The Biggest Winners of the 2026 NBA Summer League: Top Rookies, Sophomores & Veteran Standouts

Summer League isn’t about wins and losses, it’s about first impressions, second chances, and proving you belong. Every July, lottery picks try to justify the hype, second-year players look to show they’ve outgrown Summer League, and fringe NBA veterans fight to convince teams they’re worth one more roster spot. From future stars to under-the-radar steals, here are the biggest winners from the 2026 NBA Summer League.

Rookies

Brayden Burries, Bucks

4 games, 23.5 PPG, 50% FG, 4.5 RPG, 4.3 APG, 2.0 STL, 1.0 BLK

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Allen Graves, Raptors

4 games, 16.8 PPG, 51% FG, 50% 3PT, 6.8 RPG, 3.0 APG, 2.3 STL, 1.0 BLK

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Meelek Thomas, Cavaliers

4 games, 27.3 PPG, 50% FG, 44% 3PT, 3.5 RPG, 3.8 APG, 2.0 STL

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Hannes Steinbach, Hornets

5 games, 15.8 PPG, 60% FG, 50% 3PT, 9.2 RPG, 1.4 APG

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Caleb Wilson, Bulls

4 games, 23.5 PPG, 50% FG, 42% 3PT, 7.3 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.3 STL, 2.5 BLK

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Sophomores

Cedric Coward, Grizzlies

6 games, 19.0 PPG, 43% FG, 42% 3PT, 7.0 RPG, 4.0 APG

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Arthur Kaluma, Lakers

5 games, 18.6 PPG, 61% FG, 50% 3PT, 3.6 RPG, 1.8 APG

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Khaman Maluach, Suns

4 games, 19.5 PPG, 53% FG, 40% 3PT, 12.8 RPG, 1.3 STL, 2.0 BLK

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Liam McNeeley, Hornets

3 games, 21.7 PPG, 45% FG, 53% 3PT, 5 RPG, 3.3 APG

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Hansen Yang, Trail Blazers

4 games, 13.0 PPG, 57% FG, 44% 3PT, 8.5 RPG, 3.8 APG

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Veterans

Jonathan Mogbo, Kings

4 games, 11.5 PPG, 44% FG, 50%, 3PT, 8.8 RPG, 2.8 APG

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Jahmir Young, Heat

4 games, 22.0 PPG, 42% FG, 4.8 RPG, 4.5 APG, 2.3 STL

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