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Nance (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's Summer League game against the Heat.

Nance didn't play in any of Milwaukee's three California Classic contests, but he's getting a chance for some reps Friday. He signed a two-year contract with the Bucks on Thursday and is aiming to carve out a bench role ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Ament (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's Summer League game against the Heat, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

The Bucks held the rookie first-rounder out of California Classic Summer League play, but Ament is ready to roll Friday. He'll have a chance to showcase himself and play a featured role for as long as Milwaukee keeps him available this summer.

De Larrea produced nine points (3-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes of Thursday's 101-90 Summer League loss to the Warriors.

The No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, De Larrea is facing an uphill battle for playing time in Dallas. Look for the team to bring him along slowly behind the likes of Kyrie Irving (knee), Ryan Nembhard and Marcus Sasser.

Lanier finished with 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 32 minutes of Thursday's 101-93 Summer League loss to the 76ers.

Lanier is coming off a rookie season in which he averaged 7.7 minutes across 34 regular-season appearances. He's likely going to open the 2026-27 campaign by getting some reps in the G League.

Anderson posted six points (2-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and two assists in 26 minutes during Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.

The rookie guard struggled to find his shooting touch in his professional debut, but Charlotte continued to trust him with on-ball opportunities as he adjusts to the NBA game. As a rookie, he will likely be brought along slowly behind Coby White.

Kalkbrenner finished with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.

The second-year center was dominant defensively and controlled the paint throughout the contest, finishing one rebound shy of a double-double while showcasing the passing ability that Charlotte hopes will complement his elite rim protection. The problem with Kalkbrenner's fantasy appeal is that he has to compete with Hannes Steinbach and Moussa Diabate for minutes.

Riley produced 18 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes of Thursday's 92-88 Summer League win over the Jazz.

Riley made a strong impression Thursday, but he has a lot of work to do to earn a spot in the Wizards' much-improved rotation. On Washington's projected depth chart, Riley is slotted behind AJ Dybantsa and Bilal Coulibaly.

Bryant totaled 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 25 minutes during Thursday's 93-66 Summer League loss to the Hawks.

The 2025 lottery pick shook off a scoreless first half to reach double figures, though he'll look to improve his efficiency after committing four turnovers. The Spurs used him at shooting guard Thursday, which put him out of his comfort zone, so that's something to watch going forward.

Veesaar recorded 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 19 minutes during Thursday's 93-66 Summer League win over San Antonio.

The rookie center provided an offensive spark off the bench, flashing his floor-spacing ability and interior efficiency while continuing to strengthen his case for a larger Summer League role. As for the upcoming regular season, Onyeka Okongwu, Jock Landale (ankle), Mouhamed Gueye and Zuby Ejiofor are projected to be ahead of him on the depth chart.

Ejiofor finished with 12 points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes during Thursday's 93-66 Summer League win over the Spurs.

The rookie didn't shoot efficiently from the field but filled the box score with contributions on both ends, continuing to showcase the defensive versatility that made him a productive collegiate big man. However, he's got a lot of work to do to see rotation minutes early on in Atlanta.