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Brian Roberts got the start and had a nice night with 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting with eight assists. Vasquez is still expected to be the starting point guard and is going extremely late in drafts considering he shoots the three and had 0.9 steals per game last year.

The 2024 second-round pick doesn’t currently have a reported deal in place for next season after spending his rookie year on a two-way deal, but the expectation is that he will remain with the Spurs. He only played in five games during his rookie season and played seven minutes per game in those, but he played well during last year’s Summer League. He struggled offensively in this one, but he should be a better option for them as the summer continues.

San Antonio added Bryant with the No. 14 pick last month after selecting Dylan Harper with the second pick. Harper didn’t play in this game, but Bryant was able to get his first taste of NBA action. The defensive specialist didn’t contribute any steals or blocks, but he was able to be aggressive on the offensive end. It was a good opportunity for Bryant to get his feet wet, and he’ll hopefully have some better performances as the summer continues.

The Heat added Larsson with the 44th pick in 2024, and he ended up playing a role off the bench during his rookie year. It wasn’t a significant role, but he did see the floor at times and started six games late in the year. He led the Heat in scoring on Saturday, and he did most of his work at the free throw line. The 24-year-old will look to take on a larger role in year two with Miami.

Jakučionis was selected by the Heat with the No. 20 pick in the draft after he slid down the board to them. The expectation was that he would be a lottery pick, but he fell right into Miami’s hands. He’s a talented offensive engine, but his first game didn’t go well. There’s no reason to panic at this point; plenty of future stars struggle in their first taste of NBA action. At this point, it’s just good to see him out there, though managers in standard leagues shouldn’t have him on their draft board.

Ware came on strong during the second half of his rookie year in Miami after being drafted 15th overall in 2024. He became a full-time starter, which is a role he should maintain heading into next season. Still, he was out there to kick off Summer League, though it’s unclear how many games he’ll end up playing in. He missed all four of his three-point attempts but was aggressive as a scoring option in this game. Of course, the defensive production was great to see after he averaged 1.1 blocks per game during his rookie season.

Two days after Landale was waived to make room for Clint Capela, he finds himself in a potentially rewarding situation in Memphis. Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) is expected to be sidelined for most of the summer, which could delay his availability to start the year, while Zach Edey (ankle) is expected to miss the start of next season. Memphis also just sent Jay Huff to Indiana, so Landale could play a significant role early on. However, that statistical success will likely be short-lived.

The pick swap is reportedly in 2031, while the other second rounder is a 2029 pick from Portland, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Huff could be in line to play a significant role for the Pacers next season after Myles Turner departed for Milwaukee in free agency. Indiana has a few months to figure out their center rotation, but as of now, Huff could end up as an intriguing late-round swing.

The Athletic’s Josh Robbins reports it will be a 2026 second rounder from Chicago and a 2029 second round from Sacramento that will be headed back to the Rockets, who needed to recoup what assets they could from the No. 20 overall pick in 2023. Whitmore showcased some scoring upside during his two seasons in Houston and will now be the latest upside swing to land with the Wizards. He’ll join a rotation that features recent first-round picks like Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley, as well as a veteran in Khris Middleton.

Wagner tore his ACL in December, and he’ll miss time to start the 2025-26 season. Before suffering the injury, he averaged career highs in points (12.9), rebounds (4.9) and three-point percentage (36) in just 18.8 minutes per game. Once he returns, he’ll likely take on a similar role as a microwave scorer and spacer off the bench.

Harris appeared in 36 games for the Magic during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, averaging 4.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 12.9 minutes. While he did not play in the NBA last season, the 6-foot-6 wing flourished in the G League, averaging 19.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Harris is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball in Houston as a two-way contract player due to the Rockets’ depth.