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Ace Bailey • SF • Jazz

Ace Bailey Sitting with Back Spasms

Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (back) won't suit up for Friday's Summer League contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. It's an exhibition game, so the Jazz aren't going to risk anything. Bailey is reportedly dealing with back spasms, so this shouldn't be something that impacts his availability for training camp. He averaged 13.8 points per game across 27.6 minutes per game in 72 contests with the Jazz last season. Given the additions the Jazz made this offseason, Bailey might come off the bench this upcoming season. That could impact his fantasy value going forward.

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Noa Essengue • PF • Bulls

Noa Essengue Won't Play Due to Thumb Soreness

Chicago Bulls forward/center Noa Essengue (thumb) won't suit up for Friday's Summer League contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Essengue is dealing with right thumb soreness, so the team will hold him out of this exhibition contest. The Bulls are being cautious here, but there's no reason to believe that Essengue won't be ready to go by training camp. Essengue only played in two games for the Bulls before having season-ending shoulder surgery last year. The organization believes that the former No. 12 overall pick can be a key contributor down the road. The expectation is that Essengue will get a fair chance to prove himself on the rebuilding Bulls this upcoming season.

4 hours ago

Dailyn Swain • SF • Bulls

Dailyn Swain Absent on Friday with Wrist Soreness

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Dailyn Swain (wrist) is out for Friday's Summer League contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie guard is dealing with wrist soreness, so they've decided to play it safe and hold him out of this contest. There is no reason to believe that this is going to be a long-term issue for Swain. The 21-year-old should be ready to go once training camp rolls around. The Bulls used the 15th overall pick on Swain during this year's draft. He figures to get decent run on the rebuilding Bulls.

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Jonathan Kuminga • PF

Lakers Expressing Interest in Jonathan Kuminga

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in bringing in forward Jonathan Kuminga this summer. Kuminga is currently an unrestricted free agent after declining a $24.3 million team option from the Atlanta Hawks. The speculation is that Kuminga is seeking a deal around $20-25 million per season. This might be too rich for the Lakers, but it sounds like the organization is still interested in doing a sign-and-trade. They've signed Ziaire Williams as depth, but they'd still like to add another wing to the mix. It's tough to imagine Kuminga having a ton of scoring chances in an offense surrounded by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler.

4 hours ago

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Bucks Interested in Sign-and-Trade Involving Peyton Watson

The Milwaukee Bucks are still actively looking to make moves this offseason. According to Evan Sidery, Milwaukee is seriously interested in doing a sign-and-trade involving forward Peyton Watson. The Denver Nuggets have stated that they're confident they'll retain Watson, who is currently a restricted free agent. That could be difficult for Denver with them already having Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon locked into expensive contracts. If Watson joins the Bucks, he'd be competing for minutes with Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kyle Kuzma. A move to the rebuilding Bucks might be better for his overall fantasy value, but we'll see how it shakes out this offseason.

5 hours ago

DeMar DeRozan • SF

Raptors Confirm Interest in DeMar DeRozan Reunion

The Toronto Raptors have confirmed free-agent interest in a reunion with small forward DeMar DeRozan, Marc Stein reports. DeRozan reached the market after Sacramento waived him early in free agency, and the six-time All-Star remains productive, averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds across 77 games last season. Toronto's cap sheet is tight enough that a veteran minimum is likely the only realistic offer, and DeRozan would slot behind Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as a bench scorer, a role that would trim the usage that made him a fantasy staple in Sacramento. The roster picture is murkier still with Toronto's agreed-upon Kawhi Leonard trade on hold pending an NBA investigation. Sportsnet's Michael Grange has pushed back on the idea, calling a reunion unlikely given the cap and DeRozan's market elsewhere.

16 hours ago

Yang Hansen • C • Trail Blazers

Yang Hansen Blocks Four Shots in Blazers Win Over Denver

Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen anchored the paint in Thursday's 108-101 Summer League win over the Nuggets, swatting four shots while scoring 13 points on 6-for-11 shooting with five rebounds, three assists, and one steal across 26 minutes. The second-year center helped knock Denver out of semifinal contention and has quietly built a case this summer, following an 18-point, 10-rebound game against Minnesota. Hansen logged just seven minutes per night as a rookie under Tiago Splitter, who has since taken over in Chicago, so a new Portland staff gives him a clean slate. The Blazers stocked the center room this offseason, though, so the rim protection and passing have to carry over.

16 hours ago

Trevon Brazile • PF • Nuggets

Trevon Brazile Stays Productive in Denver's Vegas Defeat

Denver Nuggets forward Trevon Brazile followed his 32-point outburst with 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting in Thursday's 108-101 Summer League loss to the Trail Blazers, adding eight rebounds, one assist, and three blocks across 29 minutes. The 35th pick cooled from deep, hitting 2-for-6 after going 6-for-12 against Oklahoma City, but he protected the rim and worked the glass. That two-way profile is the appeal. Denver's frontcourt behind Aaron Gordon remains unsettled, with DaRon Holmes II and Zeke Nnaji both still to establish themselves, so bench minutes are available for a rebounder and shot-blocker who can space the floor next to Nikola Jokic.

16 hours ago

Allen Graves • PF • Raptors

Allen Graves Delivers Best Summer League Game Against Miami

Toronto Raptors forward Allen Graves turned in his best Summer League showing yet on Thursday, scoring 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting with six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks over 27 minutes in a 99-90 win over Miami. Graves buried four threes, including the go-ahead triple after the Heat tied the game at 80. Seth Lundy backed him with 19 points and six assists as Toronto climbed to 3-1, though the Raptors missed the semifinals on point differential and will play a consolation game Saturday. The No. 19 pick has been the best player on Toronto's summer roster, but a rotation stocked with veterans means the realistic rookie outcome is bench minutes earned through shooting and defense.

16 hours ago

Cedric Coward • SG • Grizzlies

Cedric Coward Rediscovers His Shot in Grizzlies' Win

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward found his stroke in Thursday's 96-64 Summer League win over the Hawks, posting 23 points on 7-for-12 shooting with three rebounds, three assists, and one steal across 24 minutes. The 22-year-old hit 2-for-4 from deep after going 3-for-14 from three across his first two Vegas games, and he needed only 24 minutes in a rout Memphis controlled from a 32-2 first quarter. Coward finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting last season, averaging 13.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while starting 47 of 62 games. A Memphis roster rebuilt around Cameron Boozer and moving on without Ja Morant points him toward a heavier workload, and his fantasy ceiling climbs with it.

17 hours ago

Cameron Boozer • PF • Grizzlies

Cameron Boozer Powers Grizzlies Into Summer League Semifinals

Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer led all scorers with 24 points on 10-for-13 shooting in Thursday's 96-64 Summer League rout of the Hawks, adding seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal across 29 minutes. The No. 3 pick shook off a two-game shooting slump by scoring at all three levels against a shorthanded Atlanta group. Memphis buried the game immediately, holding the Hawks to two first-quarter points, the fewest allowed in a quarter in Summer League history, while Cedric Coward chipped in 23 and Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 18. Boozer has reached 15 points in every outing this summer across Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. The win clinched a semifinal berth Saturday, so Memphis's headliner gets more reps rather than an early shutdown.

17 hours ago

Caleb Wilson • PF • Bulls

Caleb Wilson Closes Vegas Run With 21 Points Against Lakers

Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson finished with 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting in Thursday's 105-82 Summer League loss to the Lakers, adding eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block over 24 minutes. The No. 4 pick wrapped his Vegas run averaging 23.5 points and 7.3 rebounds across four games, a stretch that opened with a 35-point debut built on 7-for-11 from deep. His jumper cooled from there, and he hit just 1-for-6 on Thursday while Chicago shot 3-for-33 as a team from three-point range. Wilson also coughed up eight turnovers. He has the usage and a rebuilding roster around him to post real rookie numbers right away, but the ball security has to tighten before those minutes fully pay off.

17 hours ago

Chris Mañon • PG • Lakers

Chris Manon Stays Hot in Lakers' Summer League Rout

Los Angeles Lakers guard Chris Manon tallied 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting in Thursday's 105-82 Summer League win over the Bulls, chipping in six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block over 19 minutes. The 24-year-old joined starters Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero in double figures as the Lakers stayed unbeaten in Las Vegas and clinched a spot in the tournament's playoff stage. Manon re-signed a two-way deal with Los Angeles earlier this month after logging just 46 minutes across nine NBA appearances as a rookie. His jumper has come around this summer, which had been the knock on a defense-first guard. The harder question is whether he can crack a contender's rotation, and that answer likely starts in South Bay.

17 hours ago

Isaac McKneely • PG • Hawks

Isaac McKneely Exits Early with Shoulder Injury

Atlanta Hawks guard Isaac McKneely (shoulder) was forced to make an early exit during Thursday's Summer League contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. McKneely only played nine minutes before suffering a right shoulder injury that would knock him out for the rest of the night. The Hawks are going to play it extremely safe, given it's the Summer League right now. It doesn't sound like anything too serious, so he should be considered day-to-day. The Hawks brought in McKneely as an undrafted free agent out of Louisville. He was viewed as an elite three-point specialist in college, so we'll see if that translates to the professional level.

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Cameron Carr • SG • Lakers

Cameron Carr Notches 14 Points on Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Cameron Carr has put together some quality outings during the Summer League. That continued on Thursday when Carr finished with 14 points, three rebounds, and one steal in the win over the Chicago Bulls. Carr was outplayed offensively by Caleb Wilson, but Carr was more effective overall. Wilson committed eight turnovers during this game, while Carr had zero over his 22 minutes of action. The 24th overall pick from this year's draft looks like he's ready to play consistent minutes in the Lakers' rotation. The offense is run through Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. We'll see what kind of role Carr ends up with at the beginning of the season.

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Caleb Wilson • PF • Bulls

Caleb Wilson Scores 21 Points in Thursday's Loss

Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson continues to play big minutes during the Summer League. On Thursday, Wilson finished with 21 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, and two assists in the loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The biggest problem for Wilson was his eight turnovers on the day. It's only the Summer League, but the rookie forward can't be making that many mistakes at the professional level. The rebuilding Bulls are going to give Wilson plenty of chances during his rookie season. Fantasy managers could get good scoring production, but might also get eight-turnover games as well.

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Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Mavericks Looking to Trade Klay Thompson

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson could be on the move this summer. The Mavericks are reportedly looking to trade Thompson, who is in the final year of his contract. Thompson is one of the best perimeter shooters in league history, but age regression has taken a toll on him. This past season, Thompson averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 21.7 minutes per game in 69 games. The Mavs would like to get his $17.5 million off their books, but aren't considering a buyout right now. Thompson is no longer a centerpiece of an offense, but could still be a useful contributor on a contending team. The Miami Heat have reportedly expressed interest in Thompson, but we'll see if they can swing a deal financially.

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Gary Trent Jr. • SG • Bucks

NBA to Investigate Gary Trent Jr.'s Contract

The NBA is starting an investigation surrounding shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks. Trent declined his player option with the team and entered free agency to begin the summer. Shortly after that, the Bucks and Trent agreed on a four-year, $64 million deal. This is a strange contract given that Trent posted his worst season statistically since his rookie season in 2018. Trent was playing on the veteran minimum last season, but now gets bumped to $16 million per season after posting a terrible campaign in 2025. The speculation is that the two sides had a handshake agreement that the Bucks would pay Trent this summer if he took the veteran minimum last year. The league doesn't allow handshake agreements and the manipulation of cap space. Both the Bucks and Trent could be punished if found guilty of doing this.

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Nate Ament • SF • Bucks

Nate Ament Leads Milwaukee Past Charlotte in Vegas

Milwaukee Bucks forward Nate Ament notched 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting in Wednesday's 110-91 Summer League win over Charlotte, adding six rebounds, two steals, and one assist across 25 minutes. The No. 13 pick had been quiet in Las Vegas to that point, scoring six and seven points in his first two outings, which made the aggression a welcome shift. He hit 2-for-7 from deep but got to the line six times, and Milwaukee's bench produced 43 points in the blowout. Ament arrived via a draft-night trade with Miami, and a Bucks roster in transition should hand him a real runway as a rookie. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 35 starts in his lone season at Tennessee.

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Hugo González • SF • Celtics

Hugo Gonzalez Fills the Box Score as Celtics Top Kings

Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez recorded a game-high 24 points on 8-for-18 shooting in Wednesday's 82-76 Summer League win over the Kings, adding 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 33 minutes. The 20-year-old Spaniard led Boston in points, rebounds, and assists while resting just six minutes, connecting on 3-for-9 from deep and 3-for-3 at the line. It's a sharp correction after a 3-for-16 showing in the Vegas opener against Toronto. Boston reportedly declined to include Gonzalez in its trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, ESPN's Shams Charania reports, which speaks to how the front office values him. A larger second-year role looks plausible, though his jumper will set the fantasy ceiling.

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