NBA Player News

Thiero did not play in Monday's 88-84 California Classic Summer League win over the Spurs due to a right wrist injury, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Lakers' Summer League head coach Ty Abbott said he's hopeful that Thiero will be available for their first game in Las Vegas against the Thunder on Friday, so for now, he can be considered questionable for that one. The good news is that it doesn't sound like Thiero is dealing with anything too serious.

Johnson registered 19 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 32 minutes during Monday's 100-79 California Classic Summer League win over Warriors Blue.

Johnson turned in an extremely efficient performance and finished as Brooklyn's second-leading scorer behind Egor Demin (23 points). Johnson also tied for second on the team in rebounds while tying for the team lead in steals. He scored in double figures and grabbed at least seven boards in both of his California Classic appearances this summer.

Boyd logged 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, two steals and one rebound in 25 minutes during Monday's 100-79 California Classic Summer League loss to the Nets.

Boyd continued his strong play at Summer League Monday, leading the team in assists and matching a team high in steals. Over his last two games at the California Classic, Boyd averaged 12.0 points, 7.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 26.0 minutes per contest. Boyd entered Summer League on an Exhibit 10 contract, so his impressive numbers could help him find a more substantial opportunity.

Demin recorded 23 points (7-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 100-79 California Classic Summer League win over the Warriors Blue.

Demin led Brooklyn in both points and rebounds while also doing an excellent job facilitating the offense. The second-year guard should open the season as a starter in Brooklyn, and it'll be interesting to see how he fares fighting for touches with Michael Porter, Julius Randle and rookie No. 6 overall pick Mikel Brown.

Markovic (undisclosed) started Monday's California Classic Summer League game against the Kings, per the broadcast.

Markovic was held out of Sunday's loss to the Nets -- the second leg of a back-to-back-to-back set -- for undisclosed reasons. However, he was cleared to return for the Bucks' final California Classic contest.

Young (rest) won't play in Monday's California Classic Summer League game against Warriors Gold, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Young will get the night off during Miami's final California Classic contest. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Bucks in the Heat's Las Vegas Summer League opener.

Gardner (ankle) won't play Monday against the Warriors Gold, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Gardner tweaked his ankle in Miami's California Classic opener and proceeded to miss the rest of the tournament. For now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's Summer League game against the Bucks in Las Vegas.

Goldin is out for Monday's California Classic Summer League game against the Warriors Gold, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Goldin will get the night off for the second half of the back-to-back set. In two appearances at the California Classic, Goldin averaged 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.5 assists in 27.5 minutes per contest.

Keels (rest) won't suit up for Monday's California Classic Summer League game against the Warriors Gold, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Monday's game comes on the heels of a double-overtime marathon against the Lakers on Sunday, so Keels will get hit with a maintenance day. Expect more minutes for Kendall Brown and Nate Kingz with Keels unavailable.

Richard is out for Monday's California Classic Summer League game against the Heat for undisclosed reasons, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Richard will get the night off for the second half of a back-to-back set. Richard averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals in 22.0 minutes per contest across two appearances in the California Classic.