Nets' Drake Powell struggles in summer league despite brief scoring surge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Drake Powell of the Brooklyn Nets faced challenges during the summer league, finishing with averages of 5.8 points and 18.2% shooting. After a slow start, he had a standout performance scoring 18 points in one game. Analysts are concerned about his development, especially after a difficult offensive showing across six games.
- •Powell averaged 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.
- •He shot 8 of 44 throughout the summer league.
- •Powell had one notable game with 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting.
- •Concerns remain about his shooting ability and decision-making.
- •The Nets had five first-round picks in 2025, with mixed evaluations.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — What to make of Nets' Drake Powell's performance in the summer league?
"Brooklyn Nets forward Drake Powell had plenty of ups and downs during Brooklyn's summer circuit, but is is time to worry about his development?
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