bronny James Jr. • PG • Lakers

Bronny James Jr. Scores 17 Points in Summer League Loss

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. collected 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists across 24 minutes in a 67-58 Summer League loss to the Clippers on Monday. James knocked down 6-of-10 field goal attempts and shot 3-for-6 from three-point land, leading the Lakers in scoring. In the last two games, the 20-year-old is shooting 52.4 percent from the field. Last season, James averaged 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists across 6.7 minutes per game in 27 contests. If he continues to impress the Lakers' coaching staff, he could possibly see an expanded role during the 2025-26 campaign.

4 days ago

Harrison Ingram • SF • Spurs

Harrison Ingram has Impressive Outing Against Jazz

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Ingram finished with 15 points (4-for-9 on field goals, 3-for-6 from three-point land, 4-for-4 on free throws), 14 rebounds, and six assists across 32 minutes in Monday's 93-91 Summer League win over the Utah Jazz. Ingram led the Spurs in points and rebounds during Monday's contest. He has a two-way contract after seeing action in five regular-season Spurs contests during the 2024-25 campaign. Despite showing improvements in the Summer League, the 22-year-old will likely once again spend most of the season in the G League in 2025-26.

4 days ago

Kyle Filipowski • C • Jazz

Kyle Filipowski Records 35-Point Double-Double Against Spurs

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski toyed with the San Antonio Spurs in the Summer League on Monday, posting a big 35-point, 11-rebound double-double in a 93-91 overtime loss. He added one assist and one steal to his tally, shooting 11-for-19 from the field and 8-for-12 at the free-throw line with a 5-for-8 record from downtown. Filipowski has been one of the stars of the tournament in Las Vegas, averaging 29.3 points and 7.7 rebounds in 28.6 minutes. The 21-year-old finished his rookie campaign as a starter in Utah and is looking to keep his spot with strong summer showings.

4 days ago

Kel'el Ware • C • Heat

Kel'el Ware Dominates Against Celtics

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware was a major two-way force in Monday's 100-96 victory against the Boston Celtics in the Las Vegas Summer League, finishing with 21 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes. He shot 8-for-15 from the field and an impressive 3-for-3 from behind the arc. Ware is getting a lot of burn in the Summer League, having already made five appearances across tournaments in San Francisco and Las Vegas. Last week, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra called out Ware for lacking "professionalism," and the 21-year-old has responded strongly, averaging 21.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks over the last two games.

4 days ago

Kon Knueppel • SG • Hornets

Kon Knueppel Gets Going Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel produced a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double in Monday's 87-69 Summer League win over the Dallas Mavericks. Knueppel had a rough debut in Las Vegas against the Utah Jazz on Friday, shooting 1-for-8 from he field, but he felt much more comfortable in Monday's game. The fourth pick of this year's draft finished 5-for-10 from the floor, including 3-for-5 from three-point range. Across 26 minutes of action, Knueppel also bagged four assists, one steal, and one block. Charlotte's roster is looking weak ahead of the new campaign, which will give Knueppel a chance to get significant playing time. However, as an inexperienced player, he's likely to face consistency issues.

4 days ago

Matas Buzelis • SF • Bulls

Matas Buzelis Puts Up 28 Points in Win Over Pacers

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis led the way with 28 points on 8-for-14 shooting in Monday's 114-105 victory in the Summer League against the Indiana Pacers. He was the leading scorer in the game, finishing 2-for-4 from outside and 10-for-13 at the line. In 32 minutes on the floor, Buzelis also collected five rebounds and had one steal with one block. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a fine opening to the Summer League, averaging 22.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. Buzelis already made some noise during his debut campaign, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, and he's expected to take on an even larger role next season.

4 days ago

Reed Sheppard • PG • Rockets

Reed Sheppard Shut Down for Rest of Summer League

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard will sit out the rest of the summer action. According to The Athletic's Kelly Iko, the Rockets have decided to shut down Sheppard for the remainder of the Summer League. Sheppard made two appearances in Las Vegas, averaging 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals. The Kentucky product also played well in the Summer League a year ago, but his role with the team was limited during his rookie campaign. Sheppard made only 51 appearances, averaging 4.5 points in 12.5 minutes. In 2025-26, we can expect to see more of Reed Sheppard after Houston lost some depth with the Kevin Durant trade.

4 days ago

Paul George • SF • 76ers

Paul George Undergoes Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday to treat an injury sustained during a recent workout, the team announced. George hurt his left knee and will be re-evaluated before the start of training camp. Last season, George played only 41 games due to various health issues, and his 2025-26 season has now suffered an early setback as well. However, it appears he could recover in time for the start of the regular season. George is entering the second year of a four-year, $212 million contract. His debut season with Philadelphia was disappointing, as the nine-time All-Star averaged only 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.

4 days ago

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Participating in Partial Basketball Activities

According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has resumed partial basketball activities. However, the big man hasn't yet transitioned to full-court basketball activities. Embiid is recovering from arthroscopic left knee surgery but could potentially be ready for training camp in the fall. Suppose the 31-year-old is still sidelined or available on a limited basis to start the season. In that case, the 76ers frontcourt will have to rely on Andre Drummond, Trendon Watford, and Adem Bona to take on expanded roles until Embiid makes his return.

5 days ago

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