By: Jake Weiner
The Swish
The NBA2K24 Summer League is off to a great start. But although we do not get to see the usual NBA all-stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, we do get a first look at young up-and-comers and NBA rookies. We saw Victor Wembanyama play a couple of games before ending his summer league season. We also have seen players that missed the prior season like Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder. We will now give an in-depth report on each team in the NBA with players that will be on the NBA roster, surprises, and players who have not been playing to their expectations.
DENVER NUGGETS
The Nuggets have played a total of 4 games so far with a very unique roster that includes players such as Hunter Tyson, Julian Strawther, and even some older players like Cassius Stanley. They have tallied a 1-3 record with a win versus the Heat and losses to the Hawks, Jazz, and Bucks.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Hunter Tyson - F - Tennessee - 6'8 / 215 lbs - 1st year
Julian Strawther - G - Gonzaga - 6'7 / 205 lbs - 1st year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Ismael Kamagate - F/C - France - 6'11 / 220 lbs - 2nd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Hunter Tyson - 21.80
Peyton Watson - 19.0
Julian Strawther - 16.50
RPG:
Hunter Tyson - 6.0
Ismael Kamagate - 5.30 Jalen Pickett - 4.50
AST:
Jalen Pickett - 5.50
Collin Gillespie - 4.30
Hunter Tyson - 2.0
TAKEAWAYS:
The Nuggets have been pretty bad so far, but to be fair, they have not used any real young stars besides first-rounder Julian Strawther and second-round pick Hunter Tyson. Tyson has been playing extremely well and Strawther has started to improve his playmaking with his shooting already at its peak. Jalen Pickett has been playing well and Frenchmen Ismael Kamagate has been defending very well. Our MVP is Hunter Tyson.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
The Timberwolves have played a total of 4 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Wendell Moore Jr, Leonard Miller, and even some older players like Josh Minott. They have tallied a 1-3 record with a win versus the Pelicans and losses to the Jazz, Hawks, and Kings.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Wendell Moore Jr - G - Duke - 6'5 / 215 lbs - 2nd year
Leonard Miller - G/F - John A. Logan College - 6'5 / 220 lbs - 4th year
Josh Minott - G - Kansas - 6'11 / 270 lbs - 4th year
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Brandon Williams - 17.33
Josh Minott - 17.33
Leonard Miller - 16.0
RPG: Leonard Miller - 8.30
Josh Minott - 6.0
Trevion Williams - 3.80
AST:
DJ Carton - 6.80
Wendell Moore Jr - 4.0
Brandon Williams - 3.50
TAKEAWAYS:
The Timberwolves have not been great so far, but Leonard Miller has shown insane improvement from his season in the G-League and Josh Minott has been shooting at high efficiency. Purdues' Trevion Williams has been getting action and DJ Carton has as well. Our MVP goes to Leonard Miller.
UTAH JAZZ
The Jazz have played a total of 4 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Keyonte George, Ochai Agbaji, and even some older players like Luka Samanic. They have tallied a 4-0 record with wins versus the Clippers, Timberwolves, Nuggets, and Suns.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Keyonte George - G - Baylor - 6'4 / 185 lbs - 1st year
Johnny Juzang - G - UCLA - 6'5 / 209 lbs - 2nd year
Ochai Agbaji - G - Kansas - 6'5 / 215 lbs - 2nd year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Luka Samanic - F/C - Croatia - 6'10 / 227 lbs - 5th year**
(G-League/2-WAY)**Micah Potter - F - Ohio State & Wisconsin- 6'8 / 225 lbs - 3rd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Keyonte George - 21.70
Johnny Juzang - 17.80
Ochai Agbaji - 17.50
RPG: Micah Potter - 9.33
Ochai Agbaji - 8.0
Luka Samanic - 7.0
AST:
Keyonte George - 6.33
Colbey Ross - 4.80
Micah Potter - 3.80
TAKEAWAYS:
The Jazz have played unbelievably so far all thanks to their young core which includes Keyonte George, Ochai Agbaji, and Johnny Juzang. Wisconsin Micah Potter has been playing well along with Croatian veteran Luka Samanic. George has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP goes to Keyonte George.
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The Thunder have played a total of 4 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, and even some older players like Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. They have tallied a 2-2 record with wins versus the Mavericks and Pacers, and losses to the Wizards and Rockets.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Chet Holmgren - F/C - Gonzaga - 7'1 / 195 lbs - 2nd year
Ousmane Dieng - F - France - 6''10 / 220 lbs - 2nd year
Tre Mann - G - Flordia - 6'3 / 184 lbs - 3rd year
Cason Wallace - G - Kentucky - 6'4 / 195 lbs - 1st year
Jaylin Williams - G/F - Arkansas - 6'6 / 218 lbs - 2nd year
(G-League/2-WAY)**Jeremiah Robinson-Earl - F - Villanova - 6'8 / 240 lbs - 3rd year**
(G-League/2-WAY)**Jared Butler- G - Baylor - 6'3 / 193 lbs - 3rd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Chet Holmgren - 20.50
Ousmane Dieng - 17.30
Jared Butler - 16.30
RPG: KJ Williams - 10.0
Chet Holmgren - 9.50
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl - 8.0
AST:
Jared Butler - 5.30
Tre Mann - 5.0
Ousmane Dieng - 4.70
TAKEAWAYS:
The Thunder have been solid this summer league with former top-four pick Chet Holmgren finally playing. Holmgren has been playing very well and has been scoring at will using his lengthy body to his advantage. Former Baylor Bear Jared Butler has been playing well and Florida Gator Tre Mann has been playmaking as well. Ousmane Dieng has played great defense and will crack into the rotation this season. Our MVP is Chet Holmgren.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
The Blazers have played a total of 4 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and even some older players like Keon Johnson. They have tallied a 3-1 record with wins versus the Spurs, Hornets, and Magic and a loss to the Rockets.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Scoot Henderson - G - G-League - 6'2 / 195 lbs - 1st year
Shaedon Sharpe - G - Kentucky - 6'6 / 201 lbs - 2nd year
Kris Murray - F - Iowa - 6'8 / 220 lbs - 1st year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Rayan Rupert - F - France- 6'6 / 185 lbs - 1st year**
(G-League/2-WAY)**Jabari Walker - F - Colorado- 6'7 / 210 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-League/2-WAY)**Michaael Devoe - G - Georgia Tech- 6'4 / 200 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-League/2-WAY)**Keon Johnson - G - Tennessee- 6'3 / 185 lbs - 3rd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Michael Devoe - 18.80
Shaedon Sharpe - 17.0
Scoot Henderson - 15.0
RPG: Jabari Walker - 8.20
Duop Reath - 7.40
Shaedon Sharpe - 5.33
AST:
Scoot Henderson - 6.0
Michael Devoe - 4.50
Antoine Davis - 2.80
TAKEAWAYS:
The Blazers have played great so far all thanks to their young core which includes Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and Kris Murray. Georgia Tech Michael Devoe has been playing well along with Colorado big man Jabari Walker. Henderson has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP though goes to the surprising Michael Devoe.
SACRAMENTO KINGS
The Kings have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Colby Jones, Keon Ellis, and even some older players like Kessler Edwards and Neemias Queta. They have tallied a 3-2 record with wins versus the Hawks, Bucks and Timberwolves, and losses to the Clippers and Bulls.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Neemias Queta - C - Utah State - 7'0 / 250 lbs - 3rd year
Colby Jones - G - Xavier - 6'6 / 200 lbs - 1st year
Kessler Edwards - F - Pepperdine - 6''7 / 203 lbs - 3rd year
(G-League/2-WAY)**Keon Ellis - G - Alabama - 6'3 / 195 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-League/2-WAY)**Jordan Ford - G - Saint Marys - 6'1 / 175 lbs - 4th year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Jordan Ford - 16.33
Keon Ellis - 14.50
Kessler Edwards - 12.50
RPG: Neemias Queta - 7.0
Keon Ellis - 5.80
Mike Daum - 4.80
AST:
Jordan Ford - 5.33
Keon Ellis - 3.30
Dante Goodwin - 2.50
TAKEAWAYS:
The Kings have played unbelievably so far all thanks to their young core which includes Keon Ellis, Colby Jones, and Kessler Edwards. Saint Marys Jordan Ford has been playing well along with Utah State veteran Neemias Queta. Keon Ellis has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP goes to Jordan Ford.
PHOENIX SUNS
The Suns have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Toumani Camara, Gabe Brown, and even some older players like Hunter Hale. They have tallied a 2-3 record with wins versus the Heat and Grizzles, and losses to the Jazz, Pelicans, and Bucks.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Toumani Camara - F - Belgium - 6'8 / 220 lbs - 1st year
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Hunter Hale - G - Winthrop - 6'3 / 185 lbs - 4th year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Gabe Brown - F - Michigan State - 6'7 / 225 lbs - 2nd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Hunter Hale - 16.30
Toumani Camara - 16.30
Eugene German - 13.0
RPG: Toumani Camara - 7.0
Trey Jemison - 6.80
Gabe Brown - 5.0
AST:
Grant Sherfield - 4.0
Hunter Hale - 2.70
Jordan Usher - 2.50
TAKEAWAYS:
The Suns have played decently due to their young core which includes Toumani Camara, and Gabe Brown. Winthrop veteran Hunter Hale has been playing well along with Grant Sherfield. Camara has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP goes to Toumani Camara.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
The Clippers have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Kobe Brown, Jason Preston, and even some older players like Xavier Moon. They have tallied a 3-2 record with a win versus the Kings, Grizzlies, and 76ers, and losses to the Jazz and Lakers.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Jason Preston - G - Ohio - 6'3 / 181 lbs - 3rd year
Xavier Moon - G - Morehead State - 6'2/ 170 lbs - 7th year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Kobe Brown - F - Missouri - 6'8 / 250 lbs - 1st year**
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Moussa Diabate - F - Michigan - 6'10 / 210 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Jordan Miller - F - Miami - 6'7 / 235 lbs - 1st year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Xavier Moon - 19.60
Kobe Brown - 15.20
Matt Morgan - 10.30
RPG: Moussa Diabate - 10.50
Kobe Brown - 7.0
Jason Preston - 5.20
AST:
Jason Preston - 6.0
Xavier Moon - 4.60
Keaton Wallace - 3.0
TAKEAWAYS:
The Clippers have played solid so far all thanks to their young core which includes Kobe Brown, Jason Preston, and Moussa Diabate. Morehead State veteran Xavier Moon has been playing well along with veteran Matt Morgan. Moon has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP goes to Xavier Moon.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
The Lakers have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Maxwell Lewis, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Colin Castleton, and even some older players like LJ Figueroa and Damion Baugh. They have tallied a 3-2 record with a win versus the Warriors, Hornets, and Clippers, and losses to the Celtics and Grizzlies.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Maxwell Lewis - G - Pepperdine - 6'7 / 205 lbs - 1st year
Jalen Hood-Schifino - G/F - Indiana - 6'6 / 215 lbs - 1st year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Max Christie - G - Michigan State - 6'5 / 185 lbs - 2nd year**
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Colin Castleton - C - Florida - 6'11 / 230 lbs - 1st year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**LJ Figueroa - G - Oregon & St. Johns - 6'6 / 210 lbs - 1st year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Max Christie - 19.0
LJ Figueroa - 19.0
D'Moi Hodge - 15.40
RPG: Colin Castleton - 10.20
Max Christie - 6.30
LJ Figueroa - 6.0
AST:
Colin Castleton - 4.40
Max Christie - 3.70
Jalen Hood-Schifino - 3.0
TAKEAWAYS:
The Lakers have played great so far all thanks to their young core which includes Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Christie, and Colin Castleton. Oregon guard LJ Figueroa has been playing well along with forward D'Moi Hodge. Castleton has been rebounding well and has also been scoring at high efficiency. Our MVP is a tie between Max Christie and Colin Castleton.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
The Warriors have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Trayce Jackson-Davis, Brandin Podziemski, Kendric Davis, and even some older players like Reggie Perry. They have tallied a 0-5 record with losses to the Lakers, Pelicans, Mavericks, Rockets, and Grizzlies.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Brandin Podziemski - G - Illinois & Santa Clara - 6'5 / 205 lbs - 1st year
Trayce Jackson-Davis - F - Indiana - 6'10 / 245 lbs - 1st year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Kendric Davis - G - TCU, SMU, & Memphis - 6'0 / 180 lbs - 1st year**
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Lestor Quinones - G - Memphis - 6'4 / 185 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Reggie Perry - F - Mississippi State - 6'8 / 250 lbs - 3rd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Lestor Quinones - 21.20
Gui Santos - 17.30
Trayce Jackson-Davis - 16.0
RPG: Reggie Perry - 10.80
Trayce Jackson-Davis - 8.50
Brandin Podziemski - 6.80
AST:
Brandin Podziemski - 6.0
Lestor Quinones - 5.20
Kendric Davis - 4.40
TAKEAWAYS:
The Warriors have played awfully due to their young core which includes Brandin Podziemski, Lestor Quinones, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Mississippi State veteran Reggie Perry has been playing well along with guard Kendric Davis. Quinones has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP goes to Lestor Quinones.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
The Grizzlies have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Kenny Lofton Jr, David Roddy, Jake LaRavia, GG Jackson, and even some older players like Tariq Owen. They have tallied a 2-3 record with wins versus the Bulls, and Lakers, and losses to the Cavaliers, Suns, and Clippers.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Kenny Lofton Jr - F - Louisianna Tech - 6'7 / 276 lbs - 2nd year
Tariq Owens - F - St. Johns & Texas Tech - 6'9 / 210 lbs - 5th year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**GG Jackson - F - South Carolina - 6'9 / 210 lbs - 1st year**
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Jake LaRavia - F - Wake Forrest - 6'7 / 235 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**David Roddy - G - Colorado State - 6'4 / 255 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Vincent Williams Jr - G - VCU - 6'4 / 205 lbs - 2nd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Jake LaRavia - 18.30
Kenny Lofton Jr - 18.30
David Roddy - 13.80
RPG: Vincent Williams Jr - 8.0
Kenny Lofton Jr - 6.50
David Roddy - 5.80
AST:
Jacob Gilyard - 6.50
David Roddy - 3.50
Jake LaRavia - 2.30
TAKEAWAYS:
The Grizzlies have played solid so far all thanks to their young core which includes Kenny Lofton Jr, David Roddy, and Jake LaRavia. VCU veteran Vincent Williams Jr has been playing well along with veteran Jacob Gilyard. Lofton Jr has been playmaking well and has also been scoring at high efficiency. Our MVP goes to Kenny Lofton Jr.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
The Pelicans have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Jordan Hawkins, Landers Nolley, and Dyson Daniels. They have tallied a 3-2 record with a win versus the Warriors, Hornets, and Bucks, and losses to the 76ers and Timberwolves.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Jordan Hawkins - G - UConn - 6'5 / 185 lbs - 1st year
Dyson Daniels - G - G-League Ignite - 6'7 / 200 lbs - 2nd year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Garrison Brooks - G - North Carolina - 6'9 / 230 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Dereon Seabron - G/F - NC State - 6'7 / 180 lbs - 2nd year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Landers Nolley II - G/F - Virginia Tech - 6'7 / 220 lbs - 1st year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Dereon Seabron - 17.20
Dyson Daniels - 14.60
Jordan Hawkins - 12.80
RPG: Dyson Daniels - 7.20
Dereon Seabron - 6.60
Garrison Brooks - 5.40
AST:
Dyson Daniels - 6.40
Dereon Seabron - 3.0
Frank Bartley IV - 2.30
TAKEAWAYS:
The Pelicans have played very well so far all thanks to their young core which includes Jordan Hawkins, Dyson Daniels, and Landers Nolley II. NC States' Dereon Seabron has been playing well along with Frank Bartley IV. Dyson Daniels has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP though goes to Dereon Seabron.
HOUSTON ROCKETS
The Rockets have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Jabari Smith Jr, Tari Eason, and Cam Whitmore, and even recently drafted in the top five out of OTE, Amen Thompson. They have tallied a 5-0 record with wins versus the Blazers, Pistons, Jazz, Warriors, and Thunder.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Amen Thompson - G/F - OTE - 6'7 / 212 lbs - 1st year
Jabari Smith Jr - F - Auburn - 6'11 / 220 lbs - 2nd year
Tari Eason - G/F - LSU - 6'8 / 216 lbs - 2nd year
Cam Whitmore - G - Villanova - 6'7 / 230 lbs - 1st year
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Matthew Mayer - F - Illinois - 6'9 / 225 lbs - 1st year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Myles Powell - G - Seton Hall - 6'2 / 195 lbs - 3rd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Jabari Smith Jr - 35.5
Tari Eason - 23.0
Cam Whitmore - 20.40
RPG: Tari Eason - 9.50
Matthew Mayer - 7.30
Jabari Smith Jr - 7.0
AST:
Trevor Hudgins - 6.40
Amen Thompson - 5.0
Jabari Smith Jr - 4.0
TAKEAWAYS:
The Rockets have played incredibly so far all thanks to their young core which includes Jabari Smith Jr, Amen Thompson, and Tari Eason. Villanovas' Cam Whitmore has been playing well along with veteran Trevor Hudgins. Smith Jr has been improving drastically well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP goes to Jabari Smith Jr.
DALLAS MAVERICKS
The Mavericks have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Jaden Hardy, Derek Lively II, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, and even some older players like Chris Silva. They have tallied a 4-1 record with wins versus the 76ers, Warriors, Pacers, and Hakws, and a loss to the Thunder.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Jaden Hardy - G - G-League Ignite - 6'3 / 200 lbs - 2nd year
Derek Lively II - C - Duke - 7'1 / 230 lbs - 1st year
Olivier-Maxence Prosper - F - Marquette - 6'8 / 230 lbs - 1st year
(MAYBE/2-WAY)**Chris Silva - F - South Carolina - 6'8 / 220 lbs - 5th year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Mike Miles - G - TCU - 6'2 / 195 lbs - 1st year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**AJ Lawson - G - South Carolina - 6'6 / 180 lbs - 3rd year**
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**McKinley Wright IV - G - Colorado - 5'11 / 190 lbs - 3rd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Jaden Hardy - 23.0
Jordan Walker - 13.0
AJ Lawson - 12.60
RPG: Derek Lively II - 8.0
Braxton Key - 5.70
Olivier-Maxence Prosper - 5.40
AST:
Mike Miles Jr - 3.80
Jordan Walker - 3.50
Jaden Hardy - 2.70
TAKEAWAYS:
The Mavericks have played solid so far all thanks to their young core which includes Derek Lively II, Jaden Hardy, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. South Carolina veteran Chris Silva has been playing well along with Mike Miles Jr. Hardy has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency. Our MVP goes to Jaden Hardy.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
The Spurs have played a total of 5 games so far with a unique roster that includes players such as Victor Wembanyama, Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, and even some older players like Julian Champagnie. They have tallied a 3-2 record with wins versus the Hornets, Wizards, and Thunder, and losses to the Pistons, and Blazers.
WHO WILL MAKE THE NBA ROSTER:
Victor Wembanyama - C - France - 7'5 / 209 lbs - 1st year
Malaki Branham - G - Ohio State - 6'4 / 190 lbs - 2nd year
Blake Wesley - G - Notre Dame - 6'4 / 185 lbs - 2nd year
Sidy Cissoko - F - G-League Ignite - 6'8 / 200 lbs - 1st year
(G-LEAGUE/2-WAY)**Julian Champagnie - G - St. Johns - 6'8 / 216 lbs - 3rd year**
STAT LEADERS:
PPG:
Victor Wembanyama - 18.0
Malaki Branham - 17.30
Dominick Barlow - 17.0
RPG: Victor Wembanyama - 10.0
Dominick Barlow - 8.30
Julian Champagnie - 7.30
AST:
Julian Champagnie - 5.0
Justin Kier - 4.0
Blake Wesley - 3.0
TAKEAWAYS:
The Spurs have played solid so far all thanks to their young core which includes Victor Wembanyama, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley. Wembanyama has been playmaking well and has also been shooting at high efficiency in his second game. Our MVP goes to Wembanyama.
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