Boston Celtics rookie Tacko Fall thought the fans would behind him at the Vegas Summer League, but was surprised by how much support he received.
NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League is crucial for the various brands to establish connections with players, their managers and agents. Most of the dealings are done away from courts inside Thomas Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, allowing for more authentic, personal interaction.
Wrapping up Friday’s play of the Vegas Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.
The Vegas Summer League was reduced by one day to 11 this year, creating scheduling challenges with the 32-team field. But it’s likely to remain the same length.
The 6-foot-5-inch wing was twice selected to the All-Pac 12 defensive team and set the conference’s record for caeer steals.
Wrapping up Thursday’s action at the Vegas Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.
Aubrey Dawkins and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rakhman were part of the same 2014 recruiting class at Michigan and lived together during their time in Ann Arbor.
UNLV’s team of student equipment managers is stationed in depths of Cox Pavilion — in a laundry room — where they wash towels, practice and game jerseys.
By going lower in the NBA draft than projected, Nassir Little landed with a Portland Trail Blazers team with enough talent to slowly bring him along.
There have been several standout individual efforts at Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion so far six days into the annual NBA showcase.
Second-year Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown became the second player to record a triple-double at the Vegas Summer League to help his team defeat the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cody Martin, a second-round pick of the Charlotte Hornets, is averaging 9.5 points per game in the Vegas Summer League playing without his twin brother, Caleb.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke took the scenic route to NBA Summer League. The metaphorical scenic route, that is.
Miami’s first-round draft pick, Tyler Herro, scored a game-high 25 points and added seven rebounds and five assists in a win against the Magic.
League reaches across borders to expand the quality and diversity of its referee talent with Vegas Summer League as both a classroom and proving ground.
