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NBA Summer League highlights standout performances from top draft picks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

NBA Summer League highlights standout performances from top draft picks

Summary

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas showcased impressive talent from this year's draft class. Top picks AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, along with fourth pick Caleb Wilson, lived up to expectations with strong performances. Dybantsa shined in his debut, while Wilson scored 35 points in his first game. Yaxel Lendeborg, the 11th overall pick, was named Finals MVP after leading the Warriors to victory. The Lakers also found promising prospects in Cameron Carr and Arthur Kaluma despite their semi-final exit against the Warriors.

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By the Numbers

•AJ Dybantsa excels in his Summer League debut
•Caleb Wilson scores 35 points in his first game
•Yaxel Lendeborg named Summer League Finals MVP
•Lakers show promise with Cameron Carr and Arthur Kaluma
•Warriors win the Summer League championship

Latest Updates

9:15 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal
9:15 AMThe Guardian Sport — NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal

What they're saying

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The midsummer party in Vegas is a showcase for the next wave of NBA talent. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebook The hype heading into this year’s draft was tremendous, and through the small sample size of 10 or so days in the Las Vegas summer heat, this year’s class has lived up to its billing. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Claire de Lune