The list:
Kyle Filipowski – Utah Jazz
Filipowski opened Summer League as our “Player of the Day.” The second-year big man hit 35% from deep last season and looks like a long-term value play, under contract through 2028 at just $3M annually.
Matas Buzelis – Chicago Bulls
Buzelis finished his rookie season strong. The 6’10” forward shot 36% from three and scored effectively around the rim. At only 20 years old, he’s a key piece for Chicago.
Jonathan Mogbo – Toronto Raptors
Versatile and unselfish, Mogbo flashed potential with an April triple-double (17 pts, 10 reb, 11 ast). At 6’9”, his playmaking skills are rare for his size.
Ron Holland – Detroit Pistons
Holland showed promise in his rookie campaign. With Tim Hardaway Jr. gone and Malik Beasley unlikely to play, Holland could see significant minutes for the Pistons this coming season.
Brice Sensabaugh – Utah Jazz
A scoring wing with two years under his belt, Sensabaugh is known for his offensive bursts. He appears leaner and more mobile, key elements to improve his defense.
Tosan Evbuomwan – Brooklyn Nets
Evbuomwan earned a full look after starting on a two-way deal. At 24, he’s a do-it-all type who barely met our minutes threshold but showed flashes of rotation-level impact.
Isaiah Collier – Utah Jazz
Collier’s shot needs work, just 24.9% from three and 68.2% from the line as a rookie. This Summer League is a key checkpoint for his development.
Jamison Battle – Toronto Raptors
Battle went from undrafted to a full NBA contract after impressing on a two-way deal. He was lights-out shooting: 40.5% from three and 88.9% at the line.
Kel’el Ware – Miami Heat
Ware was a rebounding force and earned Second Team All-Rookie honors. At 21, he’s one of Miami’s most intriguing long-term prospects.
Justin Edwards – Philadelphia 76ers
Edwards started as a two-way player but earned a standard deal by February. He’ll look to solidify his role further this summer.
Jamal Shead – Toronto Raptors
Shead played in 75 games but hit just 32.3% from beyond the arc. Toronto hopes he can improve as a floor-spacing guard.
Adem Bona – Philadelphia 76ers
With Joel Embiid sidelined at times, Bona saw meaningful minutes. He converted 70.3% of his field goal attempts, mostly at the rim.
Tristan Da Silva – Orlando Magic
Da Silva logged 22 minutes per game as a rookie. He is steady, and reliable. Can he standout?
Ryan Dunn – Phoenix Suns
Elite defense got Dunn on the court early, but the offense was rough, just 48.7% from the line and 31.1% from three.
Dalton Knecht – Los Angeles Lakers
Summer League offers a fresh opportunity to show why he was so highly touted. He played well Tuesday in a Lakers win.
Bub Carrington – Washington Wizards
Carrington played all 82 games as a 19-year-old and earned Second Team All-Rookie honors. A big summer could elevate his trajectory.
Kyshawn George – Washington Wizards
George struggled with efficiency, shooting just 37% from the field. Washington gave him rotation minutes, but he’ll need to earn them going forward.
Yves Missi – New Orleans Pelicans
Missi’s strong rookie campaign landed him on the Second Team All-Rookie list. His size and energy stood out in extended minutes.
Cody Williams – Utah Jazz
Williams’ rookie season was rough. He shot only 32% from the field, but he’s bulked up and looks more ready to contribute.
Tidjane Salaun – Charlotte Hornets
Another rookie who struggled with efficiency, shooting just 33% from the floor. He’s a work in progress.
Alex Sarr – Washington Wizards
The No. 2 overall pick made First Team All-Rookie but disappointed statistically, just 39.4% FG for a 7-footer is concerning to us.
KJ Simpson – Charlotte Hornets
Simpson played meaningful minutes (23.4 mpg across 36 games) but could use a standout Summer League to remind folks he belongs.
Antonio Reeves – New Orleans Pelicans
Reeves was reportedly waived on July 4th but is still listed on the Summer League roster. We’ll see if he actually suits up.
Jakobe Walter – Toronto Raptors
The 19th overall pick in 2024 will aim to separate himself in the crowded pool of NBA two-guards.
Oso Ighodaro – Phoenix Suns
Ighodaro’s instincts are strong, but he struggled with efficiency. It is a bit head-scratching that he played over 1,000 minutes as a rookie while being well below efficiency standards for a BIG in the NBA.
Jaylen Wells – Memphis Grizzlies
Wells averaged 25.9 minutes and shot 35.2% from deep, earning First Team All-Rookie recognition. He is returning from a broken wrist suffered on April 8th.
Pelle Larsson – Miami Heat
Larsson appeared in 55 games in 2024-25. It appears he will have a chance to be a glue guy in Miami’s rotation.
Andre Jackson Jr. – Milwaukee Bucks
Now entering his third year, Jackson has to cut down on fouls to carve out a more consistent role in Milwaukee.
