Las Vegas Summer League

[The_Jamal]

Mitchell and Woodard should be reliable scorers in Summer League. Quetas has some post scoring ability but we'll see how he adjusts to SL competition. Ramsey is the real unknown. He had a couple good GLeague games but had more horrible ones with really inefficient shooting numbers. He has more to prove in SL than anyone else on the roster IMO.

Woodard development all of a sudden becomes incredibly important with their investment in the back-court.

 

[Telemachus]

Woodard development all of a sudden becomes incredibly important with their investment in the back-court.

Don't forget about Louis King. He showed more than I expected that season in his limited minutes. Someone to keep an eye on in Summer League.

 

[Tetsujin]

Don't forget about Louis King. He showed more than I expected that season in his limited minutes. Someone to keep an eye on in Summer League.

New JJ still here too

 

[funkykingston]

New JJ still here too

Do you think Justin James will play in Summer League again?

I was wonder if Haliburton would but from the early roster info it looks like he won't. That's fine (more minutes for Mitchell and Ramsey) but I hope he's using the time to hit the weight room.

 

[ridingagain]

I’m most intrigued to see if Ramsey’s defense has improved. I’m still amazed by that game last year when he picked up 5 fouls in less than 8 minutes.

 

[funkykingston]

Perhaps. One of the questions on Mitchell was whether his shooting last year was an outlier or a new normal for him. Summer league can start to tell us.

Even if he's not hitting from outside Mitchell can get to the basket against SL competition.

 

[Entity]

Don't forget about Louis King. He showed more than I expected that season in his limited minutes. Someone to keep an eye on in Summer League.

King was good enough that we released Jeffries and Jeffries was a guy that we thought could develop last year

 

[Noble]

Just rewatched some of King and have to say pretty impressive. Really like how aggressive he is on offense with a variety of moves. He kind of reminds me of Shawn Marion, but with less agility. Interested to see what his trajectory is.

 

[SacTownKid]

Huh? They money option hasnt changed. They have early bird for Holmes and the MLE. Dont remember if they have the room or not. Either way Holmes signing on early bird has no bearing on the ability to sign other free agents.

No room I think with the cap holds. Filling a position of need in draft did change. Now in order to fill that need you have 3 options, FA, trade, or bargain hunting part 2.

 

[SacTownKid]

Do you think Justin James will play in Summer League again?

I was wonder if Haliburton would but from the early roster info it looks like he won't. That's fine (more minutes for Mitchell and Ramsey) but I hope he's using the time to hit the weight room.

Don't 3rd year players usually not go? I really expect James and Kyle to be released fairly soon so they can try and get a gig somewhere.

 

[funkykingston]

Don't 3rd year players usually not go? I really expect James and Kyle to be released fairly soon so they can try and get a gig somewhere.

Not usually, that's why I was asking. I wouldn't expect James at SL this year.

 

[Tetsujin]

Don't 3rd year players usually not go? I really expect James and Kyle to be released fairly soon so they can try and get a gig somewhere.

James is still under a full contract for another season. Guy'll probably get release though, considering our recent roster acquisitions.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1421098072759799810

 

[SacTownKid]

James is still under a full contract for another season. Guy'll probably get release though, considering our recent roster acquisitions.

If he fully guaranteed? I thought it was non-guaranteed.

 

[joemama]

If he fully guaranteed? I thought it was non-guaranteed.

Spotrac shows unguaranteed, but also shows June 2022 as deadline?

Hopefully he is not guaranteed.
He is not worth the roster spot.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Spotrac shows unguaranteed, but also shows June 2022 as deadline?

Hopefully he is not guaranteed.
He is not worth the roster spot.

Basketball Insiders has Justin James' contract as fully unguaranteed until 8/15/21. I usually find their info reliable.

 

[ockingsfan]

Basketball Insiders has Justin James' contract as fully unguaranteed until 8/15/21. I usually find their info reliable.

The Kings will probably keep him until that deadline, in case they need him as salary filler for a trade.

 

[MizzouKing]

I think he only had a 2 yer contract. Maybe we were planning on bringing in Alex with that?

Kyle Guy is someone its so fun to root for, and he can be a lights out shooter when he's on a tear... I hope we haven't seen the last of him.

 

[SacTownKid]

The Kings will probably keep him until that deadline, in case they need him as salary filler for a trade.

Kind of crappy though, that means he'll get no shot until then to find a team if they waive him. Even at 3 years in getting a summer league chance somewhere might have been good.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1421994778707693568

 

[SacTownKid]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1421994778707693568

Terry is a player I'm surprised hasn't caught on with an NBA team yet.

 

[Iced Espresso]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1421994778707693568

No Cooley? Guess we are keeping Tristan.

 

[kingsboi]

4 players that were playing Internationally, where the competition is better than the NCAA so it's nice to see some flavor from all parts

 

[MizzouKing]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1421994778707693568

Oh cool, I see Johnathon Williams III! He was a Mizzou player before a coaching change and subsequent losing season drove him to Gonzaga. He's spent a little time with the Lakers and Wizards, but mostly played in Europe. I'll enjoy watching his game, though at 26 I doubt it will go beyond Summer League.

 

[Section 101]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1421994778707693568

This is the California classic roster, not Vegas.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1422633615255478277

portland’s summer league team is crazy in so many ways lol

 

[joemama]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1422633615255478277

portland’s summer league team is crazy in so many ways lol

WTH?

I read about Faried, but Beasley and Mudiay too!
There should be some sort of limit, such as after you have played 5+ years in the NBA.

 

[sactowndog]

Even if he's not hitting from outside Mitchell can get to the basket against SL competition.

sure but to be valuable in the NBA he has to be able to shoot the 3.

 

[SLAB]

The Manimal prowls again ?!

 

[kingsboi]

whoa....was not expecting to see Faried and Beasley again