NBA Summer League

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Developing Stories 📰

As the 2023 NBA 2k24 Summer league reaches its conclusion, the emerging stars of the next generation in basketball have come into focus. Leading the spotlight early in Las Vegas was Victor Wembanyama, the highly anticipated No.1 overall pick, who had his first taste of NBA action. While he struggled in his initial game against the Charlotte Hornets, he quickly bounced back and showcased his immense talent in an impressive performance against the Portland Trial Blazers. However, the attention in the summer league wasn’t solely on Wembanyama. Another standout rookie Keyonte George, who pleasantly surprised everyone with his exceptional perimeter shooting and passing skills. Also making waves was Chet Holmgren, the NO.2 overall pick for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2022. Holmgren had recently returned from injury and showed great promise as another rising young big man alongside Wembanyama.

Though these players grabbed much of the spotlight, there were other promising rookies in this year’s draft class who had limited opportunities to showcase their talents to fans. Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson both suffered injuries in their debut summer league games, preventing Thompson from facing off against his twin brother, Ausar Thompson, later in the week when the Detroit Pistons and The Houston Rockets played.

Brandon Miller had a slow start but showed some improvement towards the end of his stint. However he faced challenged during the California Classic and the Vegas games particularly struggling with his 3 point shooting going 0-for-7 against the Lakers.

On the other hand, Jabari Smith Jr emerged as a strong contender for the MVP. His performances for the Rockets were truly remarkable scoring 33 points in one game including a buzzer beater and following it up with 38 points against the Pistons, leaving an impression for him for this upcoming season for him and all other newcomers.  

Headlines 🚨

On This Day in Sport History: 1941 NY Yankee Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak ends in Cleveland.

The New York Yankees placed third baseman Josh Donaldson On the 10-day IL with a right calf strain.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber will be out for two weeks with an inflamed right elbow but won’t require surgery.

The Tampa Bay Rays will welcome back ace Shane Mclanahan for Monday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers.

The Cowboys and RB Tony Pollard are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract by the beginning of the season.

DeAndre Hopkins expected to sign with the Tennessee Titans for the 2023 season.

Jaguars tight end Evan Engram reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension reportedly worth $41.25 million.

Rory McIlroy birdied the last two holes to win the Scottish Open by one stroke, This was his first win on Scottish soil.

Carlos Alcaraz wins the 2023 Wimbledon trophy against Novak Djokovic in a thriller, this would be Alcaraz’s second grand slam in less than a year.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

⚾️ Guardians at Pirates

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games at home

⚾️ Giants at Reds

• San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

• San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home

⚾️ Marlins at Cardinals

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis

⚾️ Rays at Rangers

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

⚾️ Tigers at Royals

• Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

⚾️ Twins at Mariners

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Minnesota

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games

Public Money 🤑 via VSiN at 9AMCT

⚾️ MLB

37% of bets and 62% of money is on CIN +125

29% of bets and 53% of money is on TB -1.5 (

60% of bets and 82% of money is on DET -1.5 (

52% of bets and 71% of money is on NYY +105

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Injury Report 🏥 via ESPN

BAL (LF) Aaron Hicks | Day-to-Day

BAL (CF) Cedric Mullins | Day-to-Day - Quadriceps

BAL (3B) Max Wagner | Day-to-Day

CLE (SP) Shane Bieber | 15 Day IL - Elbow, will go two weeks without throwing, doesn’t need surgery

KC (C) Salvador Perez | Day-to-Day - Hamstring

LAD (RF) Jason Hayward | Day-to-Day - Stinger

LAD (SP) Bobby Miller | Day-to-Day - Left Sunday’s game with knee discomfort

NYY (3B) Josh Donaldson | 10 Day IL - Calf

OAK (LF) Brent Rooker | Day-to-Day - Illness

SF (SP) Anthony DeSclafani | 15 Day IL - Shoulder, will return Tuesday to start at CIN

TB (SP) Shane McClanahan | 15 Day IL - Back, scheduled to return and start today at TEX

Picks 🔒

Mariners -130 | Seattle is a slightly better home team than the Twins are as an away team. It also has the advantage in the pitching matchup. Seattle is 3-2 in Gilbert’s last 5 starts and 2-0 in his last 2 starts vs. Minnesota. Meanwhile Minnesota is 1-4 in Gray’s last 5 starts and 1-2 in his last 3 starts vs. Seattle.

Tigers -130 | The Tigers should constantly drive in runs with Riley Greene, Matt Vierling, and the rest of the lineup making hard contact and powering the ball against Jordan Lyles and the rest of the Royals pitchers. The Tigers should limit a Royals lineup that averages only 3.66 runs per game with Matt Manning pitching multiple strong innings to allow the bullpen to close out the game with a lead.