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MIN Shooting Guard #00

Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 20 points vs. NOR
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Joan Beringer blocks seven shots in summer debut
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Marvin Bagley III

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Wizards have signed Marvin Bagley III to a one-year contract.

Bagley began last season with the Wizards before being traded to Memphis at the February deadline. He’s back in the nation’s capital on a one-year deal, providing additional frontcourt depth. Bagley only averaged 8.5 minutes per game last season and may be in line for a similar role, especially as the Wizards continue to develop 2024 lottery pick Alex Sarr. Unless there are injuries throughout the season, Bagley is not a player who should be selected in most fantasy drafts.
Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

Yves Missi tallied 13 points (5-of-15 FGs, 3-of-9 FTs), 14 rebounds and two steals in Thursday’s loss to the Timberwolves.

Having made 67 starts as a rookie, Missi is the most experienced player on New Orleans’ summer league roster. He finished last season with 26 games of 10 rebounds or more, including five of his last six. With the Pelicans selecting Derik Queen, who started alongside Missi on Thursday, in last month’s draft and signing Kevon Looney in free agency, Missi will face more competition for his job than he did last season. However, he has the athleticism and rebounding ability to maintain his place atop the depth chart.
Derik Queen

NOP Power Forward

Derik Queen accounted for 13 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Thursday’s loss to the Timberwolves.

Given the price New Orleans paid to move up in the draft for Queen, the former Maryland standout will be watched closely. Starting alongside center Yves Missi, he recorded a double-double on Thursday and showed some flashes as a facilitator. Whether New Orleans views him as a four or five, Queen won’t lack opportunities next season, due mainly to Zion Williamson’s injury history. He’ll be more valuable in dynasty drafts than redraft leagues, but that could change early, as the front office’s decision on draft night was a clear sign the Pelicans believe in Queen’s talent.
Jeremiah Fears

NOP Point Guard

Jeremiah Fears finished Thursday’s loss to the Timberwolves with 14 points (4-of-12 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer.

Fears’s unofficial Pelicans debut wasn’t the cleanest, as he was responsible for seven turnovers. That said, the former Oklahoma standout did use his handle to get to his preferred spots on the floor, even if he did not shoot the ball as well as he’s capable of. Fears will undoubtedly be a player to target in dynasty league drafts, but he joins a crowded perimeter rotation in New Orleans. The addition of Jordan Poole will help the Pelicans account for Dejounte Murray (Achilles) being out, and they also have Jose Alvarado to log rotation minutes at the point.
Leonard Miller

MIN Small Forward #33

Leonard Miller recorded 20 points (9-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks in Thursday’s win over the Pelicans.

The 33rd overall pick in the 2023 draft, Miller has yet to establish himself as a player worthy of consistent opportunities in Minnesota. That makes this summer league experience crucial for him, even though his contract for the 2025-26 season is guaranteed. Miller looked good on Thursday, playing at a high level on both ends of the floor. He isn’t someone fantasy managers will be targeting in most drafts, but Miller is worth tracking to see if he can provide Minnesota with added value off the bench.
Terrence Shannon Jr.

MIN Shooting Guard #00

Terrence Shannon Jr. accounted for 20 points (6-of-14 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Pelicans.

With Nickeil Alexander-Walker now a member of the Atlanta Hawks, Shannon is well-positioned to earn consistent rotation minutes next season. The 27th pick in the 2024 draft played well on Thursday, recording a near-complete stat line while only committing three turnovers. Shannon did score 15 points in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, but that was a contest that Minnesota controlled throughout, resulting in more minutes for the team’s non-rotation players. With Alexander-Walker gone, the Timberwolves will need Shannon to step forward. While “it was only summer league,” Thursday’s performance was a step in the right direction.
Rob Dillingham

MIN Point Guard #4

Rob Dillingham finished Thursday’s win over the Pelicans with 15 points (4-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals and three three-pointers.

Along with Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark, Dillingham is one of the returning players on Minnesota’s summer roster with a serious shot at earning rotation minutes next season. The Timberwolves lost Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency, and with Mike Conley not getting any younger, Dillingham will have every opportunity to earn more minutes at the point. Two areas where he’ll need to improve: finishing and ball control. In addition to committing seven turnovers on Thursday, Dillingham shot 1-of-8 from inside the arc. The good news is that he was 3-of-6 from three and posted a solid assist tally.
Joan Beringer

MIN Center

Joan Beringer amassed 11 points (5-of-6 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, two steals and seven blocked shots in Thursday’s win over the Pelicans.

Beringer may not have been discussed as a marquee player heading into the opening day of the NBA 2K26 Summer League, but the first-round pick out of France changed that almost immediately. He rejected three shots before the game’s first timeout on Thursday and finished with seven blocks. Beringer was bouncy on both ends of the floor, finishing above the rim offensively and serving as a significant deterrent in the paint defensively. Learning from countryman Rudy Gobert should benefit Beringer, whose value in dynasty leagues likely skyrocketed following his performance against the Pelicans.
Brandon Ingram

TOR Small Forward #3

Brandon Ingram (ankle) has been cleared to begin contact activities.

While Ingram was doing individual work recently, he had yet to be cleared for contact after missing most of last season with an ankle injury. On Thursday, it was announced that the Raptors forward has taken the next step in his recovery and is expected to start scrimmaging soon. Ingram only played in 18 games last season, none with the Raptors, as he injured his ankle in early December and did not play again. His arrival in Toronto will impact the fantasy values of multiple players within the rotation, most notably RJ Barrett.
Tristan Vukcevic

WAS Center #00

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Tristan Vukcevic has signed a two-way deal with the Wizards.

Vukcevic averaged 9.4 points and 3.7 boards across 14.6 minutes per game last season with Washington. Heading into Year 3, he’ll serve as Alex Sarr’s top backup at center, and it wouldn’t be surprising if Washington eventually converted his contract into a standard deal.

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