Jaquez reigns in the desert Saturday

Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat was the most productive player Saturday across eight NBA Summer League contests. Four games each were played at Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion. Jaquez scored 29 points (10-18 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 9-11 FT), while adding 11 rebounds, and 5 assists in 31 minutes. The Heat beat the Celtics 119-114. 

Joining Blank on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 13, 2024: 

Josh Christopher - Miami. 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 3 assists, 3 steals in 23 minutes.  

Jaden Springer - Boston. 23 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 6 assists, 2 steals in 25 minutes.  

Keve Aluma - Philadelphia. 19 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 1-1 FT), 8 rebounds in 22 minutes.  

Neemias Queta - Boston. 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 FT), 9 rebounds in 23 mins.  

Adama Sonogo - Chicago. 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, 3 steals in 25 minutes.  

J.D. Davison - Boston. 19 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists in 29 minutes.  

MarJon Beauchamp - Milwaukee. 22 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3-pt., 6-7 FT), 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals in 30 minutes.  

Jackson Rowe - Golden State. 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-6 3-pt.), 9 rebounds, 4 steals in 25 minutes.  

Brandin Podziemski - Golden State. 16 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals in 26  

Cody Williams - Utah. 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3-pt.) , 3 rebounds, 4 assists in 31 minutes.  

Kel'el Ware - Miami. 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 2-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocked shots in 25 minutes.  

Craig Porter Jr. amazes Thursday

Craig Porter Jr. (pictured below) was the most productive player across eight NBA Summer League games held Thursday in Las Vegas on the UNLV campus. The Cleveland Cavs un-drafted rookie guard scored 22 points, while grabbing eight rebounds, and adding six assists and three steals in 32 minutes. The Cavs remained perfect in Summer play, improving to 4-0 with an 87-83 victory over Chicago. 

Joining Porter Jr. on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 13, 2023...

Jaden Springer - Philadelphia. 29 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3-pt. FG, 11-11 FT), 3 rebs., 2 assists, 2 steals in 32 mins. 

Jermaine Samuels - Houston. 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3-pt. FG, 3-4 FT), 6 rebs, 6 assists, 3 assists, 2 steals in 36 mins. 

Jamal Cain - Miami. 24 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3-pt. FG, 3-3 FT), 8 rebs., 3 assists in 35 mins. 

Cam Whitmore - Houston. 26 points (11-21 FG, 3-9 3-pt. FG, 1-1 FT), 4 rebs., 8 steals in 31 mins. 

Orlando Robinson - Miami. 25 points (8-17 FG, 0-5 3-pt. FG, 9-12 FT), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 28 mins. 

Kessler Edwards - Sacramento. 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-6 3-pt. FG, 4-5 FT), 8 rebs., 5 assists in 32 mins. 

Armoni Brooks - Brooklyn. 16 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3-pt. FG, 5-5 FT), 9 rebs., 4 assists, 2 blocked shots in 34 mins. 

James Bouknight - Charlotte. 28 points (11-21 FG, 4-9 3-pt. FG, 2-3 FT), 7 rebounds in 27 mins. 

Terquavion Smith - Philadelphia. 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3-pt. FG, 3-4 FT), 3 rebs., 3 assists in 26 mins. 

Reggie Perry - Golden State. 17 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3-pt. FG, 6-7 FT), 8 rebs., 2 assists in 17 mins. 

Dyson Daniels - New Orleans. 16 points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3-pt. FG, 10-12 FT), 2 rebs., 5 assists, 3 steals in 29 mins.