Summer League

[kekgeek]

Does anyone have a free link to the game?

[A Friendly Flatulence [enjin:8907904]]

if you've got the watch espn app, its on that (but you need a regular cable subscription) but that's it. so nice to watch it in high def

[Monster]

Its $4.99 to watch all the games on NBA.com and they are are achieved so you can watch them all. Some of them have a condensed game so you can watch basically the scoring plays and the game lasts like 30 minutes. I like seeing the whole flow of the game but its a nice feature. the $5 is totally worth it.

[bleedspeed]

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Andrew Wiggins, Cleveland Cavaliers | Grade: A-
All we're going to talk about is that dynamic dunk off Wiggins' dreidel move in the second quarter of the Cavs' game against the 76ers, and maybe that's deserving. That was maybe the smoothest offensive move he's made at summer league, but all that being said, it may not have even been his best play of the game. That belonged to a Mutombo-like swat he had on Nerlens Noel, coming over in help defense and skying as high as the rim to slap away a potential layup. All he was missing was the finger wag. --Katz

Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia 76ers | Grade: B
Watching the 76ers' summer league team is entertaining if only because this could end up being their actual regular-season roster -- and Noel only helps with that entertainment factor. There aren't many guys who can re-jump quite like him. That's part of what makes him so successful on the court -- his ability to leave the ground quicker than everyone else after the initial leap. Monday, he showed that off as a defender, blocking four shots. He also ran the floor as well as any big man in Vegas, finishing on a couple dunks in transition. --Katz

Julius Randle, Los Angeles Lakers | Grade: B
Randle's got handles? Monday, he showed off exactly how skilled he is on the perimeter. There were possessions in the fourth quarter when the Kentucky product was actually running point forward -- taking the ball up the floor, penetrating and facilitating for teammates, even kicking out for a corner 3 off a drive once. Grant Hill compared his dribbling ability to Anthony Mason's. It was a little Blake Griffin-like, as well, exuding a sort of controlled chaos. He did struggle a bit on the boards and his screen-setting was ineffective at times, but the offensive production with the ball was solid enough to make for a quality performance. --Katz

Jabari Parker, Milwaukee Bucks | Grade: C+
The comparisons to Carmelo Anthony are apt, at least in the sense that Parker is similarly high-maintenance when it comes to space to operate. When Parker's defender was on an island, his moves were brutally effective. But when there was weakside help or a crowded lane? Parker's attempts were essentially sets for Rudy Gobert to spike. Is Milwaukee going to be able to provide Parker with the space he needs to thrive? --Foster

Dante Exum, Utah Jazz | Grade: B
Don't let the uninspiring stat line 6-and-2 fool you. Exum was quick and decisive in the pick-and-roll, looking more like a veteran practitioner than the "unknown entity" he was labeled as leading up to the draft. While there weren't nearly as many flashy displays as there were in his debut, Exum showed tonight that there's some steak with his sizzle. --Foster

Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz | Grade: A
This was fearless rim protection at its finest. Gobert seemingly contested every Buck bold enough to venture into the paint, and even when Giannis Antetokounmpo caught him on a dunk, he came right back down the floor and returned the favor. Jazz-Bucks was one of the best Summer League games I've seen in four years from an individual performance standpoint, and the presence of a shot-blocker and athlete of Gobert's quality only made it feel more legitimate. --Foster

Rodney Hood, Utah Jazz | Grade: A
This might have been the best shooting performance we'll see this year at Summer League, but there was more to it than just knocking down 7-of-10 from deep. There was a lot of nuance present here as well, as Hood put it on the ground and found open teammates, and when he was off the ball, his ability to float to open spaces and relocate was downright superb. Having a corner shooter like this with a point guard who can penetrate (think John Wall-Trevor Ariza) can lead to some beautiful jazz. --Foster

Nik Stauskas, Sacramento Kings | Grade: B
He may have deferred a tad too much when it came to creating offense, but Stauskas made good on nearly every open chance he received on the perimeter by letting loose with that picture-perfect release. It's not often you see a high draft pick readily accept a lesser role offensively and be patient for the ball to find him, but considering the makeup of Sacramento's roster, that tendency might not be the worst thing. --Foster

Noah Vonleh, Charlotte Hornets | Grade: B+
There's something to be said for looking comfortable out there, and Vonleh seemed so fluid, even as his team got rocked by the summer Knicks. He may have finished with a tame 13 points and five rebounds, but Vonleh did a little more than advertised in his third summer league contest, including dishing out some crafty big-to-big passes from the high post. He was a bit hesitant to shoot at times, but what we saw Monday was someone who was more physical and versatile than just a pick-and-pop big. --Katz

Austin Daye, San Antonio Spurs | Grade: B+
I'm filing a motion to approve the nickname "slow-mo-bros" for Kyle Anderson, Boris Diaw and Austin Daye. There's a high degree of difficulty with this particular Gregg Popovich reclamation project, simply because Daye is incapable of bending his knees and moving laterally. Even with that being the case, it's just so hard to quit on a 6-foot-10 guy who can display all the traits of the modern stretch 4, no matter the speed at which it all happens. --Foster

Bruno Caboclo, Toronto Raptors | Grade: C
At the draft, Fran Fraschilla described Caboclo as "two years away from being two years away." We saw some of that Monday, especially on the defensive end, where his 7-foot-7 wingspan stayed mostly dangling by his hips (or knees) rather than stretched out. He didn't dribble much, but when he did, it was usually a panic move. Bruno's microcosmic end to the third quarter was all you needed to see from his disappointing day: sitting on the bench, towel over his head, after following up getting dunked on with a technical foul. --Katz

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[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Good to see my main guys (Parker, Randle, Stauskas) playing well during SL. Hope it translates to the regular season.

[Coolbreeze44]

Parker hasn't been playing well. Inefficient offense and too many turnovers.

[bleedspeed]

You made some good calls. Magic's Gordon has not made much noise in these articles. Look like Vonlesh is getting more comfortable. Hood and Gobert shining for Jazz. Jazz really have a nice young roster. To bad they didn't get Hornacek to coach the team. I thought Gobert would be a bust. Looks like he might be for real.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Parker hasn't been playing well. Inefficient offense and too many turnovers.

To be expected with rookies, especially 19-year olds, but other than his 4-15 game, he had a 5-11 game as well as a 6-14 game so... One bad game against two good ones.

I was more-so talking about the 14/7 he's averaging. And he had a double-double the other day. I can't complain about that.

[bleedspeed]

I am not feeling good about what I ma hearing about Shabazz. Am I right to feel that way?

[Coolbreeze44]

Parker hasn't been playing well. Inefficient offense and too many turnovers.

To be expected with rookies, especially 19-year olds, but other than his 4-15 game, he had a 5-11 game as well as a 6-14 game so... One bad game against two good ones.

I was more-so talking about the 14/7 he's averaging. And he had a double-double the other day. I can't complain about that.

I've watched each game and he has been disappointing. He was pretty good the first game against Wiggins, but the last two have not been good. He can beat one defender, but as soon as someone gives help he gets into trouble. His outside shot hasn't been very consistent, and I don't think he is in very good condition. His hands also appear to be suspect, continually losing the handle in traffic or catching in the paint. I think the Cavs made the right choice.