Las Vegas Summer League schedule, roster, players to watch
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As the second day of the NBA Summer League mini-camp unfolded this Friday, the Houston Rockets and LA Clippers went one on one, giving both team's an opportunit
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SB Nation on MSNHouston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Summer League game previewKOC shares his observations from day 1 of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Then, Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight and Daman Rangoola from Stratechery join to discuss the state of basketball in Los Angeles.
The 25-year-old swingman, who averaged 4.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per game across 37 regular-season appearances last season, is on the team’s summer league roster and is expected
Starting lineups have yet to be released by either team, but the consensus around the Houston Rockets is that they will be led by second-year guard Reed Sheppard, who is preparing to take on an increased role next season. He will use the Summer League as a building block for the upcoming regular season this year.
Tamar Bates, Kobe Brown and Caleb Grill are among many former Mizzou and Columbia standouts looking to make an impression in the NBA Summer League from Thursday to July 20 in Las Vegas. Bates may play his way to a permanent roster spot with the Denver Nuggets,
Also on Boston’s Summer League squad are returning Celtics, Baylor Scheierman, Miles Norris, and Jordan Walsh. Scheierman is entering his second year in the league while Walsh is approaching his third. Norris, who signed a two-way contract with the Celtics in March, appeared in three games last season.
Topic found more of a rhythm Thursday, knocking down a pair of threes after struggling with his shot earlier in Summer League play, including a combined 5-for-25 from the field and 0-for-11 from three over games Monday and Tuesday.