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  • Timberwolves' Jesse Edwards: Strong showing in SL loss

    Edwards finished with 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 FT), eight rebounds, four blocks and one steal across 24 minutes in Saturday's 104-101 Summer League loss to the Rockets.

    Edwards made an impact on both ends Saturday, finishing second on the team in scoring while leading all players in blocks. He spent most of the 2024-25 season with the Iowa Wolves in the G League, where he averaged 11.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 assists in 25.1 minutes across 34 appearances.

  • Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Solid showing in SL win

    Raynaud totaled 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes in Saturday's 98-88 Summer League win over the Raptors.

    Raynaud's numbers weren't flashy, but his contributions helped propel the Kings to the Summer League title game. The rookie second-round pick has been managing wrist soreness but has otherwise put together an impressive and intriguing summer.

  • Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Sits in SL finale

    Hukporti (knee) did not appear in Saturday's Summer League game against the Wizards.

    Hukporti was sidelined for Saturday's game due to a left knee sprain. His last Summer League outing came Sunday against the Celtics, when he tallied nine points (2-4 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist over 22 minutes.

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    Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen: Done for Summer League

    Hansen (rest) won't play for the rest of the Las Vegas Summer League, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

    Hansen turned a lot of heads during Summer League, as he might be a player who can contribute right away for his team once the 2025-26 campaign gets underway. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft finished with a strong outing July 16 against the Pelicans, putting up 15 points to go along with three rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks.

  • Heat's Vladislav Goldin: Double-double in SL win

    Goldin closed with 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and four blocks across 22 minutes in Friday's 93-92 Summer League win over the Bucks.

    Goldin dominated the paint in Friday's Summer League finale, posting a double-double and swatting four shots. He joined the Heat on a two-way deal after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, following a strong fifth-year senior campaign at Michigan.

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    Pelicans' Derik Queen: Undergoes wrist surgery

    Queen underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania announced Friday.

    This is an unfortunate setback for Queen, as this puts his status in jeopardy for Opening Night -- 12 weeks would be early October. The No. 13 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Queen averaged 14.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 27.3 minutes per game during the Summer League.

  • Lakers' Christian Koloko: Blocks six shots

    Koloko contributed 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, six blocks, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Thursday's 87-78 Summer League loss to the Celtics.

    Koloko was efficient scoring the ball Thursday but stood out most with his rim protection, swatting six shots. The big man appeared in 37 regular-season games for the Lakers during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per contest.

  • Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Won't suit up Thursday

    Niederhauser (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Nuggets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

    Niederhauser will sit out Thursday due to lower back pain. He logged 10 points in 23 minutes during Monday's win over the Lakers and could return to action this weekend, though the Clippers' next matchup has yet to be finalized.

  • Celtics' Amari Williams: Returning to play

    Williams (rest) is available for Thursday's Summer League game against the Lakers, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

    Williams was shut down for Monday's exhibition for rest purposes, but he has received the green light to suit up Thursday night. The Kentucky product is coming off a sluggish showing in his last appearance Sunday against the Knicks, recording two points, three rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes.

  • N'Faly Dante C | ATL

    Rockets' N'Faly Dante: Won't play vs. Portland

    Dante (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Trail Blazers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Dante went down with a sprained left ankle during Monday's game against the Hawks. It is uncertain whether he'll be able to get back on the floor during the Las Vegas Summer League.

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