Las Vegas – The opening weekend of the Las Vegas Summer League 2025 was filled with energy, rising stars and key recruits. Here are the first to remember from Vegas who set the tone for the coming week.
Cooper Flagg flashes a star power
Cooper Flagg’s debut of the summer league of the summer league offered a convincing overview of its versatile game and its high potential. Dallas quickly closed it, but in two appearances, choice n ° 1 showed its versatility, operating as the main option for the Mavericks. Whether it is playing or scoring, its performances have been anchored by the defense of elite and athletics.
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In match 1, the Mavericks challenged the offensive. He impressed as a point point, recording 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 interceptions and a block. There was potential for more, and despite the pressure against 94 feet and the half-terrain traps, Flagg remained composed. The shot did not fall (he pulled 5 out of 21 on the field), but his feeling for the game, the vision and the defensive instincts stood out.
All the hateful “Flaggs are surfaces” were silenced in match 2. It was a score showcase, Flagg fading 31 points (10 out of 21 shots), hitting 3s and attackers tirelessly. Twenty of his 31 points came from the paint or charity band, a striking difference compared to match 1. The Mavericks could not buy a bucket, so see Flagg adapted from the main creator to a three -level scorer was exciting.
With two versatile outings, Flagg proved that he was more than a media threw – he is a player ready for the NBA with a two -way game built for the modern league.
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LeBron James is quietly felt his presence
And then there was the rare appearance of LeBron James, who turned heads simply by being in court in Las Vegas.
Unlike previous years, when he was absent, LeBron’s presence this summer was notable – but his silence too.
When he approached his contractual situation, LeBron refused to comment.
“I have nothing to say,” James told Dave McMenamin d’Espn.
With James practicing his player option for this season and his long -term plans are still in the air, his silence has only aggravated speculations to continue to continue in Los Angeles or to explore other opportunities in the twilight of his career. Adding to the plot, his agent, Rich Paul, revealed that four teams have already contacted the Lakers about the availability of James, triggering a chatter on what could be a successful mixture in manufacturing. Is there? Is it going? Expect that speculation will enter well next season.
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Notable recruits absences
Ace Bailey (Hip) and VJ Edgecombe (Thumb), two of the five best choices of the NBA 2025 draft, have not yet participated in the Las Vegas Summer League. It’s a shame because the two players made the head of the Salt Lake City Summer League, leaving fans disappointed not having had the chance to see them in action during the opening weekend.
Unexpected media threshing: Yang Hansen
Hansen, the first Chinese player to be drafted in the first round in almost 20 years, was the surprise choice of the 2025 recovery class. He has now become one of the greatest dummies in the summer league. The young big man passes the view of the view, with the IQ, the vision and the drawing comparisons of Hansen with Nikola Jokić.
The media threshing train is building and its performance on the ground in Vegas has set the tone for what could be a promising recruit campaign.
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Growing sophomores
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Memphis Grizzlies F Jaylen Wells: Desmond Bane’s trade left a gulf of an opportunity for Wells before his second season. He leveled in Vegas, with an average of almost 20 points with 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1.5 interceptions per game.
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Minnesota Timberwolves F Terrence Shannon: He officially graduated from the summer league, displaying 22 points with 6 plates and 6 dimes in two games in Thomas & Mack. He was in Wolves’ rotation during their race at the Western Conference final, so seeing him playing Vegas well.
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Cleveland Cavaliers G Jaylon Tyson: In three games, Tyson produced regularly, with an average of 19.7 points, 6 rebounds and 6.7 assists.
Other notable stars: Houston Sheppard, Kyle Filipowski from Utah, Oso Ighodaro de Phoenix and Ryan Dunn, and Ron Holland de Detroit and Daniss Jenkins.
It should also be noted that the heat coach of the heat Erik Spoelstra called the center of Miami Kel’el Ware to need to improve your professionalism, consistency and approach.
Record beats
Two major records scored the Las Vegas Summer League 2025. Washington Wizards F / C Alex Sarr set a record in a single match with eight blocks. And Shoutout at the recruit of Minnesota Timberwolves, C Joan Beringer, for having equaled the record of the previous summer league with 7 blocks on Thursday.
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Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls committed a record of 34 reversals in a defeat against the Raptors of Toronto. It is a reminder that basketball of the summer league, although great, can be ugly sometimes.
