Meleek Thomas leads NBA Summer League in scoring average
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas recorded a strong performance in the NBA Summer League, averaging 27.3 points per game over four games. Thomas scored at least 20 points in each game, highlighted by back-to-back 30-point efforts. He led all players in scoring, finishing just ahead of three Washington Wizards players. Thomas, who was drafted 34th overall, signed a four-year contract with the Cavaliers on July 1 and looks to secure a role in the upcoming season.
- •Thomas averaged 27.3 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds.
- •He scored 85 points over his first three games in Las Vegas.
- •Thomas's shooting percentage from beyond the arc was 43.8%.
- •He was projected as a first-round pick before being selected 34th.
- •Thomas debuted in the summer league on July 10 with 20 points.
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Meleek Thomas recognized for impressive Summer League performance
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas led NBA Summer League in one key stat
"After a productive stint in summer league, Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas solidified himself as one of the top players in Las Vegas.
"The Cavs’ rookie led all scorers in Vegas with 27.3 points per game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:23 PMMeleek Thomas recognized for impressive Summer League performance
The Cavs’ rookie led all scorers in Vegas with 27.3 points per game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 1:47 AMCavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas led NBA Summer League in one key stat
After a productive stint in summer league, Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas solidified himself as one of the top players in Las Vegas.
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