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2026-07-20 13:20:03

Cameron Boozer Named NBA Summer League MVP

Cameron Boozer earned MVP by leading Memphis to the championship game, while Caleb Wilson dazzled Chicago with athleticism. Darryn Peterson showed scoring promise but inconsistency. Khaman Maluach impressed Phoenix with dominant rebounding and shooting. read more

2026-07-20 06:10:04

Lendeborg Outduels Boozer in Summer League Final

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 21 points and 10 rebounds, outdueling Cameron Boozer to lead the Warriors past the Grizzlies 94-90 for the NBA summer league title, becoming the second player to win NCAA and summer league championships in the same year. read more

2026-07-16 12:50:08

Wizards trio Dybantsa, Young, Davis eye playoff return

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa impressed in his summer league debut, scoring 27 and 23 points, as the Wizards rebuild around him, Trae Young, and Anthony Davis. Washington aims to end a three-year, 50-196 stretch and make the playoffs for the first time since 2021. read more

2026-07-13 12:30:08

2026 Rookie Class Explodes in Las Vegas Debuts

The 2026 NBA rookie class impressed in summer league, with top picks AJ Dybantsa (27 points) and Darryn Peterson (24 points) debuting. Caleb Wilson scored a record 35 points for Chicago. Cameron Boozer and Darius Acuff also stood out, signaling a deep Rookie of the Year race. read more

2026-07-13 05:40:05

Dybantsa Drops 23 as Wizards Stay Perfect

AJ Dybantsa scored 23 points and 7 rebounds, leading the Wizards to a 2-0 summer league record. The No. 1 pick may be done playing in Las Vegas, showing defensive potential with 3 steals and 2 blocks. read more

2026-07-11 04:40:08

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson erupts for 35 points

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson scored 35 points in his emotional summer league debut, the second-highest Las Vegas total since 2004. He cried pregame after five months off due to a broken wrist, showcasing seven 3-pointers, six rebounds, and three blocks. read more

2026-07-10 06:50:08

Top NBA Draft Picks Duel in Summer League Thriller

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scored 27 points and seven rebounds, outdueling Utah's No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson (21 points) as the Wizards won 92-88 in their summer league debut. Both players struggled from deep but showed immense potential. read more

2026-07-10 04:20:09

NBA top pick Dybantsa edges Peterson in summer league

Top picks AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson debuted in NBA summer league, with Dybantsa scoring 27 points for the Wizards in a 92-88 win over Peterson's Jazz. Both showed elite scoring but struggled with efficiency and turnovers. read more

2026-07-09 14:00:09

Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson signals end of rebuild

Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 pick, impressed in summer league, prompting Utah Jazz to believe their rebuild is ending. Rookie bonded with Keyonte George, forming a promising backcourt. Coach Will Hardy aims to win now with young core. read more

2026-07-08 12:10:05

2026 NBA Summer League preview and top prospects

2026 NBA summer league previews all 30 teams, highlighting top rookies like AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, plus second-year players like Khaman Maluach, as teams evaluate talent for rotation minutes in Las Vegas. read more

2026-07-05 02:10:04

Boozer, Peterson dominate NBA summer league debuts

Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson impressed in their NBA summer league debuts. Boozer had 15 points and four assists for Memphis, while Peterson scored 28 points for Utah. Both rookies led their teams to victories and will face each other Monday. read more

2026-07-02 19:30:08

NBA Summer League Tests One Free Throw Rule

The NBA will test a one free throw rule and a connected basketball with an embedded sensor at summer leagues. The rule replaces multiple free throws with one shot worth the same points. The sensor detects ball contact for officiating data. Both aim to improve game flow. read more