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    Jack Kayil scores team-high 19 points vs. Detroit

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    Jack Kayil finished Monday’s win over the Pistons with 19 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), one rebound, four assists, three steals and three three-pointers.

    After a solid effort in his Knicks summer debut on Saturday, Kayil looked more comfortable on Monday. A reason for this may have been his insertion into the starting lineup, as the Knicks held out Mohamed Diawara and Pacôme Dadiet. More of the offense ran through players like Kayil, Tyler Nickel (nine points, six rebounds and three three-pointers) and Dillon Jones (18 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers), with Oziyah Sellers (10 points, seven rebounds and one assist) contributing off the bench. The lingering question for Kayil is where he’ll play his basketball next season. While the rookie has said he would prefer to remain in the NBA, the Knicks may stash him overseas to save cap space.
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    Initially a question mark to arrive in Las Vegas at all, Kayil received the necessary clearance from Alba Berlin and made his Knicks summer debut on Saturday. The 39th overall pick in last month’s draft logged 21 minutes off the bench and played well after getting over some early jitters. Kayil has said that his goal is to come over to the NBA immediately and not spend another season in Europe, but he also noted after Saturday’s loss that the decision isn’t up to him. Kayil remaining with Alba Berlin would give the Knicks a little more room under the second apron, which may impact the thinking of Knicks decision-makers.
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    With returnees Mohamed Diawara (zero points, five rebounds, one assist and one block) and Pacôme Dadiet struggling mightily, Nickel has been one of the few bright spots for the Knicks in Las Vegas. After knocking down six three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Nets, the second-round pick hit four more on Saturday. Putting capable shooters around Jalen Brunson has been a priority of the Knicks’ decision-makers since signing the point guard, and Nickel certainly fits the mold.
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    One of the best three-point shooters in the 2026 draft class, Nickel showcased his perimeter prowess in his summer debut. The former Vanderbilt wing shot 6-of-10 from beyond the arc on Friday, standing out on a day when his Knicks teammates combined to go 3-of-29 from three. With the Knicks’ perimeter rotation returning for another title run, Nickel faces long odds of consistently cracking Mike Brown’s rotation. However, if last season indicated anything, it’s that Brown is willing to give everyone a chance throughout the season.
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    After playing sparingly as a freshman at North Carolina, Nickel played one season at Virginia Tech before transferring to Vanderbilt for his final two. And Mark Byington’s system paid dividends for the 6-foot-6 wing, who averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.8 three-pointers as a Commodore. Nickel shot 40.2 percent from three at Vanderbilt on 6.9 attempts per game; the perimeter shooting ability is his best asset as a potential pro. The question for Nickel in New York is whether he’ll be on a standard contract or a two-way contract. With the Knicks looking to avoid the second apron and their depth on the wings, Nickel may have a tough time cracking the rotation consistently as a rookie.
  • The 6-foot-5, 185-pound Kayil had a productive season for Alba Berlin, averaging 12.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists in just over 21 minutes per game, shooting 40 percent from the field, 34 percent from three and 77 percent from the foul line. He initially committed to Gonzaga, but ultimately decided to enter the 2026 draft and then remain in it. While Kayil still has strides to make as a playmaker, he’s a versatile combo guard who can also defend both positions. As part of a trade negotiated earlier Wednesday, Kayil’s draft rights head to the Knicks. Given New York’s desire to avoid the second apron, there may be questions about whether Kayil will come over to the NBA immediately or spend another season in Germany.
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    The 26th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Jones is on the move after one season with the NBA champions. He appeared in 54 games during the regular season, averaging 2.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 10.2 minutes. Being traded to Washington may give Jones a better shot at achieving fantasy relevance than in Oklahoma City. However, that is not enough to make him a player worth selecting in fantasy drafts.
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    Williams will miss Oklahoma City’s final two games of the regular season as he gets healthy for the postseason. Dillon Jones should remain in the starting lineup, and he played 33 minutes in Friday’s win over the Jazz. Alex Ducas will likely be his backup, but Jones is the only one worthy of consideration in active fantasy leagues.
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    SGA sat out against Philadelphia on Wednesday as a rest night, but he will be back against Charlotte. Dillon Jones and Isaiah Joe were both able to start for the shorthanded Thunder, but Jones will return to the bench with SGA back. Joe’s status as a starter will depend on the health of Cason Wallace, who is questionable with a shoulder strain.
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    The Thunder are down four starters for Wednesday’s game, with Holmgren being the lone holdover. Wiggins, Joe and Williams are all worth rostering, while Jones is a riskier play due to his lack of playing time when everyone is available.
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    Caruso played 13 minutes before tightness in his left hip forced him to the locker room for the rest of Wednesday’s game. Dillon Jones has entered the rotation but is unlikely to get the minutes needed to provide reliable fantasy value.

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    Isaiah Evans accounted for two points (0-of-8 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), one rebound and one steal in Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

    After shooting 2-of-15 from the field in his summer league debut, Evans had an even tougher night on Monday. The rookie wing missed all eight of his shots from the field, only scoring multiple points due to a made free throw on a two-shot foul (which counts for two points in summer league). Most important for Evans and the Timberwolves is that the slump doesn’t undermine his aggressiveness on offense; he can’t stop shooting, but he also has to avoid pressing too much. It hasn’t looked good for Evans so far, but “it’s only summer league.”
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    Rocco Zikarsky recorded 18 points (8-of-13 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), six rebounds and two three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

    Currently on a two-way contract, Zikarsky is looking to further solidify his status in the NBA after appearing in just five games as a rookie. The 6-foot-8 forward has started all three games in Las Vegas, struggling in the first two before rebounding nicely on Monday. The Timberwolves have been without Joan Beringer for each of the last two, with his absence putting a little more on Zikarsky’s plate, even though they don’t play the same position. While he’s unlikely to get the opportunities needed to impact redraft leagues, Zikarsky is worth stashing in deeper dynasty leagues following Minnesota’s trade of Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
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    Chris Youngblood tallied 20 points (5-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Timberwolves.

    Signed to a two-way contract in March, Youngblood’s place on the Trail Blazers’ roster is relatively secure. He was excellent on Monday, leading six Portland players in double figures with 20 points and shooting 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. Unfortunately for Youngblood, Portland’s perimeter depth will make it challenging for him to get the opportunities needed to move from his two-way deal to a standard contract. He may be worth stashing in deep dynasty leagues, but that’s it.
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    Yang Hansen finished Monday’s win over the Timberwolves with 18 points (7-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds and five assists.

    Back in action after sitting out Sunday’s game against the Magic with an illness, Hansen had his best game of this year’s summer league. The second-year center missed just one shot from the field and did a good job of facilitating offense in the 111-84 victory. Hansen did not record any defensive stats, but the increased comfort on the offensive end was encouraging. The question now is whether the Trail Blazers feel that Hansen has shown them enough to merit being shut down for the rest of the summer. If anything, he’ll be best served by getting live reps against legitimate NBA bigs, which is unlikely to happen often in Portland’s remaining summer league games.
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    Bogoljub Marković tallied 16 points (5-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and four three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Suns.

    Limited to seven points in Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, Marković more than doubled that output on Monday. The rookie forward, who remained overseas last season after being selected with the 47th overall pick, shot 4-of-7 from beyond the arc against the Suns. Overall, Marković has looked more comfortable than fellow rookie Nate Ament (eight points, three rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers vs. Phoenix), which can be owed to the former’s prior professional experience. The question when training camp opens in September is whether there will be room in the Bucks’ frontcourt rotation for both Marković and Ament.
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    Brayden Burries accumulated 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds, six assists, four steals, one block and three three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Suns.

    Playing against college teammate Koa Peat for the first time as pros, Burries recorded his second 20-point game in as many nights. The former Arizona guard was efficient as a scorer and playmaker, committing just one turnover. If there was an issue for Burries, it was that he went 3-of-7 from the foul line, but that was not an issue for him at the college level. His play in Las Vegas has been encouraging for both the Bucks and fantasy managers considering Burries in their drafts. Milwaukee’s perimeter logjam may make it challenging for Burries to log heavy minutes as a rookie, but getting into the rotation is certainly a reasonable expectation.
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    Koby Brea recorded 19 points (6-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Bucks.

    Re-signed to a two-way contract earlier in July, Brea showed off the perimeter shooting ability that made him a second-round pick in the 2025 draft. He shot 6-of-11 from beyond the arc on Monday, rebounding from a poor showing on Sunday, when Brea was 1-of-11 from the field overall and 0-of-7 from three. Brea appeared in just 12 NBA games as a rookie, with most of his reps coming in the G League. He’ll look to earn a longer NBA look when the Suns open training camp in the fall.
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    Koa Peat tallied 19 points (8-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in Monday’s win over the Bucks.

    Peat has played well in all three of Phoenix’s games in Las Vegas, with Monday’s game being the most productive in points. The rookie forward recorded just one assist, but the Suns seemed to have no problem with him bringing the ball up the floor and facilitating. With Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges on the roster, Peat is unlikely to have the ball in his hands much as a rookie. However, he’s shown the ability to influence play despite offering little as a perimeter shooter.
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    Khaman Maluach finished Monday’s win over the Bucks with 21 points (5-of-10 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, four blocks and one three-pointer.

    Maluach has recorded a double-double in each of Phoenix’s first three games in Las Vegas, with Monday’s being the best of the bunch. Not only did he shoot 50 percent from the field and grab 10 rebounds, but the second-year center also blocked four shots. With the Suns re-signing Mark Williams, one would assume that he’ll be the starter. However, Maluach may be given every opportunity to compete with Oso Ighodaro for the backup role, especially when considering how well he’s played this week. A must-roster player in dynasty leagues, Maluach would have increased value as a backup in redraft leagues given Williams’ injury history.
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    Klay Thompson has “emerged as a player of strong interest” for the Heat, according to the Miami Herald.

    Even with the signing of Tim Hardaway Jr., the Heat need more wing scoring to supplement a roster now headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. As a result, Thompson is said to be a player of interest to the franchise, despite his struggles over two seasons in Dallas. He is still one of the best perimeter shooters in NBA history and can provide the spacing needed to create cleaner driving lanes for players like Antetokounmpo and Adebayo. It was also noted that the Heat’s interest is not contingent on them signing LeBron James in free agency. However, to make something happen, Thompson would need to be bought out of the final year of his current contract, which is worth $17.5 million.