watching summer league of X players

[whopper]

Hankins played 2 min today 76ers
Bluiett is supposed to start for New Orleans
Macura and Hornets start later in week
Gates and Bulls start later
Semaj Christian playing a bit for Sacramento

we shall see

[xufan2020]

Live update, Bluiett struggled to score in the first half only making one layup. He did however guard Barrett most of the 2nd quarter and shut him down 0-3 on the possessions he shot on Tre.

[scoscox]

Hankins played 2 min today 76ers
Bluiett is supposed to start for New Orleans
Macura and Hornets start later in week
Gates and Bulls start later
Semaj Christian playing a bit for Sacramento

we shall see

The Hornets played at 9. I didn't watch all of it, but JP didn't get in when I was watching.
Kaiser plays for the Clippers summer league team this year not the Bulls.
Edmond will probably be starting and getting lots of PT for the Pacers

[scoscox]

Live update, Bluiett struggled to score in the first half only making one layup. He did however guard Barrett most of the 2nd quarter and shut him down 0-3 on the possessions he shot on Tre.

TBF he didn't really get a lot of looks, but he wasn't able to take advantage of the ones he had. He needs teammates to find him and no one is usually too interested in being unselfish in summer league

[X-man]

Trevon was the high scorer in a Pelicans loss last night, scoring 23 points on shooting 8-19 including 6-14 from 3-land. Here is the link: https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/boxscore?gameId=401144530&league=nba-summer-las-vegas.

[whopper]

JP 7 points today..missed first 2 shots but solid after 3-7 total. Floor spacer and running the break. Kind of a jack of all trades
Kaiser with 11 p and 8 rebounds....almost all 3 pt attempt for clippers, Mann and Motumbo's nephuew (Kalligenjele) from FSU team (damn) both start for clips

[JTG]

Bluiett released by Pelicans.

[mistabeecee41]

just watched zach airball a hook shot and foul 2 guys who converted layups in a 30 second stretch. love the guy and it's a great story that he got a shot but im not sure hes cut out for the nba or g-league.

[paulxu]

I sure hope somebody pick up Tre.

[Xville]

There are two things that I believe holds tre back as of right now from getting one way NBA contract:

Athleticism which he cant really do much about

Defense which he can. He needs to find a way to get better on the defensive end at the NBA level...a lot better

[whopper]

Damn, New Orleans got a lot of players for Davis. Never going to be a world beater but I would have thought there was a place. I am starting to hate the NBA and first started watching the year Bill Russell retired. Hope something works out..Ian Clarke released too who was on a Golden State Champ team.I hope there is a place for him

Zach Hankins and P.J. Dozier co-led the second unit with nine points apiece and added six and four rebounds, respectively

[sirthought]

Teams I hope give Bluiett a good look: Miami, NYK, Nets, Trailblazers, Timberwolves
Every team needs hot shooters, thus I'd say he should be valued on every team, but those teams could all absorb a low salary player and need outside shooting and depth.

[Xavier]

Damn, New Orleans got a lot of players for Davis. Never going to be a world beater but I would have thought there was a place. I am starting to hate the NBA and first started watching the year Bill Russell retired.

I can see why people would hate the NBA the last few years where it was clear, unless major injury,the warriors were easily going to win it all. But everything that happened this summer and the league looks like it’s as open as it ever has been, maybe moreso, and will be for the next few years.

[SM#24]

There are two things that I believe holds tre back as of right now from getting one way NBA contract:

Athleticism which he cant really do much about

Defense which he can. He needs to find a way to get better on the defensive end at the NBA level...a lot better

I think point 1 plays into point 2

[Xville]

I think point 1 plays into point 2

I certainly understand that point...most likely he is not going to ever be a shutdown defender, but I believe there are things he can work on to improve his defense. He has to at least be an adequate NBA defensive player, otherwise his shooting is not going to matter.

[Lloyd Braun]

I certainly understand that point...most likely he is not going to ever be a shutdown defender, but I believe there are things he can work on to improve his defense. He has to at least be an adequate NBA defensive player, otherwise his shooting is not going to matter.

I actually think his offensive game is rather limited too. He is at this point a streaky volume shooter. In watching him play he is looking to score too frequently and not necessarily make the right play. He misses several swing passes to the corner to take contested 3s. I know it’s summer league but that sticks out. His defense has improved this year from what I have seen.
Hopefully he gets another shot somewhere.

[SM#24]

I think it's his defense that will keep him out of the league. He will never have the foot speed and lateral quickness to be even an adequate defender. That's my opinion and I hope I'm wrong, but that's always been my worry with him. I think he's smart and has a good work ethic, but sometimes you can't put in what God left out.

[noteggs]

Looks like Hankins is going overseas.

https://t.co/ucxEHrdoPJ?ssr=true

[noteggs]

Looks like JP signed a partially-guaranteed contract with the Cavaliers. For you jersey collectors, this might get expensive.

[xukeith]

Looks like JP signed a partially-guaranteed contract with the Cavaliers. For you jersey collectors, this might get expensive.
i don't know what that means but it's not guaranteed and it is partial. Better than the G league.
Any agents?

[paulxu]

i don't know what that means but it's not guaranteed and it is partial. Better than the G league.
Any agents?

Paging Nigel and Go. It involves money...they gotta know what it means.

[noteggs]

This is what I found on partially guaranteed contracts

http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/shockwaves/article89131602.html

[Lloyd Braun]

He likely signed an exhibit 10 contract. What what means is that he is partially guaranteed money because he will receive a camp invite. From there he will either sign a two-way contract similar to last year, or he will be waived and offered up to $50k to sign with the Canton Charge. If he makes the team then he will receive league minimum.

Edit: the Cavs do have a two-way slot still available if they want to use it. Teams are allowed 2.

[Lloyd Braun]

From Shams:
The Boston Celtics are signing former Xavier forward Kaiser Gates to a training camp contract to compete for the 15th roster spot along with Tacko Fall and others, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

[Muskie]

From Shams:
The Boston Celtics are signing former Xavier forward Kaiser Gates to a training camp contract to compete for the 15th roster spot along with Tacko Fall and others, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

Good luck to Kaiser.

[paulxu]

Good luck to Kaiser.

Ditto. Love to see him get a chance.