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González was excellent in the win over the Kings on Wednesday. He’s averaging 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals after three Summer League games. González’ name came up in trade rumors this offseason, but with the Celtics’ hanging onto the 20-year-old guard, there should be opportunities for him to make some noise this season.

Steinbach went off for his first monster game of Summer League, though it wasn’t enough for the Hornets to beat the Bucks. The 20-year-old power forward showed his tremendous fantasy upside as he was relentless on the offensive end with 27 points and seven offensive rebounds. Steinbach will be in Charlotte’s big man rotation right away and has incredible potential if he ends up starting.

Okorie was hardly efficient in this one as his 16 points came on 17 attempts from the field. The 19-year-old point guard had an impressive drive late in the fourth quarter and he was able to finish at the rim. While the rookie is young and inexperienced, there’s a path to backup point guard minutes with the Pistons trading Marcus Sasser to the Mavericks this offseason.

Gueye sustained a fractured left foot during a workout last week and underwent surgery on Tuesday, according to a release from the Hawks. The 23-year-old power forward is set to miss the next 3-4 months at least. It’s another obstacle Gueye will have to overcome this year as he battles with Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar for playing time.

After nearly departing for Europe last offseason, Valančiūnas is officially leaving the NBA following 14 seasons. The veteran big man played for six different NBA teams over the course of his career, posting averages of 12.8 points and 9.0 rebounds. He spent his most recent season with the Nuggets as a depth center behind Nikola Jokić, playing 13.4 minutes per game, which were the fewest of his career. If this is the end of Valančiūnas’ NBA journey, he’ll most likely be remembered as a Toronto Raptor, where he spent 6.5 seasons and started for several championship-contending teams.

Wagler shot 1-of-5 from beyond the arc in Tuesday’s defeat, which dented his overall field-goal percentage. However, the rookie committed just one turnover and appeared more at ease than in his summer league debut on Thursday. Wagler’s size and playmaking ability may add a dimension to the Clippers’ backcourt that was missing last season, as Darius Garland and Kris Dunn are smaller guards. With the Kawhi Leonard trade on hold, it’s still unclear what the roster will look like when training camp opens. Regardless of what happens, Wagler’s development will be critical for the Clippers moving forward.

Sanders agreed to a four-year deal at the beginning of free agency, so his future with the Clippers is secure. He’s taken on a marquee scoring role in Las Vegas, and the second-year forward shot 50 percent from the field on Tuesday. While Sanders has played well, his role in summer league does not align with what he’ll be asked to do when the regular season begins. That said, playing well this summer should improve Sanders’ chances of holding a consistent place in Tyronn Lue’s rotation.

While Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero (13/6/3/1/1) have been the stars for the Lakers in Las Vegas, Mañon’s production has improved with each game. The two-way contract forward posted his first double-double of the summer on Tuesday and also recorded two steals. Mañon is already on a two-way contract, and his opportunities next season may be limited given the Lakers’ overall roster. As a result, there isn’t much to expect from him in fantasy basketball for the foreseeable future.

Despite a right thumb injury, Carr led the way offensively as the Lakers moved to 3-0 in Las Vegas. His eight-point flurry to end the third quarter blew open Tuesday’s “Battle of Los Angeles,” and the rookie wing has been consistent on both ends of the floor. Even with the additions the Lakers made to their roster this offseason, Carr looks like a player who can have an immediate impact under head coach JJ Redick. Fantasy managers should definitely keep an eye on him during the preseason and for the rest of summer league.

Mara did not record any defensive stats in Tuesday’s defeat, but he did manage to make all six of his field-goal attempts. The 7-foot-3 center was also solid on the glass and as a facilitator, and he’s recorded ten assists over Oklahoma City’s last two games. With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein starting, and Jaylin Williams and 2025 first-round pick Thomas Sorber also in the mix, Mara will face significant competition for consistent rotation minutes. However, he has the size and skill set to add value, especially on nights when the Thunder face bigger frontcourts.