Thursday, July 16 | Volume 40 No.18

2026 NBA Summer League: Rising Stars Shine in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS

SUMMER LEAGUE

The 2026 NBA Summer League has delivered an exciting glimpse into the league's future, with top draft picks and young prospects making strong impressions in Las Vegas. Several teams have emerged as early standouts, while a number of rookies have used the event to showcase their skills against elite competition. Brayden Burries Emerging as One of Summer League's Biggest Stars Few rookies have boosted their stock more during the 2026 NBA Summer League than Milwau- kee Bucks guard Brayden Bur- ries. The No. 10 overall pick has displayed a polished all-around game, combining efficient scoring with strong playmaking and de- fensive versatility. Burries scored 26 points against the San Antonio Spurs before following it up with a 23-point, eight-rebound, six-as- sist performance against the Phoe- nix Suns. His ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor has made him one of the most im- pressive first-year players in Las Vegas and an early candidate to compete for major rookie honors during the 2026-27 NBA season. [nba.com], [nba.com], [cbssports. com]

The Los Angeles Lakers stayed perfect in Summer League ac- tion with a 99-85 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The vic- tory improved the Lakers' record to 3-0 and reinforced their status as one of the tournament's stron- gest teams. Cameron Carr led the Nets Cruise Past Kings in One- way with 23 points as Los Ange- Sided Victory

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The Nets overwhelmed Sacra- mento on both ends of the floor, recording 21 steals and holding significant advantages in fast- break scoring, points in the paint, and points off turnovers. Five Brooklyn starters scored in double figures, highlighting the team's depth and balanced attack.

Despite the loss, Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. continued to im- press, scoring a game-high 26 points. Emanuel Sharp added 23 points and knocked down six three-pointers for Sacramento. Lakers Remain Undefeated performances came

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