NBA Summer League 2025

[ace3g]

https://x.com/WarriorsPR/status/1927756850000183498

[SpursFan86]

Glad to see us participating again…always fiending for any basketball we can get by the time July rolls around :lol

[benefactor]

First look at Harper. I haven't been this excited about a summer league in a while.

[scott]

https://x.com/WarriorsPR/status/1927756850000183498


Wonder how much Dylan Harper we'll get to see.

IIRC, we got 2 games of Wemby and 3 games of Castle in SL, right?

[Russ]

Can't wait for Vegas.

Can't wait to see Topic cuz I love him as a player (but I'll definitely have mixed emotions).

[CGD]

Can't wait for Vegas.

Can't wait to see Topic cuz I love him as a player (but I'll definitely have mixed emotions).

Was Topic the dude with the giraffe neck?

[ginobilized]

Exciting!!! Would love to make the trip, but, can't.
I wonder how many rookies we'll be sending.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/ByTimReynolds/status/1938399788900258249

[spurraider21]

damn ill go buy tickets

[exstatic]

https://x.com/ByTimReynolds/status/1938399788900258249

3 rising stars and a nepo baby.

[TheDoctor]

First look at Harper. I haven't been this excited about a summer league in a while.

I’d say since Kawhi… although Harper looks more polished. Son of a baller.

With Wemby we had a reasonably idea to what expect.

[scottspurs]

USC’s Chibuzo Agbo has committed to play Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs, per source. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 12 points and shot 40 percent from three last season.

[TheDoctor]

USC’s Chibuzo Agbo has committed to play Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs, per source. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 12 points and shot 40 percent from three last season.

Patiently waiting for a mobile big player to commit to play with the San Antonio Spurs tbh.

[scottspurs]

LSU’s Cam Carter is joining the San Antonio Spurs for Summer League, league sources say. Carter, represented by @OctagonBsktball, worked out for several teams during the pre-draft process.

[onechance87]

Patiently waiting for a mobile big player to commit to play with the San Antonio Spurs tbh.

none so far.

[scottspurs]

Spurs Summer league Roster


Confirmed:


Dylan Harper, Guard
Carter Bryant, Forward
Cam Carter, Guard
Chibuzo Agbo, Forward


Probable:


Harrison Ingram, Forward
Riley Minix, Forward
David Duke Jr, Guard
Jameer Nelson Jr, Guard
Ibrahima Diablo, Center
Malachi Flynn, Guard


Maybe so maybe not:


Juan Nunez, Guard
Nate Mensah, Center
Jamaree Bouyea, Guard


Highly Unlikely/Probably not but you never know:


Stephon Castle

[Mr. Body]

Ibrahima Diablo

[mo7888]

Spurs Summer league Roster


Confirmed:


Dylan Harper, Guard
Carter Bryant, Forward
Cam Carter, Guard
Chibuzo Agbo, Forward


Probable:


Harrison Ingram, Forward
Riley Minix, Forward
David Duke Jr, Guard
Jameer Nelson Jr, Guard
Ibrahima Diablo, Center
Malachi Flynn, Guard


Maybe so maybe not:


Juan Nunez, Guard
Nate Mensah, Center
Jamaree Bouyea, Guard


Highly Unlikely/Probably not but you never know:


Stephon Castle

Really looking forward to seeing Ingram and Minix.

[ChumpDumper]

Spurs Summer league Roster


Confirmed:


Dylan Harper, Guard
Carter Bryant, Forward
Cam Carter, Guard
Chibuzo Agbo, Forward


Probable:


Harrison Ingram, Forward
Riley Minix, Forward
David Duke Jr, Guard
Jameer Nelson Jr, Guard
Ibrahima Diablo, Center
Malachi Flynn, Guard


Maybe so maybe not:


Juan Nunez, Guard
Nate Mensah, Center
Jamaree Bouyea, Guard


Highly Unlikely/Probably not but you never know:


Stephon Castle

Jamaree Bouyea has been a two-way player for the Bucks since the middle of last season.

Flynn has signed with a Turkish club.

Mensah is confirmed joining the Spurs SL after quite an adventure in Europe and Israel.

Nunez had surgery for a torn meniscus in March.

Nelson is a bit of a head scratcher. He's still playing in the Canadian league (CEBL, which might be the best "regular basketball" men's spring-summer pro league ever -- low bar) while other G-League vets have been temporarily released to participate in mini-camps, etc. Kyle Mangas and Osayi Osifo have been so released; I would put them in the "probable" category.

[Russ]

Highly Unlikely/Probably not but you never know:


Stephon Castle

They shut Castle down early last summer like they always do with their cherished picks -- if he's in Vegas he'll be in street clothes.

The real question is Harper cuz he'll probably get shut down early too.

Better be there on July 10 to be sure.

[scottspurs]

West Fargo Sheyenne's Jacksen Moni set to play Summer League for San Antonio Spurs

[scottspurs]

This Jacksen Moni guy is interesting. Will have to watch some tape on him.


North Dakota State
Forward
6’10
7’3 wingspan
235 lbs


27 games
20.6 ppg
5.6 rpg
3.7 apg
40.8% 3-pt shooter on 5.8 attempts per game
83.7% Ft shooter
58% from the field

[Ice009]

Spurs Summer league Roster


Confirmed:


Dylan Harper, Guard
Carter Bryant, Forward
Cam Carter, Guard
Chibuzo Agbo, Forward


Probable:


Harrison Ingram, Forward
Riley Minix, Forward
David Duke Jr, Guard
Jameer Nelson Jr, Guard
Ibrahima Diablo, Center
Malachi Flynn, Guard


Maybe so maybe not:


Juan Nunez, Guard
Nate Mensah, Center
Jamaree Bouyea, Guard


Highly Unlikely/Probably not but you never know:


Stephon Castle

Thanks for the list.

The rookie of the year doesn't need to play Summer League. Nothing for Steph to gain there.

[scottspurs]

updated
Spurs Summer league Roster


Confirmed:


Dylan Harper, Guard
Carter Bryant, Forward
Cam Carter, Guard
Chibuzo Agbo, Forward
Jacksen Moni, Forward
Nate Mensah, Center


Probable:


Harrison Ingram, Forward
Riley Minix, Forward
David Duke Jr, Guard
Jameer Nelson Jr, Guard
Ibrahima Diablo, Center
Osayi Osifo, Forward
Kyle Mangas, Guard


Maybe so maybe not:


Juan Nunez, Guard


Highly Unlikely/Probably not but you never know:


Stephon Castle

[Darkwaters]

Really looking forward to seeing Ingram and Minix.

I went and watched a game in Austin last year. Ingram was effectively invisible.

I like him a lot as a person, but he doesn't appear to be a viable NBA prospect.

Hopefully I'm wrong. It's a very small sample size. But against the low competition of the G-League you'd hope he stood out at least somewhat to have any hope in the big league.

[ChumpDumper]

I think Nunez' recovery time is six months so I wouldn't expect him in SL at all even if he wasn't under contract in Europe.

[scottspurs]

The most interesting prospect so far that the spurs are adding to the summer league roster is Jacksen Moni.

If you want to read a scouting report on him:

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/jacksen-moni-trust-the-vision-the

https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/jacksen-moni-scouting-report

[RC_Drunkford]

just gotta hope they find another Champagnie type prospect who they can develop long term

[Seventyniner]

just gotta hope they find another Champagnie type prospect who they can develop long term

I would totally buy a IRL version of that Cash Considerations jersey.

[mo7888]

I went and watched a game in Austin last year. Ingram was effectively invisible.

I like him a lot as a person, but he doesn't appear to be a viable NBA prospect.

Hopefully I'm wrong. It's a very small sample size. But against the low competition of the G-League you'd hope he stood out at least somewhat to have any hope in the big league.

I'm hoping for improvement, but Manix is who I'm most interested in. He's got a skillset that we might be able to use if he's fully recovered.

[Dejounte]

I went and watched a game in Austin last year. Ingram was effectively invisible.

I like him a lot as a person, but he doesn't appear to be a viable NBA prospect.

Hopefully I'm wrong. It's a very small sample size. But against the low competition of the G-League you'd hope he stood out at least somewhat to have any hope in the big league.

wasnt he averaging near triple doubles? No one is expecting a crazy playmaker but if he’s making shots, securing rebounds, and making all the right passes - that’s all you can ask for

[Ocotillo]

The most interesting prospect so far that the spurs are adding to the summer league roster is Jacksen Moni.

If you want to read a scouting report on him:

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/jacksen-moni-trust-the-vision-the

https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/jacksen-moni-scouting-report

Now I want to watch this guy in SL.

[Darkwaters]

I'm hoping for improvement, but Manix is who I'm most interested in. He's got a skillset that we might be able to use if he's fully recovered.

I agree. Minix is very interesting. He did tear his labrum on January 1st, so this will probably be his first organized basketball in a while and I expect some serious rust. But he feels like the perfect kind of guy to put on a 2-way, plant in Austin, and just see what happens.

[Darkwaters]

wasnt he averaging near triple doubles? No one is expecting a crazy playmaker but if he’s making shots, securing rebounds, and making all the right passes - that’s all you can ask for

Triple doubles? No.


Harrison Ingram (32 games)
32 MPG
12.8 PPG
9.5 RPG
4.1 APG

42% FG
28.3% 3PT
57.1% FT

He was billed as a potential 3&D guy. But his defense is pretty bad and he can't shoot the 3 especially well.

For comparison, here is Riley Minix (admittedly in only 3 games, due to injury)

Riley Minix
24 MPG
12.7 PPG
4.7 RPG
1.3 APG

50% FG
43.8% 3PT
100% FT

[Russ]

I agree. Minix is very interesting. He did tear his labrum on January 1st, so this will probably be his first organized basketball in a while and I expect some serious rust. But he feels like the perfect kind of guy to put on a 2-way, plant in Austin, and just see what happens.

I agree. Minix is the guy. A big three-point shooter, just what they need more of.

But he's coming off an injury and he won't have that long runway for success (like those more coveted draftees PATFO's reputation is invested in). He may have to show it this year.

I'm really hoping and rooting for him.

[scottspurs]

Spurs Summer league Roster


Confirmed:


Dylan Harper, Guard
Carter Bryant, Forward
Cam Carter, Guard
Chibuzo Agbo, Forward
Jacksen Moni, Forward
Nate Mensah, Center
Harrison Ingram, Forward
David Duke Jr, Guard
Riley Minix, Forward


Probable:


Jameer Nelson Jr, Guard
Ibrahima Diablo, Center
Osayi Osifo, Forward
Kyle Mangas, Guard


Highly Unlikely/Probably not but you never know:


Stephon Castle, Guard
Juan Nunez, Guard (injured)

[Drom John]

Full schedule at https://www.unlvtickets.com/eventInfo/spe/866/nba-2k-summer-league/

All times Pacific:

Thursday July 10 7P @ 76ers

Saturday July 12 1P Mavericks

Monday July 14 5:30P Jazz

Thursday July 17 4P Hornets

All games at Thomas & Mack, all but Saturday's game either before or after the Lakers. So, so seats could be tough.

[Drom John]

This is fairly normal scheduling with the top five draft picks in a round robin in Thomas & Mack.
The Lakers are always in Thomas & Mack because they pack the stadium.
Jazz & Suns are moderate travelers.
Meanwhile, non-Summer League, tourists are way down but for from LA.

[Drom John]

Correction: Dallas vs. Lakers is not the normal round robin.

[spurraider21]

Minix can shoot. the question with him is can he do literally anything else?

[ace3g]

https://x.com/DanWeissPBP/status/1938671995786346872

[cd98]

How many games does Harper or other lottery picks play in summer league. Victoria was like 2. Same with Castle. Better catch the first two games.

[Drom John]

2024
6 games: none
5 games: Dillingham, Buzelis. Carrington
4 games: Sarr, Sheppard, Holland, Clingan, Williams
3 games: none
2 games: Risacher
1 game: Castle. Edey
0 games: Salaun, Topic, Carter

[manufor3]

Moni is a dude. Could take Minix's two way depending on how they play this summer.

[ChumpDumper]

Moni is a dude. Could take Minix's two way depending on how they play this summer.

I'm pretty sure Duke Jr. isn't going to be a two-way player for a third season. There was no reason for the Spurs to keep Minix unless they liked him.

[onechance87]

How many games does Harper or other lottery picks play in summer league. Victoria was like 2. Same with Castle. Better catch the first two games.

carter bryant raw as fck....Dude needs to play every game in this summer league.

[Russ]

I'm pretty sure Duke Jr. isn't going to be a two-way player for a third season. There was no reason for the Spurs to keep Minix unless they liked him.

That's the vibe I get.

They're going to give Minix every opportunity.

But if he doesn't perform in the near term, it's a numbers game.

[ChumpDumper]

That's the vibe I get.

They're going to give Minix every opportunity.

But if he doesn't perform in the near term, it's a numbers game.There's probably one open slot -- the number is three. We'll have to see if he's even recovered enough to play.

[HankChinaski]

Cam Carter on the summer league team. He hits at nice clip from range.

[dn0774]

Anyone been to Vegas Summer league before? I've got general admission tickets for Saturday, obviously I want to see Spurs and Mavs in Thomas and Mack...how does the entry work with regards to going back and forth from the Pavillion and the Thomas & Mack? Earlier the better I am guessing?

[Russ]

Anyone been to Vegas Summer league before? I've got general admission tickets for Saturday, obviously I want to see Spurs and Mavs in Thomas and Mack...how does the entry work with regards to going back and forth from the Pavillion and the Thomas & Mack? Earlier the better I am guessing?

Complete freedom. No need too get there early just to go back and forth.

You can easily go between those two arenas without ever going into that Vegas heat.

Nice interior foyer between the two venues replete with bars.

[dn0774]

Complete freedom. No need too get there early just to go back and forth.

You can easily go between those two arenas without ever going into that Vegas heat.

Nice interior foyer between the two venues replete with bars.

Any concern with seating for the marquee games? Or do they only admit enough people where it isn't an issue even if the Pavillion game is a stinker?

[ChumpDumper]

Any concern with seating for the marquee games? Or do they only admit enough people where it isn't an issue even if the Pavillion game is a stinker?I believe Spurs/Mavs is the first T&M game of the day. I'd get there early because Flagg will be an audience draw.

If you want to go to a later game, it's always a good idea to enter during the preceding game if there's room so you have a better choice of seats when that game ends.

[Raven]

https://x.com/ByTimReynolds/status/1938399788900258249

doubt either of them will play

[Russ]

Any concern with seating for the marquee games? Or do they only admit enough people where it isn't an issue even if the Pavillion game is a stinker?

Usually seating is not a big problem.

You just poke around for the seat(s) you want.

After each game, people go out for concessions and you can relocate.

The one exception to that rule was Wemby's first game. You sat through that entire meaningless game before hoping to move up in between.

No one left. No one moved a muscle.

If you even left your seat momentarily to try to move down, you did it at your peril.

[Darkwaters]

Anyone been to Vegas Summer league before? I've got general admission tickets for Saturday, obviously I want to see Spurs and Mavs in Thomas and Mack...how does the entry work with regards to going back and forth from the Pavillion and the Thomas & Mack? Earlier the better I am guessing?

Sure. I lived in Vegas for about 6 years and went every single year. It's a great event.

Thomas and Mack and the Cox Pavilion are connected and so you're able to freely walk between the two. You don't have to show your ticket or anything, they have a concourse connecting them. In my opinion, the games in the smaller Cox Pavilion are far superior. The space is much smaller and more intimate so I feel like I'm closer to the game than in the full arena of Thomas and Mack. Plus, at Cox you never know who you'll run into. You'll frequently sit next to players from other teams (many times other SL players, but sometimes NBA players). Or sometimes you'll notice Euros that are just watching. I remember seeing Davis Bertans in the arena the day before he signed with the Spurs many years ago. One time I sat next to a middle-aged dude and talked with him for a while not knowing he was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, Fred Hoiberg. Stuff like that doesn't happen nearly as often in Thomas and Mack. Although I did talk to R.C. Buford in the concessions line three years in a row, lol.

In recent years they've started offering tiered tickets. They have general admission and VIP tickets. The latter costs more and allows you access to seats a little closer to the front. I found that the basic ticket was always good enough for me. Seating is open (in those two generalized sections - VIP and general) as an open rule.

I highly recommend avoiding Lakers games. They always put them in the Thomas and Mack and it's hard to find a good seat. But as soon as the Lakers game ends there is plenty of great choices of places to sit. Definitely always loved when the Spurs played right after the Lakers.

Since you buy the ticket for the full day (and not just a single game), some people will get there early and camp out all day. If you return for another day you have to purchase another daily ticket. They've been raising prices and you should really plan on going to at least two games.

[dn0774]

Sure. I lived in Vegas for about 6 years and went every single year. It's a great event.

Thomas and Mack and the Cox Pavilion are connected and so you're able to freely walk between the two. You don't have to show your ticket or anything, they have a concourse connecting them. In my opinion, the games in the smaller Cox Pavilion are far superior. The space is much smaller and more intimate so I feel like I'm closer to the game than in the full arena of Thomas and Mack. Plus, at Cox you never know who you'll run into. You'll frequently sit next to players from other teams (many times other SL players, but sometimes NBA players). Or sometimes you'll notice Euros that are just watching. I remember seeing Davis Bertans in the arena the day before he signed with the Spurs many years ago. One time I sat next to a middle-aged dude and talked with him for a while not knowing he was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, Fred Hoiberg. Stuff like that doesn't happen nearly as often in Thomas and Mack. Although I did talk to R.C. Buford in the concessions line three years in a row, lol.

In recent years they've started offering tiered tickets. They have general admission and VIP tickets. The latter costs more and allows you access to seats a little closer to the front. I found that the basic ticket was always good enough for me. Seating is open (in those two generalized sections - VIP and general) as an open rule.

I highly recommend avoiding Lakers games. They always put them in the Thomas and Mack and it's hard to find a good seat. But as soon as the Lakers game ends there is plenty of great choices of places to sit. Definitely always loved when the Spurs played right after the Lakers.

Since you buy the ticket for the full day (and not just a single game), some people will get there early and camp out all day. If you return for another day you have to purchase another daily ticket. They've been raising prices and you should really plan on going to at least two games.

Awesome write up, much appreciated. I'm gonna be in town for like 5 days with a bunch of family, convinced a few of them that like basketball to go that Saturday (hoping top draft picks will still be playing by then) so we bought tickets a few weeks ago.

[spurraider21]

just bought tix to the Thursday July 10 Vegas opener... harper vs vj

taking my kiddo to his first sporting event. we'll have our matching wemby jerseys

moved to vegas last year in the summer but didnt do anything summer league related (heck didnt even go to a raider game!)

[Darkwaters]

just bought tix to the Thursday July 10 Vegas opener... harper vs vj

taking my kiddo to his first sporting event. we'll have our matching wemby jerseys

moved to vegas last year in the summer but didnt do anything summer league related (heck didnt even go to a raider game!)

Yea, I never made it to a Raider game either. Their first season was during Covid and nobody was able to attend. We moved back to Texas the next August before their second season even started. Oh well. I watched that stadium get built but never got to go inside.

[Mr. Body]

Sure. I lived in Vegas for about 6 years and went every single year. It's a great event.

Thomas and Mack and the Cox Pavilion are connected and so you're able to freely walk between the two. You don't have to show your ticket or anything, they have a concourse connecting them. In my opinion, the games in the smaller Cox Pavilion are far superior. The space is much smaller and more intimate so I feel like I'm closer to the game than in the full arena of Thomas and Mack. Plus, at Cox you never know who you'll run into. You'll frequently sit next to players from other teams (many times other SL players, but sometimes NBA players). Or sometimes you'll notice Euros that are just watching. I remember seeing Davis Bertans in the arena the day before he signed with the Spurs many years ago. One time I sat next to a middle-aged dude and talked with him for a while not knowing he was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, Fred Hoiberg. Stuff like that doesn't happen nearly as often in Thomas and Mack. Although I did talk to R.C. Buford in the concessions line three years in a row, lol.

In recent years they've started offering tiered tickets. They have general admission and VIP tickets. The latter costs more and allows you access to seats a little closer to the front. I found that the basic ticket was always good enough for me. Seating is open (in those two generalized sections - VIP and general) as an open rule.

I highly recommend avoiding Lakers games. They always put them in the Thomas and Mack and it's hard to find a good seat. But as soon as the Lakers game ends there is plenty of great choices of places to sit. Definitely always loved when the Spurs played right after the Lakers.

Since you buy the ticket for the full day (and not just a single game), some people will get there early and camp out all day. If you return for another day you have to purchase another daily ticket. They've been raising prices and you should really plan on going to at least two games.

Reminds me of an early season tournament some older St. Joseph's fans/alumni took me to some years ago. We got there early, pretty nice seats some rows behind one of the baskets, and there were two dudes talking in our seats as the players were warming up. Instantly I got the vibe of coaches (head and assistant) discussing ideas away from their bench. They very politely vacated our seats -- and I realized it was Mark Few from Gonzaga.

[ChumpDumper]

Cox Pavilion is neat because you can sit next to the roped off section and see all the players, coaches and executives taking in the games fairly close. Keep your head on a swivel when you're in the concourse as well.

[cutewizard]

Here comes our young Stretch Four, hahaha

------------------------------------------------


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd4TdbHAEwc

[cutewizard]

he has some skills man, ........

-------------------------------------

Mamu can anchor and mentor the Third Team of young Knights......

Moni at center,
Mamu himself and Carter Bryant at forward
Wesley and Chibuzo Agbo at guards

Wow!

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ95mVQG9Hw

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qePoEL490vo

[LakerHater]

guess hes like a Dirk, doesnt rebound or blk shots at 6'10"

[Mnky]

guess hes like a Dirk, doesnt rebound or blk shots at 6'10"

Yea he's pretty much a traffic cone on defense. With those measurable you'd think it'd take him less effort to be decent but alas, defense isn't for everyone I guess.

That shot is legit though if he ever decides to also be a basketball player.

[dn0774]

Excited to see Harper in summer league. His skillset seems kind of built to show out in those kind of games (not a lot of structure, more 1 on 1 opportunities).

[Maddog]

Here comes our young Stretch Four, hahaha

------------------------------------------------


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd4TdbHAEwc

Hmmm
6'10"
Playing at a non-major and averaging 5.6 rebounds per game

[Uriel]

Spurs Summer league Roster


Confirmed:


Dylan Harper, Guard
Carter Bryant, Forward
Cam Carter, Guard
Chibuzo Agbo, Forward
Jacksen Moni, Forward
Nate Mensah, Center
Harrison Ingram, Forward
David Duke Jr, Guard
Riley Minix, Forward


Probable:


Jameer Nelson Jr, Guard
Ibrahima Diablo, Center
Osayi Osifo, Forward
Kyle Mangas, Guard


Highly Unlikely/Probably not but you never know:


Stephon Castle, Guard
Juan Nunez, Guard (injured)
What’s our starting lineup?

G - Harper
G - Duke, Jr
F - Bryant
F - Minix
F - Ingram

:wtf

[MackAttack003]

How many games does Harper or other lottery picks play in summer league. Victoria was like 2. Same with Castle. Better catch the first two games.
Victoria. That's cute.

[BatManu20]

1939733116689486029

[Mr. Body]

Oh, shit, we have Farrakhan. That's why we couldn't keep David Duke.

[vy65]

Farrakhan blames Jews for the slave trade, plantation slavery, Jim Crow, sharecropping and general black oppression. Farrakhan’s tone grew more belligerent in June 2010, when he sent letters to several leaders of the Jewish community as well as the Southern Poverty Law Center demanding that they acknowledge the evils they have perpetrated and that they work to further Farrakhan’s goals. The letter ended with a threat to “ruin and destroy your power and influence here and throughout the world” if his terms were not met.

League = fucked

[Degoat]

Only 1 center? They really do buy into the positionless approach lol

[ChumpDumper]

Only 1 center? They really do buy into the positionless approach lolDiallo is definitely a 7 footer and taller than Mensah so I don't quite know why he's being called a forward.

Playmaking could be a problem when Harper's not out there. Nelson was a dogshit ball stopper in Austin but he looked like he was doing somewhat better in the CEBL games I saw. Hopefully the non-PG types can move the ball.

[ace3g]

Coaches listed as well

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GutTJ9UX0AAWhn4?format=jpg&name=large

[Rocalcio]

First look at Harper. I haven't been this excited about a summer league in a while.

Maybe Victor’ Summer League ?

[BatManu20]

Rashard Lewis is our Guest Coach apparently. Random.

[Degoat]

Rashard Lewis? Guest coach? Is that the Rashard Lewis lol

[scottspurs]

So David Duke Jr is officially no longer apart of the Spurs

[NASpurs]

21 coaches along with guest coaches...

There's more coaches than players :lol

[ChumpDumper]

So David Duke Jr is officially no longer apart of the Spurs

If I am interpreting Insta correctly he's getting married in Paris.

[sfernald]

If they had keep #38 Reynaud would be on the list :pctoss

[CorrectCrusader]

https://x.com/ByTimReynolds/status/1938399788900258249

Oh i'm gonna bust

[cutewizard]

https://youtu.be/L1Ip5vApxSw?feature=shared

[cutewizard]

https://youtu.be/r1kV4BW4Jmo?feature=shared

[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1939789139836096875

[Ice009]

Not sure if it's the angle of the photo, Steph looks a good bit taller than D-Harp.

[dn0774]

Not sure if it's the angle of the photo, Steph looks a good bit taller than D-Harp.

Yea slight skewed perspective makes it seem like more than it is, they've both been officially measured by the NBA and Steph is an inch taller.

Nice to see Steph back in SA to workout with the summer leaguers before they head to Cali.

[PhantomDashCam]

Ingram listed at 6’5”? Has he shrunk?

[ace3g]

DLif1bkyBfQ

[spursistan]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1939789139836096875


Stephon Castle is a certified gym rat. Good to see..:tu

[cutewizard]

Our starting backcourt begins to bond early

Castle and Harper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grit and Craft, Fearlessness and Skill....what a combination!

[SpursFan86]

Playmaking could be a problem when Harper's not out there. Nelson was a dogshit ball stopper in Austin but he looked like he was doing somewhat better in the CEBL games I saw. Hopefully the non-PG types can move the ball.

Will be interesting to see if Bryant can show any flashes in this department. I don’t expect him to be a point forward or anything, but he’s shown some solid vision and passing abilities here and there. For the people who think he was capable of much more than what he showed in his limited role at Arizona…this could be a first glimpse of whether that’s true or not.

[ace3g]

So.it begins...

Casey Viera Casey_Viera
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1m
Spurs say Dylan Harper is dealing with a minor groin issue and will not be playing in the California Classic.

Team is eyeing a Summer League return in Las Vegas.

[LeBowen]

So.it begins...

Casey Viera Casey (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6844)_Viera
·
1m
Spurs say Dylan Harper is dealing with a minor groin issue and will not be playing in the California Classic.

Team is eyeing a Summer League return in Las Vegas.

Not too late to change the number, tbh.

[SpursFan86]

You gotta be kidding me :lol

[Ice009]

Crap. Not what I wanted to hear.

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
·
3m
Over on Bluesky, Tom_orsborn
reports Dylan Harper and Riley Minix won't play in the 3 California Classic SL games.

Might be available for Vegas games

[Ice009]

Great. If he misses the Las Vegas games, that would really suck. Was really looking forward to seeing him play at least 1-2 games.

[onechance87]

That sucks...Think harper legit was our only playmaker on this summer roster.

[spurraider21]

already bought tix for the vegas opener...

[Ice009]

Sorry guys. I hope you guys that paid for tickets and/or arranged a trip to go see him still get that chance. Don't want him to risk injury by playing, though, so if he's not ready, just sit him. No need to risk anything for SL.

[BatManu20]

Lol naturally.

[ChumpDumper]

Will be interesting to see if Bryant can show any flashes in this department. I don’t expect him to be a point forward or anything, but he’s shown some solid vision and passing abilities here and there. For the people who think he was capable of much more than what he showed in his limited role at Arizona…this could be a first glimpse of whether that’s true or not.Since Harper is out for California, maybe the Spurs will try Bryant out at initiating the offense like they did with Kawhi to see where he was in that department. Anything is possible with this cringe lineup as far as that is concerned.

[Chinook]

I don't want Harper to get hurt, but I'm not a fan of how the Spurs baby their players in summer league. They haven't taken SL seriously since 2015, and I think it shows in their development in general. No, guys who are hurt or at elevated risk of injury shouldn't play. But if they're healthy enough to play in a regular-season game, they should play in SL.

[Ice009]

I think I agree with that about the babying and they should play if it won't make anything worse, but still, they gotta show a bit of caution as I don't rate SL near a regular season game.

[ChumpDumper]

With the sheer number of Achilles snaps in the past year, I'm fine with babying.

[T Park]

I don't want Harper to get hurt, but I'm not a fan of how the Spurs baby their players in summer league. They haven't taken SL seriously since 2015, and I think it shows in their development in general. No, guys who are hurt or at elevated risk of injury shouldn't play. But if they're healthy enough to play in a regular-season game, they should play in SL.

its overrated scrimmage.


has zero hadn't in development

[dn0774]

Just hope he is good for the first 2 Vegas games against VJ and then Cooper. They know the Cali Classic is the b-tier summer league and opted to have him sit.

[Raven]

already bought tix for the vegas opener...

should have listened to me bud :hat

[Ice009]

should have listened to me bud :hat

Why, what did you say? Not to go?

[spurraider21]

should have listened to me bud :hat
i mean... i live in vegas. either way my 4 year old will have fun just with the spectacle of it all

[spursistan]

When is the last time a hyped number 1/2 draft pick has played in the Cali summer league? that rarely happens. Spurs had to put some bullshit reason on on the injury report..Even in Vegas i don't expect Flagg and Harper to play more than 2-3 games.

[Mugen]

He'll play in Vegas tbh. That's the real Summer League.

[CorrectCrusader]

Dammit!

[CorrectCrusader]

i mean... i live in vegas. either way my 4 year old will have fun just with the spectacle of it all

Don't worry Carter Bryant will turn into prime Jayson Tatum against the sixers

[ace3g]

https://youtu.be/hY0UfhXbbKU?si=8z8cOf7wVhvYSoCb


https://youtu.be/hC9PJPUU0TM?si=3Hq3oLZ4nLOuvFaJ

[Raven]

When is the last time a hyped number 1/2 draft pick has played in the Cali summer league? that rarely happens. Spurs had to put some bullshit reason on on the injury report..Even in Vegas i don't expect Flagg and Harper to play more than 2-3 games.


this

[rjv]

Castle played two games in the California Classic last summer, but Wemby did not play in the California league in '23.

[Degoat]

I’m sure Harper plays in Vegas

[BatManu20]

1940154991467000163

[ace3g]

https://x.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1940158382352351475

[sfernald]

Clearly this isn’t a real injury, but to keep him from getting injured before the big Giannis trade has time to complete over the weekend (now that Gianni’s has declared his displeasure with the Bucks).

[BackHome]

Coaches listed as well

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GutTJ9UX0AAWhn4?format=jpg&name=large

Besides Harper and Bryant will be looking at the following guys:

Diouf - 6'11 - Seems to be athletic and worth a look
Garcia - Always like the underdogs - Plus he has some game
Moni - 6'8 Wing who is athletic worth a look
Osisfo - 6'9 Foward who is athletic worth a look
Minix - 6'7 Great shooter let's see if we see any improvement on his lateral speed

[ace3g]

https://x.com/HectorLedesmaTV/status/1940154284257239124

[ChumpDumper]

If we're talking about who might get the 3rd two-way slot, I'd slot in Mensah as the clubhouse leader for his higher level experience and just to keep him around unless some swingman shoots lights out or Nelson shows some PG skills or Diallo plays anything resembling offense. I do like Osifo because he doesn't make many mistakes but he doesn't do anything terribly well either and is a bit undersized. Gotta have at least one hook -- e.g., with Diallo you get 7 feet and blocks for sure.

[exstatic]

When is the last time a hyped number 1/2 draft pick has played in the Cali summer league? that rarely happens. Spurs had to put some bullshit reason on on the injury report..Even in Vegas i don't expect Flagg and Harper to play more than 2-3 games.

Wemby played a game and a half. Castle played only one game. I’d look for that level of participation.

[Ocotillo]

Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
·
3m
Over on Bluesky, Tom_orsborn
reports Dylan Harper and Riley Minix won't play in the 3 California Classic SL games.

Might be available for Vegas games

Minix too?

[Truckules]

Teams seem to treat the Cali and SLC games as a tune-up for Vegas anyways. I'm not sure why the Cali and SLC Summer Leagues still exist since they're basically just preseason games for the real Summer League.

[Ice009]

Teams seem to treat the Cali and SLC games as a tune-up for Vegas anyways. I'm not sure why the Cali and SLC Summer Leagues still exist since they're basically just preseason games for the real Summer League.

Why wouldn't they exist? IMO It gives teams a chance to get more of a look at certain players. Vegas doesn't have many games. Having more games gives teams a better chance to see certain players play more games. I think it's fine to have those extra Summer Leagues. You just want to rest your NBA rookies a bit more, though, if they're going to play both Vegas and other leagues.

[ChumpDumper]

Minix too?

Although it looks like he's doing full practices, he is on the tail end of his recovery from surgery.

[Bruno]

Omari Moore put some really nice stats in Turkey this season. With Harper injured, he might end up playing a big role for this team.

[Splits]

Harper is injured for the season? Fuck. Tank for Boozer.

[scott]

Rashard Lewis is our Guest Coach apparently. Random.

My Rashard Lewis story: the summer he was a hot free agent target, must have been the summer of 2002, I saw Mark Cuban and Rashard Lewis in the lobby of a strip club in Dallas. Said "Go Spurs Go" to them. They didn't seem amused. He ended up going back to SEA, I'd like to think I played a small part.

[LeBowen]

My Rashard Lewis story: the summer he was a hot free agent target, must have been the summer of 2002, I saw Mark Cuban and Rashard Lewis in the lobby of a strip club in Dallas. Said "Go Spurs Go" to them. They didn't seem amused. He ended up going back to SEA, I'd like to think I played a small part.

Scott is a strip club kind of man? Unexpected, tbh.

[scott]

Scott is a strip club kind of man? Unexpected, tbh.

20+ years ago, me and my buds certainly enjoyed a faceboob or 20 from time to time. Haven't been inside of one in a very long time though... last time I was in one (San Antonio, probably 10 years ago or so) it resembled more of a whore house than a strip club. Don't know if things got shadier over time, or I just got more observant.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIJC9rFSQkU

[spursistan]

Harper suits up for the first two ESPN games and call it a summer, IMO

https://x.com/NBASummerLeague/status/1940034319067611226

[ace3g]

Saturday, July 52 Games
3:30 PM CT

NBA TV Canada, Videoland, YouTube


LOCAL TV:
FDSN DTC (MIA)FanDuel Sports Network - Southwest



California Classic Summer League
San Antonio Spurs (https://www.nba.com/team/1610612759/spurs)
Miami Heat (https://www.nba.com/team/1610612748/heat)


Chase Center
San Francisco, CA

[spurraider21]

Looks like I’ll catch a good one on Thursday then

[Degoat]

Was looking at teams summer league rosters, Keita Bates Diop is is playing for the bucks SL team lol

[RC_Drunkford]

are we playing the Bulls, so we can witness the return of Josh Primo?

[mystargtr34]

are we playing the Bulls, so we can witness the return of Josh Primo?

Primo hitting the game winner then celebrating by flashing the Spurs bench would be something else.

[Ocotillo]

Was looking at teams summer league rosters, Keita Bates Diop is is playing for the bucks SL team lol

Interesting, his archetype when he was on the Spurs is what we would like at this time although he has likely dropped off by now.

[Ice009]

Interesting, his archetype when he was on the Spurs is what we would like at this time although he has likely dropped off by now.

I forgot he even existed. I had to look up if he played in the NBA last season. Looks like he didn't. I saw his best season of his career was his last season with the Spurs. He shot 50% from the field and 39% from three point range (he hasn't come close to this number since leaving the Spurs) and averaged 9.7ppg (career high).
You are right that that is the archetype the Spurs sort of are looking for as he's a SF/PF.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/ByTimReynolds/status/1941529835320508529

[LeBowen]

Lmao what a snowflake league with superstar pandering. :lmao

Especially knowing that the best player in the league heaves the ball whenever he can.

[Ice009]

Lmao what a snowflake league with superstar pandering. :lmao

Especially knowing that the best player in the league heaves the ball whenever he can.

Who are you referring to as the best player in the league?

[LeBowen]

Who are you referring to as the best player in the league?

Really? Isn't it obvious?

Jokic was 3-33 on heaves this season.
Brought his 3PT percentage down from 45.3% to 41.7%.

[ChumpDumper]

Lmao what a snowflake league with superstar pandering. :lmao

Especially knowing that the best player in the league heaves the ball whenever he can.
Eh, I think it's probably a good idea if there are performance incentives in contracts based on 3pt shooting %, for example.

[LeBowen]

Eh, I think it's probably a good idea if there are performance incentives in contracts based on 3pt shooting %, for example.

Teams can include those heave rules in contracts, we don't need to keep ruining the league with more nonsense.
But I guess when KD and Lebron talk about it on that podcast, it has an impact. That's what happens when the culture becomes more about individual stats than actually winning games.

[ChumpDumper]

Saturday, July 52 Games
3:30 PM CT

NBA TV Canada, Videoland, YouTube


LOCAL TV:
FDSN DTC (MIA)FanDuel Sports Network - Southwest



California Classic Summer League
San Antonio Spurs (https://www.nba.com/team/1610612759/spurs)
Miami Heat (https://www.nba.com/team/1610612748/heat)


Chase Center
San Francisco, CA





It's also going to be on ESPN3/+.

[ChumpDumper]

Teams can include those heave rules in contracts, we don't need to keep ruining the league with more nonsense.
But I guess when KD and Lebron talk about it on that podcast, it has an impact. That's what happens when the culture becomes more about individual stats than actually winning games.Players have always been interested in individual stats. I can't see more heaves ruining anything tbh.

[Mal]

Spurs roster for today`s games seems bad or it's just me?

[ismael-robert]

Links?

[LeBowen]

https://live.totalsportekhd.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-vs-Miami-Heat/44464

Should be here, but you better open it with a browser that has adblock because of all the pop-ups.

[heyheymymy]

They should just have a non heave adjusted percentage stat

[BackHome]

Did Bryant get hurt?

[Mal]

Did Bryant get hurt?

Looks like scoreboard is hurt

[Ice009]

Really? Isn't it obvious?

Jokic was 3-33 on heaves this season.
Brought his 3PT percentage down from 45.3% to 41.7%.

I didn't know who you thought is the best player in the league (I assumed Jokic). I didn't think Jokic took that many end of quarter 3s. I had no idea he shot that many.

[Russ]

Bryant's three-point shooting may be a work in progress/ordeal.

[Degoat]

Ace vs Edgecombe has been pretty entertaining, both are looking pretty good, especially Ace I’ve been really impressed. Jazz have almost their entire team playing it seems like lol Cody Williams is still ass

[dn0774]

Agree’d, Ace has a quick trigger and isn’t shy to use it. Looks great when he’s hitting. VJ’s athleticism pops as well as expected.

[Degoat]

Spoke a little too soon, Ace has had some good moments but VJ is carrying the 76ers

[mystargtr34]

Filipowski has been getting the Mormon knocked out of him by Bona all game, twice he’s put him in the basket with a dunk.

VJ looks really fuckin good. Ace looks as expected to me, he will look awesome when the shots go in but he cant get his own separation so his ceiling is going to be limited based on that. He reminds of Paul George but without any handles or self creation, which is not a good thing.

[Degoat]

Bona is an animal! Lol

[rankingtear]

VJ is a two way monster. I hope the scoot is pick pans out.

[LeBowen]

VJ is a two way monster. I hope the scoot is pick pans out.

28 points on 27 shots, just what the Spurs roster needs.

[spurraider21]

nice, hopefully ill get to see him on thursday. will be hard to miss :lol

1942318959312920662

[Spurs Brazil]

@jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social‬


Mike Noyes said Carter Bryant mildly tweaked an ankle yesterday, leading to the decision to hold him out tonight.

Expected to be back Tuesday vs. LAL. Sounds like there's a chance Riley Minix plays Tuesday as well plus hope Harrison Ingram is cleared to play both halves.

[Spurs Brazil]

@DonHarris4


Am told we should expect to see Dylan Harper in game 1 in Las Vegas vs. Philadelphia. Will play in a few, not all.

https://x.com/DonHarris4/status/1942322792889819552

[rjv]

Philadelphia isn't playing Edgecombe tonight. I guess he's G League material. Or soft, if he can't play with a bruised thumb.

[ace3g]

GG Jackson with a potential game tying runner from 3.

[ace3g]

Need better cameras at summer league, lol

[mikec]

Need better cameras at summer league, lol

I get grainy 90s era camera quality haha

[ace3g]

https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/1942432677648556108

[itzsoweezee]

Jazz with the home cooking call on that non-three. Ace looked really solid his second game out

[Ice009]

Jazz with the home cooking call on that non-three. Ace looked really solid his second game out

I only watched the first half. Ace looked better than last game. How did he play in the second half?

[itzsoweezee]

I only watched the first half. Ace looked better than last game. How did he play in the second half?

He was pretty solid. Played within his role, didn’t force shots, found the open man, played decent defense. Cody Williams also looked way better than he did any time during last season. The Jazz have some good young talent.

[Uriel]

Topic looks good.

[exstatic]

Topic looks good.

I’m going to go out on a limb and say he struggles to get into their rotation, because his defense is bad. OKC probably plays him spot/garbage minutes in an attempt to pump up his value and then monetizes him for a pick or picks.

[sfernald]

I’m going to go out on a limb and say he struggles to get into their rotation, because his defense is bad. OKC probably plays him spot/garbage minutes in an attempt to pump up his value and then monetizes him for a pick or picks.

Nah he looks way too good to sell off. He’s practically a baby Doncic. Only 19 too. You can basically just pencil him in as backup point guard. At least he’s disruptive on defense, gets many steals. Have seen much worse. Defense will be a work in progress for any rookie anyway.

[lefty20]

Nah he looks way too good to sell off. He’s practically a baby Doncic. Only 19 too. You can basically just pencil him in as backup point guard. At least he’s disruptive on defense, gets many steals. Have seen much worse. Defense will be a work in progress for any rookie anyway.
Cason Wallace is pretty damn good though.

You think Topic will take his role? Or play along side him?

[sfernald]

Cason Wallace is pretty damn good though.

You think Topic will take his role? Or play along side him?

Sure he is but he actually plays more like a wing honestly. He’s a 3&D guard basically lol. So I think you could fit him in wherever you need him on any lineup. He’s great tho no doubt.

Yeah, I think he fits nicely next to topic. Topic has some height to cover the taller guards maybe. Cason doesn’t have that kind of playmaking skill at all.

[BatManu20]

1942760405052580306

[ace3g]

1942760405052580306

https://media.tenor.com/JDhteb1H2msAAAAM/yes-sweet.gif

[cd98]

Is this game on tv?

[cd98]

Never mind ESPN.

[Obstructed_View]

Is this game on tv?
Yes but you have to sit through this shitshow foul fest of terrible basketball.

[Uriel]

1942760405052580306
Very nice :tu

[Uriel]

Damn, did you see what happened on that jump ball? The Lakers center didn't even jump and their guard stole the ball as soon as it was tipped.

[CGD]

https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/1942432677648556108

Why is GG Jackson in SL? I thought he was pretty established

[BatManu20]

Generational garbage run that Jakucionis is on right now tbh. 11 more Turnovers than made FG's is special.

1942751985125765178

1942754961487503870

[Bruno]

https://x.com/Urbodo/status/1942867217366024292

[onechance87]

https://x.com/Urbodo/status/1942867217366024292

he was not bad.Surely we try to get jones garcia

[ace3g]

Terrible font choice

https://x.com/spurs/status/1943052548983922868

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaeiA8ScVYI

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXfToB-Mkas&pp=0gcJCcEJAYcqIYzv

[Russ]

Why is GG Jackson in SL? I thought he was pretty established

He's a baller.

This is the only place available.

[Spurs Brazil]

Heading into July, the assumption was the 19-year-old former Rutgers star would rest in San Francisco and then take the floor once the proceedings moved to the Las Vegas Summer League.

Whether that means Harper will play in the Spurs’ Vegas opener on Thursday against Philadelphia is still to be determined.

Asked if the plan was still for Harper to debut at some point during the Spurs’ run in Sin City, Summer League coach Mike Noyes struck a cautious tone.

“I don’t know if ‘plan’ is the right word, but it’s the hope for sure,” Noyes said. “We’ll make the decision that is best for the long term, but as a coach and everyone in the organization, we want him out there for sure. He will help us.”

https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/dylan-harper-already-speaking-volumes-spurs-20762952.php

[spurraider21]

damn thats a bummer, was hoping to watch harper and edgecombe square off

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[ace3g]

Tim Reynolds BytimReynolds
·
1m
No. 2 draft pick Dylan Harper will miss tomorrow’s Las Vegas opener for the Summer Spurs while dealing with a minor groin injury. He is expected to make his Vegas Summer League debut on Saturday.

[spurraider21]

fuck me tbh :lol... was excited when i got the tix too, and im out of town over the weekend so i cant catch the sat game

[BatManu20]

So the vagina injury was legit. Damn. Hopefully he's good to go Saturday and shows out.

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[heyheymymy]

damn bro I was hoping they were just lying to hold him out of CA League but were always going to let Harper play the first two in Vegas.

[Robz4000]

So do we gotta start worrying about injuries with this kid now?

[ChumpDumper]

So do we gotta start worrying about injuries with this kid now?

If you want to live that way, sure.

[Ice009]

Darn. I was really looking forward to seeing him play tomorrow. Hopefully he's alright.

Isn't the second game against the Mavs (with Cooper possibly playing?)? If so, aren't they putting a bit of pressure on him for his first game to be against the Mavs when he hasn't even played at all. I don't want him going out all that one when he hasn't played the whole SL.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Someone who really stood out in our last game against the Lakers was Darius Bazley. Surely he's on someone's radar, no?

[ChumpDumper]

Someone who really stood out in our last game against the Lakers was Darius Bazley. Surely he's on someone's radar, no?

He should be after that game, even if just for end of bench duties. Looks like he's fully recovered from his horrible sounding knee injury.

[rjv]

So do we gotta start worrying about injuries with this kid now?

not sure about "we".

[benefactor]

Beringer looks good. Live body on both ends

[sfernald]

Beringer looks good. Live body on both ends

Yeah damn looks better than I expected.

[widowmaker]

Can that jones-garcia be the next Jonathan Simmons?

[spurraider21]

bummer of harper and edgecombe not playing aside, anybody else going to the game today? im probably going to get there early enough to catch some of the lakers/mavs game too

[scott]

Beringer with 11 pts on 5/6 shooting, 8 reb, 7 blk, 2 stl. Pretty nice summer league debut for him.

[mystargtr34]

Can’t overreact to summer league 😂 but I just watched the Beringer highlights and mfer looks like young Hakeem on defense 😂. 7 blocks in 23 minutes some as weak side and some man on man. And dunking alley oops from above the square like young Dwight.

Anyway, would have been tough for Spurs to take him knowing your franchise player plays the same position and they probably had the Kornet deal lined up already who might be the best backup C in the league or close to it.

I thought the Bulls or Hawks should have taken him at 12/13 he would have fit nicely there. Especially the Bulls.

[keithington1]

I was screaming for Beringer hoping the fo would see it lol. Im upset. Spurs could use that athleticism. Bryant was my second choice tho. I’m sure there is another archetype like that in next years draft. I just liked him cuz he was a beast and he’d barely been playing ball.

[mystargtr34]

Honestly Givony deserves some props he had Beringer in the lottery in his mocks about 9 months ago when most people never heard of him or had him second round and he consistently had him in the lottery on every mock up to the draft. It’s only closer to the draft others started catching on.

[Mr. Body]

Salaun looked great in SL last year.

[itzsoweezee]

Reynaud looking good. I can’t believe spurs just said, no thanks

[ace3g]

Raynaud making nice passes as well.

[Mr. Body]

Reynaud looking good. I can’t believe spurs just said, no thanks

They didn't.

[scott]

A nice summer league debut for Derik Queen as well. 13/10/3

[Kurik]

They didn't.

At the very least the Spurs could have kept the pick and gotten a better deal. It’s fine if they didn’t like him in workouts but I don’t think there’s anything to suggest he wouldn’t have been OK playing for the Spurs.

[onechance87]

They didn't.

Yes they did bro.He was there at 38 and we traded the pick.

[LakerHater]

Was that Justin Robinson on the Lakers coaching staff??

[spurraider21]

Just bumped into Mitch/RC/BWright

only wright stopped for a photo. Me and my kid in spurs jerseys i figured at least Mitch would oblige :lol

[BackHome]

Honestly Givony deserves some props he had Beringer in the lottery in his mocks about 9 months ago when most people never heard of him or had him second round and he consistently had him in the lottery on every mock up to the draft. It’s only closer to the draft others started catching on.

He also pegged Coward going first round months ago..

[ace3g]

Was that Justin Robinson on the Lakers coaching staff??

yeah

https://x.com/DukeMBB/status/1941683025923699037

[Obstructed_View]

I love that ESPN is working so hard to make this game Flagg vs Bronny. Bonny's nickname should be Fetch.

[kxs783kms]

Holding Harper out for a trade that's still probably in the works. Don't want to risk injury.

[PhantomDashCam]

A nice summer league debut for Derik Queen as well. 13/10/3

I was able to watch this game and honestly he was bad for like 80-90% of the time he was on the court.
He really struggled with his handle, his interior defense and fatigue/effort.

He played well towards the end of the run though which hopefully gives Pelican fans something to be excited for in the next game.

[spurraider21]

Other than spurs brass only person I’ve recognized is Jake Fischer :lol

[Uriel]

To think we were so close to getting Flagg on this team and building a decade long dynasty.

[Uriel]

Just bumped into Mitch/RC/BWright

only wright stopped for a photo. Me and my kid in spurs jerseys i figured at least Mitch would oblige :lol
Is Pop there too?

[Ariel]

Can’t overreact to summer league  but I just watched the Beringer highlights and mfer looks like young Hakeem on defense . 7 blocks in 23 minutes some as weak side and some man on man. And dunking alley oops from above the square like young Dwight.

Anyway, would have been tough for Spurs to take him knowing your franchise player plays the same position and they probably had the Kornet deal lined up already who might be the best backup C in the league or close to it.

I thought the Bulls or Hawks should have taken him at 12/13 he would have fit nicely there. Especially the Bulls.
Yeah, the closer the draft came I found myself more and more drawn to Beringer's potential, but I also had Carter Bryant (and Coward and Sorber) among the group of players I was interested in and I understand his skill set is hard to find so I don't fault the Spurs for going with him.

[ismael-robert]

Flaggs a bust

[itzsoweezee]

Bronny is such a scrub. The lakers deserve him

[td4mvp2k]

jones garcia needs to be signed asap

[spursistan]

Rough first game for Flagg but was kinda expected. Even Wemby shot poorly in his SL opener.

That being said..He looks shorter/smaller than advertised out there (lol at ESPN calling him 6'10), more like a 6'7 dude

[mystargtr34]

Yeah, the closer the draft came I found myself more and more drawn to Beringer's potential, but I also had Carter Bryant (and Coward and Sorber) among the group of players I was interested in and I understand his skill set is hard to find so I don't fault the Spurs for going with him.

I could never get high on Sorber but I do think he will be a solid pro just the ceiling is limited plus he’s a heavy 260 pounds already at 19 and the foot injury is a concern. I was also drawn to the upside of Beringer, Bryant and Coward they were my top 3 choices at 14, as well as Fleming. I was ok with taking an upside swing at 14 which is what all of those guys are outside of maybe Coward who was more of a safer bet and os probably why he went the highest. Each of Bryant, Beringer, Fleming are high risk high reward imo.

[scott]

I was able to watch this game and honestly he was bad for like 80-90% of the time he was on the court.
He really struggled with his handle, his interior defense and fatigue/effort.

He played well towards the end of the run though which hopefully gives Pelican fans something to be excited for in the next game.

Thanks for the report, I didn't watch so I was deceived by numbers!

[spursistan]

So do we gotta start worrying about injuries with this kid now?
Hope not.

Underrated part about Castle's rookie season was his durability (81 games played, 1 game missed with extra caution over a bump). He had an NBA-ready body from the get-go.

[Blizzardwizard]

Beringer with 11 pts on 5/6 shooting, 8 reb, 7 blk, 2 stl. Pretty nice summer league debut for him.


doesn't surprise me in the slightest. made a major leap as a rim protector down the stretch against really high level opposition in europe.


his fluid footwork is so obviously translatable and makes him very switchable. patience and timing on block attempts is incredible for an 18-year-old too.


no shooting will limit his ceiling obviously but even if he only becomes lively 2.0 then MIN could have their long-term gobert replacement.


slightly hypocritical because I lobbied for a veteran backup C all offseason but he would've been a nice pickup at #14. just glad OKC didn't steal him tbh.

[spurraider21]

Is Pop there too?
I didn’t see him. My kid is bored as fuck and has been begging me to leave since halftime of the lakers game :lol

we just left after first quarter of spurs game

[Obstructed_View]

Flagg didn't play great, but he's such a complete player. They went hard at him and his handle is legit. I hope Harper makes me forget how close we came to getting him.

[scott]

I didn’t see him. My kid is bored as fuck and has been begging me to leave since halftime of the lakers game :lol

we just left after first quarter of spurs game

Sounds about like when I try to get my kids to watch the Spurs (or any sporting event) with me :lol