#nba-summer-league

#nba-summer-league

Jamir Watkins produced five steals to run his Summer League total to 20 and scored 23 points to go with 8 rebounds and 2 assists.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser displayed his agility, speed and ballhandling skills during the NBA Summer League, showcasing a thunderous dunk over Lakers defender Cole Swider.

Victor Wembanyama expressed that his time training with monks in China provided him with both improved mental focus and an understanding of optimal body positioning through kung fu techniques, which he believes will enhance his performance this upcoming season.

Hansen Yang is the Trail Blazers' rookie first-round pick, known for his dexterity in touch and passing vision, expected to be a standout in the Summer League.

"I think this part of the year is all development and trying to see all that you can bring. And then once we get to the season, then trying to figure out a role. But I know what my role is gonna be: Defend. Defend. Defend. Defend - you ain't gotta tell me that."

"Even after controlling for a player's draft position and other relevant factors, we show that performance in summer league is positively correlated with performance for the same player as he competes as a rookie in the NBA regular season."

The Clippers released their roster for the NBA2K26 Summer League, which opens play Friday and runs through July 20 in Las Vegas. Rookies include Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Kobe Sanders.