New York Knicks forward Tyler Nickel scored 18 points and grabbed four rebounds in Friday's 91-65 Summer League loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The No. 47 pick shot 6-for-11 from the field and 6-for-10 from three-point range, giving New York one of its few bright spots in a one-sided defeat. Nickel's shooting is the clear fantasy hook after he arrived from Vanderbilt with a movement-shooter profile. He will need to show more than spot-up value to push for regular-season minutes, but the three-point volume gives him a skill worth tracking.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin finished with 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block across 29 minutes in Friday's 99-93 Summer League loss to the Indiana Pacers. Tomlin tied Meleek Thomas for the team lead in scoring and gave Cleveland one of its best two-way lines despite the loss. The 25-year-old already flashed late-season upside with a 26-point regular-season game in April, and this outing showed the same activity-based appeal. Tomlin is still working toward a consistent offensive role, but his ability to rebound, defend, and hit enough jumpers could help him earn a longer look in Cleveland's rotation.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Bennett Stirtz supplied 18 points, two assists, one steal, and one block across 28 minutes in Friday's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The No. 16 pick shot 7-for-14 from the field and 3-for-8 from three-point range, leading five Thunder players in double figures. Stirtz averaged 19.8 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.4 steals at Iowa last season, so the scoring and on-ball reps fit his profile. He still needs to prove he can handle NBA size, but his shooting and feel give him a path to bench-guard minutes.

Houston Rockets guard Bruce Thornton tallied 27 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals across 35 minutes in Friday's 97-86 Summer League win over the Denver Nuggets. The No. 31 pick led Houston in scoring and helped the Rockets pull away with a 29-19 fourth quarter. Thornton's shot volume was high, but he went 7-for-7 at the free-throw line and added defensive production, which matters for his fantasy profile. The rookie still faces a tough climb to regular-season value, though his scoring polish and on-ball reps make him worth tracking this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero finished with 20 points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks across 30 minutes in Friday's 96-84 Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The second-year wing returned to the lineup after missing Monday's California Classic finale and gave Los Angeles a strong two-way performance. Thiero shot 8-for-14 from the field but missed all five three-point attempts and went 2-for-5 at the line. Thiero's steals, blocks, and rim pressure give him a strong Summer League foundation, but his jumper still needs to catch up before his role can grow.

Toronto Raptors forward Allen Graves logged 22 points, 13 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks across 29 minutes in Friday's 83-80 overtime Summer League loss to the Boston Celtics. The No. 19 pick shot 9-for-16 from the field and 3-for-8 from three-point range in his first professional game. Graves also grabbed five offensive rebounds, giving Toronto a strong activity-based line despite the loss. The rebounds and defensive stats are the main draw, while the three-point shooting gives Graves another way to push for a role.

Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson finished with 35 points, five rebounds, three blocks, and two steals across 33 minutes in Friday's 97-96 Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 4 pick hit seven threes in his first Summer League game, including back-to-back triples in the final seconds to keep Chicago alive. That shooting stands out after he hit just 25.9 percent from deep at North Carolina. Wilson still had some loose possessions, but the scoring burst and defensive stats point to a fantasy-friendly profile if the jumper keeps coming around.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Meleek Thomas made his Summer League debut against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. He put together a solid outing, showing off his scoring ability. Thomas finished with 20 points (7-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, and three assists in the loss to the Pacers. The Cavs selected Thomas in the second round of this year's draft out of Arkansas. He recently signed a four-year deal worth nearly $10 million. This team has lost a few key bench contributors to free agency, so Thomas might have a chance to help this team right away.

The Portland Trail Blazers have claimed forward/center Micah Potter off waivers from the Indiana Pacers on Friday. The Pacers recently cut Potter to make room for the newly signed Larry Nance Jr. on the roster. Potter has moved around in the league since joining the Detroit Pistons in 2021. He averaged 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 19.3 minutes per game in 47 contests with the Pacers this past season. He figures to mix in somewhere on the bench in Portland, but is unlikely to see consistent enough playing time to warrant adding in fantasy basketball.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has signed a massive extension with the organization on Friday. According to Shams Charania, Wembanyama has agreed to a five-year, $252 million contract with the Spurs. Wembanyama could've received an extension worth 30 percent of the Spurs' salary cap. Instead, he takes a deal that saves the Spurs $50 million over the next five years. Wembanyama wanted to make sure the Spurs still have the cap space available to build a team for the future. The 7-foot-4 superstar helped lead the Spurs to the NBA Finals this past season. He's going to be in the MVP conversation for many years to come.

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Hannes Steinbach registered 15 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal across 22 minutes in Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Orlando Magic. The No. 14 overall pick led Charlotte's bench and shot 4-for-7 from the field while going 4-for-4 at the free-throw line. Steinbach averaged 18.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals at Washington last season, so the rebounding and defensive stats are the key fantasy signals. He still needs a steady regular-season role, but his activity gives him a useful category profile.

Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson finished with 24 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block across 30 minutes in Thursday's 92-88 Summer League loss to the Washington Wizards. The No. 2 overall pick led Utah in scoring in a marquee matchup against No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, but the efficiency was shaky. Peterson shot 6-for-18 from the field and 2-for-7 from three-point range while also dealing with pressure from Washington's defense. The usage is already fantasy-friendly, but Peterson will need cleaner shooting and fewer empty possessions to match his early-season upside.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Keaton Wagler finished with seven points, two rebounds, one assist, and one three-pointer in Thursday's 91-85 Summer League loss to the Sacramento Kings. The No. 5 overall pick had a rough first outing, shooting just 1-for-7 from the field while Sacramento's pressure kept him from finding much rhythm. Wagler's fantasy appeal is still tied to his shooting and playmaking after a strong freshman season at Illinois, but this was a reminder that efficiency and physicality could be early hurdles. He will look to respond Sunday against Utah.

Washington Wizards guard/forward AJ Dybantsa supplied 27 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block across 26 minutes in Thursday's 92-88 Summer League win over the Utah Jazz. The No. 1 overall pick led all scorers in a matchup with No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson, and 19 of his points came in the first half. Dybantsa struggled from three-point range, going 0-for-5, but he attacked the paint and went 7-for-8 at the free-throw line. The scoring, rebounds, and defensive stats give him an immediate fantasy-friendly profile if Washington lets him handle a major role early.

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg totaled 21 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists across 28 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League win over the Dallas Mavericks. The No. 11 pick shot 8-for-13 from the field and 2-for-4 from three-point range, helping Golden State control the game after a 35-19 second quarter. Lendeborg has carried his strong California Classic play into Las Vegas, and the fantasy appeal is clear. His mix of rebounding, passing, and shooting gives him category upside, but regular-season value will depend on how quickly the Warriors trust him with rotation minutes.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Baba Miller signed a four-year, $9.61 million deal that includes two guaranteed seasons, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto noted it is the highest total value for any second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft so far. The 36th pick averaged 13.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 31.9 minutes at Cincinnati, giving him a fantasy-friendly mix for a 6-foot-11 forward. His jumper remains the swing skill after he shot 19.2 percent from deep, so his early fantasy value depends on whether his rebounding, passing, and defense can earn him rotation minutes behind established forwards like Brandon Ingram and Rui Hachimura.

Boston Celtics forward Dalano Banton was waived by the organization on Thursday, according to Adam Himmelsbach. Banton signed a two-year deal with the team towards the end of the regular season. It was a non-guaranteed deal, so the team has decided to move on and look elsewhere for depth. Banton has bounced around in the league, but averaged 16.7 points during his time with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2023. He has been playing minutes in the teens since then, but will look to land elsewhere as a depth option.

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Pete Nance to a two-year, veteran minimum contract, according to Jake Fischer. The Bucks waived Nance last week, but have decided to bring him back on a two-year, non-guaranteed deal. This past season, Nance averaged 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across 15.7 minutes per game in 47 contests. This was the most that Nance has played since entering the league with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2023. It's unclear if the 26-year-old will even have a consistent role in the rotation, but they've decided to bring him back as depth.

The Golden State Warriors have signed forward/center Charles Bassey to a one-year deal on Thursday. The Warriors decided not to match the offer sheet on Quinten Post, so he'll head to the Memphis Grizzlies. It didn't take them long to find another big man as they signed Bassey on what is assumed to be a veteran minimum deal. Bassey played with four organizations this past season, including the Warriors. He has bounced around in the league, but only played minutes in the teens when he was getting consistent playing time. He'll likely be a reserve option for the Warriors, but there's no guarantee that Bassey will be a significant part of the rotation.

The Los Angeles Clippers recently agreed to trade forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. In exchange, the Clippers get back Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and draft compensation. This deal was done at the end of June, but has been put on hold while the league continues its investigation into the Clippers' Aspiration scandal. There is a possible outcome where Leonard faces a suspension for his involvement in this scandal. The expectation is that Leonard will be allowed to play, and this deal will be completed ahead of training camp. There should be more details on this situation in the coming weeks.