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Three NBA rookies shine in their Summer League debuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:16 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Three NBA rookies shine in their Summer League debuts

Summary

The NBA Summer League commenced over the holiday weekend, showcasing several notable draft picks. Darryn Peterson scored 28 points for the Sacramento Kings in an overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks, while Cameron Boozer contributed 15 points as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-74. Darius Acuff Jr. led all scorers with 25 points for the Kings against the Brooklyn Nets, securing a close 79-76 win. Other top draft picks also saw action but with varying levels of success. The Summer League continues as teams assess their rookie talents moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Darryn Peterson scores 28 points for Sacramento against Atlanta.
•Cameron Boozer nets 15 points in Memphis' blowout of Oklahoma City.
•Darius Acuff Jr. leads with 25 points as Sacramento edges Brooklyn.
•Summer League serves as a platform for rookie evaluation.
•Performance now influences roster decisions heading into the season.

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2:16 AMYahoo Sports — How Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Darius Acuff Jr. fared in Summer League debuts

What they're saying

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NBA Summer League kicked during the holiday weekend. Between 4th of July cookouts, hot dog eating contests, regular season baseball and the World Cup, it’s understandable if you weren’t watching pre-preseason exhibitions featuring a lot of players who won’t play…
— Yahoo Sports

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