Monday, July 22, 2024

Ware wraps up Summer League as Player of the Day and Champion

Kel'el Ware, a 20 year-old rookie, was the most productive player on the winning team in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League Championship game Monday evening. Ware scored 21 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 5-6 FT) and grabbed ten rebounds in the Miami Heat's thrilling 120-118 overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Ware was the 15th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. 

Joining Ware on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for the final day, July 22, 2024: 

GG Jackson - Memphis. 28 points (11-16 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 3-8 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 steals in 37 mins. 

Jake LaRavia - Memphis. 32 points (11-21 FG, 3-8 3-pt., 7-9 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists in 35 mins. 

Scotty Pippen Jr. - Memphis. 29 points (9-24 FG, 1-8 3-pt., 10-13 FT), 5 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocked shots in 36 mins. 

Josh Christopher - Miami. 24 points (9-17 FG, 6-10 3-pt.), 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocked shots in 31 mins. 

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Wells banks big day, sends Memphis to title game

Jaylen Wells was the most productive player on a winning team Sunday across eight NBA Las Vegas Summer League games. The rookie for the Memphis Grizzlies scored 28 points and added 3 rebounds in 39 minutes. Every penny of Wells' hot shooting, (9-12 FG, 6-7 3-pt., 4-4 FT) was needed for the Grizzlies to edge the L.A. Clippers 99-98. Memphis will meet the Miami Heat in tomorrow evening's Sumer League Championship game.  

Joining Wells on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for Sunday, July 21st: 

Kevin Knox - Golden State. 31 points (12-17 FG, 5-10 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 30 minutes.  

Max Abmas - Utah. 23 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3-pt., 5-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals in 35 mins.  

Scotty Pippen Jr. - Memphis. 23 points (5-15 FG, 3-5 3-pt., 10-10 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals in 33 minutes.  

Rob Dillingham - Minnesota. 25 points (11-18 FG, 3-7 3-pt., 0-1 FT), 3 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals in 32 mins.  

Brandon Slater - Charlotte. 30 points (10-16 FG, 6-9 3-pt., 4-5 FT), 3 steals in 27 minutes.  

Jordan Miller - L.A. Clippers. 28 points (8-14 FG, 4-5 3-pt., 8-9 FT), 4 assists, 2 steals in 26 minutes.  

David Jones - Philadelphia. 23 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocked shots in 29 mins.  

Kyle Filipowski - Utah. 26 points (8-22 FG, 3-11 3-pt., 7-7 FT), , 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 34 mins.  

Yauhen Massalski - San Antonio. 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3-pt.), 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals in 22 minutes.  

Leonard Miller - Minnesota. 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3-pt.), 8 rebounds in 29 minutes.  

Jake Stephens - Charlotte. 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 9 rebounds, 4 assists in 25 mins. 

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Funk grooves on Consolation Saturday

Taylor Funk of the Washington Wizards was the most productive player on a winning team Saturday in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Funk is a 26 year-old unrestricted free-agent from Utah State. He scored 29 points (8-18 FG, 8-16 3-pt., 5-6 FT), while adding 4 rebounds, and 5 assists in 34 minutes. There were seven games played on Consolation Saturday. All contests were played at the Thomas & Mack Center or the Cox Pavilion. 

The rest of the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 20th, 2024: 

Quenton Jackson - Indiana. 22 points (9-12 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocked shots in 26 minutes.  

Jaylon Tyson - Cleveland. 23 points (9-10 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists in 29 mins.  

Keaton Wallace - Atlanta. 23 points (8-17 FG, 5-12 3-pt., 2-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals in 27 mins.  

Trey Alexander - Denver. 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-3 3-pt.), 7 rebounds, 3 assists in 29 mins.  

Darius Brown - Cleveland. 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-8 3-pt.), 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals in 25 minutes.  

Keion Brooks Jr. - New Orleans. 23 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3-pt., 13-13 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocked shots in 28 minutes.  

Keyontae Johnson - Oklahoma City. 20 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 4-7 FT), 9 rebounds, 6 assists in 30 mins.  

Isaiah Crawford - Sacramento. 14 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3-pt., 1-1 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 steals in 25 mins.  

Drew Timme - Sacramento. 14 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 7 rebounds in 16 mins.  

Isaiah Whaley - Dallas. 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 1-1 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 17 mins. 

Oscar Tshiebwe - Indiana. 17 points (8-13 FG, 1-6 FT), 6 rebounds in 20 mins. 


Morgan not horsing around Friday

Matt Morgan went off Friday. The 26 year-old unrestricted free agent scored 36 points (11-11 FG, 7-7 3-pt., 7-9 FT) in 23 minutes as his Charlotte Hornets summer squad torched the Portland Trailblazers 84-68. Morgan was the most productive player among the 16 teams that laced up for action on the UNLV campus in the NBA Summer League.  

Joining Morgan on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for Friday, July 19th: 

DJ Steward - Chicago. 35 points (10-18 FG, 8-14 3-pt., 7-7 FT), 3 rebounds, 7 assists in 30 minutes.   

Hunter Maldonado - Oklahoma City. 25 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 9-11 FT), 5 assists, 3 steals in 31 minutes. 

Dmytro Skapintsev - New York. 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, 3 blocked shots in 21 minutes.  

Isaiah Wong - Phoenix. 19 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 4-6 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists in 19 mins.  

Kel'el Ware - Miami. 17 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, 4 steals in 23 minutes.  

Adama Sanogo - Chicago. 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 26 minutes. 

Olivier-Maxence Prosper - Dallas. 22 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 4 assists in 29 minutes.  

Cole Swider - Miami. 21 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3-pt., 3-3 FT) 4 rebounds in 25 minutes.  

Zavier Simpson - Charlotte. 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 1-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocked shots in 29 minutes.  

Chris Livingston - Milwaukee. 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 4-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 3 assists in 34 mins.  

Anton Watson - Boston. 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 28 minutes. 





Friday, July 19, 2024

Wilson balls on Vegas day seven.

Jalen Wilson was the most productive player on a winning team across seven NBA Summer League games Thursday in Las Vegas. Wilson also hit the game winning shot in overtime as his Brooklyn Nets defeated the Orlando Magic 102-100 in overtime. The second year Kansas product scored 33 points (11-20 FG, 6-7 3-pt., 5-5 FT) and added ten rebounds in 34 minutes.  

Joining Wilson on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for Thursday, July 18th: 

Jaylon Tyson - Cleveland. 21 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 8-9 FT), 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals in 32 minutes.  

Leonard Miller - Minnesota. 21 points (9-17 FG, 1-5 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals in 31 minutes.  

Scotty Pippen Jr. - Memphis. 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 4-5 FT), 6 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals in 29 mins.  

Reed Sheppard - Houston. 20 points (9-17 FG, 0-5 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals in 33 mins.  

Theo Maledon - Orlando. 20 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 6-6 FT), 4 rebounds, 6 assists in 24 minutes.  

Colin Castleton - Lakers. 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT), 6 rebounds, 7 assists in 26 minutes.  

Kobe Brown - L.A. Clippers. 22 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3-pt., 8-10 FT), 4 rebounds, and 6 assists in 29 minutes.  

Noah Clowney - Brooklyn. 18 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3-pt., 1-1 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 34 mins.  

Josh Minott - Minnesota. 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 3-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 steals in 30 mins. 

Jordan Miller - L.A. Clippers. 19 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 5-7 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists in 28 mins. 

G.G. Jackson - Memphis. 17 points (4-14 FG, 2-7 3-pt., 7-8 FT), 7 rebounds, 6 assists in 32 mins. 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Pippen keeps poppin'. Memphis wins again on Vegas day six.

Scotty Pippen Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies was the most productive player on a winning team across eight NBA Las Vegas Summer League games, Wednesday. Pippen Jr. scored 25 points, while adding 4 rebounds, and 9 assists in 31 minutes. The Grizzlies moved to 3-0 with a 104-98 win over the Orlando Magic.  

Joining Pippen Jr. on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 17th: 

Keon Ellis - Sacramento. 29 points (10-18 FG, 5-10 3-pt., 4-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocked shots in 38 mins.  

Kel'el Ware - Miami. 24 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, 3 blocked shots in 31 minutes.  

Taylor Hendricks - Utah. 23 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 9 rebounds in 29 mins.  

Collin Castleton - Lakers. 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals in 24 minutes.  

Pat Spencer - Golden State. 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals in 27 mins.  

G.G. Jackson - Memphis. 27 points (10-20 FG, 3-9 3-pt., 4-9 FT), 13 rebounds in 31 minutes.  

Mason Jones - Sacramento. 20 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 8-8 FT), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals in 30 mins. 

David Roddy - Phoenix. 21 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 6 rebounds, 5 assists in 28 mins.  

Buddy Boeheim - Oklahoma City. 20 points (6-11 FG, 6-11 3-pt., 2-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 28 mins.  

Tristan DaSilva - Orlando. 17 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3-pt., 1-1 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists in 30 mins. 

Isaac Jones - Sacramento. 13 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 8 rebounds, 3 assists in 29 mins. 



Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Diabate stars, leads Clippers on Vegas day five.

Moussa Diabate of the L.A. Clippers was the most productive player on a winning team Tuesday at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. Eight games took place on the UNLV campus. Diabate scored 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-3 FT), and added eight rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes. The Clippers sailed past the summer version of the Milwaukee Bucks 112-97.  

Diabate is joined on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 16th by...

Karlo Matkovic - New Orleans. 25 points (11-13 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 blocked shots in 25 minutes.  

Dmytro Skapintsev - New York. 19 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 6-8 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 steals in 17 mins.  

Ryan Rollins - Milwaukee. 24 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 6-8 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists in 28 minutes.  

Leonard Miller - Minnesota. 22 points (10-20 FG, 1-5 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 30 minutes.  

Jalen Wilson - Brooklyn. 27 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3-pt., 6-8 FT), 3 rebounds in 30 minutes.  

A.J. Johnson - Milwaukee. 22 points (9-18 FG, 3-5 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocked shots in 32 mins.  

Daishen Nix - Minnesota. 22 points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3-pt., 13-15 FT), 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals in 35 mins.  

Jordan Miller - L.A. Clippers. 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 3-9 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 28 mins.  

Chris Livingston - Milwaukee. 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3-pt., 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, 5 assists in 34 mins.  

Jordan Ford - New Orleans. 19 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 1-1 FT) in 22 minutes. 

Kobe Brown - L.A. Clippers. 18 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocked shots in 29 minutes. 




Monday, July 15, 2024

Queta's qualities stand out on day four in Las Vegas

Neemias Queta earned the nod as the most productive player across six Las Vegas NBA Summer League games, Monday. The Celtics' big man scored 22 points (7-10 FG, 8-9 FT), while snatching eight rebounds and blocking three shots in 27 minutes. The Celtics beat the summer version of the Lakers 88-74. All games were played on the UNLV campus. 

Joining Queta on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 15th: 

Josh Christopher - Miami. 23 points (8-11 FG, 6-8 3-pt., 1-1 FT), 3 rebounds in 21 minutes.  

Daniss Jenkins - Detroit. 26 points (8-16 FG, 6-11 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocked shots in 27 minutes.  

Drew Timme - Sacramento. 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-3 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists in 22 minutes.  

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Miami. 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3-pt., 4-5 FT), 5 rebs., 2 steals in 25 minutes.  

Ajay Mitchell - Oklahoma City. 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 5 assists in 25 mins.  

Jake LaRavia - Memphis. 14 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals in 27 mins.  

G.G. Jackson - Memphis. 23 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds in 29 mins.  

Scotty Pippen Jr. - Memphis. 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 7 assists, 5 steals in 25 minutes.  

Colby Jones - Sacramento. 25 points (10-21 FG, 4-12 3-pt., 1-1 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 steals in 29 minutes.  

Bobi Klintman - Detroit. 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3-pt.), 9 rebounds, 3 assists in 32 mins. 

A.J. Griffin - Houston. 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds in 29 mins. 



Sunday, July 14, 2024

Whitmore limitless on day three in Vegas

Cam Whitmore, a second year wing for the Houston Rockets, was the most productive player Sunday across eight NBA Las Vegas Summer League games. Whitmore scored 25 points (9-15 FG, 0-3 3-pt., 7-10 FT) and added 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals in 30 minutes. The Rockets dumped the Washington Wizards 109-91.  

Whitmore is joined on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 14th by:

Orlando Robinson - Houston. 24 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds, and 2 steals in 22 minutes.  

Reed Sheppard - Houston. 22 points (9-15 FG, 1-5 3-pt., 3-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals in 32 mins.  

Keon Johnson - Brooklyn. 27 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3-pt., 5-6 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 steals in 29 mins. 

Trayce Jackson-Davis - Golden State. 17 points (4-7 FG, 9-13 FT), 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals in 30 mins.  

Brandin Podziemski - Golden State. 21 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, 7 assists in 35 mins.  

DJ Steward - Chicago. 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 4-5 FT), 9 assists (zero turnovers) in 34 mins.  

Tristan DaSilva - Orlando. 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 steals in 27 mins.  

Trey Alexander - Denver. 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals in 31 minutes.  

Jordan Miller - L.A. Clippers. 21 points (4-12 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 13-13 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 29 minutes. 

E.J. Liddell - Atlanta. 22 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3-pt., 8-10 FT), 5 reboounds, 4 blocked shots in 27 mins. 

Josh Minott - Minnesota. 15 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, 2 steals in 30 mins. 



Saturday, July 13, 2024

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.  


Friday, July 12, 2024

Jordan Miller makes a statement on Vegas opening day

Jordan Miller, a second year small forward for the L.A. Clippers was the most productive player on the opening day of the 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Miller scored 36 points (11-18 FG, 6-10 3-pt., 8-8 FT) and grabbed five rebounds in 30 minutes. The Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets 88-78. In total, there were seven games Friday, all played on the UNLV campus.  

Joining Miller on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 12, 2024:

Bub Carrington - Wizards. 19 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3-pt. 5-6 FT), 9 rebounds, 8 assists in 31 minutes.  

Oscar Tshiebwe - Pacers. 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds, 4 assists in 23 minutes.  

Dalton Knecht - Lakers. 25 points (9-18 FG, 5-11 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 assists in 30 minutes.  

Mason Jones - Kings. 16 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 3 assists in 26 minutes.  

Justin Champagnie - Wizards. 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists in 27 minutes.  

Reed Sheppard - Rockets. 23 points (9-17 FG, 4-6 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocked shots in 30 minutes.  

Jay Huff - Magic. 16 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 6 rebounds in 23 minutes.  

Jarace Walker - Pacers. 23 points (9-16 FG, 0-2 3-pt. 5-6 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 31 minutes.  

Jett Howard - Magic. 22 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3-pt, 1-3 FT), 4 assists in 23 minutes.  

Alex Sarr - Wizards. 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocked shots in 32 minutes.  

Zaccharie Risacher - Hawks. 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-9 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds in 29 minutes.




Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Keshad Johnson stars as California Classic closes

Keshad Johnson, an undrafted rookie for the Miami Heat, was the most productive player Wednesday across four NBA Summer League Games. Johnson scored 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3-pt.,  4-6 FT), and added 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocked shots in 30 minutes. The Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers 80-76. Johnson is an athletic 23 year-old forward with a 6'10" wingspan. He played last season at Arizona.  

The rest of the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 10th: 

Keyonte George - Utah. 31 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3-pt., 11-12 FT), 5 assists in 31 minutes.  

Colin Castleton - Lakers. 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocked shots in 30 mins.  

Kevin Knox - Golden State. 21 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 5 rebounds in 21 mins.  

Trey Jemison - Memphis. 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-2 FT), 7 rebounds in 25 mins.  

Ajay Mitchell - Oklahoma City. 21 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 6-6 FT), 5 rebounds 21 mins.  

Jeff Dowtin Jr. - Philadelphia. 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 1-1 FT) , 4 rebounds, 6 assists in 27 mins.  

Keon Ellis - Sacramento. 30 points (12-21 FG, 4-9 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 4 rebounds in 33 minutes.  

Taylor Hendricks - Utah. 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3-pt., 2-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 blocked shots in 32 minutes.  

Mason Jones - Sacramento. 12 points (3-9 FG, 0-5 3-pt., 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, 7 assists in 31 mins.  

Timmy Allen - Memphis. 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists in 32 mins.  

Isaac Jones - Sacramento. 8 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 8 assists in 32 mins. 

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Dillon Jones close to perfect in OKC Summer win

Dillon Jones, one of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2024 first round picks (26th overall) was the most productive player across four NBA Summer League games Tuesday. Contests were held in Salt Lake City, UT., and Sacramento, CA. Jones scored 21 points (7-8 FG, 3-3 3-pt., 4-5 FT), and added 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in 24 minutes. The Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 98-75.  

Joining Jones on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 9th, 2024: 

Bryce McGowens - Charlotte. 29 points(9-17 FG, 2-6 3-pt., 9-12 FT), 5 rebounds in 28 minutes.  

Cam Spencer - Memphis. 18 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3-pt. 1-1 FT), 7 rebounds, 8 assists in 35 minutes.  

Jo Lual-Acuil - Sacramento. 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-1 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocked shots in 29 minutes.  

Harrison Ingram - San Antonio. 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3-pt., 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals in 26 minutes.  

Jeff Dowtin Jr. - Philadelphia. 18 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 6 assists in 33 mins.  

Jaylen Wells - Memphis. 27 points (9-23 FG, 3-7 3-pt., 6-7 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists in 34 minutes.  

Ousmane Dieng - Oklahoma City. 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-6 3-pt.), 5 rebounds, 5 assists in 26 minutes.  

Jake Stephens - Charlotte. 12 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 23 minutes.  

Keve Aluma - Philadelphia. 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 3-pt.), 4 rebounds in 17 minutes.  

DeJon Jarreau - Memphis. 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 25 minutes. 

Justin Edwards - Philadelphia. 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 3-pt., 1-1 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocked shots in 25 minutes. 



Monday, July 8, 2024

No bluff. Council crushes Salt Lake City day one

Ricky Council IV was the most productive player Monday in NBA Summer League play. Two games were contested in Salt Lake City, UT. The Philadelphia 76'ers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 102-92. Council scored 29 points (9-18 FG, 5-10 3-pt., 6-7 FT) and grabbed 8 rebounds in 28 minutes. The second game was a thriller with the Utah Jazz defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime 97-95. 

Joining Council on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 8, 2024: 

Zach Edey - Memphis. 14 points (7-11 FG), 13 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 29 minutes. 

Scotty Pippen Jr. - Memphis. 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 4-7 FT), 5 assists in 30 mins. 

Keve Aluma - Philadelphia. 12 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 8 rebounds in 16 minutes. 

Jake LaRavia - Memphis. 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3-pt., 6-9 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals in 31 minutes. 

Jeff Dowtin - Philadelphia. 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 2-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals in 27 minutes. 

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Ethan Thompson glows in California Classic day two.

The Golden State Warriors crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 92-68 at Chase Center in San Francisco on day two of the California Classic NBA Summer League. Ethan Thompson was the standout performer of the day across four games contested in San Francisco and Sacramento. The Warriors guard scored 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 4-4 FT), grabbed 11 rebounds, dished 4 assists, and added 3 steals in 27 minutes. The 25 year-old, Thompson, spent last season playing for Mexico City of the G-League.  

The rest of the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League team for July 7, 2024: 

Kel'el Ware - Miami. 26 points (12-21 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds, 3 assists in 30 minutes.  

Jordan Ford - Sacramento Team 2. 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3-pt., 2-2 FT) , 4 rebounds, 2 steals in 27 mins.  

Daeqwon Plowden - Golden State. 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocked shots in 23 minutes.  

Bryce McGowens - Charlotte. 20 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3-pt., 12-14 FT), 3 assists in 25 mins.  

Jo Lual-Acuil - Sacramento. 13 points (4-5 FG, 5-8 FT), 8 rebounds in 19 mins.  

Isaiah Stevens  - Miami. 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3-pt.), 7 assists, 2 steals in 28 minutes.  

Cole Swider - Miami. 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3-pt., 2-2 FT) in 27 minutes.  

Jake Stephens - Charlotte. 14 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds in 15 mins.  

Keshad Johnson - Miami. 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 2-4 FT), 3 rebounds in 26 mins.  

Isaac Jones - Sacramento. 7 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3-pt.), 4 rebounds, 2 assists in 24 mins. 

Armel Traore - Lakers. 11 points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 6-8 FT), 7 rebounds in 18 mins.