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a day ago
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Ajay Mitchell named to 2025 Summer League Second Team
Now that the 2025 Summer League is in the books, the NBA announced its award winners for the 10-day event. Every July, the league migrates to Las Vegas for nearly two weeks to see the top rookies and young players suit up for their teams. Fresh off an NBA championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder had a couple of notable names on their roster. Ajay Mitchell was one as the 23-year-old was their best player. He was named to the 2025 Summer League Second Team. Mitchell averaged 20 points on 51.4% shooting, six rebounds and 4.3 assists in three games. Only his Las Vegas performances factored into this accolade. The Thunder also participated in Utah's four-team Summer League. The other Summer League Second Team members were Kon Knueppel, Ron Holland II, KJ Simpson and Isaac Jones. The Summer League First Team members were SL MVP Kyle Filipowski, Terrence Shannon Jr., Jordan Miller, Nique Clifford and David Jones-Garcia. The Thunder hope Mitchell can carry his momentum into the 2025-26 season. He had a productive rookie year before a toe injury sidelined him for three months. He has a real shot to win the backup point guard spot and help navigate the bench lineups.
USA Today
4 days ago
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Rockets 104, Wolves 101: As summer league ends, two-way wing Kevon Harris sparks first win
Two-way guard Kevon Harris (18 points, 6 assists, 4 steals) was excellent versus Minnesota as Houston secured its first summer-league win of 2025. The Houston Rockets wrapped up their stint at the NBA's 2025 summer league with Saturday's 104-101 victory (box score) over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the first summer-league loss for Minnesota (4-1) and the initial win for Houston (1-4). Heading into Las Vegas, the Timberwolves' summer roster featured more players with either proven NBA experience or perceived upside. Making matters worse, Houston was again short-handed, with second-year guard Reed Sheppard and two-way center N'Faly Dante sidelined by minor injuries. Yet, led by a strong showing from two-way guard Kevon Harris, the remaining Rockets fought back from a 17-point deficit to eventually grab a feel-good victory. From Saturday's game, statistical lines of note included: Houston's aggressive defense forced Minnesota into 22 turnovers for the game, with 11 of those coming on steals by Harris, Wilson, and Arms. Statistical averages for the entirety of summer league are available here. Game Highlights Rockets' 2025 Summer League Results What's Next Training camps for the 2025-26 NBA season opens around October 1. For Houston, players from the summer-league squad who are currently in line to participate include guard Reed Sheppard (standard contract), center N'Faly Dante (two-way qualifying offer), forward Kevon Harris (two-way contract), and forward Cameron Matthews (Exhibit 10 training-camp deal). More: After two games, Rockets shutting down Reed Sheppard at 2025 NBA summer league
USA Today
4 days ago
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How to watch Hornets vs. Thunder Summer League today: Time, TV channel
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Charlotte Hornets in the 2025 Summer League playoffs on Saturday. The semifinal matchup will determine who moves on to the championship round. The Thunder (4-0) captured the second seed with a 95-81 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 19 points and nine rebounds. Branden Carlson had 10 points off the bench. Meanwhile, the Hornets (4-0) clinched the third seed with a 106-81 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Kon Knueppel finished with 19 points, six assists and five rebounds. KJ Simpson had 19 points and six assists. Here's how to watch the Thunder's Summer League playoff game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: What channel is Hornets vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule TV Channel: ESPN Start time: 5 p.m. CT Where to watch Hornets vs. Thunder on livestream Watch Hornets vs. Thunder live on Fubo (free trial) Hornets vs. Thunder injury updates Thunder: Thomas Sorber (foot surgery) is out. Hornets: Not yet submitted. Probable starting lineups Oklahoma City Thunder Charlotte Hornets Thunder's 2025 Summer League schedule
USA Today
6 days ago
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OKC Thunder clinch 2025 Summer League playoffs spot, will face Hornets in semifinals
After a day of scoreboard watching, the Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched a spot in the 2025 Summer League playoffs. The four-team knockout tournament will play its semifinals on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. The Thunder have a perfect 4-0 record in Las Vegas with a plus-14.8 point differential. They finished as the second seed and will face the third-seeded Charlotte Hornets. The other semifinal matchup is between the first-seeded Toronto Raptors and fourth-seeded Sacramento Kings. All four playoff teams went a perfect 4-0. The Kings vs. Raptors game will be played on ESPN at 3 p.m. CT. The Hornets vs. Thunder game will be played on ESPN at 5 p.m. CT. The 2025 Summer League finals will be played on Sunday at ESPN with a 9 p.m. CT tip. Fresh off an NBA championship, the Thunder will get another chance to bring home another ring. The Summer League is a two-week extravaganza that showcases all of the top rookies and second-year players. Other players are also there trying to carve out an NBA career. For the Thunder, Nikola Topic and Ajay Mitchell were their top players in this year's squad. Both dominated in their own ways but sat out the last game. They're likely done the rest of the way, even with the playoffs on the line. They will rely on Brooks Barnhizer and Branden Carlson to get two more wins.
USA Today
16-07-2025
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- USA Today
How to watch Pelicans vs. Thunder Summer League today: Time, TV channel
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday to continue their 2025 Summer League. It will be their fourth game in their Las Vegas trip and the second night of a back-to-back. The Thunder (3-0) enjoyed a 92-75 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Branden Carlson played his first game of the summer event after dealing with an ankle injury. He dropped 23 points. Ajay Mitchell also had his best outing yet with 27 points. Meanwhile, the Pelicans (0-3) had a 93-87 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Jeremiah Fears was limited to 14 points and Derik Queen recorded a 17-point double-double. Here's how to watch the Thunder's Summer League game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: What channel is Pelicans vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule TV Channel: NBA TV Start time: 8:30 p.m. CT Where to watch Pelicans vs. Thunder on livestream Watch Pelicans vs. Thunder live on Fubo (free trial) Pelicans vs. Thunder injury updates Thunder: Thomas Sorber (foot surgery) is out. Pelicans: Not yet submitted. Probable starting lineups Oklahoma City Thunder New Orleans Pelicans Thunder's 2025 Summer League schedule
