NBA Summer League: Top Rookies And Youngsters Show Their Stuff In Vegas

Luke Sikma, The NBA Summer League's Most Random Standout

The most random standout from the second weekend of NBA Summer League was the emergence of former Portland Pilots power forward Luke Sikma, playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in lovely Las Vegas.

Big Winner: Mavs Coach Monte Mathis Improves His Craft At Vegas Summer League

Wins and losses at the NBA Summer League aren't often seen as an important piece of the puzzle. For up-and-coming coaches like Dallas Mavericks assistant Monte Mathis, however, Vegas offered an excellent opportunity.

2012 NBA Summer League: All-Disappointing Team

The NBA Summer League wrapped up on Sunday in lovely Las Vegas. There were plenty of players who impressed, but not everyone was lucky enough to be left off of our All-Disappointment team.

2012 NBA Summer League: All Free Agent Team

A look at the top free agents who played at 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

2012 NBA Summer League: All-Rookie Team

Scott Schroeder on the top rookies to play in the 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

2012 NBA Summer League: All-Veteran Team

Scott Schroeder unveils his top players already on NBA rosters at Summer League.

Damian Lillard, Then Everyone Else: Ranking The 52 Rookies At Summer League

Damian Lillard was clearly the standout rookie on the 2012 Summer League circuit, but who else was impressive? We rank the 52 drafted rookies that took part in the competition in either Orlando or Las Vegas.

NBA Summer League Wraps Up Another Memorable Year

Sixty games in 10 days was just as beautiful as it sounds to Scott Schroeder, who wraps up the 2012 Las Vegas Summer League as it ends.

Las Vegas NBA Summer League Scores And Results: Derrick Williams Struggles In Minnesota Win

In the last game of the Las Vegas Summer League, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies gave lots of playing time and shots to their non-roster invitees, with Minnesota winning 97-91.

Derrick Williams had his worst game of the summer, as the former No. 2 overall pick continued to struggle with his transition to the pro game. He scored 7 points on 1-10 shooting.

Wesley Johnson had some nice moments with 14 points on 6-12 shooting, but he didn't have much impact on the game outside of shooting.

Josh Selby, who had already been named as a co-MVP of the Summer League, received a lot of defensive attention from Minnesota. He scored 11 points and handed out 6 assists, but he nearly brought Memphis back with a flurry of tough threes in the final moments.

Tony Wroten, the Grizzlies first-round pick, showed the strengths and weaknesses of his game, getting 17 points and 4 assists but also shooting 8-20 from the floor.

In their final opportunity to impress NBA teams, Deon Thompson had 16 points and Matt Janning had 15 points for Memphis. Former Houston Rocket Mike Harris lead Minnesota in scoring with 22.

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NBA Summer League Snubs Adam Morrison, Names Josh Selby And Damian Lillard Co-MVPs

LAS VEGAS -- Sin City hosted ten days of NBA Summer League action and, on Sunday afternoon, the organizers decided to wrap everything up with a Summer League All-Star team. That All-Star team didn't include Adam Morrison, but it did give Co-MVP honors to Josh Selby and Damian Lillard.

It's peculiar that Morrison wasn't named to the team after a standout week -- especially after garnering MVP chants during his final game on Sunday -- but Selby and Lillard are both worthy of the honor of being named the Most Valuable Player(s).

Selby had already wrapped up co-MVP honors prior to his final game of the week thanks to lighting it up from behind the three-point line. Through four games, the second-year guard had nailed 24 of his 34 attempts from beyond the arc (70.6 percent) while averaging 27.5 points and 2.5 steals prior to the final game of the Summer.

Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers first round pick, showed that his standout career at Weber State might translate better than most thought it might to the next level. The quick-footed guard showed quite a bit of athleticism as he averaged 26.5 points, 5.3 assists and four rebounds through four games before sitting out the final game.

The remainder of the Summer League All-Stars according to the league are as follows:

• Malcolm Thomas (Chicago Bulls)
• Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards)
• Tobias Harris (Milwaukee Bucks)
• John Henson (Bucks)
• Jeremy Lamb (Houston Rockets)
• Dominique Jones (Dallas Mavericks)
• Cory Joseph (San Antonio Spurs)
• Jimmy Butler (Bulls)
• Kemba Walker (Charlotte Bobcats)
• Donatas Motiejunas (Rockets)
• Jae Crowder (Mavericks)

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More

The 2012 Las Vegas Summer League concludes Sunday with the final games of the 10-day event. Many of the top players have already concluded their Summer League play, but six teams will be in action Sunday.

The Milwaukee Bucks will try to wrap up Summer League with a 4-1 record as they take on the Chicago Bulls. Milwaukee has been led in the Summer League by Tobias Harris. In four games, Harris is averaging 21.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

The Clippers and Celtics will meet in a battle of playoff teams from last season. Los Angeles is led by an unlikely, but familiar name. Adam Morrison leads the Clippers in scoring during Summer League play averaging 18.5 points per game.

In what is likely the most prospect filled game, the Grizzlies will battle the Timberwolves. Former second-round pick Josh Selby leads the Grizzlies with 27.5 points per game. Selby, going into his second NBA season, has two 30-plus point games. On the other side, Minnesota is led by a pair of former No. 2 picks. Wes Johnson leads the T-Wolves in scoring at 22.7 points per game while Derrick Williams leads with 6.25 rebounds per game.

Every 2012 Las Vegas Summer League game can be watched on NBA TV or with a subscription to Summer League Broadband. Sunday's complete schedule can be found below. All times are Eastern.

4 p.m. -- Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks

6 p.m. -- Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers

8 p.m. -- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

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Las Vegas NBA Summer League Scores And Results: Wes Johnson Continues Strong Summer With 28 Points

It was a busy Saturday at the Las Vegas Summer League with 14 teams in action. A few of the teams played their final game of Summer League as play from Las Vegas wraps up on Sunday.

Minnesota's Wes Johnson was the leading scorer of the day with 28 points. He is now averaging 22.7 points per game in three Summer League contests. Johnson made 9-of-14 shots as Minnesota beat the D-League Select team 86-78. Phoenix's Markieff Morris was the third leading scorer Saturday, pouring in 25 points in the Suns 96-87 win over Memphis.

Portland beat Miami by 26 points, 81-55, despite the fact Portland played without several notable players including Damian Lillard. Lillard played in four Summer League games, averaging 26.5 points and 5.3 assists per game. Adam Morrison continued his comeback attempt, leading the Clippers with 18 points. Morrison is now averaging 18.5 points in four Summer League games.

Complete scores and stats from Saturday's action can be found at NBA.com.

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Josh Selby's Shooting, Attitude Shine At Summer League

Josh Selby has had more than his fair share of problems in the past, but the young Memphis Grizzlies guard seems to have grown up -- and found an impeccable jump shot -- while playing in the NBA Summer League.

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More

The 2012 NBA Summer League continues on on Saturday afternoon with the Blazers and the Miami Heat getting things kicked off for the day. Miami will feature youngsters Norris Cole, Dexter Pittman and Jarvis Varnado as the defending champs continue play in the Summer League.

The Hornets, who are without No. 1 overall pick Anthony Davis as he's doing 2012 Olympic duties with the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, but are headlined by Lance Thomas, who's averaging 16 points per game so far in Summer League action.

Every 2012 Las Vegas Summer League game can be watched on NBA TV or with a subscription to Summer League Broadband. Saturday's complete schedule can be found below. All times are EDT.

4 p.m. -- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat
6 p.m. -- Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs
6:30 p.m. -- Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Hornets
8 p.m. -- NBA D-League Select vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
8:30 p.m. -- Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers
10 p.m. -- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns
10:30 p.m. -- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics

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Finding A Spot For Adam Morrison

Adam Morrison is trying to prove he's worth an NBA roster spot, and though he still doesn't do much more than score, at least he's been really fun to watch while in Las Vegas.

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More

The 2012 NBA Summer League continues from Las Vegas on Friday with seven contests, including one featuring the NBA champions' Summer League team against the Western Conference's No. 1 seed's Summer League team.

The Heat and Spurs play at 8 p.m. ET in Vegas, and the two teams' Summer League rosters feature players who will be expected to contribute in playoff series going forward. Miami is led by Norris Cole and has Dexter Pittman and Jarvis Varnado up front, while Kawhi Leonard, James Anderson and JaMychal Green anchor the Spurs squad.

Elsewhere, Dion Waiters and Tristan Thompson lead the Cavaliers against the winless New York Knicks in the day's first game (why are the Knicks winless, you ask? Toney Douglas is their best player in Vegas), and two teams with tons of young talent, the Nuggets and Trail Blazers, collide at 6 p.m. ET.

Every 2012 Las Vegas Summer League game can be watched on NBA TV or with a subscription to Summer League Broadband. Friday's complete schedule can be found below. All times are Eastern.

4 p.m. -- New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
6 p.m. -- Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
6:30 p.m. -- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Bobcats
8 p.m. -- Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs
8:30 p.m. -- Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors
10 p.m. -- NBA D-League Select vs. Phoenix Suns
10:30 p.m. -- Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Hornets

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NBA Summer League: Where Rumored Courtney Lee Trade Makes Things Awkward

Can John Henson Leverage Potential Into Performance?

The Bucks' lottery pick John Henson is already a strong shotblocker and defender. But how he leverages his considerable tools to reach his potential will determine just how good he can be as a player overall.

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More

The 2012 NBA Summer League continues from Las Vegas with seven more games on Thursday. Plenty of big names will be in action, including four of the top six picks from the 2012 NBA draft.

One of Thursday's more interesting games will pit the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Even without 2011-12 Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving, the game features four former top-five picks.

Dion Waiters, whom Cleveland took with the No. 4 pick in last month's draft, has struggled so far during Summer League play. Waiters is averaging 12.3 points per game but has made just 12 of his 40 field-goal attempts. Meanwhile, former No. 2 overall pick Wesley Johnson has averaged 20 points per game over Minnesota's first two Summer League contests.

Every 2012 Las Vegas Summer League game can be watched on NBA TV or with a subscription to Summer League Broadband. Thursday's complete schedule can be found below. All times are Eastern.

4 p.m. -- New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors

6 p.m. -- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Atlanta Hawks

6:30 p.m. -- Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings

8 p.m. -- Cleveland vs. Minnesota

8:30 p.m. -- Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

10 p.m. -- NBA D-League Select vs. Milwaukee Bucks

10:30 p.m. -- Charlotte Bobcats vs. Denver Nuggets

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Las Vegas NBA Summer League Scores And Results: Terrence Ross, Jimmer Fredette Among Wednesday's Leading Scorers

The 2012 NBA Summer League continued in Las Vegas Wednesday with the future stars of the NBA once again on display.

The Wizards beat the Bucks 78-75 with Bradley Beal leading the way for Washington. Beal scored 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting. Beal also added six rebounds in what might have been his best Summer League game yet. No. 8 pick Terrence Ross scored 21 points as the Raptors beat the Kings 96-89. Jimmer Fredette scored 19 points for the Kings in the losing effort. Fredette made 7-of-10 free throws, but just 2-of-9 3-point attempts.

Other notable performances on Wednesday include Harrison Barnes' 15 point effort against the Heat. Barnes also pulled down seven rebounds, but shot just 5-of-17 from the floor.

Complete scores and stats from Wednesday's action can be found at NBA.com

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NBA Teams Approach Summer League With Different Goals

For Sophomores, Summer League Is About More Than Big Numbers

Second-year players are putting up huge numbers at Vegas Summer League. But more importantly, they're building close relationships with their coaches.

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More

The 2012 NBA Summer League continues Wednesday, and you should be sure to check out the action, whether to see your team play or get a first look at the 2012 crop of rookies

If you're looking for a "can't miss" or at least a "gotta check it out" game, try on Chicago vs. Houston for size. Undrafted point guard Scott Machado is having a great summer, and was one of the more under-appreciated players of the 2011-2012 college basketball season. Chicago will look to counter with its prized first-round point guard selection in Marquis Teague of Kentucky.

You'll also want to monitor Milwaukee vs. Washington, as the Wizards' Bradley Beal's smooth stroke has been on display through three games, averaging 19 points on 41 percent shooting.

Here is the full schedule for Wednesday's Summer League games on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. All times are Eastern.

COX Pavilion
4 p.m. -- Milwaukee vs. Washington
6 p.m. -- Chicago vs. Houston
8 p.m. -- Atlanta vs. Dallas
10 p.m. -- San Antonio vs. LA Clippers

Thomas & Mack Center
6:30 p.m. -- Sacramento vs. Toronto
8:30 p.m. -- New Orleans vs. Phoenix
10:30 p.m. -- Golden State vs. Miami

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Las Vegas NBA Summer League Scores And Results: Nolan Smith Suffers Head Injury, Bobcats Remain Undefeated

The Las Vegas Summer League received a bit of a scare on Tuesday night when Portland Trail Blazers guard Nolan Smith was hospitalized following a head injury. The hospital stay was precautionary, but he was taken out of the arena on a stretcher. The game was called shortly after the incident, resulting in a Houston Rockets 99-88 victory. Smith had 27 points, putting him in a tie with rookie Damian Lillard for the team lead in points.

In other action:

Kenneth Faried helped the Denver Nuggets to an 85-81 victory over the New York Knicks with 16 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots. For the Knicks, however, the far greater loss came at the end of the day when they chose not to match Jeremy Lin's offer sheet.

The Washington Wizards downed the Memphis Grizzlies, 83-77, and had a huge rebounding advantage. Shavlik Randolph, Chris Singleton and Jan Vesely combined for 37 of the team's 56 boards. Memphis had just 22.

In a 79-74 Celtics victory, Celtics rookie Jared Sullinger scored just seven points, but he had a team-high 14 rebounds.

The Charlotte Bobcats improved to 3-0 with an 81-78 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Byron Mullens scored 33 points in the win.

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Nolan Smith Hospitalized After Head Injury At Vegas Summer League

Trail Blazers guard Nolan Smith was hospitalized Monday after suffering a blow to the head during a game against the Rockets at Vegas Summer League.

David Harrison Hopes To Replace Your Memories Of Him

David Harrison once seemed like he might end up being a promising player in the NBA. After being involved in the Malice at the Palace, the infamous Club Rio shooting and an eventual drug suspension, the big man is now nearing 30 and hoping for another chance while plying his trade at the NBA Summer League.

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More

The 2012 NBA Summer League will continue with seven more games in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The big matchup for the day looks to be the nightcap at the Cox Pavilion between the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics. The Celtics will be seeing what their new draft picks Fab Melo and Jared Sullinger can do against top Bulls pick Marquis Teague and the rest of the young Chicago players.

Dion Waiters of the Cleveland Cavaliers will also be in action at the Thomas & Mack Center, taking on Kendall Marshall and the rest of the Phoenix Suns.

Here is the full schedule for Tuesday's Summer League games on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. All times are Eastern.

COX Pavilion

4 p.m. -- Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks
6 p.m. -- Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies
8 p.m. -- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets
10 p.m. -- Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics

Thomas & Mack Center

6:30 p.m. -- San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers
8:30 p.m. -- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns
10:30 p.m. -- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Bobcats

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The NBA's Best Unsigned Free Agents At Vegas Summer League

Many of the best players in Vegas need no introduction, but several unheralded standouts are turning heads -- and just might earn themselves a training camp invite.

For Better Or Worse, Bradley Beal Is A Coach's Dream

Most young basketball players are talented, but don't know best how to function in a team setting. That's what makes Bradley Beal so special.

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More

The 2012 NBA Summer League continues Monday afternoon at the COX Pavilion and the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Summer League is a great way to see rookies and players trying to make their way onto NBA rosters, including No. 1 overall pick Anthony Davis.

Davis will take the court as a member of the New Orleans Hornets alongside fellow rookie Austin Rivers to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the final Summer League game of the day.

The Cavaliers will take the court without Kyrie Irving, who suffered a broken hand and will be sidelined for most of the summer. Meanwhile, Thomas Robinson will look to show well again for the Sacramento Kings as they take on the Houston Rockets and rookies Jeremy Lamb and Terrence Jones.

NBA Summer League Schedule For Monday, July 16 (all times Eastern)

· COX Pavilion

4 p.m. -- Atlanta vs. Boston
6 p.m. -- Dallas vs. Toronto
8 p.m. -- Cleveland vs. NBA D-League
10 p.m. -- Los Angeles (Clippers) vs. Minnesota

· Thomas & Mack Center

6:30 p.m. -- Houston vs. Sacramento
8:30 p.m. -- Los Angeles (Lakers) vs. Miami
10:30 p.m. -- Milwaukee vs. New Orleans

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Las Vegas NBA Summer League Scores And Results: Late Game Heroics For Dion Waiters, Kemba Walker

A brutal game of summer-league basketball between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Bobcats became mildly interesting in the last few moments, with Dion Waiters and Kemba Walker trading baskets in the game's final seconds in a 68-64 Charlotte win.

Walker, who said he "thrived in moments like this" in a post-game interview on NBA TV, apparently makes it when it counts. Unfortunately, every basket counts in the NBA, so his 2/14 shooting line isn't going to get it done.

Without Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who was held out for precautionary reasons, there were plenty of shots to go around in Charlotte. Walker and Byron Mullens were more than happy to take them, with Mullens going 4-17 from the floor.

However, he did dunk on someone on a drive from the three-point line, so I'm going to go ahead and start calling him "Air Mullens":

via cjzero.com

With Kyrie Irving out, Dion Waiters got a chance to run the show for Cleveland, and he displayed a lot of athleticism and creativity with the ball in his hands. He scored 10 points on 3-11 shooting, so there's still some work to do.

Tyler Zeller, meanwhile, showed why he's one of the more NBA-ready players in this draft, as the 7'0 from UNC scored 14 points on 5-9 shooting.

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Las Vegas NBA Summer League Scores And Results: Terrence Ross Struggles In Miami Win

Miami defeated Toronto 69-59 in what we'll charitably call a "defensive struggle." The Heat shot 35.3 percent from the floor, but it was enough to overcome the Raptors 32.4 percent.

The only players who had any offense going for Toronto were Ed Davis, who scored 15 points on 7-10 shooting and Terrence Ross, who scored 14 points but needed 14 shots to do it.

Ross' combination of athleticism and ball-handling ability at 6'7 200 allows him to always get a shot off; he'll just need to work on his recognition of what is and is not a good shot for him.

Miami's trio of young players who won a championship ring last season -- Norris Cole, Terrel Harris and Dexter Pittman -- controlled the game, combining to score 40 of their 71 points.

None of the three could get a shot as easily as Ross, but all showed the type of polish you would want to see from guys with NBA experience in this setting.

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Knicks' Light Summer League Roster Doesn't Spell Doom

Fear not, NBA fans (and especially you, Knicks fans) -- your NBA Summer League roster isn't quite as important as it might seem.

Meet Tomas Satoransky

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More

The third day of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is Sunday, and for the first time in 2012, the league will split into two venues, the Thomas & Mack Center and COX Pavilion.

The headlining game will likely be at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time, when Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kemba Walker, Bismack Biyombo and the Charlotte Bobcats face off with Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, Tristan Thompson, Tyler Zeller and the Cleveland Cavaliers in what's sure to be one of the most intriguing matchups of the week in Vegas.

NBA Summer League Schedule For Sunday, July 15 (all times Pacific)

• COX Pavilion
1 p.m. -- New York vs. Phoenix
3 p.m. -- Denver vs. Dallas
5 p.m. -- San Antonio vs. Atlanta
7 p.m. -- Washington vs. NBA D-League

• Thomas & Mack
3:30 p.m. -- Toronto vs. Miami
5:30 p.m. -- Cleveland vs. Charlotte
7:30 p.m. -- New Orleans vs. Portland

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Las Vegas NBA Summer League Scores And Results: Jeremy Lamb, Tony Wroten Turn In Solid Performances

Action continued at the Las Vegas Summer League on Saturday and a few recent first round picks stood out with strong performances.

While the Rockets lost to the Wizards 76-70, Jeremy Lamb played well, scoring a game-high 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting. Bradley Beal, the No. 3 pick in last month's NBA Draft, scored 14 points for the Wizards, making 4-of-10 shots.

Tony Wroten Jr. was never known for his shooting ability in college, but he shot the ball well Saturday as the Grizzlies beat the Knicks 93-77. Wroten made 5-of-9 shots, including 2-of-3 3-point attempts. He scored 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out six assists. Josh Selby also had a good night for the Grizzlies, scoring 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

Jimmer Fredette scored 15 points as the Kings beat the Lakers 84-72, but made just 3-of-11 shots. Thomas Robinson posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Josh Akognon scored 25 points in 22 minutes off the bench.

The Warriors moved to 2-0 in Summer League play with a 95-74 win over Denver. Klay Thompson scored 17 points to go along with six rebounds and four assists. In two Summer League games this year, Thompson has made 10-of-14 3-point attempts. Harrison Barnes scored 13 points for the Warriors, although he needed 17 shots to do so.

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Kyrie Irving Injury: Reportedly Broken Right Hand May Keep Guard Out 6-8 Weeks

An injury to Kyrie Irving's hand makes the Cavs guard perhaps the most prominent casualty of Summer League play ever. But the proposed timeframe of the injury does not sound all that bad for Irving.

It's Kyrie Irving's right hand, according to NBA TV. He'll be out 6-8 weeks.

— Tzvi Twersky (@TTwersky) July 15, 2012

That right hand would be Irving's primary ball-handling hand, but he's one of the many ambidextrous dribblers in the NBA. And, fortunately for the Cavaliers, an eight-week timetable for Irving's recovery would put him back on the court in the middle of September, more than a month before the beginning of the 2012-13 NBA regular season, likely in plenty of time for training camp.

That's good news for the Cavs, who could certainly use the 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year as they attempt to return to the stratum of the league that they occupied when LeBron James wore the wine and gold.

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Kyrie Irving Injury: Cavs Guard In Cast, May Have Broken Hand

Kyrie Irving's fantastic summer may already be over. The 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year is reportedly in a hand cast.

J.R. Smith Really Likes Protecting Himself Against The Sun

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Puts Clichés Into Action

How does Michael Kidd-Gilchrist play hard and with a purpose? We picked out a couple things he demonstrated in his breakout Summer League debut.

Thomas Robinson Shows He Can Do More Than Just Go Hard

Thomas Robinson struggled according to the box score in Friday's nightcap at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but the Sacramento Kings rookie showed that he's able to impact the game in other ways.

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More For Saturday

Saturday's 2012 NBA Summer League schedule doesn't shape up as nicely as Friday's, with the Orlando summer league having wrapped up play. There will be plenty of hoops in Las Vegas, however, beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. local) with the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks. The Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards will wrap up the day with a 10:00 p.m. ET matchup, showcasing rookie guards Jeremy Lamb and Bradley Beal.

Las Vegas Summer League Schedule for Saturday, July 14:

4:00 p.m. ET: Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks
7:00 p.m. ET: Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets
8:00 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings
10:00 p.m. ET: Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Broke His Jersey

Las Vegas NBA Summer League Scores And Results: Hawks, Rockets Pick Up Wins

The 2012 NBA Summer League continued on Friday with a handful of games in Las Vegas, Nev. at the Cox Pavillion. In the early game of the day, the Atlanta Hawks took down the Washington Wizards 102-82, a game that saw the Wiz struggled to get off to a steady start, scoring just 34 points total at halftime.

Keith Benson and John Jenkins led the Hawks in scoring with 19 points each while Brad Wanamaker picked up 13 points in nearly 23 minutes. For the Wizards, first-round pick Bradley Beal had a nice debut leading the Wiz in scoring with 22 points and two blocks. Chris Singleton also picked up 20 points while Jan Vesely picked up a double-double with 11 points and... 10 fouls.

The second game of the day in Las Vegas saw the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors square off, with the Rockets picking up a 93-81 win. Center Donata Motiejunas led the way with 25 points on the day and a near double-double with nine rebounds. Rookies Terrance Jones and Jeremy Lamb also had nice debuts, with 17 and 16 points respectively.

For the Raptors, Terrance Ross led the way with 21 points while Ed Davis finished up with 18 points and 8 rebounds.

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NBA Summer League: Where The Brothers Of Others Come To Shine

Jan Vesely Goes For The Unorthodox Double-Double

Orlando Pro Summer League: MarShon Brooks Scores Record-Tying 34 As Nets Top Pacers

ORLANDO -- The previously winless Brooklyn Nets closed out the 2012 Orlando Pro Summer League with a victory, topping the Indiana Pacers, 90-77, behind a record-tying 34 points from MarShon Brooks.

Star player: Perhaps having a rest Thursday aided Brooks in his 34-point outing in Friday's finale. The second-year guard dominated the ball, recording 27 shot attempts, seven free-throw attempts, six assists, and three turnovers in his 33 minutes. Brooks ought to dominate in settings like this one, matched up against fringe NBA talents, and he did so. An impressive performance, especially considering his 0-for-10 clunker against the Orlando Magic on Monday.

Honorable mention: Nets rookie Tornike Shengelia scored 16 points off the bench and looks likely to earn an invitation to training camp. The second-round Draft choice shot 6-of-10 from the floor and projects to be a decent utility forward off the bench.

Disappointing player: First-round Draft pick Miles Plumlee looked fatigued and played ineffectively against Brooklyn. The back-to-basket center missed nine of his 12 shot attempts and hauled in only six rebounds in 30 minutes. D-Leaguer Jeff Foote soundly outplayed him, which does not bode well for Plumlee's NBA prospects.

Dishonorable mention: Point guard Taurean Green didn't make the most of his opportunity to break back into the NBA. A member of the Florida Gators' national championship-winning squads in 2006 and 2007, Green played in 17 games for the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers in his lone NBA season before heading overseas. In 12 minutes Friday, Green missed five of his six shots and committed three turnovers against no assists.

Prospect watch: Foote scored 11 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in by far his best outing of the week.

Indiana's Lance Stephenson scored 19 points on 9-of-16 shooting, but his shot selection remains suspect, and his playmaking skills (three assists, five turnovers) leave much to be desired. It's unclear whether he's better suited to play shooting guard or point guard at the NBA level.

The Nets gave rookie point guard Tyshawn Taylor the day off.

Orlando Pro Summer League: Kim English Shoots Pistons Past Sixers

ORLANDO -- The Detroit Pistons closed Orlando Pro Summer League on Friday with a 71-67 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in what one might charitably describe as a defensive struggle: the teams combined to shoot 37.4 percent.

Star player: Second-round Draft choice Kim English made a name for himself at Missouri as a deadeye shooter in his senior season, and he demonstrated that skill once again Friday. English, the No. 44 overall pick, scored 17 points in 32 minutes, going 6-of-11 from the floor and 4-of-7 from three-point distance. He stands a good chance of cracking Detroit's guard rotation, given the trade of Ben Gordon to the Charlotte Bobcats.

Honorable mention: Undrafted free-agent Devin Searcy posted his second consecutive double-double for Philadelphia, tallying 10 points and 12 boards in just 19 minutes. At 6-foot-10 and 226 pounds, the Dayton product has the height, but not the heft, of a prototypical power forward, but he makes up for that deficiency with some deceptive athleticism.

Disappointing player: Though he showed flashes of scoring punch on the first four days of Orlando Pro Summer League play, Sixers swingman Justin Holiday missed seven of his eight shots on Friday.

Dishonorable mention: Lavoy Allen had a strong rookie season for Philly, particularly on the defensive end, but continues to look out-of-sorts in Orlando. He committed four turnovers in 17 minutes, an unsightly figure for a big man, while recording six points and four boards.

Prospect watch: Undrafted free-agent Xavier Silas left the game with what may be a fractured skull. He was taken to an area hospital for evaluation.

Detroit forward Austin Daye did a bit of everything for Detroit, with 10 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, three steals, and a block. His improving off-the-dribble game, combined with his height on the wing, could make him a tough cover in his fourth season.

The Pistons gave second-year point guard Brandon Knight the day off. Casper Ware started in his place and dished seven assists. On the downside, he had fewer baskets (three) than blocks against (four).

Orlando Pro Summer League: Celtics Blast Magic From Three-Point Range, Cruise To Victory

ORLANDO -- The Boston Celtics drained 11 three-pointers against the host Orlando Magic on Friday in Orlando Pro Summer League action, rolling to a 94-73 victory to close the week with a 4-1 record.

Star player: Dionte Christmas has never stuck on an NBA roster, though he did earn an invitation to training camp with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2009. The 26-year-old Temple product may just get another shot at the NBA after his strong performance in the Orlando Pro Summer League, which he capped Friday with 21 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Christmas is known as a scorer, but he showed his defensive chops Friday, picking off two inbounds passes. He scored 19 of his 21 in the first half.

Honorable mention: Second-year man E'Twaun Moore isn't a natural point guard, but he played that role for Boston throughout the week and did so admirably. Moore scored 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-4 from long range, and played excellent pressure defense.

Disappointing player: Orlando rookie Andrew Nicholson had been one of the better players throughout the week with his efficient scoring in the post and a knack for rebounding. Friday, however, was a different story. The St. Bonaventure product missed four of his six shots and scored only four points in 23 minutes.

Dishonorable mention: After Maalik Wayns left Orlando's squad to join the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas, Kevin Anderson had an opportunity to assert himself, as he's the only natural point guard remaining on the Magic's roster. Friday, he missed 10 of his 12 shots and struggled against Moore's defense.

Prospect watch: The Celtics rested rookie big man Jared Sullinger on Friday.

Magic rookie Kyle O'Quinn hauled in nine rebounds in just 18 minutes.

Boston's Fab Melo snared a game-best 10 rebounds in his strongest performance of the week.

Orlando Pro Summer League: Thunder Storm Back To Stun Jazz

ORLANDO -- The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied back against the Utah Jazz in their Orlando Pro Summer League finale on Friday, outscoring Utah by a 29-10 margin to pick up an 89-75 win.

Star player: Thunder forward Latavious Williams seems likely to get a good, long look from some teams after his 11-point, 10-rebound outing Friday. Eight of Williams' boards came at the offensive end, where he demonstrated a knack for getting into position throughout the week.

Honorable mention: Second-year center Enes Kanter tallied 15 points and eight rebounds for the Jazz, with seven offensive boards. The behemoth missed some chippies around the rim, contributing to a 7-of-15 showing from the floor, but nonetheless demonstrated good footwork in the post.

Disappointing player: Utah guard Alec Burks, known primarily as a shooter, turned some heads throughout the week by showing off a dribble-drive game which enabled him to score more easily. Friday, however, he seemed to settle. The second-year man missed 10 of his 13 shots and didn't provide his team with the scoring punch it needed.

Dishonorable mention: Dwight Buycks had a breakout performance in a come-from-behind win Thursday but followed it up with a dud Friday. Buycks scored just four points, dished two assists, and committed four turnovers off the bench.

Prospect watch: The Thunder's Lazar Hayward scored 15 points in 20 minutes. It's unclear if he'll find minutes behind Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Daequan Cook, but his knack for scoring should keep him at least on the fringes of the league for a while.

Jeremy Evans had another active game Friday. The pogo-stick forward had 11 points, six boards, four blocks, and six fouls for Utah.

Third-year Thunder center Cole Aldrich continued his offensive struggles, missing both of his field goal attempts, but he did manage six boards in 16 minutes.

Welcome To Vegas Summer League, Where Basketball Is Religion

Vegas Summer League begins Friday, offering an opportunity for fans to see glimpses of future stars and for players on the fringe to cement their NBA careers. Scott Schroeder previews the session from Sin City.

NBA Summer League 2012 Schedule, TV Information And More For Friday

NBA junkies will certainly get their fix on Friday, as the Orlando and Las Vegas summer leagues overlap for one day, providing wall-to-wall hoops from 8 a.m. until midnight on the East Coast. There will be four games in Orlando with that summer session wrapping up and giving way to the teams in Vegas in the evening.

The Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder will provide the breakfast basketball at 8 a.m. ET, while the Charlotte Bobcats and Sacramento Kings will tip at around 10 p.m. ET out in Vegas. Bradley Beal and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will be two of the top rookies making their debuts in Las Vegas.

Here's Friday's complete schedule:

Orlando Summer League

8 a.m. ET: Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

10 a.m. ET: Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic

12 p.m. ET: Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers

2 p.m. ET: Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers

Las Vegas Summer League

4 p.m. ET: Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards

6 p.m. ET: Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors

8 p.m. ET: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers

10 p.m. ET: Sacramento Kings vs. Charlotte Bobcats

You can watch every game of the 2012 Summer League on NBA TV or via a subscription to Summer League Broadband.

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Orlando Pro Summer League Scores And Results: Youngsters Continue To Produce On Thursday

The fourth day of play at the Orlando Pro Summer League wrapped up on Thursday afternoon with a host of young players continuing to try and make a name for themselves.

Second-year Pistons point guard Brandon Knight had another strong showing on Thursday morning, controlling Detroit's game against the Celtics. Knight had a double-double, constantly pushing the pace and scoring in both transition and off the bounce. His 19 points and 14 assists led Detroit to a 93-79 victory. Celtics rookie Jared Sullinger had a bit of a setback in his fourth game, hitting just two of nine attempts from the floor, but did get to the line eight times to contribute 11 points and seven rebounds off Boston's bench. On the other side, Detroit rookie Andre Drummond made an impact on the interior, scoring 10 points, grabbing eight boards and blocking two shots.

The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Brooklyn Nets in the second game of the day, 87-86. This game was highlighted by the back-and-forth play between point guards Tyshawn Taylor and Dwight Buycks. The Thunder's Buycks finished with 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting to go with five assists, while former Jayhawk Taylor poured in 23 on 9-of-18 shooting and added five assists of his own for the Nets. Taylor started the game by making his first six field-goal attempts before cooling off considerably in the second half. But his streaky play could be indicative of the Jersey native's role as a backup.

The Jazz bested the Pacers, 87-81, in the third game of the day, led by second-year players Alec Burks and Enes Kanter. Burks scored a game-high 22 points by getting into the lane and to the free-throw line, where he hit 10 of his 11 attempts. Kanter had one of his best games on Wednesday and followed that up on Thursday with a 12-point, 11-rebound performance. Guard Ben Hansbrough led Indiana with 18 points, 11 of which came at the charity stripe.

The final game of the day between the Magic and 76ers needed two overtimes to settle the exhibition. The Magic ended up securing the 77-75 win after two ugly extra sessions. Orlando forward Justin Harper led all scorers with 18 points but certainly wasn't shy chucking up shots to get there. Harper took 18 attempts from the field, including 10 from behind the arc, with the versatile big man making just three of his long-range tries as he continues to work on his range. He did, however, grab 10 boards to aid the Magic's cause.

The Orlando Pro Summer League will wrap up with its final day of action on Friday, beginning bright and early at 8 a.m. ET with the Jazz and Thunder squaring off.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Thunder Best Nets In Duel Of Point Guards

ORLANDO -- In one of the most exciting games of the Orlando Pro Summer League to date, the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied past the Brooklyn Nets, 87-86, behind the dynamic point-guard play of Dwight Buycks.

Star player: Buycks started at point guard for OKC in Reggie Jackson's place to give Jackson the day off. Buycks, who spent the 2011/12 season with OKC's D-League affiliate in Tulsa, ran the pick-and-roll well and stayed on the attack throughout the game. His spinning jumper in the lane with 28.6 to play broke an 83-83 tie to give the Thunder a lead it wouldn't relinquish. Buycks finished with 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the floor.

Honorable mention: Nets rookie Tyshawn Taylor put up 23 points and opened the game 6-of-6 from the field, displaying good body control and touch on his drives to the rim. His 3-of-12 finish to the game suggests he'll surely need more seasoning before he's ready to serve as Deron Williams' backup. In the final 30 seconds, Taylor missed two driving layup tries that would have tied the game.

Disappointing player: Adam Morrison's NBA comeback bid hasn't gone well. The former No. 3 overall pick of the Charlotte Bobcats in 2006 missed three of his four shots... and the one he made, a contested stepback 18-footer, is one he should not have taken. Morrison's now shooting 8-of-22 (36.4 percent) through four games of summer-league play, and he's not contributing in the other columns of the stat sheet.

Dishonorable mention: The Thunder's Morris Almond shifted to small forward for Thursday's game, and the nominal two-guard didn't impress, going 2-of-10 from the floor. That's a poor figure for anyone, especially for a wing known for his scoring prowess. Having said that, Almond blocked a Brian Dunston layup attempt and pulled in four offensive rebounds.

Prospect watch: Four key Thunder prospects missed Thursday's game: Jackson, center Cole Aldrich, swingman Lazar Hayward, and forward Perry Jones III. Jones has a sprained ankle, which injury forced him to miss Wednesday's game, while Hayward sat due to flu-like symptoms, according to Darnell Mayberry.

Nets rookie Tornike Shengelia put together his second straight solid outing. The Republic of Georgia native scored eight points and hauled in four boards. He showed great hustle on defense and in pursuit of loose balls.

At 28, Al Thornton's hardly a prospect, but his 19-point performance for the Nets in defeat bears mentioning. The combo forward is probably talented enough to round out an NBA bench somewhere, but he may stand to make more money overseas; he last played for the Guayama Wizards in Puerto Rico.

Brooklyn center Jeff Foote, a veteran of the Nets' NBA D-League affiliate, put up a tidy nine points and seven rebounds in just 19 minutes.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Brandon Knight Stars As Pistons Rout Celtics

ORLANDO -- The Detroit Pistons used a hot-shooting first half to put distance between them and the Boston Celtics in Thursday's first Orlando Pro Summer League game, and went on to ride second-year point guard Brandon Knight to victory. Detroit prevailed, 93-79, sending the Celtics to their first loss of the week.

Star player: Knight played arguably the best game of any point guard this week, finishing with 19 points and 14 assists. He set the tone for Detroit early by pushing the pace, and he made great reads out of the pick-and-roll. His ability to scramble Boston's defense, and either find an open shooter or get his own shot, keyed Detroit to victory.

Honorable mention: JaJuan Johnson is known more for his energy and athleticism than for his offensive skill, but he proved Thursday he can fill it up on occasion. On a day when the Celtics shot just 36.1 percent, Johnson nailed half of his shots and showed confidence in his jumper. He also tallied six rebounds and three blocks.

Disappointing player: Jared Sullinger failed to make an impact for the Celtics. The rookie big man, considered one of the steals of the Draft after Boston picked him No. 20 overall, shot just 2-of-9 from the floor for 11 points, and had seven rebounds in his 28 minutes. Perhaps fatigue was a factor for the former Buckeye; he doesn't appear to be in playing shape and he's playing his fourth game in as many days.

Dishonorable mention: Fellow rookie Fab Melo went scoreless in 16 minutes with three rebounds and two blocks. Melo does not look NBA-ready just yet, though the Syracuse product looked right at home anchoring the Celtics' 2-3 zone for portions of the second half.

Prospect watch: Pistons center Andre Drummond, the highest 2012 Draft choice in the Orlando Pro Summer League (No. 9 overall), made his presence felt with 10 points, eight boards, and two blocks. Drummond ran the floor surprisingly well and showed good touch around the rim.

Fourth-year forward Austin Daye had a forgettable morning shooting the ball, going just 5-of-14 from the floor, but showed his versatility by hauling in eight boards and blocking four shots for Detroit.

Rookie swingman Kris Joseph, whom the Celtics selected with the No. 51 overall pick in 2012, put up a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Enes Kanter's Double-Double Propels Jazz Past Resting Magic

ORLANDO -- The Utah Jazz shot 48.4 percent and outrebounded the Orlando Magic by a 40-33 margin, helping them improve to 2-1 in Orlando Pro Summer League play. Alec Burks led four Utah players in double figures with 15 points.

Star player: Jazz center Enes Kanter had his way with every defender Orlando threw at him. The 267-pound behemoth bullied his way inside and showed soft touch around the rim for 12 points, while collecting 12 boards. Back-to-basket scorers, especially young ones, are hard to find in the NBA, but Utah has a budding one here in Kanter.

Honorable mention: Magic rookie Andrew Nicholson played just 16 minutes, as Orlando coach Mark Price attempted to limit fatigue for the core players on his squad. Nonetheless, the St. Bonaventure product shot 4-of-7 from the field and 8-of-8 from the charity stripe for an efficient 16 points.

Disappointing player: Charlie Westbrook made his Summer League debut for Orlando on Wednesday, but didn't make the most of his opportunity. He's known for his scoring prowess at South Dakota, where he averaged 18.7 points per game as a senior, but he managed just three points on 1-of-9 shooting in Wednesday's contest.

Dishonorable mention: Orlando center Kyle O`Quinn went scoreless on 0-for-2 shooting in his 11 minutes and simply was no match for Kanter inside.

Prospect watch: Jeremy Evans had a near double-double with 13 points and nine boards in just 18 minutes. The All-Star slam dunk champ hooked up with Blake Ahearn on a spectacular alley-oop in the second half and threw down two other nasty jams as well.

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Orlando Summer League: Justin Holiday Leads Sixers Past Nets Despite MarShon Brooks' 18 Points

ORLANDO -- The Philadelphia 76ers tightened the screws defensively in the fourth quarter to rally past the Brooklyn Nets, 79-71, in the penultimate game of Orlando Pro Summer league play on Wednesday. Brooklyn remains winless in three tries during the summer exhibition series.

Star player: Justin Holiday erupted for a game-high-tying 18 points and hit all four of his three-point tries for Philadelphia. The 76ers are in a strange position in this Summer League, with 2012 first-round Draft choices Moe Harkless and Arnett Moultrie out with injury. Their absences have given the guys with non-guaranteed deals a chance to take the spotlight, and Holiday has seized it.

Honorable mention: Bryant Dunston was productive in defeat for the Nets, scoring 14 points on eight shot attempts with no turnovers, to go with seven boards. Dunston is 26 and last played in Israel, so he may not get too long of a look from NBA scouts, but the 6-foot-8 forward proved he can play.

Disappointing player: Nets centers Jeff Foote and Garrett Stutz combined for two points on 0-of-8 shooting, with five fouls. Neither looks athletic or big enough to stick in the NBA.

Dishonorable mention: Lavoy Allen made a name for himself for the Sixers in the 2012 Playoffs for his defense against Kevin Garnett, earning him a new contract with Philly this summer. And though we recognize his four boards, six assists, and two blocks aided Philly's winning effort on Wednesday, he should have been able to shoot better than 3-of-10 against the Nets' winless summer squad.

Prospect watch: Brooklyn swingman MarShon Brooks put up 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, and just one turnover. He's able to get to the rim almost at will, though his body control and ability to convert in traffic could use some improvement.

Tornike Shengelia broke out with 17 points in 27 minutes, going 5-of-9 from the floor. The 54th overall pick in 2012, Shengelia showed some combo forward skills on offense en route to his strongest showing of the week to date.

Tyshawn Taylor scored 12 points with three assists and two turnovers. The rookie point guard played off the ball, as Brooks tended to dominate it, for much of the day. His speed is an asset on both ends of the floor.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Thunder Cruise Against Ice-Cold Pistons

ORLANDO -- Five members of the Oklahoma City Thunder scored in double-figures Wednesday, helping OKC pick up its first win of Orlando Pro Summer League play and send the Detroit Pistons to their first loss by an 83-64 final. Garrett Temple, Reggie Jackson, and Lazar Hayward scored 15 points apiece for the Thunder, while Austin Daye scored a game-high 18 for Detroit, which shot 33.9 percent from the floor and committed 23 turnovers.

Star player: Temple truly asserted himself in Wednesday's blowout win. A veteran of five NBA teams in two seasons, plus an Italian team during the NBA lockout, Temple got his 15 points efficiently (5-of-9 shooting) and within the flow of the offense. He was active at the other end of the floor as well, recording six steals.

Honorable mention: Pistons rookie Andre Drummond didn't look impressive to the naked eye, and his coaches even had to remind him that he needs to run the floor hard on every play. Nonetheless, the raw UConn product nearly had a double-double with 10 points and nine boards, and swatted four shots as well.

Disappointing player: Detroit made Brandon Knight the No. 8 overall pick in the 2011 Draft, but he didn't play up to his mid-lottery billing against the Thunder's aggressive, physical perimeter defense. Knight missed 12 of his 17 shots and tallied three assists to five turnovers. Reggie Jackson, picked 16 spots after Knight in 2011, soundly outplayed him.

Dishonorable mention: Kyle Singler hardly registered in his 29 minutes for Detroit. The former Most Outstanding Player of the 2010 NCAA Tournament scored four points on 0-of-3 shooting, pulled down one rebound, and committed four turnovers. OKC's physical play took him off his game.

Prospect watch: Third-year center Cole Aldrich hasn't found his niche in the NBA, but he produced Wednesday, with 10 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks. Aldrich showed some soft touch around the basket, but it's hard to know what his role in the NBA will be.

Orlando Pro Summer League: Celtics Trounce Pacers, Stay Unbeaten

ORLANDO -- The Boston Celtics improved to 3-0 in Orlando Pro Summer League play on Wednesday as they soundly defeated the Indiana Pacers, 85-77. Boston outscored Indiana in each quarter, handing the Pacers their first loss of the week.

Star player: Jared Sullinger showcased the low-post scoring touch that made him a highly touted prospect out of Ohio State. The former Buckeye scored a team-best 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting and looked comfortable with his back to the basket, showing soft touch on his right-handed jump hooks. He also hauled in eight boards, another team-best figure, and blocked two shots.

Honorable mention: The Pacers surprised NBA fans on Draft night when they selected Miles Plumlee out of Duke, who averaged just 6.6 points per game in his senior season. Plumlee led the Pacers with 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting. He also contributed eight boards and three blocked shots. Two of those blocks probably should have been called goaltends, however, including a Sullinger floater that Plumlee swatted after it had hit the backboard.

Disappointing player: Lance Stephenson didn't play well Wednesday following a dominant performance Tuesday. He forced the issue against Boston's defense and committed seven turnovers as a result. His shot-selection left plenty to be desired, but to his credit, he attacked the basket more often in the second half.

Dishonorable mention: In 13 minutes, NBA veteran Sean Williams tallied one foul. That's it. His invisibility prompted Boston's coaching staff to lean heavily on JaJuan Johnson off the bench; Johnson acquitted himself with 11 points, five boards, and three blocks in an active, intelligent performance.

Prospect watch: Celtics rookie Fab Melo contributed two points, four rebounds, and three assists in his 12 minutes. Second-year guard E`Twaun Moore shot 6-of-11 for 15 points in just 24 minutes.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Celtics Rally Past Nets In Tuesday's Finale

The Boston Celtics rallied from a 17-point deficit to stun the Brooklyn Nets, 82-73, in the final game of Tuesday's Orlando Pro Summer League play. Boston nearly doubled up Brooklyn, 51-28, in the second half to secure the victory.

Star player: Jonathan Gibson needed just 15 minutes to score a game-high 17 points off the Celtics bench, and though he contributed little else outside the scoring column, Boston needed the lift his points provided.

Honorable mention: The Nets' MarShon Brooks recovered from an 0-for-10 disaster on Monday with a much more balanced game Tuesday. The second-year swingman shot 5-for-11 for 13 points and tallied four assists without a turnover. He played much more within himself than he did Monday and looked the part of a solid prospect who could have a long NBA career.

Disappointing player: Al Thornton has played 296 games across four NBA seasons, and at 28, he's a bit old to be playing in Summer League. He's trying to catch on with Brooklyn, and though he posted 16 points and eight boards on Tuesday, he should be dominant against opposition of this caliber. The Florida State product shot just 3-for-13 from the field, but did head to the foul line for 11 free throws, making 10.

Dishonorable mention: Celtics forward Stephane Lasme only lasted one season in the NBA, and he's not likely to get another serious look from any NBA team with performances like he had Tuesday. In six minutes, his only contributions were three fouls.

Prospect watch: Jared Sullinger stole the show for Boston on Monday and earned a promotion to the starting lineup against Brooklyn. Though he shot just 3-for-12 on Tuesday, he hauled in 12 boards, including four on the offensive glass. The Celtics would probably like for him to spot up less and post up more.

Nets rookie Tyshawn Taylor, theoretically a point guard, shot 4-for-9 for 10 points, committed seven turnovers and didn't record a single assist. He couldn't keep Brooklyn's offense organized, but Brooks picked up the slack admirably.

Second-year Boston forward E'Twaun Moore stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Austin Daye Lights Up Magic As Pistons Defeat Magic

The Detroit Pistons limited the host Orlando Magic to 12 points in the fourth period of their Orlando Pro Summer League game Tuesday en route to earning a 79-74, come-from-behind victory.

Standout player: Veteran forward Austin Daye is probably overqualified for summer league, with 182 games and 24 starts across three NBA seasons. His experience showed Tuesday afternoon as he shot 8-of-10 from the floor, scoring 24 points in just 23 minutes. He also added six rebounds.

A 6-foot-11 forward with a guard's shooting touch, Daye presents matchup problems for opponents, and he schooled Magic rookie Andrew Nicholson by eluding him in pick-and-pop sets. He shot just 32.2 percent from the field for the Pistons in the lockout-shortened 2011-12 campaign, but if Tuesday's performance is any indication, he's returned to form and could contribute plenty for a rebuilding Detroit squad.

Honorable mention: Magic center Kyle O'Quinn finished with 11 points and six boards, and his hustle and activity level helped Orlando build its lead. O'Quinn badly outplayed and outworked fellow rookie Andre Drummond, who, as the ninth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft, was selected 40 spots ahead of him.

Disappointing player: Second-year forward Justin Harper could not find the range against Detroit, missing 12 of his team-high 14 shot attempts, including all seven of his 3-point tries. The Magic dealt second-round picks in 2014 and 2015 to the Cleveland Cavaliers to secure Harper's draft rights, and right now, that investment doesn't appear wise.

Dishonorable mention: Drummond didn't make an impact at all for Detroit, with a meager three points, three rebounds and three fouls in 22 minutes. His backup, Yancy Gates, did far more to help Detroit's winning effort. The undrafted Cincinnati product posted 10 points and five boards, and the Pistons outscored the Magic by eight points with him on the floor.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Pacers Roll Thunder Behind Lance Stephenson's 27 Points

The Indiana Pacers improved to 2-0 in Orlando Pro Summer League play with a 78-74 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday afternoon.

Star player: Pacers guard Lance Stephenson led all players with 28 points and seven assists. The Cincinnati product dominated the action seemingly without effort; he wasn't forcing the issue, as his solid shot-selection and lack of turnovers attests. He ran Indiana's offense simply but effectively.

Stephenson's performance didn't surprise some scouts in attendance, who agreed he's always had the talent to perform so dynamically on offense. In his two-year NBA career, Stephenson hasn't harnessed that talent, shooting 36.6 percent in just 54 games.

Honorable mention: Latavious Williams only logged 17 minutes off OKC's bench, but he made the most of those minutes with 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting and nine rebounds, including six offensive. His activity level, particularly on the glass, helped fuel a brief Thunder rally in the fourth quarter. It's unclear whether the first D-Leaguer drafted directly out of high school will ever make the NBA, but his hustle and productivity Tuesday are positives.

Disappointing player: point guard Reggie Jackson struggled against Indiana's defense all game long. When the Pacers collapsed on him in the pick-and-roll, he found himself without options, and had to force some heinous shots in traffic. The former first-round draft choice finished with 13 points on 5-of-15 shooting, with only four assists against three turnovers.

Dishonorable mention: Orlando Johnson, Stephenson's mate in Indy's starting backcourt, missed all 10 of his shot attempts in 29 almost-miserable minutes. His four boards and five assists are pluses, however.

Prospect watch: Pacers center Miles Plumlee scored 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting and looked reasonably comfortable posting up on the left block, although he favors facing up and dribble-driving to backing his man down. The seven-footer managed just three rebounds in 26 minutes, a dismal figure for a center.

Perry Jones III tallied eight points, four rebounds, and three blocks in 23 minutes, all at power forward. OKC used him in an auxiliary role: he set screens and crashed the boards and did not have many plays called for him.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Alec Burks' 31 Too Much For Sixers As Jazz Triumph

ORLANDO -- Alec Burks scored 31 points to lead the Utah Jazz to an 84-80 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in Orlando Pro Summer League action. The Jazz outscored the Sixers, 24-19, in the fourth period to eke out the victory.

Star player: Burks, a second-year guard out of Colorado, attacked Philadelphia relentlessly off the dribble and scored at the rim with ease, shooting 10-of-14 from the field and 10-of-11 from the foul line. He's athletic and has a better handle than his reputation might suggest. Whether his aggressive mentality will continue to work in the NBA, with its more imposing defenders, remains to be seen.

Honorable mention: Philadelphia's Jacob Pullen, who went undrafted out of Kansas State in 2011, posted an efficient 23 points in defeat. He shot 8-of-14 from the floor and 4-of-7 from three-point range. On top of those figures, he dished a team-best four assists.

Disappointing player: Reserve forward Justin Holiday scored 16 points in 26 minutes for the Sixers, but he missed seven of his 10 shots and all six of his triple-tries. His poor shot-selection was one factor that cost Philadelphia as its' lead slipped away.

Dishonorable mention: Jazz center Salah Mejrl played in All-Star game in his native Tunisia in 2010, but he looked overmatched even against fringe-level NBA competition on Tuesday. The clumsy Mejrl shot just 1-of-5 from the floor and committed three turnovers.

Prospect watch: Maurice Harkless left the game after just 9:29 due to a strained left hip flexor. The No. 15 overall pick in the 2012 Draft did not impress in his limited time on the floor, logging just two points, one board, and one assist.

Enes Kanter didn't dazzle, but the imposing center played an effective 27 minutes for the Jazz, with 10 points and eight rebounds.

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Orlando Summer League Day 2 Schedule, TV Information And More

The Orlando Summer League kicked off on Monday as NBA rookies and young stars prepare for the 2012-13 season. The first day was highlighted by a most-likely awkward and surreal game between the Orlando Magic and the Brooklyn Nets. While none of the superstars involved in the much-rumored trade appeared, the Magic did pick up a victory and early bragging rights.

Tuesday will feature another four games on the slate, including the main event in the evening of the Nets taking on the Boston Celtics. Here is the full schedule for Tuesday's games. All acting home teams' names appear last. All times are Eastern.

11 a.m.: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Utah Jazz.

1 p.m.: Indiana Pacers vs.Oklahoma City Thunder

3 p.m.: Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic

5 p.m.: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics

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Orlando Summer League Day 1 Recap: Jared Sullinger, Perry Jones Impress

Day 1 of the NBA's Orlando Summer League is in the books, and a couple of first-round picks had big days. Jared Sullinger and Perry Jones III were both expected to be high picks at one point this season, but both fell out of the lottery for various reasons. On Monday, they took steps towards proving their doubters wrong in a game against each other.

Sullinger had 16 points on 6-12 shooting and six rebounds in the Boston Celtics' 73-65 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and CelticsBlog offered their take on his performance.

Jared Sullinger is proving his doubters wrong. He's a load to handle in the paint (going 7-7 from the free throw line) and his jumper looks good and he can put it on the floor (shooting 6-12), but he needs to continue to lose weight and become more agile laterally. There were several times when he showed hard on a pick-and-roll and backpedaled out of control in recovery. Offensively though, he's a stud.

Jones was a standout performer for the Thunder with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Welcome To Loud City recapped his game.

It's true that the concerns voiced about Jones' game and effort have some merit, as he did settle for a few jumpers and wasn't part of the offense at times. But he never really took a contested shot, and he managed to get high percentage looks around the rim, got a putback at one point, and even took on Fab Melo. Heck, he was even drawing double-teams. His most memorable moments came when he scored a sick fadeaway after creating space on JaJuan Johnson, and when he rebounded his own post shot for a quick score.

Elsewhere, a pair of Orlando Magic rookies put in great performances. The forward tandem of Kyle O'Quinn and Andrew Nicholson combined for 40 points and 16 rebounds in the Magic's 92-88 win over the Brooklyn Nets. MarShon Brooks, who is rumored to be involved in the Nets' potential trade for Dwight Howard, shot 0-10 from the floor.

Second-round pick Orlando Johnson out of UC-Santa Barbara was the Indiana Pacers' top performer in their 69-63 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, with 19 points. Jacob Pullen, who just returned to the United States after a year playing professionally in Italy, led the Sixers with 15 points.

A number of Detroit Pistons youngsters had good days, with rookie Kim English leading the way with 18 points in their 76-73 win over the Utah Jazz. NBA regulars Brandon Knight and Austin Daye also scored in double digits, along with former Duke star Kyle Singler, who recently joined the Pistons from Real Madrid. Deron Washington, who has bounced around the D-League and Europe, led the Jazz with 13 points in just nine minutes on the floor.

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Orlando Pro Summer League: Jared Sullinger Dazzles For Boston In 73-65 Win Over OKC

ORLANDO -- Jared Sullinger scored 20 points off the bench for the Boston Celtics, leading them to a 73-65 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second game of Orlando Pro Summer League action.

Star player: Sullinger showed the brilliant offensive game that helped make him a projected lottery pick prior to the 2011 Draft. His stock plummeted in his second season at Ohio State, but NBA experts lauded the Celtics for scooping him up with the 20th overall pick in 2012. In just 24 minutes, Sullinger scored a game-best 20 points, and he did so efficiently: 6-of-12 from the field and 7-of-7 from the foul line. He scored the Celtics' final six points of the third quarter, which proved crucial: the Thunder knocked just one point off Boston's lead in the period as a result.

The biggest question with Sullinger is if he'll be able to dominate the post at the NBA level as he did in the NCAA, and on Monday afternoon.

Honorable mention: Third-year forward Lazar Hayward missed his first seven shots from the floor, but rebounded in the second half to finish with 18 points on 4-of-14 shooting. Hayward's drives to the rim weren't always pretty, but the former Marquette standout managed to sink some layups in traffic and, more importantly, draw fouls.

Disappointing player: Cole Aldrich, a former lottery pick, failed to impress for Oklahoma City. Starting at center, the third-year pro missed all four of his shots, committed three turnovers, and recorded just one blocked shot. His rebounding--seven in 31 minutes--is barely acceptable for a seven-footer. It's not hard to understand why he's made just 44 NBA appearances across his two seasons. He'll turn 24 before the season starts and needs to improve on both sides of the ball, dramatically, if he's to stick in the NBA.

Dishonorable mention: The Thunder's three-man reserve unit of Ryan Reid, Morris Almond, and Dwight Buycks missed nine of its 12 shots and scored six points, with five turnovers and no assists. Summer-league rosters aren't typically deep with talent, but the Thunder will need much more from their bench going forward.

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Orlando Pro Summer League Final Score: Magic 92, Nets 88

ORLANDO -- Behind a dominant performance from their front line, the Orlando Magic outlasted the Brooklyn Nets, 92-88, in the opening game of the Orlando Pro Summer League on Monday morning.

Star player: Magic rookie Andrew Nicholson led all players with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while undrafted free-agent point guard Maalik Wayns dished a game-best 10 assists in just 28 minutes for Orlando. Nicholson, the Magic's starting power forward, combined with fellow rookie Kyle O'Quinn and second-year forward Justin Harper to score 55 of Orlando's points. The trio outscored the entire Nets team, 39-32, in the first half.

Honorable mention: Brooklyn got a good performance out of rookie point guard Tyshawn Taylor, who tallied 17 points, six boards, and three assists. Though he played a little out-of-control at times -- he did commit six fouls and four turnovers--he also hit a crucial three-pointer to tie the score at 86 with less than a minute to play.

NBA veteran Al Thornton led the Nets with 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting.

Disappointing player: Second-year guard MarShon Brooks did not fare nearly as well. Amid rumors that he might be included in a trade involving Magic center Dwight Howard, the former Providence star missed all 10 of his shots and committed four turnovers.

Dishonorable mention: Kevin Anderson, Orlando's backup point guard, scored 9 points in 12 minutes, but Brooklyn outscored the Magic by 11 points with him on the floor. Anderson has solid scoring instincts, but struggled to run the Magic's offense.

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NBA Summer League 2012 Begins In Orlando On Monday

The NBA Summer League circuit begins in Orlando on Monday and will conclude in Las Vegas on July 22.