- - - 2025 NBA Summer League: Five players to watch in Las Vegas

James H. Williams, USA TODAYJuly 11, 2025 at 6:16 AM

The NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League has officially begun with several of the league’s young players on display for the first time.

All 30 teams in the league have compiled a roster of younger players to evaluate rookie talent and further develop returning players.

The event will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.

Here are some of the top players to keep an eye on over the next two weeks.

Former Duke players Kon Knueppel (left) and Cooper Flagg (right), during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on May 12, 2025.Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks

All eyes will be on Flagg, who will be the featured superstar at the Las Vegas Summer League this year.

Flagg was not entirely pleased with his debut in a Mavericks uniform on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, citing that the pace of the game is different and he will have to continue to settle in and adjust.

More: How many points did Cooper Flagg score tonight? Mavericks vs. Lakers box score

Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets

Knueppel was the No. 4 overall pick for the Hornets and will be a focal point for the franchise as it begins to evaluate talent for the future.

Knueppel played alongside Flagg at Duke, averaging 14.4 points and four rebounds as a freshman last season.

Bronny James, Los Angeles Lakers

James will have the opportunity to show that he’s ready to take a leap forward after spending his first rookie season as a two-way player.

He saw action with the South Bay Lakers in the G-League and on the main roster alongside players like LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis.

More: How many points did Bronny James score tonight? Lakers vs. Mavericks box score

Yang Hansen, Portland Trail Blazers

While he was just drafted by the Trail Blazers in late June, Hansen has spent time competing in the NBA’s Summer League circuit before.

His basketball IQ and ability to pass the ball were on display competing in the California Classic last year with the China national team.

Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz

Bailey and the Jazz appear to be on the same page after the rookie made headlines during the offseason for how he went about his NBA draft process.

Bailey averaged 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game during the 30 games he played in for Rutgers as a freshman last season.

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