NBA Player News
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Javon Small PG | MEM
Grizzlies' Javon Small: Signs two-way deal
Small (rest) signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Small, the No. 48 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, figures to spend the majority of his time with the Memphis Hustle early on in his career. At West Virginia, Small was a standout for the team and averaged 18.6 points, 5.6 assist, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals.
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Thunder's Viktor Lakhin: Doesn't see floor
Lakhin (foot) didn't see the floor in Thursday's 90-81 Summer League win over the Nets.
Lakhin was diagnosed with a torn tendon in his left foot back in early May. He was considered a possible second-rounder in the 2025 NBA Draft before this news. Lakhin was given a three-month timetable, and while it's unclear if he'll be involved in live action during the Summer League, it seems likely that the Thunder are looking to consider him as a possible candidate for a two-way deal.
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Judah Mintz PG | PHI
76ers' Judah Mintz: Falls flat in blowout loss
Mintz totaled nine points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-11 FT), three assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Thursday's 111-70 Summer League loss to San Antonio.
Mintz took a step back after dropping 21 and 26 points in his previous two Summer League matchups. However, he still managed to lead the starters in scoring by getting to the charity stripe with regularity. Mintz could have a chance to bounce back in Sunday's exhibition against the Hornets.
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Riley Minix SF | SA
Spurs' Riley Minix: Cleared for return
Minix (shoulder) finished with 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Thursday's 111-70 Summer League win over the 76ers.
Minix sat out the California Classic Summer League in San Francisco while completing his rehab from shoulder surgery, but he was cleared in time for Thursday's exhibition. The 24-year-old shot the ball well from beyond the arc and was one of four starters to accumulate at least five rebounds in the blowout victory.
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Hunter Tyson SF | DEN
Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Nabs double-double in SL loss
Tyson posted 12 points (4-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Thursday's 90-89 Summer League loss to Milwaukee.
Tyson wasn't shy on the offensive end, where he chucked up a team-high 14 attempts from the field. He wasn't able to get his shot to fall for the majority of the night, but his shot volume allowed him to reach double figures, and his effort on the glass resulted in a double-double. Tyson appeared in 51 regular-season games for the Nuggets a season ago, averaging 2.6 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7.8 minutes.
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DaRon Holmes II PF | DEN
Nuggets' DaRon Holmes: Looks strong in Summer League
Holmes collected 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Thursday's 90-89 Summer League loss to the Bucks.
Holmes contributed a team-high 15 points and did so in an efficient manner, hitting at an impressive clip from beyond the arc. The Dayton product missed the entire 2024-25 season after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon, but he's been given a clean bill of health and is expected to compete for the backup center spot leading up to the 2025-26 campaign.
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Jamaree Bouyea PG | MIL
Bucks' Jamaree Bouyea: Drills game-winning triple
Bouyea tallied 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 26 minutes during Thursday's 90-89 Summer League win over Denver.
Bouyea did significant damage from downtown in this one, which included a three at the buzzer to win the exhibition. He was one of three starters to score in double figures, with Chris Livingston's 18 points leading the way. Bouyea spent the majority of the 2024-25 campaign in the G League, averaging 19.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks in 21 appearances.
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Darius Bazley PF | UTA
Lakers' Darius Bazley: Flirts with double-double
Bazley collected eight points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 87-85 Summer League loss to Dallas.
Bazley made his presence known on the glass, grabbing five of his team-high 11 rebounds on the offensive end. While he wasn't as involved in the scoring column as he was during Tuesday's 27-point showing, the 6-foot-9 forward is off to a promising start to Summer League action with LA.
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Mark Sears PG | MIL
Bucks' Mark Sears: Out Thursday with calf injury
Sears has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Nuggets due to a left calf strain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Sears will need to wait at least until Saturday before making his Summer League debut. The 5-foot-11 guard out of Alabama didn't hear his name called on draft night but is looking to carve out a role for himself after inking a two-way contract with Milwaukee on June 26.
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Dalton Knecht SF | LAL
Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Avoids serious injury
Knecht was diagnosed with a right calf cramp after leaving Thursday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
It initially looked as though Knecht was getting his right knee checked out on the bench, but the Lakers noted after the exhibition that he was dealing with a cramp. He'll presumably be available for Saturday's matchup against the Pelicans, though the team likely won't confirm his availability until closer to tipoff.