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Dylan Osetkowski Logs 16 Shot Attempts In 26 Minutes
2 months agoCleveland Cavaliers center Dylan Osetkowski was uber-aggressive on both sides of the floor during Tuesday’s Summer League loss to the Utah Jazz. In addition to his three steals, Osetkowski took a game-high 16 shots, making only four. He would go on to finish with 14 points and six rebounds, knocking down a pair of threes. The former Texas big man will have to impress mightily during Summer League to snag a roster spot, but boasts an intriguing offensive repertoire for his 6-foot-9 frame.Source: ESPN
Naz Mitrou-Long Goes For 17 Points Against Former Squad
2 months agoCleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Naz Mitrou-Long got his first taste of NBA action as a member of the Utah Jazz over the past two seasons, but went for 17 points against his former team Tuesday. With opportunities aplenty on the unproven Cavaliers roster, Mitrou-Long is eyeing a spot with his diverse offensive arsenal. He logged 30 minutes in the loss Tuesday, the most of any player to take the floor, also adding a pair of rebounds and assists.Source: ESPN
Justin Wright-Foreman Drops 20 Points During Victory
2 months agoUtah Jazz point guard Justin Wright-Foreman notched 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting during Tuesday’s Summer League win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Competition for the point guard slot on the Jazz roster has ramped up significantly with the addition of both Mike Conley and Emmanuel Mudiay, but Utah thought highly enough of Wright-Foreman to select him in the second round of last month’s NBA Draft. A collegiate standout at Hofstra, Wright-Foreman averaged 27.1 points per game during his senior year, and to open the summer, he has picked up offensively where he left off.Source: ESPN
Tony Bradley Delivers Another Enormous Showing
2 months agoUtah Jazz center Tony Bradley has wasted little time making an impact during Summer League, having taken his game up a notch during Tuesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bradley had a double-double in Monday’s opener, but went for a robust 26 points and 16 rebounds Tuesday, finishing 9-for-13 from the field and 8-for-10 from the free-throw stripe. The big man added three blocks across his 27 minutes, making an emphatic statement that he should be in line for minutes behind Jazz starting center Rudy Gobert when the regular season opens in October.Source: ESPN
Eric Mika Notches Double-Double Off Bench
2 months agoSacramento Kings center Eric Mika shined in his extended showing during Tuesday’s Summer League loss to the Miami Heat, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds in his 26 minutes off the bench. Mika would tally eight fouls and shoot 1-for-5 from the free-throw stripe, but managed to collect six offensive rebounds against the team he first played Summer League with back in 2017. Mika has since played internationally in Italy and Germany, but the 24-year-old former BYU product is now looking for his first taste of the NBA.Source: ESPN
Hollis Thompson Collects Team-High 18 Points
2 months agoSacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Hollis Thompson racked up the fouls (eight) during Tuesday’s Summer League defeat to the Miami Heat, but he also finished as the team’s leading scorer with 18 points in 24 minutes on 7-for-12 shooting. The 28-year-old Thompson is attempting to find his way back onto an NBA court for the first time since 2016-17, having since played internationally in Greece and Germany. Thompson knocked down a trio of triples and snatched five rebounds Tuesday, making a case for a role on the Kings to open the upcoming season.Source: ESPN
Caleb Swanigan Departs Early Due To Injury
2 months agoSacramento Kings center Caleb Swanigan logged just two minutes of action during Tuesday’s Summer League loss to the Miami Heat before departing due to a quad contusion. Swanigan is attempting to make the Kings’ roster ahead of the 2019-20 campaign, having arrived last season in a deal with Portland. The former collegiate All-American has appeared in 48 games over his first two years in the league, but averaged just 7.6 minutes per contest. Any kind of extended injury that would keep Swanigan sidelined would severely hamper his chances of beginning the year on Sacramento’s roster.Source: ESPN
Duncan Robinson Fires Up 11 Three-Point Attempts
2 months agoMiami Heat small forward Duncan Robinson is going to attempt to shoot his way onto an NBA roster in 2019-20. Unfortunately for Robinson, his shot wasn’t falling during Tuesday’s Summer League win over the Sacramento Kings, as he finished 2-for-11 from behind the arc. But he did finish with 10 points, six rebounds and six assists, as the Heat appear confident in deploying the sharpshooter a significant minutes total. Robinson appeared in 15 games (one start) with Miami last season, although he shot an uncharacteristic 28.6 percent (10-for-35) from long range. He looks to earn more regular-season looks through his summer performance.Source: ESPN
Yante Maten Delivers Impressive 21-Point Outing
2 months agoMiami Heat power forward Yante Maten put together a strong showing during Tuesday’s Summer League win over the Sacramento Kings, collecting 21 points and nine rebounds. Maten took advantage of his trips to the free-throw stripe, where he finished 11-for-13. The 22-year-old got his first taste of NBA action last season in a brief two-game stint with Miami, but is looking to crack the rotation on a more consistent basis heading into the upcoming season in the wake of the deal that sent big men Kelly Olynyk and Derrick Jones Jr. to Dallas.Source: ESPN
Kendrick Nunn Dazzles With 27-Point Showing
2 months agoMiami Heat shooting guard Kendrick Nunn found his offensive rhythm during Tuesday’s Summer League victory over the Sacramento Kings, dropping 27 points, with 20 coming in the second half. Nunn was on the floor for 36 minutes, and shot 9-for-20 from the floor overall, including 4-for-8 from three. While he did commit six fouls, he piled up five rebounds, three assists and two steals, attempting to play his way onto a Miami roster that could have some openings heading into 2019-20. Nunn’s most notable action last season came as a member of the Warriors’ G League affiliate.Source: ESPN
Dorian Finney-Smith Returns To Mavericks On Three-Year Deal
2 months agoSmall/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal to rejoin the Dallas Mavericks, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Finney-Smith appeared in 81 games last season for Dallas, starting 26 of those contests. He set new career highs with 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per outing, developing into a solid two-way asset for the Mavericks. The lack of offensive output (just 2.8 made field goals per game in 2018-19) make Finney-Smith a dicey fantasy option ahead of the upcoming season.Source: Shams Charania
Thomas Robinson Posts All-Around Line Against Grizzlies
2 months agoSan Antonio Spurs forward Thomas Robinson showed glimpses of his past self Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Robinson finished with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting, seven rebounds and four assists in just 19 minutes. Although mostly forgotten, Robinson has several years of NBA experience under his belt, but has not played since the 2016-17 season. Robinson has made it clear he intends to make his comeback and will be showcasing his skillset with the Spurs in this year's Summer League. The Spurs would not be a good fit for Robinson after signing forwards DeMarre Carroll and Rudy Gay. However, Robinson could turn some heads this year and peak interest from around the league if he shows some dominance.Source: ESPN
Josh Magette Dishes 10 Assists Tuesday
2 months agoSan Antonio Spurs point guard Josh Magette was a floor general in Tuesday's Summer League win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Magette dished out 10 assists and contributed three steals in 26 minutes. Despite the crisp passes, Magette was abysmal in the shooting department. Magette could not hit a single shot, going 0-for-10, but was able to crack the scoreboard on his 2-for-2 free throw shooting. Magette will need to balance out his offensive game in hopes of receiving a two-way contract as the Spurs are heavily crowded in the backcourt.Source: ESPN
Keldon Johnson Drops 29 Points Tuesday Night
2 months agoSan Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson was much more aggressive in his second Summer League game Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Johnson lead all scorers with 29 points on 10-for-17 shooting while adding seven rebounds, three three-pointers, three steals and a block in 25 minutes. The absence of Lonnie Walker IV allowed Johnson to take the reigns of the offense and he did not disappoint. Johnson was drafted by the Spurs late first round of the 2019 NBA Draft after one year at Kentucky. Despite this huge performance, Johnson will have trouble cracking the normal rotation barring any future roster moves or injuries. San Antonio currently has seven guards under salary this upcoming season.Source: ESPN
Dusty Hannahs Scores 20 In Start
2 months agoMemphis Grizzlies guard Dusty Hannahs impressed Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. With Memphis resting Jevon Carter, Hannahs got the spot start and finished with a team-high 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting in 24 minutes. Hannahs was efficient all over the floor, also going 3-for-6 from three-point range and a perfect 3-for-3 from the free throw line. Memphis has shipped out their veteran point guard Mike Conley this summer, but rookie JA Morant will most likely be given the keys to the franchise. That said, the backup guard spots should be open and Hannahs will need to have more days like this in order to compete.Source: ESPN
