re: 2015 NBA Summer League Preview/Discussion Thread

LINK

I think so.

WE HAVE SUDDEN DEATH BASKETBALL IN ORLANDO

Jorts back

Turner by the far the best rookie so far leading into Vegas and that's saying something with Stanley Johnson in hot pursuit

Turner Highlights

At the 1:40 mark, does he tell that guy "No chance" as he's blocking his shot?

Joe Young loving that Myles Turner got a day off with 28 points on 17 shots

pretty sure he wont be considered a rookie this year

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I remember wondering after he got hurt because it was like 5 minutes in to his first game and guys like Blake and Noel were considered rookies for missing their first seasons with injuries.

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thats because they never actually played during the regular season

Grizz going back to the Orlando Summer League championship again

Printing the shirts

Portland Trail Blazers
Roster

Let's play a game. Take a look at that roster and try to name the four first-rounders. Portland may have the most white athletes compiled on one team after acquiring Mason Plumlee, who won't be playing. Meyers Leonard has been a disappointment since being selected in 2012, but with Aldridge and Lopez both gone, the athletic center has one more opportunity to show his worth. Finalizing the trio, Pat Connaughton is an exciting player to watch and get run and get up with the best of them, registering a 44" vertical at the Combine. Noah Vonleh was acquired in June in a trade involving Nicolas Batum, and will give the big the chance to gain playing time after barely seeing the court in Charlotte.

Sacramento Kings
Roster

Willie Cauley-Stein will be the focal point. The athletic big with the ability to guard any position will be slotted in next to DeMarcus Cousins in the starting lineup and could provide an exciting frontcourt duo. Nik Stauskas can shoot the ball and will be looking to garner more playing time with a strong performance. Eric Moreland missed all of last year with a torn shoulder muscle, but he averaged over 2 blocks a game in his last year at Oregon State. C.J. Leslie was once a top recruit, but after going undrafted 2013, he has yet to see NBA playing time. His versatile game will try to finally get him to that point.

San Antonio Spurs
See Utah section

Toronto Raptors
Roster

Bruno Caboclo was hyped as a Kevin Durant-esque player, but has struggled, even at the D-League level. But at the age of 19, Bruno still has plenty of time left to grow. Lucas Nogueira is an intriguing and athletic 7-footer, but is still very raw and has plenty of growing left to do as well. Delon Wright is a do-everything combo guard that averaged 15, 5 and 5 to go with 2 steals per game in his final year as a Ute.

Utah Jazz
See Utah Summer League section

Washington Wizards
Roster

The Wizards moved up four spots to 15th to select Kelly Oubre Jr., who will be competing with Otto Porter for the small forward minutes left behind by the departed Paul Pierce. Kelly is raw on offense but has an impressive skillset that can mature quickly with him not turning 20 until December. Second-rounder Aaron White has good touch around the basket, but will have to show more on the defensive side if he wants playing time. Dez Wells has an intriguing offensive game that is helped by his athleticism, but will need to expand on it if he wants to avoid the D-League. Fun fact: he played on the same high school team as John Wall