We’ll observe the highest performers every day from the 2K26 NBA Summer time League, starting July 10 in Las Vegas.
The primary weekend of NBA Summer time League, an ever-important stretch on the summer time basketball calendar, is formally full. There may be nonetheless one other week of motion on the Thomas & Mack Heart and the Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV, however the entrance workplace and media bigwigs are all headed again to their respective dwelling bases. The highest prospects are beginning to get shut down for the summer time, too. That features No. 1 total choose Cooper Flagg, the primary participant we spotlight on the Day 3 and 4 standouts listing.
Saturday, July 12
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks
After a Summer time League debut that Flagg referred to as “one of many worst video games he’s ever performed”, the No. 1 total choose responded by scoring 31 factors within the Mavericks’ 76-69 loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Flagg’s evening included a few spotlight reel slam dunks and a 3-of-9 clip from 3-point vary. Flagg made 10 of 21 makes an attempt from the sector total, ending with probably the most factors in an NBA Summer time League by a No. 1 total choose since John Wall additionally scored 31 in 2010.
Devin Carter, Sacramento Kings
Carter put collectively probably the most medical capturing efficiency at this yr’s Summer time League to this point with an environment friendly 30-point outing within the Kings’ 109-92 win towards the Bulls on Saturday. Carter shot 10 of 13 from the sector, making 5 of seven makes an attempt from 3-point vary. The 23-year-old Windfall product scored 21 factors within the first half, creating his personal shot successfully from past the arc and displaying the flexibility to complete on the rim if want be.
Nae’Qwon Tomlin, Cleveland Cavaliers
Tomlin is now a two-time BIL Summer time League standout after following up his 30-point efficiency on opening day with a 22-point, 13-rebound efficiency within the Cavaliers’ 93-83 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. His second gaudy statline in as many outings could very nicely make him the frontrunner for Summer time League MVP, particularly contemplating the very fact just a few of his greatest challengers are being deactivated. Tomlin made 9 of 12 makes an attempt from the sector on Saturday and is 21 of 28 from the sector complete by way of two video games.
Sunday, July 13
Drew Timme, Brooklyn Nets
Timme considerably improved his possibilities of changing into a full-time NBA participant subsequent season with an entertaining 30-point efficiency within the Nets’ 102-96 loss to the Washington Wizards. Timme was the centerpiece of the offense, ending 13-of-24 from the sector total (2 of seven from 3-point vary). Timme additionally grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out three assists.
Charles Bassey, Boston Celtics
Some gamers could also be flustered with a bench function on a stage the place each minute of taking part in time might drastically have an effect on their future, however no bench participant has excelled of their function fairly like Boston’s Charles Bassey on Sunday. Bassey tallied 22 factors on 8-of-12 capturing and grabbed 13 rebounds, ending with a +/- of +19 within the Celtics’ 94-81 win over the New York Knicks. New York’s Kevin McCuller additionally scored 30 factors in that recreation, however he misses out on a standout participant nod due to the variety of free throws he took to get there.
