Preview: 07/08/2025 - Vegas NBA Summer League Roster Breakdowns
The 2025 NBA Summer League is here and with it, the debut of this year’s rookie class and a close look at returning young players fighting for roster spots. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of each team’s drafted players and two‑way contract players, highlighting their draft pedigree, college or international background, and projected roles.
From top‑10 picks expected to make an immediate impact to undrafted players earning two‑way deals through grit and hustle, every name on this list has a chance to carve out a place in the league.
Whether you’re a fan scouting the next franchise cornerstone, a dynasty fantasy manager evaluating upside, or just curious about who to watch this summer, this guide gives you everything you need to know about the prospects and two‑way signees lighting up Summer League.
Atlanta Hawks
Kobe Bufkin (G, 6′4″) — Drafted No. 15 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Bufkin averaged 5.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in an injury-shortened rookie season, flashing his smooth scoring and playmaking potential.
Asa Newell (F, 6′9″) — Selected No. 23 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Georgia, Newell averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks as a freshman, projecting as a versatile defensive forward with offensive upside.
Nikola Đurišić (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 43 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Serbia, Đurišić posted 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists with Mega Basket, showcasing creativity and scoring at his size.
Two-Way Contract Players
Jacob Toppin (F, 6′9″) — An energetic forward on a two-way contract, Toppin averaged 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in the G League, known for his athleticism and defensive effort.
Adam Flagler (G, 6′3″) — A sharpshooting guard on a two-way deal, Flagler averaged 15.6 points, 4.4 assists, and shot 38% from three at Baylor, bringing leadership and spacing.
Eli John Ndiaye (F, 6′9″) — A long, defensive-minded forward from Real Madrid on a two-way contract, Ndiaye averaged 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in limited EuroLeague minutes.
Lamont Butler (G, 6′2″) — A gritty defensive guard from Kentucky (via San Diego State) on a two-way deal, Butler averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 steals, known for clutch plays.
Jack McVeigh (F, 6′8″) — A stretch forward on a two-way from Australia’s NBL, McVeigh averaged 13.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and shot 38% from deep, providing shooting and toughness.
Boston Celtics
Jordan Walsh (F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 38 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Walsh spent much of his rookie year developing in the G League, showing defensive intensity and athleticism.
Hugo Gonzalez (F, 6′8″) — Selected No. 28 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Spain, Gonzalez averaged 8.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists for Real Madrid, projecting as a two-way wing.
Max Shulga (G, 6′4″) — Picked No. 46 in the 2025 NBA Draft from VCU, Shulga averaged 14.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, standing out as a smart, crafty combo guard.
Baylor Scheierman (F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 30 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Scheierman averaged 18.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists at Creighton, known for his high IQ and 3‑and‑D versatility.
Amari Williams (C, 6′10″) — Selected No. 57 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Kentucky, Williams averaged 10.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks, providing rim protection and rebounding.
Two-Way Contract Players
Miles Norris (F, 6′9″) — A stretch forward on a two-way contract, Norris averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in the G League, offering shooting and versatility.
Kendall Brown (F, 6′8″) — Originally drafted No. 48 in 2022, Brown averaged 10.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in the G League, making his mark as an athletic defender and transition threat.
Isaiah Wong (G, 6′3″) — Drafted No. 55 in 2023, Wong averaged 7.8 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.1 steals for Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, continuing to develop as a scorer and playmaker overseas.
Brooklyn Nets
Drake Powell (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 22 in the 2025 NBA Draft from UNC, Powell averaged 8.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals, showing defensive versatility and two-way upside.
Egor Demin (G, 6′8″) — Selected No. 8 in the 2025 NBA Draft, Demin averaged 12.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.8 assists at BYU, standing out as a tall, creative playmaker with shooting touch.
Danny Wolf (C, 7′0″) — Picked No. 27 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Michigan, Wolf averaged 14.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks, combining shooting and rim protection.
Nolan Traoré (G, 6′4″) — Drafted No. 19 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of France, Traoré averaged 11.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals, showcasing speed and defensive upside.
Ben Saraf (G, 6′5″) — Selected No. 26 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Israel, Saraf averaged 10.8 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.0 steal with Hapoel Tel Aviv, known for his pick‑and‑roll and shot creation.
Two-Way Contract Players
Tyson Etienne (G, 6′2″) — A scoring guard on a two-way deal, Etienne averaged 13.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in the G League, bringing energy and confidence.
Tosan Evbuomwan (F, 6′7″) — A point-forward on a two-way contract, Evbuomwan averaged 9.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists last year, impressing with his vision and defensive versatility.
Charlotte Hornets
Kon Knueppel (F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 4 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Duke, Knueppel averaged 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, showcasing elite shooting and offensive versatility.
Sion James (G, 6′5″) — Selected No. 33 in the 2025 NBA Draft, James averaged 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals as a defensive‑minded glue guy at Tulane.
Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, 7′1″) — Picked No. 34 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Creighton, Kalkbrenner averaged 13.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks, establishing himself as an efficient rim protector.
Liam McNeeley (F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 29 in the 2025 NBA Draft, McNeeley averaged 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and shot 36% from three at UConn, projecting as a 3‑and‑D forward.
Tijane Salaün (F, 6′9″) — Selected No. 6 in the 2024 NBA Draft from France, Salaün averaged 9.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 block with Cholet, bringing length and defensive potential.
Two-Way Contract Players
KJ Simpson (G, 6′0″) — On a two-way deal, Simpson averaged 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.8 steals at Colorado, excelling as a scorer and playmaker.
Damion Baugh (G, 6′4″) — A tough, defensive-minded guard on a two-way contract, Baugh averaged 8.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in the G League.
PJ Hall (F/C, 6′10″) — A stretch big on a two-way deal, Hall averaged 18.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks as a senior at Clemson, offering shooting and toughness.
Chicago Bulls
Matas Buzelis (F, 6′10″) — Drafted No. 11 in the 2024 NBA Draft after a season with G League Ignite, Buzelis averaged 13.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks, showcasing size, fluidity, and two‑way potential as a forward.
Noa Essengue (F, 6′9″) — Selected No. 12 in the 2025 NBA Draft from France, Essengue averaged 10.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks playing for JL Bourg, flashing defensive upside and switchability.
Lachlan Olbrich (C, 6′11″) — Picked No. 55 in the 2025 NBA Draft after playing in Australia’s NBL, Olbrich posted 7.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks for Illawarra, known for his motor and toughness in the paint.
Two-Way Contract Players
Jahmir Young (G, 6′2″) — A scoring guard on a two-way deal, Young averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.4 steals at Maryland, excelling as a clutch shot‑maker and aggressive scorer.
Emanuel Miller (F, 6′7″) — A high-energy forward on a two-way contract, Miller averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists at TCU, bringing defensive versatility and rebounding to the wing.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Jaylon Tyson (G/F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 20 in the 2024 NBA Draft after a breakout junior year, Tyson averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, showcasing shot creation, versatility, and feel as a scoring wing.
Tyrese Proctor (G, 6′5″) — Selected No. 49 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Duke, Proctor averaged 11.2 points, 4.1 assists, and 1.3 steals as a sophomore, bringing playmaking, on‑ball defense, and perimeter shooting upside.
Saliou Niang (F, 6′9″) — Picked No. 58 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Senegal, Niang is a raw, athletic forward known for his length and defensive potential as he develops offensively.
Two-Way Contract Player
Nae’Qwan Tomlin (F, 6′10″) — On a two-way deal, Tomlin averaged 10.4 points and 6.0 rebounds in college, standing out for his mobility, energy, and defensive upside as a versatile forward.
Dallas Mavericks
Cooper Flagg (F, 6′9″) — Drafted No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft from Duke, Flagg averaged 16.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.8 blocks, and 1.5 steals as a freshman, showcasing generational two‑way ability and star potential.
Melvin Ajinça (G/F, 6′7″) — Selected No. 51 in the 2024 NBA Draft from France, Ajinça averaged 8.7 points and 3.2 rebounds with LDLC ASVEL, flashing length, shooting, and developing strength.
Two-Way Contract Players
Miles Kelly (G, 6′5″) — A scoring guard on a two-way deal, Kelly averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists at Auburn, showing deep shooting range and offensive creativity.
Ryan Nembhard (G, 6′0″) — A steady floor general on a two-way contract, Nembhard put up 12.4 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.4 steals at Gonzaga, valued for his poise and court vision.
Denver Nuggets
Hunter Tyson (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 37 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Tyson averaged 15.3 points and 9.6 rebounds as a senior at Clemson, known for his floor-spacing and toughness.
Keyontae Johnson (F, 6′6″) — Selected No. 50 in the 2023 NBA Draft from Kansas State, Johnson averaged 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, blending inside‑out scoring and physicality.
DaRon Holmes (F/C, 6′10″) — Picked No. 22 in the 2024 NBA Draft after a dominant junior year at Dayton, Holmes averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks, projecting as a modern two‑way big.
Two-Way Contract Players
Spencer Jones (F, 6′7″) — A versatile defender on a two-way deal, Jones averaged 12.0 points and 4.4 rebounds at Stanford, bringing shooting and leadership to the wing.
Tamar Bates (G, 6′5″) — A scoring guard on a two-way contract, Bates averaged 14.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists at Missouri, providing shot‑making and confidence off the bench.
Detroit Pistons
Ron Holland II (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 5 in the 2024 NBA Draft from G League Ignite, Holland averaged 18.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists, showcasing elite athleticism and defensive versatility.
Chaz Lanier (G, 6′4″) — Selected No. 37 in the 2025 NBA Draft after a breakout senior year at Tennessee, Lanier averaged 15.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, excelling as a perimeter scorer.
Bobi Klintman (F, 6′10″) — Drafted No. 37 in the 2024 NBA Draft after a year in Australia’s NBL, Klintman averaged 10.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, flashing stretch‑four potential.
Two-Way Contract Players
Daniss Jenkins (G, 6′3″) — A crafty guard on a two-way deal, Jenkins averaged 14.8 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.7 steals at St. John’s, bringing defensive tenacity and playmaking.
Tolu Smith (F/C, 6′11″) — A physical forward‑center on a two-way contract, Smith averaged 16.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks at Mississippi State, known for his interior presence.
Golden State Warriors
Will Richard (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 56 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Florida, Richard averaged 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, projecting as a 3‑and‑D wing with defensive versatility and a reliable outside shot.
Alex Toohey (F, 6′8″) — Selected No. 52 in the 2025 NBA Draft after a year in Australia’s NBL, Toohey averaged 7.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists, showcasing toughness, basketball IQ, and two‑way potential.
Two-Way Contract Players
Taran Armstrong (G, 6′5″) — A playmaking guard on a two‑way deal, Armstrong averaged 11.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds at Cal Baptist and overseas, known for his vision and feel for the game.
Jackson Rowe (F, 6′7″) — A versatile forward on a two‑way contract, Rowe brings rebounding, hustle, and floor‑spacing ability after a strong G League season with Santa Cruz.
Houston Rockets
Reed Sheppard (G, 6′3″) — Drafted No. 3 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft from Kentucky, Sheppard averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.5 steals, establishing himself as a sharpshooting, high‑IQ guard with elite defensive instincts.
Two-Way Contract Players
Kevon Harris (G/F, 6′6″) — A strong, defensive‑minded wing on a two‑way deal, Harris brings toughness, slashing, and energy, having previously appeared with Orlando and in the G League.
N’Faly Dante (C, 6′11″) — A big, athletic center on a two‑way contract, Dante averaged 13.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks at Oregon, excelling as a rim protector and interior scorer.
Indiana Pacers
Kam Jones (G, 6′4″) — Drafted No. 38 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Marquette, Jones averaged 16.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, standing out as a confident scorer and shot creator.
Taelon Peter (F, 6′6″) — Selected No. 54 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Liberty, Peter averaged 13.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, bringing defensive versatility and athleticism.
Johnny Furphy (F, 6′7″) — Picked No. 35 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Kansas, Furphy averaged 9.0 points and 4.9 rebounds, flashing floor spacing and energy as a two‑way wing.
Two-Way Contract Players
Enrique Freeman (F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 50 in 2024, Freeman averaged 15.4 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks at Akron, known for his rebounding and motor.
RayJ Dennis (G, 6′2″) — A crafty point guard on a two‑way deal, Dennis averaged 13.6 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds at Baylor, bringing leadership and playmaking.
Quenton Jackson (G/F, 6′5″) — An explosive wing on a two‑way contract, Jackson has flashed scoring and defensive versatility in NBA and G League stints.
Los Angeles Clippers
Kobe Sanders (G, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 50 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Nevada, Sanders averaged 15.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals, praised for his size, playmaking, and two‑way upside.
Jordan Miller (G, 6′4″) — Selected No. 48 in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Miami, Miller averaged 4.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 37 NBA games while showcasing defensive toughness.
Cam Christie (G, 6′6″) — Picked No. 46 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Christie appeared in limited minutes but is valued for his shooting potential and size as a project guard.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (F, 6′9″) — Drafted No. 30 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Penn State, Niederhauser is a versatile defender with upside as a glue‑guy forward.
Kobe Brown (F, 6′7″) — Chosen No. 30 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Brown is a rugged forward who provides defense, rebounding, and energy in limited NBA and G League stints.
Two-Way Contract Players
Trentyn Flowers (F, 6′7″) — A wing on a two‑way contract, Flowers averaged 17.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in the G League after recovering from injury, showing scoring and athleticism.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (F, 6′9″) — A two‑way forward who splits time between the NBA and G League, Baldwin offers size, shooting, and offensive skill as a floor‑spacing big.
Los Angeles Lakers
Dalton Knecht (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 17 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Tennessee, Knecht averaged 19.3 points, 4.2 assists, and shot 41% from three, bringing elite scoring and shooting versatility to the Lakers’ wing rotation.
Bronny James (G, 6′2″) — Selected No. 55 in the 2024 NBA Draft from USC, James is a high‑IQ guard known for his feel for the game, floor spacing, and defensive upside, making him a developmental project.
Two-Way Contract Players
Eric Dixon (F/C, 6′8″) — A strong forward on a two‑way contract, Dixon averaged 11.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks at Villanova, offering toughness and interior defense.
Trey Jemison III (C, 7′0″) — A big-bodied center on a two‑way deal, Jemison brings physicality, rebounding, and rim protection after seeing limited minutes late in the Lakers’ season.
Memphis Grizzlies
Jaylen Wells (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 39 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Wells impressed with his shooting, defensive upside, and versatility, establishing himself as a two‑way wing prospect.
Javon Small (G, 6′2″) — Selected No. 48 in the 2025 NBA Draft from West Virginia, Small averaged 12.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 1.5 steals, showcasing speed and playmaking ability.
Jahmai Mashack (G/F, 6′4″) — Picked No. 59 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Tennessee, Mashack is a lockdown defender on the perimeter with developing offensive skills.
Cedric Coward (F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 11 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Washington State, Coward is a versatile forward known for his rebounding, defensive versatility, and energy on both ends.
Two-Way Contract Players
Zyon Pullin (G, 6′4″) — A crafty, high‑IQ point guard on a two‑way deal, Pullin brings leadership, court vision, and steady playmaking to the backcourt.
Cam Spencer (G, 6′4″) — Drafted No. 53 in 2024, Spencer is also on a two‑way deal, valued for his perimeter shooting and team‑first approach on offense.
Miami Heat
Kel’el Ware (C, 7′0″) — Drafted No. 15 in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Indiana, Ware averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks, showcasing rim protection, athleticism, and touch around the basket.
Pelle Larsson (G/F, 6′6″) — Selected No. 44 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Arizona, Larsson posted 11.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists as a versatile two‑way wing.
Kasparas Jakucionis (G, 6′5″) — Drafted No. 20 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Illinois, Jakucionis is a crafty European point guard known for his vision, feel, and polished scoring.
Milwaukee Bucks
Chris Livingston (F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 58 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Livingston is a physical forward who showed flashes of defensive energy and rebounding in limited minutes.
Tyler Smith (F, 6′9″) — Selected No. 33 in the 2024 NBA Draft from G League Ignite, Smith averaged 14.6 points and 5.7 rebounds, combining shooting touch with athleticism.
Bogoljub Markovic (F, 6′10″) — Picked No. 47 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Serbia, Markovic is a skilled forward with defensive instincts and floor‑spacing potential.
Andre Jackson Jr. (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 36 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Jackson is a defensive specialist and playmaker, excelling as a high‑IQ role player.
Two-Way Contract Players
Jamaree Bouyea (G, 6′2″) — A quick scoring guard on a two‑way deal, Bouyea averaged 14.1 points and 4.8 assists in the G League, adding pace and shot‑making.
Mark Sears (G, 6′1″) — A clutch scorer on a two‑way contract, Sears averaged 21.5 points and 4.2 assists at Alabama, showcasing big‑game shooting ability.
Pete Nance (F, 6′11″) — A stretch big on a two‑way deal, Nance rebounds, protects the rim, and spaces the floor, having played at Northwestern and UNC.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Terrence Shannon Jr. (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 27 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Shannon is a powerful scorer and defender on the wing, known for his slashing, athleticism, and two‑way impact.
Rob Dillingham (G, 6′3″) — Selected No. 8 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Dillingham is an electrifying playmaker with elite shot‑making and creativity as a dynamic lead guard.
Joan Beringer (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 17 in the 2025 NBA Draft from France, Beringer is a versatile forward with rebounding instincts, defensive tools, and offensive upside.
Jaylen Clark (G, 6′4″) — Picked No. 53 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Clark is a defensive specialist with high motor and the ability to guard multiple positions.
Leonard Miller (F, 6′10″) — Drafted No. 33 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Miller is a long, athletic forward with rebounding and defensive upside, showing flashes of offensive growth.
Two-Way Contract Players
Tristan Newton (G, 6′5″) — A steady combo guard on a two‑way deal, Newton brings playmaking and defensive energy after starring at UConn.
Jesse Edwards (C, 6′11″) — A rim‑protecting big on a two‑way contract, Edwards averaged double‑digit points and rebounds at Syracuse and West Virginia.
New Orleans Pelicans
Jeremiah Fears (G, 6′2″) — Drafted No. 7 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Oklahoma, Fears is a skilled, confident scorer with deep shooting range and playmaking instincts.
Antonio Reeves (G, 6′5″) — Selected No. 47 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Reeves is a smooth, efficient scorer and three‑point shooter who starred at Kentucky.
Micah Peavy (F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 40 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Georgetown, Peavy is a tough, defensive‑minded wing with slashing and rebounding ability.
Yves Missi (C, 6′11″) — Picked No. 21 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Baylor, Missi is an athletic shot‑blocker and lob threat with upside as a rim‑runner.
Derik Queen (F/C, 6′9″) — Selected No. 13 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Maryland, Queen is a polished interior scorer with great hands, footwork, and rebounding.
Two-Way Contract Players
Hunter Dickinson (C, 7′1″) — A skilled big man on a two‑way contract, Dickinson brings scoring and rebounding after a productive career at Michigan and Kansas.
Keion Brooks Jr. (F, 6′7″) — A veteran forward on a two‑way deal, Brooks provides energy, mid‑range scoring, and defensive versatility.
Lester Quinones (G, 6′5″) — A scoring guard on a two‑way contract, Quinones has proven his shooting and shot creation at the G League and NBA levels.
New York Knicks
Pacome Dadiet (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 25 in the 2024 NBA Draft from France, Dadiet is a raw, athletic forward with defensive upside and offensive flashes.
Tyler Kolek (G, 6′3″) — Selected No. 34 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Kolek is a floor general with elite vision, toughness, and leadership after a standout career at Marquette.
Mouhamed Diawara (F, 6′9″) — Drafted No. 51 in the 2025 NBA Draft from France, Diawara is a long, athletic forward with defensive instincts and rebounding ability.
Ariel Hukporti (C, 7′0″) — Picked No. 58 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Germany, Hukporti is a physical center with rebounding and shot‑blocking presence.
Two-Way Contract Players
Kevin McCullar Jr. (G/F, 6′6″) — A defensive‑minded wing on a two‑way contract, McCullar brings leadership and toughness after being drafted No. 56 in 2024.
MarJon Beauchamp (G/F, 6′6″) — Originally drafted No. 24 in 2022, Beauchamp is a two‑way player known for his defense and transition scoring.
Anton Watson (F, 6′8″) — A glue‑guy forward on a two‑way deal, Watson was drafted No. 54 in 2024 and is valued for his defense and unselfish play.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Brooks Barnhizer (G/F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 44 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Northwestern, Barnhizer is a versatile wing who defends, rebounds, and can hit open shots.
Ajay Mitchell (G, 6′5″) — Selected No. 38 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Mitchell is a crafty playmaker with smooth scoring and passing ability.
Nikola Topić (G, 6′6″) — Picked No. 12 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Serbia, Topić is an elite facilitator with size, vision, and pick‑and‑roll mastery.
Two-Way Contract Players
Braden Carlson (F/C, 6′10″) — A big man on a two‑way contract, Carlson provides rebounding and interior scoring as a developmental piece.
Alex Ducas (F, 6′7″) — A stretch‑four on a two‑way deal, Ducas brings outside shooting and floor spacing after a strong collegiate career.
Orlando Magic
Jase Richardson (G, 6′3″) — Drafted No. 25 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Michigan State, Richardson is a shifty, creative guard with shot‑making ability and defensive toughness.
Tristan da Silva (F, 6′9″) — Selected No. 18 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Colorado, da Silva is a versatile forward with shooting touch, defensive IQ, and excellent feel for the game.
Noah Penda (F, 6′8″) — Picked No. 32 in the 2025 NBA Draft from France, Penda is a long, athletic forward with rebounding and defensive upside.
Two-Way Contract Player
Ethan Thompson (G, 6′5″) — A steady, two‑way guard who brings defense and playmaking after time in the G League and summer league stints.
Philadelphia 76ers
VJ Edgecombe (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 3 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Baylor, Edgecombe is an explosive, two‑way wing with elite athleticism and defensive instincts, paired with improving shot creation.
Johni Broome (F/C, 6′10″) — Selected No. 35 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Auburn, Broome is a mobile big with rim protection, rebounding, and pick‑and‑roll finishing ability.
Adem Bona (C, 6′10″) — Drafted No. 41 in the 2024 NBA Draft from UCLA, Bona is an elite defender and rim runner with energy and shot‑blocking.
Two-Way Contract Players
Jalen Hood‑Schifino (G, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 17 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Hood‑Schifino is now on a two‑way deal, bringing size and playmaking upside to the backcourt.
Alex Reese (F, 6′9″) — A stretch‑four on a two‑way contract who provides spacing and toughness, continuing his development in the G League.
Hunter Sallis (late signee)
Phoenix Suns
Ryan Dunn (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 28 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Virginia, Dunn is a premier defender with length, instincts, and a developing offensive game.
Oso Ighodaro (F/C, 6′9″) — Selected No. 40 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Marquette, Ighodaro is a skilled passer and defender at the 5 with high basketball IQ.
Khaman Maluach (C, 7′1″) — Picked No. 10 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Duke, Maluach is an elite shot‑blocker and lob finisher with tremendous upside.
Koby Brea (G, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 41 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Kentucky, Brea is a sharpshooting wing with deep range and solid defensive fundamentals.
Rasheer Fleming (F, 6′8″) — Selected No. 31 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Saint Joseph’s, Fleming is a versatile defender and rebounder with offensive upside.
Portland Trail Blazers
Hansen Yang (C, 7′2″) — Drafted No. 16 in the 2025 NBA Draft from China, Yang is a towering presence with shot‑blocking and rim‑running potential.
Two-Way Contract Players
Caleb Love (G, 6′4″) — A scoring guard on a two‑way deal, Love averaged double figures at Arizona, showcasing clutch shot‑making and offensive aggression.
Sidy Cissoko (F, 6′7″) — Originally drafted No. 44 in 2023, Cissoko is a defensive‑minded wing on a two‑way contract, known for his hustle and physicality.
Sacramento Kings
Isaac Jones (F, 6′9″) — A versatile forward who impressed in workouts, Jones brings rebounding, energy, and defensive versatility to the Kings’ frontcourt.
Nique Clifford (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 24 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Colorado State, Clifford is a two‑way wing who defends multiple positions and hits open shots.
Devin Carter (G, 6′3″) — Selected No. 13 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Providence, Carter is a tough, defensive guard with explosive athleticism and improving shooting.
Maxime Raynaud (C, 7′1″) — Drafted No. 42 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Stanford, Raynaud is a skilled big man with touch around the basket and rebounding instincts.
Two-Way Contract Players
Mason Jones (G, 6′4″) — A scoring guard on a two‑way deal, Jones brings offensive creativity and toughness after time in the G League.
Isaiah Crawford (F, 6′6″) — A high‑motor forward on a two‑way contract, Crawford excels at defense, rebounding, and hustle plays.
Dylan Cardwell (C, 6′11″) — A rim‑protecting big on a two‑way deal, Cardwell brings shot‑blocking, rebounding, and energy off the bench.
San Antonio Spurs
Carter Bryant (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 14 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Arizona, Bryant is a smooth‑scoring forward with shooting touch, defensive tools, and offensive creativity.
Dylan Harper (G, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 2 in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Rutgers, Harper is a big, playmaking guard with elite vision, scoring ability, and defensive instincts. He projects as a franchise cornerstone and primary ball-handler with All-Star upside.
Two-Way Contract Players
Riley Minix (F, 6′7″) — A stretch‑four on a two‑way contract, Minix provides shooting and floor spacing after a standout college career.
Harrison Ingram (F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 48 in 2024, Ingram is on a two‑way deal, known for his defensive versatility, rebounding, and playmaking as a connector piece.
Toronto Raptors
Jonathan Mogbo (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 31 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Mogbo is a bouncy, defensive‑minded forward with elite athleticism and finishing ability.
Collin Murray‑Boyles (F, 6′7″) — Selected No. 9 in the 2025 NBA Draft from South Carolina, Murray‑Boyles is a polished, tough forward with elite footwork and defensive upside.
Ja’Kobe Walter (G, 6′5″) — Drafted No. 19 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Baylor, Walter is a skilled shooter and scorer with strong defensive instincts.
Jamal Shead (G, 6′1″) — Picked No. 45 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Houston, Shead is a leader and defensive pest at point guard.
Alijah Martin (G, 6′2″) — Drafted No. 39 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Florida Atlantic, Martin is a clutch scorer and high‑energy guard.
Two-Way Contract Players
Ulrich Chomche (C, 6′11″) — A raw big man on a two‑way contract, Chomche brings size, mobility, and rim protection as a developmental prospect.
Chucky Hepburn (G, 6′2″) — A defensive point guard on a two‑way deal, Hepburn adds toughness and playmaking after a solid college career.
Utah Jazz
Cody Williams (F, 6′8″) — Drafted No. 10 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Colorado, Williams is a rangy, athletic forward with defensive versatility and scoring upside.
Isaiah Collier (G, 6′4″) — Selected No. 29 in the 2024 NBA Draft from USC, Collier is a downhill playmaker with strength and creativity at the point.
Walter Clayton Jr. (G, 6′3″) — Drafted No. 18 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Florida, Clayton is a skilled scorer and shooter.
John Tonje (G/F, 6′6″) — Picked No. 53 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Wisconsin, Tonje is a capable 3‑and‑D wing with defensive toughness.
Ace Bailey (F, 6′9″) — Drafted No. 5 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Rutgers, Bailey is a two‑way star with elite athleticism and offensive polish.
Kyle Filipowski (F/C, 7′0″) — Selected No. 32 in the 2024 NBA Draft from Duke, Filipowski is a skilled big man with shooting and passing ability.
Brice Sensabaugh (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 28 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Sensabaugh is a shot‑maker with deep range and confidence.
Two-Way Contract Players
Elijah Harkless (G/F, 6′5″) — A defensive wing on a two‑way contract, Harkless adds rebounding, grit, and transition play.
Washington Wizards
AJ Johnson (G, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 23 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Johnson is a long, creative guard with defensive potential and scoring instincts.
Bub Carrington (G, 6′5″) — Selected No. 14 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Carrington is a lead guard with smooth scoring and playmaking.
Tre Johnson (G/F, 6′6″) — Drafted No. 6 in the 2025 NBA Draft from Texas, Johnson is a polished scorer with strong perimeter game and two‑way tools.
Kyshawn George (G/F, 6′8″) — Picked No. 24 in the 2024 NBA Draft, George is a skilled shooter and versatile wing.
Alex Sarr (F/C, 7′1″) — Drafted No. 2 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Sarr is an elite shot‑blocker and modern big with upside.
Will Riley (F, 6′8″) — Selected No. 21 in the 2025 NBA Draft, Riley is a two‑way forward with scoring and rebounding skills.
Jamir Watkins (F, 6′7″) — Drafted No. 43 in the 2025 NBA Draft, Watkins is a tough defender and rebounder with offensive flashes.
Dillon Jones (F, 6′6″) — Picked No. 26 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Jones is a playmaking forward with rebounding and versatility.
Closing Thoughts:
The Summer League stage is where potential becomes reality — and where front offices, coaches, and fans alike catch their first glimpse of tomorrow’s stars. While lottery picks like Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe, and Ace Bailey headline the class, don’t sleep on the mid‑round gems and two‑way grinders who could develop into valuable contributors.
Keep an eye on these names throughout July, and remember: the Summer League is just the beginning of their NBA journey. Stay tuned, because some of these players will go on to make a major impact when the regular season tips off this fall.
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