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Jahmir Young dazzled with his spin move, etching his name into the annals of Summer League history.
**5 HEADLINES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀**
*July 17, 2025*
**Unbeaten Teams Target Semifinals:** The Wolves, Kings, and Thunder improve their records to 4-0 in Las Vegas.
**Recap:** A remarkable 40-point performance, standout shows from rookies Broome and those from Brooklyn, as well as impressive outings from Jazz sophomores.
**Rookie Photo Shoots:** Day 2 highlights and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the 2025 Draft class.
**Playoff Pursuit:** Five teams with 3-0 records are set to take the court tonight, with all four Playoff spots still available.
**Thursday Showdown:** More exciting matches to conclude the qualifying phase in Vegas.
**BUT FIRST… ⏰**
The regular season comes to a close in Vegas…
Thursday’s eight-game lineup marks the end of the 2K26 Summer League “regular season,” with all four slots for Saturday’s semifinals still unfilled. Five teams boasting 3-0 records will compete tonight, including a highly anticipated showdown between the Spurs and Hornets at 7 PM ET on ESPN.
**Summer League Central:** Check out who’s in contention for the playoffs in Vegas, the competition format, top statistics, and more, right here.
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**1. UNBEATEN TEAMS AIM FOR SEMIFINALS: WOLVES, KINGS & THUNDER JUMP TO 4-0**
As the final qualifying game approaches for all 30 franchises, eight teams began Thursday with perfect 3-0 records, aiming for victory to secure their place in Saturday’s semifinals.
Three of these undefeated teams played yesterday, maintaining their flawless status.
**Wolves 89, Suns 85:** Rob Dillingham lit up the scoreboard with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Leonard Miller contributed a double-double (22 points, 11 boards), helping the Wolves overcome a 16-point deficit and secure a 4-0 record. | Recap
**Kings 94, Cavaliers 86:** Nique Clifford came close to a triple-double with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, supported by six teammates who joined him in double figures, as Sacramento surged to 4-0 despite Tyrese Proctor’s impressive 35 points. | Recap
**Thunder 95, Pelicans 81:** New Orleans’ seventh overall pick, Jeremiah Fears (22 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists), and Trey Alexander (25 points, 5 three-pointers) shone, but OKC held the Pelicans to a dismal 36.6% shooting overall and 22.6% from beyond the arc while utilizing 11 different scorers to advance to 4-0. | Recap
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**2. RECAP: YOUNG SHINES, ROOKIES IMPRESS, JAZZ DOMINATE**
An undrafted guard from Maryland, Jahmir Young established himself last year in the G League, receiving All-Rookie Team honors.
On Wednesday, amidst a court full of NBA talent, he showcased his skills.
**Bulls 102, Bucks 96:** After accumulating 23 points over his last three games, Young exploded for a Summer League-leading 40 points, shooting 13-of-18 from the field and 7-of-8 from three-point range, leading the Bulls past Chris Livingston (23 points) and the Bucks. | Recap
**76ers 90, Mavericks 82:** With VJ Edgecombe sidelined, fellow 2025 Draft pick Johni Broome stepped up with a phenomenal double-double (22 points, 14 rebounds), while Mark Armstrong also scored 22 to secure the win for Philadelphia. | Recap
**Nets 94, Magic 80:** No team had drafted more first-round talents in 2025 than the Nets (5), and on Wednesday, two of those picks shined as Egor Dëmin (14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 three-pointers) and Danny Wolf (18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists) helped Brooklyn achieve its first victory against Orlando. | Recap
**Jazz 86, Wizards 76:** Utah’s two 2024 first-round selections – Cody Williams (23 points, 2 steals) and Isaiah Collier (17 points, 3 assists, 2 steals) – combined for 40 points, leading the Jazz to their first win against AJ Johnson (25 points) and the Wizards. | Recap
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**3. ROOKIE PHOTO SHOOT DAY 2: CAPTURED MOMENTS & INSIGHTS**
Day 2 of the Rookie Photo Shoot in Vegas showcased fresh faces in new uniforms, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities entering the league.
**(Photos of Rookies: VJ Edgecombe, Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Tre Johnson, Egor Dëmin, Yang Hansen, Thomas Sorber, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper)**
**On the Ground:** Beyond the photos, the rookies shared the stories behind their jersey selections – touching on number significance and city pride.
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**4. THURSDAY IN VEGAS: FINAL PLAYOFF PUSH**
The stage is set for the Vegas semifinals by the end of the night; however, before the brackets are finalized, here’s a brief overview of how it all unfolds:
Five teams with 3-0 records will hit the court Thursday with their playoff aspirations at stake — highlighted by a marquee clash of unbeaten teams.
**Spurs vs. Hornets (7 PM ET, ESPN):** Both teams require a win to maintain their playoff hopes, and this game features a showdown of top picks with Dylan Harper (2nd overall) facing Kon Knueppel (4th overall).
**Hawks vs. Grizzlies (6 PM ET, NBA TV):** With an impressive offensive display, the Hawks are averaging a league-best 104.7 points per game. Tonight, they’ll aim to keep their momentum and reach 4-0.
**Warriors vs. Raptors (10 PM ET, NBA TV):** Toronto, sporting a 3-0 record and the highest average point differential in Vegas (+17.0), must overcome Golden State to secure a semifinal berth.
**Clippers vs. Nuggets (11 PM ET, ESPN2):** Jordan Miller has been on fire, scoring 21 on 57.1% shooting against the Bucks and 19 on 63.6% against the Lakers. He aims to lead the Clips to 4-0 with another strong performance tonight.
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**5. MORE HIGH-PROFILE MATCHUPS: SOPHOMORE STANDOUTS & EMERGING ROOKIES TAKE CENTER STAGE**
**Pistons vs. Heat (4 PM ET, ESPN+/NBA TV):** Detroit requires a win to remain in playoff contention, and they face the reigning Summer League champions in a showdown filled with talented sophomores.
**Pacers vs. Knicks (4:30 PM ET, ESPN2):** These two teams clash for the first time since the Eastern Conference Finals, just days after Johnny Furphy’s slam dunk turned heads across the basketball world.
**Rockets vs. Trail Blazers (8 PM ET, ESPN+/NBA TV):** Houston came agonizingly close to securing its first victory of Vegas in an overtime loss to Atlanta. Tonight, they once again aim to break their winless streak against the two-time Summer League champions.
**Celtics vs. Lakers (9 PM ET, ESPN):** One of sports’ greatest rivalries comes alive in Summer League fashion. Boston must deliver a victory to keep its hopes of reaching the semifinals alive.
