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Wolf closed with 20 points (9-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League loss to the Hawks.

Wolf showed out offensively, matching teammate Chaney Johnson with a game-high 20 points. Coming off a rookie campaign in which he averaged 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 20.8 minutes per contest across 57 regular-season appearances (15 starts), Wolf will look to use the Summer League to sharpen his game and push for a larger role during the 2026-27 season. That opportunity may be harder to come by, however, after the Nets added Julius Randle at power forward this offseason.

Johnson totaled 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds and five steals over 32 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League loss to the Hawks.

Johnson was dominant despite the loss, matching teammate Danny Wolf with a game-high 20 points as part of a double-double effort. Of Johnson's 10 rebounds, five came on the offensive glass. He also made his presence felt defensively with five steals, while no other player recorded more than three swipes. The Auburn product saw significant run down the stretch of the 2025-26 regular season with the Nets, averaging 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest across 17 appearances.

Flemings tallied nine points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and one block across 25 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League win over the Nets.

Flemings didn't stand out as a scorer, but he impacted the game in other ways, finishing with a team-high five assists while matching Kobe Johnson for the team lead with seven rebounds. Flemings has recorded at least five assists in each of his four Summer League appearances, showcasing some of the playmaking ability that helped make him the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old figures to be a key reserve behind starting guards CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker during his rookie campaign.

Ejiofor registered 13 points (3-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League win over Brooklyn.

Ejiofor was a pest defensively, compiling five stocks while anchoring Atlanta in the paint. The big man also made an impact offensively, scoring in double figures and knocking down a pair of triples. Ejiofor has shown flashes of promise so far in the Summer League, though carving out a consistent frontcourt role during the regular season could prove difficult with Jock Landale (ankle), Mouhamed Gueye and fellow rookie Henri Veesaar all vying for minutes behind starting center Onyeka Okongwu.

Hopkins produced 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes in Saturday's 101-82 Summer League win over Minnesota.

Hopkins came up empty from beyond the arc but was otherwise excellent in Denver's lopsided victory. Of his seven rebounds, three came on the offensive glass. After pouring in 24 points Friday, the second-round rookie is off to an encouraging start in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Pullin provided 24 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes in Saturday's 101-82 Summer League loss to the Nuggets.

Pullin delivered an efficient performance in the Timberwolves' second Summer League outing, leading all players in scoring. The 25-year-old guard also paced the Timberwolves in assists and tied for third on the team in rebounds. Pullin is signed to a two-way pact and will likely spend most of the 2026-27 season in the G League after appearing in five regular-season games for the Timberwolves in 2025-26.

Simpson tallied 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 29 minutes in Saturday's 101-82 Summer League win over Minnesota.

Simpson handled a heavy workload, leading his team in minutes, shot attempts and points as part of the lopsided victory. The young guard has emerged as a scoring threat for the Nuggets early in Summer League play after totaling 17 points in Friday's loss. Simpson appeared in 20 regular-season games split between Charlotte and Denver last season, averaging 4.6 points, 2.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per contest.

Evans finished with four points (2-15 FG, 0-9 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes in Saturday's 101-82 Summer League loss to the Nuggets.

Evans made his Summer League debut Saturday after the draft-night trade sending him to Minnesota was finalized. Although he finished second on the team in field-goal attempts, the 33rd overall pick in this year's draft struggled mightily with efficiency and scored just four points. He'll look to bounce back in Monday's game against Portland.

Martin (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Summer League game against Houston, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports.

After sitting out Toronto's Summer League opener Friday, Martin will remain sidelined Saturday due to a knee injury. The guard's next chance to play will come Monday against Indiana.

Murray-Boyles (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's Summer League game against Houston, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports.

Murray-Boyles will end up missing both halves of this back-to-back set due to a sprained finger. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Pacers.