With the Portland Trail Blazers winning the 2022 Las Vegas summer league title over the New York Knicks on Sunday, 85-77, another showcase for rookies, developing young players and free agents is in the books. Who stood out during the NBA's three summer leagues across California, Utah and Nevada?
This year's summer games, the first played in the typical July time slot since 2019, featured a number of matchups between the top picks of last month's NBA draft. Because the top four picks were all big men, they defended each other head-to-head, giving us a good first look at how their games will translate to the NBA.
In addition to the rookies, this year's summer action saw former No. 2 pick James Wiseman of the Golden State Warriors make his return to the court after recovery from a meniscus repair limited him to a brief rehab stint in the G League during the 2021-22 season.
And, as always, former college stars who haven't yet found a home in the NBA made their bid for a roster spot with their performances in front of strong crowds in San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. Let's take a look at some of the highlights.