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Carr contributed 17 points (5-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes in Saturday's 92-88 loss to the Warriors in the Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals.

Carr's and the Lakers' Summer League run came to an end Saturday, and the rookie first-rounder struggled mightily with efficiency. Still, he finished as Los Angeles' second-leading scorer, posting at least 14 points for the fourth time in as many Las Vegas Summer League outings. During that span, Carr averaged 18.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest. He's in line to compete for meaningful playing time off the bench in his rookie season.

Thiero finished Saturday's 92-88 Summer League loss to Golden State with 18 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals over 26 minutes.

It was an efficient performance from Thiero, who made all nine of his shots between the field and the charity stripe while leading the Lakers in points, rebounds and steals. It was Thiero's first double-double of the Summer League and his most points in a game since July 10 against the Thunder (20). The 2025 second-rounder averaged just 6.0 minutes per game across 25 regular-season games in his rookie year, but he'll have the opportunity to earn a larger, more consistent role for himself in training camp and in the preseason.

Okpara posted 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 27 minutes in Saturday's 91-83 Summer League win over the Hawks.

Okpara sat out Wednesday's loss to the Clippers but returned to action for the Wizards' Summer League finale. The rookie big man scored in double figures for the first time in Summer League play, finishing as Washington's fourth-leading scorer. He also led the squad in rebounds. Okpara is signed to a two-way contract and will likely see most of his playing time with the G League's Capital City Go-Go in 2026-27.

Johnson recorded 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, four rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 91-83 Summer League loss to Washington.

Johnson led the Hawks with three blocks while finishing tied with Gabe Madsen as the team's second-leading scorer behind Devon Higgs (22 points). Johnson played in 27 games (22 starts) for the College Park Skyhawks in the G League last season and averaged 15.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.2 threes over 31.1 minutes per contest. He figures to spend most, if not all, of 2026-27 in the G League.

Watkins (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 91-83 Summer League win over the Hawks.

Watkins didn't suit up in the Wizards' Summer League finale, marking his fourth consecutive absence due to a left knee issue. He's signed to a two-way pact and will likely see most of his playing time with the G League's Capital City Go-Go in 2026-27.

Brooks (rest) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against New Orleans, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Brooks won't play in the Pacers' Summer League finale. He'll finish the summer with averages of 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 14.4 minutes per contest over four Las Vegas Summer League outings.

Lipsey (rest) will not play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Pelicans, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Lipsey appeared in two Summer League games for the Pacers and averaged 3.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 22.8 minutes per contest. He signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Pacers in late June, but it's unclear whether he's done enough to earn an invite to Indiana's training camp.

Thornton recorded eight points (2-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 101-90 Summer League loss to the Grizzlies.

Thornton didn't have the most efficient night from the field, but he contributed in other ways, leading the Rockets in assists while co-leading the team in rebounds with Isaiah Crawford. Thornton was the No. 31 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, and his main competition for backup guard minutes off the bench will likely come from Marcus Smart and Reed Sheppard.

Lopez was inactive for Saturday's 101-90 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Rockets.

Lopez logged 11 minutes off the bench in his return from a hamstring injury Thursday but did not see the floor in Saturday's semifinal win. His next chance to play will come in Sunday's Summer League Finals against either the Warriors or Lakers.

Copeland finished Saturday's 101-90 Summer League loss to Memphis with 24 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals over 27 minutes.

Copeland was more aggressive offensively coming out of halftime, scoring 18 of his team-high 24 points over the final two quarters of Saturday's game. It was his best Summer League performance across five games and gives him a little bit of momentum heading into training camp. Copeland signed a two-way contract with the Rockets in late June after not being selected by a team during the 2026 NBA Draft.