Mikel Brown Jr. scores 10 points in NBA Summer League debut for Nets

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Mikel Brown Jr. scores 10 points in NBA Summer League debut for Nets
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Mikel Brown Jr. debuted with the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Summer League on July 6, contributing 10 points, four assists, and one rebound in a 100-79 victory against the Golden State Warriors Blue squad. Selected sixth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Brown had a standout year at Louisville, averaging 18.2 points per game. Other former Louisville players, including Ryan Conwell and J'Vonne Hadley, are also participating in summer league games with the Miami Heat, aiming to secure roster spots. The Heat lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in a recent game, while the Hawks' Isaac McKneely continues to compete after signing with Atlanta.

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  • Mikel Brown Jr. played his first NBA Summer League game on July 6.
  • He finished with 10 points, four assists, and one rebound.
  • Brown was drafted sixth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
  • Ryan Conwell and J'Vonne Hadley are also competing in summer league.
  • The Heat lost to the Lakers, while the Hawks face ongoing challenges.
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Former Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. has played his first NBA Summer League game with the Brooklyn Nets. How he fared in his debut:

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