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Though the Lakers lost to the Clippers on July 14, James was one of the few bright spots as he logged a complete game: 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and three 3-pointers. Additionally, he notably averaged 16.3 ppg, 4.3 apg and 2.6 rpg over a three-game stretch, able to get teammates involved and spark runs throughout.
This was a different summer league for the Heat, one where the roster outcome largely was known before the start. Five players would be featured, the others would have the opportunity for exposure
The Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings wrap up the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with a head-to-head matchup in Sunday’s championship contest.
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Rookie Wire on MSNKings' Nique Clifford recognized as a top summer league performerNique Clifford has had a productive run in summer league with the Kings, and the 24th pick is among the leaders in one metric.
The Phoenix Suns concluded their fifth and final game in NBA Summer League play with a 111-87 victory on July 19 over the Portland Trail Blazers at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. The Suns (2-3) snapped a three-game skid in beating the Blazers (3-2). Khalif Battle scored a game-high 21 points and Boogie Ellis went for 19 to lead the Suns.
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNChaz Lanier, Zakai Zeigler start for Detroit in NBA Summer League gameZakai Zeigler also started and played 12 minutes for the Pistons. He totaled six points, five steals and one assist. Zeigler converted 1-of-3 field goal attempts, 1-of-3 three-point attempts and 3-of-4 free throw attempts. He signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NBA draft.
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Rookie Wire on MSNKnicks' Dink Pate registers 20-point double-double in summer league finaleDink Pate capped off a productive summer league stint with a double-double to help lead the Knicks in a loss to the Wizards.
NBA's Las Vegas Summer League is almost in the books. The nearly two-week event has showcased some of the top rookies from the 2025 draft class, second-year players and NBA hopefu