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NBC Sports
11-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
NBA Summer League Day 1: Ryan Nembhard steals spotlight from Bronny James, Cooper Flagg
LAS VEGAS — With two courts and eight games of action every day, there is a lot to see at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Here are some of the highlights we saw on Day 1. Star of Bronny/Flagg showdown: Ryan Nembhard The Thomas & Mack was overflowing with fans there to see Bronny James and Cooper Flagg — and that duo had their moments. A lot of fans left the Thomas & Mack Center, saying, 'Who is Ryan Nembhard? Is he related to that guy from the Pacers?' Yes, Ryan is the younger brother of Indiana's Andrew Nembhard. Ryan played two years at Creighton, then had an impressive two seasons at Gonzaga, but went undrafted in June. There were a couple of reasons for that. One, he's listed at 5'11", and standing next to him, that might be generous. Second, he was seen as a reluctant scorer and not a great shooter. Not so sure about that last part — Nembhard scored a game-high 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting in the Mavericks' win over the Lakers on Thursday night. 'That's what he does. He can do both [pass and score],' Mavericks coach Josh Broghamer said. 'I think, especially in college, he was a facilitator, he ran that whole offense, but he can go get it, too. So that was really good for him.' The Mavericks saw the potential in Nembhard and snapped him up with a two-way contract just after the draft. It's just one Summer League game, but that seems like a smart bet right now. —Kurt Helin Stacked Nets/Timberwolves highlights Day one of Summer League in Las Vegas started out with a matchup between the Pelicans and the Timberwolves, which was a matchup of two stacked teams by Summer League standards. New Orleans had recent first-round picks like Jeremiah Fears (Pick 7, 2025), Derik Queen (Pick 13, 2025) and Yves Missi (Pick 21, 2024), while Minnesota had Rob Dillingham (Pick 8, 2024), Terrence Shannon Jr. (Pick 27, 2024) and Joan Beringer (Pick 17, 2025). There were plenty of bright spots for both teams, but nobody shone brighter than Beringer, who finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, two steals and six blocks. Minnesota has Rudy Gobert under contract for two more seasons, with a player option on a third year. It's only one Summer League, so we shouldn't overreact, but the idea is that Beringer will develop into an effective player in the same mold as Gobert. An athletic, rim-running center that has the potential to be a special defensive player. NO FLY ZONE 😳 French rookie Joan Beringer with back-to-back blocks in Summer League for the Wolves 😯 Dillingham had a ton of flashy moves and got wherever he wanted on the court. The shots just didn't always go in. The same can be said for Fears. Both guards had fun plays, poor field goal percentages and exactly seven turnovers. Missi had his shot blocked by Beringer a couple of times but otherwise looked really strong and certainly may not need to play many more games in Summer League. that Fears x Missi pick & roll whewwwww The only somewhat concerning aspect of the game for the Pelicans was Queen, and it wasn't that it was all bad. He had some excellent passes and a few nice buckets. He even hit a pull-up three late in the game. His ability to space the floor could allow him to thrive next to Zion Williamson on the offensive end. However, he really struggled to defend down low, and he turned the ball over seven times. The turnovers shouldn't continue to be an issue, but his inability to defend effectively is something that will need to be improved if a frontcourt pairing of Queen and Zion is ever going to work. Otherwise, they just traded their unprotected 2026 first-round pick to add a backup. —Noah Rubin In other news: • Lakers' Dalton Knecht's leg cramp leads to spectacular miss. This seemed like the most Summer League of plays from the Lakers' Dalton Knecht. LMAO, I love summer league. However, after that fall, Knecht stayed on the ground for a minute, rubbing his calf, with what he later said was a cramp that hit at just the wrong time. 'Yeah, both my legs cramped, and, you know, f****** airballed the layup,' Knecht said, 'So, it's whatever.' After a rough first half (and before the cramps), Knecht had a strong second half with a couple of pull-up jumpers that helped the Lakers lead by as many as 10 at one point. 'Just found my rhythm,' Knecht said. 'You know, it's been a while since I've played, you know, just finding my rhythm on the court, and, you know, just finding my spots. All my shots were right there, and just, you know, just started falling.' Knecht finished with 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting. —Helin • Game winner of the day goes to Jamaree Bouyea. The Bucks and Nuggets played the game of the day. It came down to the end when Denver's E.J. Liddell had a tip-dunk to put Denver up one with five seconds left, but that was just enough time for Bucks two-way player Jamaree Bouyea to do this: BOUYEA. BOOYAH. JAMAREE CALLED GAME! • Ajay Mitchell looks too good for Summer League. Ajay Mitchell played one game in Las Vegas. That may be all we see of him in Sin City. Mitchell came out in his first game in Las Vegas and looked like one of those players who is just a cut above this level as a floor general and player, dropping 20 points, with a couple of 3-pointers in the mix. The steal + the AND-1 = Tough 😤 He similarly impressed in three games at the Salt Lake City Summer League, where he averaged 19.7 points, 6.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds a game. After missing a chunk of time last season, he's just happy to get back on the court. 'Obviously, I have that experience from last year, so I knew kind of what Summer League was,' Mitchell said. 'And I think it's always great to be able to compare year to year, the areas I improved, the areas I can still work on. It's a great experience for me.' There certainly are areas he can work on, Mitchell got a little loose with the ball and had six turnovers. Still, the Thunder know what they have, which is why they locked up Mitchell this summer with a three-year, $8.7 million contract, rewarding the UC Santa Barbara Gaucho for a promising rookie season and the role he could step into with this team. —Helin • Classic Summer League: The Thunder's Erik Reynolds controls the rock off the jump ball... then scores in the Nets basket. Summer League Baby!!! lmfao Erik Reynolds scores on the wrong basket, with Jordi on the broadcast! Holy summer league "We gotta say thanks" (Officially, this did not count, it's a violation of what is unofficially nicknamed the 'Ricky Davis Rule.') —Helin • Good debut for Nets' Nolan Traore. Four of Brooklyn's rookies took to the court for their first Summer League action on Thursday, and it was a mixed bag. Egor Demin showed flashes, while this was not Danny Wolf's night. The best of them was French point guard Nolan Traore, who looked like a guy who has played against men before (he played professionally in France last year) and was comfortable, finishing with 13 points on 3-of-5 shooting and getting to the line six times. It was a promising start. 'I think his speed translates very well,' Nets coach Steve Hetzel said. 'We definitely put him in some actions where he could throw it and get it back and try to attack the rim. I thought he handled himself well with the physicality.' —Helin • Heaves. One interesting statistical note for Summer League — end-of-quarter desperation half-court (or longer) heaves are not going to count as a shot. As tested during the 2024–25 NBA G League season and in effect for all 2025 NBA summer leagues, an unsuccessful end-of-period 'heave' will be recorded as a team—not individual—missed field goal attempt when all of the following criteria are met: 🏀 The missed field goal attempt… This is overdue (and some statistical models already account for this). Watch any NBA game and you'll see players hold on to the ball just an extra half-second so their heave is after the buzzer doesn't count against their 3-point shooting stats. Now, let it fly, it's not going to matter.
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Timberwolves' Chris Finch on Joan Beringer: 'It was very exciting for us to get him'
Joan Beringer turned in a tremendous debut in the NBA Summer League with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the 17th pick earned praise from coach Chris Finch during the contest. Beringer produced 11 points, eight rebounds, six blocked shots, two steals and one assist in a 98-91 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in Las Vegas, Nevada. He went 5-of-6 from the field and was a plus-eight in 23 minutes on the court. The Frenchman made his presence felt immediately on the defensive end of the court, blocking two shots on the opening possession of the game and accumulating five by halftime. He initially had seven total swats, but one was removed from the final box score. "He has impeccable timing," Finch said of Beringer on ESPN. "He is very active but doesn't waste any motion. He has got great feel even though he is incredibly raw still. All credit to (team president) Tim Connelly and his staff, they kind of locked into him at one point in the draft process, and that was the guy. It was very exciting for us to be able to get him." Beringer helped Cedevita Olimpija win the Slovenian Basketball Cup last season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 64.4% shooting from the field. He scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 14 points and 10 rebounds on May 27. The 6-foot-11 standout was highly touted entering the draft because of his versatility, athleticism and rim protection. He ranked second in the Adriatic League in blocked shots, thanks to his timing, instincts and 7-foot, 4 1/2-inch wingspan. Beringer showcased those traits at a high level on Thursday and emerged as the top rookie on the court in the opening game at the Thomas & Mack Center. The team was pleased with his effort and is eager to watch him take the court again on Saturday (10 p.m. EDT, NBA TV). "He fits our young core," Finch said. "We need more speed and a little bit more activity as we try to stay young as best as we can, but he is fearless. He almost doesn't know what he doesn't know, and that is a good thing right now."
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
No. 17 pick Joan Beringer inks rookie-scale contract with Timberwolves
French center Joan Beringer, the 17th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie-scale contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, the team announced. Beringer helped Cedevita Olimpija win the Slovenian Basketball Cup last season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 64.4% shooting from the field. He scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 14 points and 10 rebounds on May 27. He will make $4,201,080 next season, according to Spotrac. The 6-foot-11 standout was highly touted entering the draft because of his versatility, athleticism and rim protection. He ranked second in the Adriatic League in blocked shots, thanks to his timing, instincts and 7-foot, 4 1/2-inch wingspan. Before signing with Cedevita Olimpija, Beringer played for the Strasbourg Saint Joseph-Basket U17 team and the U18 and U21 teams for SIG Strasbourg. He is the first player from France to be drafted by the Timberwolves and the third overall selected with the 17th pick. The 18-year-old has also represented France internationally at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He averaged 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and one assist on 70.5% shooting from the field in seven games, helping France to a fifth-place finish in Finland. Beringer will participate with the Timberwolves in the NBA Summer League, beginning Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans (3:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Timberwolves' Joan Beringer reveals key to becoming the 17th pick
Joan Beringer was one of the top international prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, and the Frenchman believes it was his work ethic that enabled him to be selected as the 17th pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Beringer helped Cedevita Olimpija win the Slovenian Basketball Cup last season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 64.4% shooting from the field. The Frenchman scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 14 points and 10 rebounds on May 27. The 6-foot-11 center was highly touted entering the draft because of his versatility, athleticism and rim protection. He ranked second in the Adriatic League in blocked shots, thanks to his 7-foot, 4 1/2-inch wingspan. He credits his mindset for separating himself from his peers. "I think it's the atmosphere, with my family and friends," Beringer said on Monday. "Also just every day to be hungry. To come to practice to be ready, if I can say, to cook you up. Just to put in the energy every day, I think, is the most important thing." Beringer, along with 45th pick Rocco Zikarsky, arrived in Minneapolis over the weekend and watched the Minnesota Lynx host the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. He is eager to get to work with the team, with his first opportunity coming in the NBA Summer League on July 10. Before signing with Cedevita Olimpija, the 18-year-old played for the Strasbourg Saint Joseph-Basket U17 team and the U18 and U21 teams for SIG Strasbourg. He also represented France in the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket, averaging 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and one assist. Beringer is considered raw offensively, but has the tools to develop into a productive player at the next level. He wants to continue to affect games at a high level on defense, while also showcasing his improving offensive game next season. "For me, it's really important to put the energy into defense and help my team with this," Beringer said. "I work every day on my midrange. I want to have a regular shot, and also to work on my 3 points is really important for me."
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Timberwolves' Joan Beringer, Rocco Zikarsky attend Minnesota Lynx game
Minnesota Timberwolves rookies Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky attended the WNBA matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Beringer and Zikarsky arrived in Minnesota over the weekend and will be introduced at a press conference on Monday. Before their introduction, they were spotted sitting courtside at the Target Center in custom-made jerseys of the hometown team. The newest members of the Timberwolves watched the Lynx post a dominating 102-63 win over the Sun, improving to 14-2 this season. Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 23 points and nine rebounds, and Kayla McBride added 20 points and five assists. Beringer was selected with the 17th pick after averaging 5.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 64.4% shooting from the field in 64 games with Cedevita Olimpija. The Frenchman scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 14 points and 10 rebounds on May 27. Zikarsky, the 45th pick, averaged 4.7 points and 3.5 rebounds on 50% shooting from the field this past season. The Australian was limited to 20 games due to a knee injury after playing 29 games in the season prior because of an ankle injury. Beringer and Zikarsky are expected to play in the NBA Summer League with the Timberwolves, beginning on July 10 against the New Orleans Pelicans (3:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).
