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. 

Jabari Smith (again) is Summer League Player of the Day

Eight NBA Summer League games took place in Las Vegas, Sunday. Jabari Smith Jr., of the Houston Rockets was the most productive player for the second time in the first three days of the league-wide competition. Smith Jr. scored 38 points (13-25 FG, 3-10 3-pt. FG, 9-10 FT), and added seven rebounds, and six assists in 33 minutes. 

Joining Smith Jr. on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for Sunday, July 9th:

Colin Castleton - Lakers. 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-5 FT), 14 rebounds, 3 assists in 26 mins. 

Victor Wembanyama - Spurs. 27 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3-pt. FG, 7-12 FT), 12 rebounds, 3 blocked shots in 27 mins. 

Michael DeVoe - Blazers. 29 points (10-17 FG, 5-7 3-pt. FG, 4-8 FT), 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals in 28 mins. 

Dereon Seabron - Pelicans. 25 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3-pt. FG, 9-13 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists in 28 mins. 

Jalen Duren - Pistons. 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 assists in 28 mins. 

Jaden Ivey - Pistons. 22 points, 3 rebs., 10 assists, 2 steals in 29 mins. 

Justin Champagnie - Celtics. 21 points (8-17 FG, 2-5 3-pt. FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebs., 6 assists in 28 mins. 

Udoka Azubuike - Celtics. 14 points (7-7 FG), 10 rebounds in 18 mins. 

Dyson Daniels - Pelicans. 17 points (6-18 FG, 2-10 3pt. FG, 3-5 FT), 15 rebs., 8 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks in 29 mins. 

Ryan Rollins - Wizards. 17 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3-pt. FG, 6-6 FT), 9 rebs., 5 assists in 27 mins. 

Jalen Wilson  - Nets. 18 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 3-pt. FG, 5-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 assists in 27 mins. 

Keegan Murray ends his Summer career with 41

Keegan Murray scored 41 points on his way to being the most productive player through five NBA Summer League games contested Wednesday. The Sacramento Kings' second year forward's 41 points came on eleven of 20 shooting from the field. Murray cashed in six of eleven three-point shots, and he went to the free line 15 times, making 13. He also aded five rebounds and four blocked shots in 31 minutes. The Kings defeated the Miami Heat 95-83. 

Following the game, the Kings announced that Murray would not play in Summer League games in Las Vegas, thus ending one of the best two-season Summer League runs by any individual in NBA Summer League history. 

The other top production performers making the All Hoop Obsession Summer league Team for July 5, 2023: 

Max Christie - Lakers. 25 points (7-13 FG, 4-5 3-pt. FG, 7-8 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists in 31 mins. 

Colin Castleton - Lakers. 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-7 FT), 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocked shots in 33 mins. 

Malaki Branham - Spurs. 32 points (12-24 FG, 3-6 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 5 rebs., 2 assists in 26 mins. 

Tre Mann - Thunder. 28 points (10-14 FG, 2-6 3-pt. FG, 6-8 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists in 31 mins. 

Julian Champagnie - Spurs. 28 points (8-17 FG, 5-10 3-pt. FG, 7-7 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 27 mins. 

Luka Samanic - Jazz. 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists in 27 mins. 

Blake Wesley - Spurs. 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 FT), 7 rebs., 5 assists in 27 mins. 

Gui Santos - Warriors. 18 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 3-pt. FG, 3-4 FT), 5 rebs., 2 assists in 27 mins. 

Kendric Davis - Warriors. 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3-pt. FG, 2-3 FT), 5 rebs., 4 assists in 22 mins. 

Jake LaRavia - Grizzlies. 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3-pt. FG, 3-4 FT), 3 rebs., 2 steals in 29 mins. 

Jamal Cain - Heat. 17 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3-pt. FG, 2-2 FT), 6 rebounds in 24 mins.