NBA Summer League Day 9: 1st-round pick leads Cavaliers to win — PHOTOS

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (24) takes a foul from Indiana Pacers center Indiana Pacers forward Kendall Brown (10) while driving the lane during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings guard Dane Goodwin (33) and center Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (50) fight for a loose ball with Phoenix Suns forward Tyrese Samuel (40) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings guard Colby Jones (20) dunks the ball over the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings guard Mason Jones (8) reaches for a loose ball beneath Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (4) during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings center Drew Timme (46) is fouled in the lane by Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (4) during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings guard Boogie Ellis (15) elevates to shoot as Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Wong (19) looks to block during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Fans wave for attention during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Phoenix Suns guard Logan Johnson (16) collides with Sacramento Kings forward Xavier Sneed (18) on a drive during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Phoenix Suns guard Logan Johnson (16) and Sacramento Kings forward Xavier Sneed (18) look to a loose ball from the floor after a collision during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings forward Isaac Jones (17) dunks the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Bridges (15) looks up during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings guard Kenan Blackshear (37) fights to keep the ball as he falls to the court against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Bridges (15) attempts to tap in a rebound over Sacramento Kings guard Mason Jones (8) during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings center Drew Timme (46) elevates to keep Phoenix Suns guard Boo Buie (17) from taking a shot during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Phoenix Suns forward Tyrese Samuel (40) gets off a shot just past Sacramento Kings center Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (50) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings forward Xavier Sneed (18) crashes over the sideline chairs after a push from the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings center Drew Timme (46) goes up strong for a basket over Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (4) during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Phoenix Suns forward David Roddy (21) elevates for a shot over Sacramento Kings forward Isaac Jones (17) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings guard Boogie Ellis (15) misses a steal and collides into Phoenix Suns guard Tyson Walker (12) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings center Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (50) fights for a loose ball with Phoenix Suns forward Tyrese Samuel (40) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (4) blocks a shot attempt by Sacramento Kings guard Mason Jones (8) during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Phoenix Suns forward David Roddy (21) battles for a shot against Sacramento Kings center Drew Timme (46) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sacramento Kings guard Boogie Ellis (15) looks to shoot over Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Bridges (15) during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Phoenix Suns guard Michael Devoe (45) blocks a shot by Sacramento Kings guard Ahmad Caver (55) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Cleveland Cavaliers center Pete Nance (8) slaps the ball away from Indiana Pacers center Indiana Pacers center Giorgi Bezhanishvili (18) during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Cleveland Cavaliers center DJ Burns (40) fights to keep a rebound from Indiana Pacers center Jamuni McNeace (27) during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) sets up to dunk the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Cleveland Cavaliers center Pete Nance (8) rejects a shot by Indiana Pacers forward Samson Froling (13) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Cleveland Cavaliers center DJ Burns (40) chases a loose ball with Indiana Pacers center Oscar Tshiebwe (44) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Indiana Pacers guard Lance Jones (21) goes over the top of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Gabe Osabuohien (38) on his way to the basket during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Indiana Pacers guard Lance Jones (21) runs into the arm of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jayvon Graves (37) on his way to the basket during the second half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

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NBA Summer League Day 7: Third-year pro shines off Washington’s bench

By Alex Wright Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 20, 2024 - 7:14 pm

Updated July 20, 2024 - 10:24 pm

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE DAY 9

Who: All 30 NBA teams

When: Sunday and Monday

Where: Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion

Tickets: Start at $45 for single-day general admission

Saturday’s scores

Sacramento 87, Phoenix 77

Washington 91, Milwaukee 79

Cleveland 100, Indiana 93

New York 90, Atlanta 82

L.A. Lakers 107, Chicago 81

Denver 91, New Orleans 82

Oklahoma City 88, Dallas 79

Sunday’s schedule

Semifinals

L.A. Clippers vs. Memphis, 11 a.m., Thomas & Mack Center, ESPN

Golden State vs. Miami, 1 p.m., Thomas & Mack, ESPN

Consolation games

Orlando vs. Minnesota, noon, Cox Pavilion, NBAtv

Boston vs. Philadelphia, 2 p.m., Cox Pavilion, NBAtv

Charlotte vs. Brooklyn, 3:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack, ESPNU

Toronto vs. San Antonio, 4 p.m., Cox Pavilion, NBAtv

Detroit vs. Utah, 5:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack, ESPNU

Houston vs. Portland, 6 p.m., Cox Pavilion, NBAtv

Stars of the day

Taylor Funk, Washington Wizards

The former Utah State forward found his touch from the 3-point line. He scored 29 points, and all eight of his made field goals were 3-pointers. He shot 8 of 16 on 3s and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.

Funk added five assists and four rebounds as Washington pulled away for a 91-79 win over Milwaukee. He averaged 11.6 points in five Summer League games.

The 6-foot-8-inch forward was undrafted in 2023, but signed with the Heat for the Summer League. He then signed with Capital City, Washington’s G League affiliate. He appeared in 34 games last season and averaged 9.4 points.

Jaylon Tyson, Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland’s 2024 first-round draft pick saved his best for his last Summer League game. Tyson scored 23 points and made 9 of 10 shots to help the Cavaliers hold on for a 100-93 win over Indiana.

The 6-7 forward grabbed five rebounds and added three assists. Cleveland selected Tyson 20th overall in last month’s draft.

Tyson was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection last season, averaging 19.6 points with California after spending the 2022-23 season at Texas Tech and the 2021-22 season at Texas.

Blake Hinson, L.A. Lakers

While most fans chanted for Bronny James, who was inactive Saturday, they quickly learned Hinson’s name after a strong first half. He scored 21 of his 25 points in the first half to lead the Lakers in a 107-81 rout of Chicago.

Five of Hinson’s eight made field goals were from 3-point range. His hot start helped the Lakers to a 39-18 first-quarter lead.

The 6-8 forward was undrafted out of Pittsburgh, but signed a two-way contract with the Lakers before the start of Summer League. He was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection last season.

Faces in the crowd

A fair amount of fans were in attendance Saturday for the ninth day of Summer League, but the notable faces hanging courtside had dried up.

Even this year’s top draft picks had seen enough with the event coming to a close. No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher of Atlanta and No. 2 pick Alex Sarr of Washington didn’t suit up in their team’s final games.

Risacher, who missed the previous two games with a right quadriceps contusion, still took time to sign autographs for fans. He averaged 14.5 points in two games. Sarr averaged 5.5 points and 7.8 rebounds in four appearances.

The Lakers also had seen enough of James and first-round pick Dalton Knecht, who were inactive. James averaged 8.8 points in four games.

Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.

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