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Stirtz supplied 18 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists, one steal and one block across 28 minutes in Friday's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Lakers.

Stirtz turned in an efficient performance en route to a team-high 18 points, and he was the only Thunder player to score more than 12. The rookie out of Iowa delivered his highest-scoring performance of the summer Friday and has reached double figures in two of his three appearances between the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues. He'll likely face an uphill battle for a consistent role in a crowded Thunder backcourt during the 2026-27 campaign.

Thiero (wrist) finished with 20 points (8-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks across 30 minutes in Friday's 96-84 Summer League win over Oklahoma City.

Thiero had been battling a wrist injury heading into this contest. However, not only did he suit up and get the start, but he also finished with a game-high 20 points. The 2025 No. 36 overall pick averaged 1.9 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.3 steals over 6.0 minutes in 25 regular-season appearances for the Lakers in 2025-26. If Thiero continues to play well during Summer League, he might be able to climb the depth chart heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

Barnhizer recorded 12 points (3-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 24 minutes in Friday's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Lakers.

Barnhizer wasn't very aggressive hunting his shot but still scored in double figures. Additionally, the 24-year-old forward grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds and tied for the team lead in steals. He's recorded back-to-back double-doubles and has scored in double figures in three of his four appearances between the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues.

Oweh (lower leg) didn't play in Friday's 96-84 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Lakers.

Oweh sustained an apparent lower-left-leg injury in Monday's Salt Lake City Summer League loss to the Hawks and missed the second leg of that back-to-back set before being held out again Friday. It's unclear exactly what Oweh is dealing with, though his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Warriors.

Gonzalez finished with 17 points (3-16 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 37 minutes in Friday's 83-80 Summer League overtime win over the Raptors.

While Gonzalez had a tough time getting his shots to fall, it was an impressive showing nonetheless, with the 20-year-old finishing just two assists shy of a triple-double. The 2025 No. 28 overall pick finished his rookie season by averaging 3.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.6 steals over 74 regular-season appearances. Gonzalez is expected to see a bump in playing time in 2026-27, and he could benefit to a degree from the recent trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.

Williams ended with 23 points (7-9 FG, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 29 minutes in Friday's 83-80 Summer League overtime win over Toronto.

Williams appeared in 22 regular-season games for the Celtics during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 1.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.1 steals across 6.6 minutes. The 24-year-old got off to an excellent start to Summer League, scoring a game-high 23 points while simultaneously recording a double-double. With that in mind, even if Williams continues to play well throughout his time in Las Vegas, it still may not improve his chances of earning a stable role in the Celtics' rotation in 2026-27.

Coward finished with 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 30 minutes in Friday's 97-96 Summer League victory over Chicago.

Coward appeared in 62 regular-season games as a rookie in 2025-26, averaging 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.6 steals over 25.8 minutes per contest. Since he also played in the Salt Lake City Summer League, it's unclear how much more action he will see during his time in Las Vegas. However, even if the 22-year-old doesn't suit up again this summer, he's already expected to hold a prominent role for a Grizzlies team that no longer has Ja Morant on the roster.

Hepburn (knee) had 11 points (4-16 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes in Friday's 83-80 Summer League loss to the Celtics in overtime.

Hepburn got his first taste of game action since appearing in the G League Raptors 905's win over the Maine Celtics on Dec. 28. The 23-year-old point guard's 2025-26 campaign was cut short by a torn meniscus that required surgery, though he's back with the Raptors on a two-way deal. While he struggled with efficiency in the team's Summer League opener, Hepburn still scored in double figures and tied for the team lead in assists.

Graves logged 22 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks across 29 minutes in Friday's 83-80 Summer League overtime loss to the Celtics.

Graves delivered a well-rounded performance on both ends of the floor Friday, finishing as Toronto's leading scorer while tying the game-high mark in rebounds in his Summer League debut. The 19-year-old forward also stuffed the stat sheet on the defensive end, tying the game high in steals, and he was also one of three Raptors players to record multiple blocks.

Boozer racked up 23 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in Friday's 97-96 Summer League win over the Bulls.

Boozer turned in an efficient performance and was Memphis' leading scorer in his Las Vegas Summer League debut. The rookie No. 3 overall pick also finished second on the club in both rebounds and assists. Through three summer outings between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, Boozer is averaging 18.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 62.5 percent from the field.