Several Summer League players seek NBA contracts after strong performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The 2026 NBA Summer League showcased several players who excelled in their bids for contracts. Among them, Arthur Kaluma secured a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after an impressive showing. Other standout performances came from John Tonje of Boston, Tyler Nickel of New York, Zyon Pullin of Minnesota, and Seth Lundy of Toronto, all of whom displayed skills that could transition well to the NBA. As teams finalize their rosters, these players' Summer League efforts have positioned them as viable candidates for contracts as training camps approach.
- •Kaluma earned a two-way contract with the Lakers.
- •Tonje averaged 14.8 points per game for Boston.
- •Nickel shot 41.3% from three-point range for New York.
- •Pullin impressed with 21.0 points and 7.8 assists for Minnesota.
- •Lundy averaged 20.2 points with strong shooting for Toronto.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Summer League standouts who should get NBA contracts based on Summer League performance
"HoopsHype presents six 2026 NBA Summer League standouts who deserve NBA contracts based on their performances at the yearly offseason event.
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