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Martinelli posted 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 108-94 Summer League win over the Wizards.

Martinelli missed just one of his nine shots from the floor, and this was his best performance of the current Summer League campaign. The former Northwestern standout is playing on a two-way deal but is making his presence felt, scoring in double digits in each of his four SL appearances thus far while averaging 14.0 points per game.

Sanders delivered 26 points (9-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, five assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 108-94 Summer League win over the Wizards.

Sanders saw his scoring numbers increase with each passing game in the Summer League, surpassing the 15-point threshold in the last two and scoring in double digits every time. A second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Sanders could use a strong showing in the Summer League to grab a rotation spot in 2026-27. He made 68 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2025-26 while the Clippers dealt with numerous injuries, and the departure of Kawhi Leonard opens up plenty of opportunities.

Watkins (knee) did not play in Wednesday's 108-94 Summer League loss to the Clippers.

Watkins remained sidelined for a third straight game due to a knee injury. The remainder of Washington's Summer League schedule has yet to be finalized, though the club is expected to play its next game Saturday against an opponent yet to be announced. It remains to be seen whether Watkins will suit up again in Las Vegas or remain sidelined for the rest of the competition.

Bates tallied 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 21 minutes in Wednesday's Summer League loss to the Spurs.

Bates paced his team in scoring, reaching double figures for the first time this Summer League. The Missouri product signed a two-way contract with the Jazz this offseason after appearing in 13 games for the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per contest.

Peterson ended with 15 points (4-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 29 minutes in Wednesday's 94-82 Summer League loss to the Spurs.

After resting Monday, Peterson returned to action Wednesday but struggled to find his shot, finishing with his lowest scoring output of the summer. In his previous four appearances between the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas portions of the Summer League, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft had scored at least 20 points in each contest. Peterson figures to play a significant role from the outset of the 2026-27 regular season.

Gillespie recorded 25 points (10-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), a rebound, five assists and two steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 94-82 Summer League win over the Jazz.

Gillespie has been one of the standout performers for the Spurs during Summer League action. This was his fifth straight game scoring in double digits between the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League. This was also the fourth time over the last five outings in which he's recorded at least five assists.

Cenac contributed 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 82-76 Summer League win over the Kings.

Cenac came off the bench and dominated the glass, pulling down a game-high 12 rebounds as part of a double-double effort. The rookie big man has scored in double figures in three of his four Summer League appearances, with Wednesday marking his second double-double. Playing time could be difficult to come by during the 2026-27 campaign with Mitchell Robinson and Neemias Queta anchoring the center rotation, but Cenac is viewed as a promising long-term prospect.

Okpara (not injury related) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Clippers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Okpara is healthy, though he'll be held out Wednesday as the Wizards provide other players on the roster with opportunities. The remainder of Washington's Summer League schedule has yet to be finalized, though the club is expected to play its next game Saturday against an opponent yet to be announced.

Karaban posted 21 points (7-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and a steal across 27 minutes in Wednesday's 82-76 Summer League loss to the Celtics.

Karaban endured a slow start to the Summer League, scoring just seven points on 3-for-15 shooting across his first three appearances. However, he bounced back admirably here and showed a glimpse of what he can do on both ends of the court after ending just two boards shy of a double-double. The 29th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and former UConn star is expected to fight for a rotation spot during training camp.

Mogbo (rest) totaled nine points (3-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes in Wednesday's 82-76 Summer League loss to the Celtics.

After resting Tuesday, Mogbo returned to action Wednesday. He struggled from the field but made his presence felt on the glass, pulling down a team-high 11 rebounds, including five on the offensive end. Mogbo signed a two-way contract with the Kings this offseason after making 40 regular-season appearances with the Raptors during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 1.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.2 minutes per contest.