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James and Stephen Curry did most of the heavy lifting for the United States, which advanced to the gold medal game despite trailing Serbia by as much as 17. The 39-year-old forward recorded a triple-double while playing 32 of a possible 40 minutes. Next up for LeBron and the Americans are hosts France, who became the first host nation since 1996 (USA) to advance to the gold medal game in men’s basketball.

Based on his play in Salt Lake City and now Las Vegas, Jones-Garcia has seemed intent on taking someone’s job this summer. He’s a free agent, and the Spurs have yet to allocate any of their three two-way contracts. Given Jones-Garcia’s productivity, a two-way contract may be selling him short, whether it’s with the Spurs or another team.

Harper struggled with inefficient play on Monday, shooting well below 50 percent from the field and committing five turnovers. However, his layup with 4.1 seconds remaining in regulation forced overtime, with a Riley Minix turnaround at the buzzer giving San Antonio the win. More important than Harper’s stats was the increase in playing time, as he logged 25 minutes after playing 17 on Saturday. That’s a sign the groin injury that sidelined him for the start of summer league has not been an issue.

Bryant has struggled with his shot throughout the summer. However, that is not surprising, given how his lone season at Arizona went. The offensive skill set is a work in progress, but the good news is that Bryant’s defensive ability and athleticism allow him to offer value in other ways. San Antonio has ample offensive weapons on their roster, which should afford Bryant the room needed to grow offensively at a measured pace.

After spending most of his rookie season in Sioux Falls with Miami’s G League affiliate, Johnson is looking to carve out a role with the “big club” in 2025-26. He shot the ball exceptionally well on Monday, making 80 percent of his field goal attempts. Add in the other stats, and Johnson contributed a complete stat line in Miami’s first win in Las Vegas. Johnson’s chances of being a fantasy-relevant player to begin next season are slim, but he should potentially have opportunities to change that during training camp.

Give Ware credit for responding to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s recent comments about the young center’s need to improve his professionalism and consistency. The 7-footer shot 3-of-3 from beyond the arc in Monday’s victory and grabbed 15 rebounds. Once he moved into the starting lineup last season, Ware was able to develop into a solid fantasy option in standard leagues. He possesses a high ceiling heading into Year 2, especially if he’s consistently aggressive on both ends of the floor.

Larsson and the Heat picked up their first win of the summer on Monday, and he led the way offensively as a scorer and playmaker. While Kel’el Ware being called out over the weekend grabbed the headlines, he wasn’t the only Heat player whose competitiveness left something to be desired in Miami’s first two games. Larsson stepped up against the Celtics, and the Heat will need him consistently next season.

While González has not shot the ball well in his two appearances in Las Vegas, going 7-of-24 from the field, the competitiveness and ability to contribute in various ways have been on display. The first-round pick was solid on the glass and as a playmaker, which was also the case in Boston’s win over the Grizzlies on Friday. Due to the changes to the Celtics’ roster, González will have opportunities to contribute next season. While not a lock to be fantasy-relevant next season, he’s worth holding in dynasty league drafts.

Scheierman had another productive showing on Monday, finishing one assist shy of a double-double. With Jayson Tatum set to miss most of the 2025-26 season, if not all of it, as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon, and Jrue Holiday gone, rotation minutes will be available on the perimeter. Scheierman’s ability to make plays for himself and others makes him someone to watch, even if he isn’t guaranteed to be fantasy-relevant.

Irving was injured in early March and does not have a concrete timeline for returning to game action. However, Harrison’s words about the point guard will spark optimism regarding his return to the court. “Kyrie’s ahead of schedule, but we kind of knew he would be because of the way he attacks his rehab,” Harrison said, according to the Dallas Hoops Journal. “He’s going two or three times a day. As much as he wants to rush it, we don’t want him to. But he’s going to be fine.” Due to Irving’s injury, the Mavericks signed D’Angelo Russell in free agency and re-signed Dante Exum. They’ll handle the point guard responsibilities while Dallas awaits Kyrie’s return, with Russell being worth the risk in standard league drafts.

Walsh started well on Monday, but the 2023 second-round pick could not keep his cool, resulting in a premature trip to the showers. He picked up two technical fouls during the first half, the second after shoving Pelle Larsson out of bounds. With his contract for the 2025-26 season only partially guaranteed, Walsh can’t make his case from the locker room. He finished with 12 points, three rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer, shooting 5-of-8 from the field.