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Steinbach registered 15 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 22 minutes in Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.

Coming off the bench, Steinbach delivered a full stat line, highlighted by a game-high 11 rebounds as part of a double-double effort. The Hornets have some intriguing young frontcourt pieces, with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate both flashing potential at center last season, but given his pedigree as the No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Steinbach figures to compete for minutes early in the regular season.

Nembhard finished with 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and one block over 35 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League loss to Golden State.

Despite shooting an inefficient 1-for-6 from deep, Nembhard led the Mavericks in scoring while finishing with a double-double. The 23-year-old was a sporadic contributor for Dallas in 2025-26, though he averaged 9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 0.4 steals across 25.7 minutes in 27 regular-season starts. Nembhard might have a tough time being as productive if the Mavericks' starters stay healthy during the 2026-27 campaign. However, he will get an opportunity to carve out a stable role off the bench.

Cryer contributed 25 points (8-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League win over the Mavericks.

Cryer torched the nets in the double-digit victory, leading his team in scoring behind a game-high five triples. After averaging 8.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.2 minutes per contest across 18 regular-season appearances at the NBA level in 2025-26, the young guard will look to continue his strong Summer League play in hopes of earning more opportunities during the 2026-27 campaign.

Bates (foot) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Wizards.

Bates didn't play in the Salt Lake City Summer League due to left foot soreness, though he's returning to action for the Jazz's Las Vegas Summer League opener.

Johnson produced 27 points (12-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks across 26 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League loss to Golden State.

Johnson turned in an efficient performance and stuffed the stat sheet in his Summer League debut, logging game-high marks in points and steals. The big man out of Michigan also led the Mavericks in rebounds and tied for the team lead in blocks. He figures to play a meaningful role off the bench to begin his rookie season.

Lendeborg totaled 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists across 28 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League win over the Mavericks.

Lendeborg showcased his well-rounded skill set, displaying his athleticism and physicality while also stepping out to knock down a pair of triples. After impressing in two appearances during the California Classic Summer League, the 23-year-old has picked up right where he left off as the action shifts to the Las Vegas Summer League. It remains to be seen how much more action Lendeborg will see this summer or whether the Warriors opt to shut him down, but the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft is making a strong case for a significant role in the regular-season rotation.

Toohey (knee) won't play in Summer League, Joseph Dycus of The Mercury News reports.

Toohey is on Golden State's Summer League roster, though he won't suit up as he continues recovering from left knee surgery he underwent in December.

Jones finished with 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 30 minutes in Thursday's 101-93 Summer League loss to Philadelphia.

Jones scored a game-high 22 points, but it still wasn't enough to lead the Pistons to a win to begin Summer League play. The 25-year-old spent time in Sacramento before suiting up for Detroit in 2025-26, averaging 1.3 points, 0.7 rebounds, 0.1 assists and 0.1 blocks over 4.8 minutes in four regular-season appearances. Although the Pistons waived him in February, the team re-signed him to a two-way contract. Jones will need to make a positive impression throughout Summer League, though that still may not improve his chances of earning a full-time spot on the regular-season roster during the 2026-27 campaign.

Okorie tallied 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, two steals and one rebound across 30 minutes in Thursday's 101-93 Summer League loss to the 76ers.

Okorie delivered an efficient performance and finished as Detroit's second-leading scorer, albeit in a losing effort. The rookie point guard was also one of two Pistons players to log multiple steals. The Stanford product could see rotational minutes right away in 2026-27, though he'll likely compete for playing time with Daniss Jenkins and Isaiah Joe.

Broome closed with 19 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes in Thursday's 101-93 Summer League win over the Pistons.

Broome contributed across the board, highlighted by a game-high 13 rebounds as part of a double-double effort. The big man saw limited action at the NBA level as a rookie during the 2025-26 season, averaging 0.9 points and 1.5 rebounds in 5.0 minutes per contest across 11 appearances. He'll look to continue showcasing his interior presence as the Las Vegas Summer League rolls on.