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In his inaugural appearance at the Summer League, Tre Johnson of Washington showcased a remarkable play that might just be the most impressive of the summer.
**5 HEADLINES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀**
July 12, 2025
**Top 10 Picks:** Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, and Khaman Maluach make their first appearances this summer.
**Sophomores Shine:** Ron Holland II, Matas Buzelis, and Reed Sheppard represent the 2024 Draft class.
**Friday Recap:** Blazers rookie Hansen Yang dazzled, the Celtics dominated, and the Hawks mounted a comeback.
**No. 1 vs. No. 2:** On Saturday, the premier selections of the 2025 Draft will face off.
**Saturday Preview:** Key athletes to monitor during an eight-game day of summer basketball.
**BUT FIRST… ⏰**
From day to night sports action on a Saturday…
Eight additional games are set to start today, highlighted by a showdown between the top two selections of the 2025 NBA Draft – Cooper Flagg (No. 1) will take on Dylan Harper (No. 2) when the Mavericks face the Spurs at 4 PM ET on ESPN.
In case you missed it, on Friday, the Timberwolves and Lynx introduced Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez as their new owners, and the Bucks officially presented their latest acquisition, Myles Turner.
1. **FRIDAY IN VEGAS: TOP 10 PICKS GET SUMMER ACTION**
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Suns 103, Wizards 84: In a face-off between top-10 draftees, Washington’s high-scoring Tre Johnson (18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 three-pointers) clashed with Phoenix’s defensive standout Khaman Maluach (14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks), but the Suns triumphed in the Summer League opener for both teams. |Recap
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Hornets 111, Jazz 105: Despite Charlotte rookie Liam McNeeley claiming he’s “still coming to grips with the rules,” he managed to record a team-high 22 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 three-pointers to lead the Hornets over the Jazz. |Recap| More Mic’d Up McNeeley
2. **FRIDAY IN VEGAS: SOPHOMORES STEP UP**
Pistons 104, Knicks 86: All five starters for Detroit contributed in double digits, with Ron Holland II leading the way with 28 points, 11 boards, four three-pointers, and three steals, guiding the Pistons to a victory in their Summer League opener. |Recap
Raptors 116, Bulls 72: After trailing by three points following the first quarter, the Raptors exploded with a 27-9 second quarter and never looked back. A.J. Lawson (22 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals) and Alijah Martin (16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists) were among five Raptors scoring in double figures. |Recap
Clippers 95, Rockets 92: The Clippers received a combined 44 points from Jordan Miller (23 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals) and Cam Christie (21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals) and managed to fend off a late comeback from the Rockets, who narrowed the gap to just two points in the final seconds. |Recap
3. **FRIDAY IN VEGAS: HANSEN EXCELS, CELTICS DOMINATE, HAWKS FIGHT BACK**
Blazers 106, Warriors 73: Portland began the game with a 9-0 run and maintained control, leading by as much as 35 points in a comprehensive win. Third-year player Rayan Rupert (23 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals) and rookie center Hansen Yang (10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks) were standout performers. |Recap
Celtics 92, Grizzlies 78: Thanks to Jordan Walsh’s standout 17 points and a double-double from Charles Bassey (14 points, 11 rebounds) off the bench, Boston established an 18-point lead and withstood several comeback attempts by the Grizzlies in their Summer League debut. |Recap
Hawks 105, Heat 98: Kobe Bufkin scored 17 of his game-high 29 points in the fourth quarter as Atlanta outpaced Miami 37-22 in the closing frame to secure the victory. Jacob Toppin contributed with a double-double (19 points, 10 rebounds) for the Hawks in their Summer League opener. |Recap
4. **SATURDAY PREVIEW: FOCUS ON THE TOP 5 PICKS**
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On Thursday, we got our first glimpse of the No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg, but fellow top-three draftees Dylan Harper of San Antonio (groin injury) and VJ Edgecombe of Philadelphia (thumb injury) missed the season opener of the NBA Summer League.
Tonight, all three are set to participate, highlighted by a showdown between the top two picks as Flagg’s Mavs take on Harper’s Spurs in a highly anticipated Texas matchup.
Mavs vs. Spurs (4 ET, ESPN): Flagg exhibited flashes of his two-way prowess in Dallas’ victory over the Lakers last Thursday, while Harper watched from the sidelines as his Spurs triumphed over the Sixers. Both teams are entering this matchup with a record of 1-0.
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Hornets vs. Sixers (6:30 ET, ESPN2): Following an exciting matchup between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the draft, we now turn to the clash of the No. 3 and No. 4 picks, with VJ Edgecombe and Kon Knueppel set to compete tonight.
5. **SATURDAY PREVIEW: EIGHT MORE GAMES ON THE HORIZON**
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Aside from the highlighted top four picks, Saturday will feature a complete slate of eight games with numerous players worth watching.
