NBLxNBA Summer League: Story So Far

The NBA Summer League is in full swing and there has been no shortage of NBLxNBA action in Las Vegas.

From NBL youngsters bursting onto the NBA scene, to veterans looking to get back in the association, here’s what you need to know from the Summer League so far.

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Travers turning heads  

After shining with the Perth Wildcats and being selected by Cleveland with the 56^th pick in the draft, Luke Travers is quickly establishing himself as a Cavalier cult hero.

Not only has his game impressed but Travers’ trademark mullet has garnered plenty of attention and has even drawn Larry Bird comparisons.

White’s breakout

Flying straight from Australian Boomers World Cup Qualifiers to the Summer League, Jack White has wasted no time getting to work with the Denver Nuggets.

White’s breakout performance came on Monday where he pulled down 15 rebounds alongside eight points and three blocks.

Reath’s rough luck

Illawarra Hawks and Australian Boomers star Duop Reath had a strong start to his Summer League, recording 11 points and seven rebounds for the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Reath earned a spot in the starting line-up for game two but suffered an early injury, leaving his status for the rest of the tournament in doubt.

Giddey and Dieng form thunderous connection

Two former NBL Next Stars have created an exciting duo in Oklahoma City, as Josh Giddey and Ousmane Dieng give Thunder fans a taste of what to expect this season and into the future.

Both players were lottery picks directly from the NBL, as Giddey was the sixth pick in 2021 after a season with the Adelaide 36ers, while Dieng was the 11^th pick this year after playing for the New Zealand Breakers. 

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Melbourne United guard Matthew Dellavedova and Australian Boomer Aron Baynes are back on the NBA radar.

Dellavedova has been working out with the Sacramento Kings, while Baynes held a workout in front of NBA teams after his horrific injury at the Tokyo Olympics.

Gak flies 

Illawarra youngster Akoldah Gak made a name for himself on Monday morning with a massive dunk for the Chicago Bulls.  

After the game, Gak said he had a “million emotions” running through his head about the slam.