The rookies are always the biggest draw at summer league. Players drafted just weeks earlier put on their new pro uniforms and compete for the first time. It’s not that big of a deal if a rookie struggles a bit in summer league,

Here are some takeaways from Philadelphia 76ers big man Dominick Barlow in his brief appearance in the summer league.

Now that summer league is concluding and the NBA officially begins its dark period, the stars from Las Vegas must be acknowledged because some unexpected players made big splashes.

Charlotte knocked off the Sacramento Kings 83-78 in the NBA 2K26 Summer League championship game Sunday night at Thomas & Mack Center.

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.

Rookie Javon Small helped the Memphis Grizzlies close summer league action with a dominant win against the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Detroit Pistons were impressive during the 2K26 Summer League tournament. Here are five players who stood out the most.

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.