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Bryant (rest) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against Atlanta.

The Spurs kept the 2025 first-rounder out of the California Classic portion of Summer League to manage his reps. Bryant should play a featured role for the Spurs this summer as he looks to take a step forward in his second season.

Newell (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Newell sat out Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League contest against the Grizzlies for rest purposes, but he's set to return to the floor in Las Vegas on Thursday. The 2025 first-rounder is contending for a rotation spot ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Ejiofor (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Ejiofor sat out Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League contest against the Grizzlies for maintenance purposes, but he's set to return to action in Las Vegas on Thursday. The St. John's product is looking to leave a strong impression this summer as he makes a case for a rotation spot with Atlanta ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, though Jock Landale (ankle) and Mouhamed Gueye appear to be the early favorites for the backup center minutes behind Onyeka Okongwu.

Flemings (rest) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

This is an expected update after Flemings was rested Tuesday. The No. 8 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, Flemings is averaging 11.0 points, 7.0 assists and 2.5 steals through two exhibitions this summer.

Moore (Achilles) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against Minnesota.

Moore missed all of the 2025-26 season with a ruptured right Achilles, which he suffered last June, but his comeback trail begins Thursday. The Oklahoma product is looking to draw some attention ahead of training camp this fall.

Karaban (ankle) is available for Thursday's Summer League game against the Clippers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Karaban was initially expected to miss this game, but he progressed quicker than anticipated. The No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft could be heavily featured during the Summer League.

Raynaud (rest) is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Clippers, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.

The Kings are taking a cautious approach with the 2025 second-rounder's reps this summer. His next chance to play arrives Sunday against the Wizards.

The Pacers signed Brown to a two-way contract Thursday, per Tony East of Forbes.com.

Indiana acquired the forward as part of the Ivica Zubac trade this past season, and the team is bringing Brown back for the 2026-27 campaign. Brown, a 2023 first-rounder, averaged 9.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game over 27 regular-season appearances for the Pacers last year, but he figures to be a featured member of the G League's Noblesville Boom in 2026-27.

Harkless signed a two-way contract with the Pistons on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Harkless is no longer a free agent after the Jazz declined his team option back in June. A defensive-minded wing, Harkless will likely play a prominent role for Detroit's G League affiliate in the early going.

Nance signed a two-year deal with the Bucks on Thursday, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.

This will be a minimum deal for Nance with a team option for the second season. Across 47 regular-season appearances with the Bucks in 2025-26, Nance averaged 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.7 minutes per contest.