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Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas discussed the fallout from the Mikal Bridges trade, his extension talks, the return of Ben Simmons, the adjustment with new coach Jordi Fernandez, the re-signing of Nic Claxton, and more with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
Following a breakout campaign as the leading scorer for the Brooklyn Nets, Cam Thomas will have a larger role this upcoming season.
After the Nets faced the Los Angeles Clippers at the Thomas & Mack Center during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Thomas spoke with HoopsHype about the fallout from the Mikal Bridges trade, his extension talks, the return of Ben Simmons, the adjustment with new coach Jordi Fernandez, the re-signing of Nic Claxton, and more.
Current and past NBA stars have played in the Las Vegas Summer League since its creation 20 years ago. Some would even go on to become MVP winners. That was the case with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry and James Harden, for example.
Check out how NBA stars performed statistically in Vegas over the years. You’ll find them ranked based on their scoring prowess in the summer league.
Being ranked No. 1 at something is usually a good thing, but not always. In this case, we’re looking at the top scorers in the Las Vegas Summer League – a competition where playing multiple times often indicates that things aren’t going so well for you in the NBA.
Nevertheless, for the fun of it, we decided to rank the leading scorers in the now 20-year-old summer league. You may notice a significant overlap between players who scored in bunches in Vegas and those who ended up playing in China.
The 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League will tip off on July 12 and Bronny James will be the fifth youngest player out there.
The 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League tips off, with many young and upcoming prospects ready to debut on the biggest summer stage. Bronny James will be the 20th youngest player out there, mind you.
(All ages as of the day the Vegas Summer League begins).
Check out the 25 oldest players at the 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League that will tip off on July 12.
The 2024 NBA Vegas Summer League tips off on July 12, and a few veteran free agents hope to find a place in the league. Those are usually among the oldest players in summer games, as you can see in our ranking below.
(All ages as of the day the Vegas Summer League begins).
As it’s our yearly tradition, we’re tracking the rosters for the upcoming Summer Leagues that will be played in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and California. From the most exciting rookies to veteran free agents looking for a new deal in the NBA, here …
As it’s our yearly tradition, we’re tracking the rosters for the upcoming Summer Leagues that will be played in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and California. From the most exciting rookies to veteran free agents looking for a new deal in the NBA, here are the players confirmed so far.
Beyond the Victor Wembanyama hype, there’s nothing like the Vegas Summer League, a unique mix of the young talent in the league with free agents eager to earn a spot in the NBA. Who balled out in Sin City? Here’s the answer.
Beyond the Victor Wembanyama hype, there’s nothing like the Vegas Summer League, a unique mix of the young talent in the league with free agents eager to earn a spot in the NBA.
Who balled out in Sin City? Here’s the answer.
Las Vegas aside, there’s no other city more linked to the Summer League historically than Salt Lake City. The home of the Jazz hosted a tournament for the first time in 1984, revamping it in 2019 with its current name. Here are the best players for …
Las Vegas aside, there’s no other city more linked to the Summer League historically than Salt Lake City. The home of the Jazz hosted a tournament for the first time in 1984, revamping it in 2019 with its current name.
Here are the best players for the 2023 edition:
Since 2018, Sacramento has hosted the California Classic, which now replaces the defunct Orlando Summer League as a secondary spot for July basketball action. Here are the best players of the 2023 tournament, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating:
Since 2018, Sacramento has hosted the California Classic, which now replaces the defunct Orlando Summer League as a secondary spot for July basketball action.
Here are the best players of the 2023 tournament, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating:
The Summer League is almost back. The traditional NBA showcase for young players and aspiring free agents returns to Sacramento (July 3-5), Salt Lake City (July 3-6) and Las Vegas (July 7-17). As usual, we’ve put together how the rosters look based …
The Summer League is almost back. The traditional NBA showcase for young players and aspiring free agents returns to Sacramento (July 3-5), Salt Lake City (July 3-6) and Las Vegas (July 7-17). As usual, we’ve put together how the rosters look based on official updates, media reports and HoopsHype’s own sources.
