Summer League action begins with rookies Dybantsa and Acuff Jr. to watch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Summer League play kicks off this weekend in California and Utah, leading up to Las Vegas on July 9. AJ Dybantsa, the first overall pick by the Washington Wizards, is expected to start immediately. Darius Acuff Jr., drafted seventh by the Sacramento Kings, will play a crucial role in their rebuilding efforts. Other rookies to watch include Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson, and Mikel Brown Jr. as teams assess their talent ahead of the regular season.
- •Summer League begins this weekend in California and Utah.
- •AJ Dybantsa is the first overall pick for the Wizards.
- •Darius Acuff Jr., the seventh pick, joins the rebuilding Kings.
- •The entire NBA meets in Las Vegas on July 9.
- •Rookies like Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson will also be showcased.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff Jr. among the rookies to watch this summer
"Summer League play begins this weekend in California and Utah before the entire NBA meets in Las Vegas next week.
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