The Nets dropped their opener in Las Vegas to the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing by a final score of 90-81. All of the Nets’ first-rounders played, except for Drake Powell. The former North Carolina swingman is grappling with left knee tendinopathy. Grant Nelson, an undrafted free agent, also featured against Oklahoma City.

As the final seconds ticked away, Nikola Topic lofted over a one-handed pass across the court to a step-ahead Ajay Mitchell. The starting backcourt connected again for a deep-pass assist that resulted in a transition layup before the third quarter expired.

LAS VEGAS — A prolific 36-point fourth quarter and six double-digit scoring efforts overall helped lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 96-86 comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA2K26 Summer League battle at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Kawamura was the shortest person with an NBA contract last season (a two-way with the Grizzlies) and he got in 22 games for Memphis. Before that, fans might remember him playing for Japan in the Paris Olympics, where he averaged 20.3 points and 7.7 assists per game.

Matt Reynolds, Boston Celtics assistant coach and head coach of the Sin City Celtics at the NBA's 2025 Las Vegas Summer League, had high praise for Boston's No. 28 overall pick of the 2025 draft, Hugo Gonzalez,

LAS VEGAS — A game-high 24 points from 2024 first-round pick Terrence Shannon Jr. and a strong showing from their second unit led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 94-83 win over the Denver Nuggets in a NBA2K26 Summer League battle at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

A: And it also shows those who have given their time to summer league, especially those hoping for camp invitations, that they are being watched by those who make decisions. Erik Spoelstra, Chris Quinn, Malik Allen and Octavio De La Grana, among others, all were at Saturday’s practice in Las Vegas.

Cole Swider scores 21 points and Darius Bazley adds a double-double with five blocked shots in a 94-81 win. With LeBron James watching from a courtside seat, Bronny James adds 14 points.