Watford blazes Saturday in Vegas

Trendon Watford of the Portland Trailblazers was the most productive player on a winning team Saturday in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Watford scored 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 4-4 FT), to go with 11 rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes. Watford will be a second year NBA player in 2022-23. He went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Blazers defeated the Pelicans 85-68.

Watford showcased his versatile game Saturday. 

Joining Watford on the Hoop Obsession All Summer League Team for Saturday, July 9th: 

Neemias Queta - Sacramento. 23 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 6-10 FT), 8 rebs., 3 assists in 30 mins. 

Isaiah Joe - Philadelphia. 24 points (8-14 FG, 7-9 3-pt., 1-4 FT), 3 rebs, 4 assists, 2 steals in 32 mins. 

Armoni Brooks - Toronto. 25 points (9-18 FG, 5-12 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 assists (zero turnovers) in 26 minutes.

Isaiah Livers - Detroit. 20 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3-pt., 6-7 FT), 5 rebounds in 30 mins. 

Trey Murphy III - New Orleans. 23 points (7-16 FG, 1-9 3-pt., 8-8 FT), 8 rebs, 4 steals in 30 mins. 

Jordan Schakel - Washington. 24 points (6-15 FG, 3-8 3-pt., 9-9 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 steals in 26 mins. 

Dalano Banton - Toronto. 21 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 7-9 FT), 7 rebounds, 5 assists in 30 mins. 

Jordan Goodwin - Washington. 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds in 21 mins. 

Jalen Duren - Detroit. 13 points (4-5 FG, 5-7 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists in 26 mins. 

Braxton Key - Detroit. 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists in 27 mins. 

Keon Ellis - Sacramento. 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-6 3-pt.), 4 assists, 0 turnovers in 33 mins.