Head coaches usually delegate Summer League duties to an assistant or two, but the 34-year-old Jenkins immersed himself in his new team — hoping to create the championship culture that Memphis is eager to restore after triggering a rebuild by trading cornerstones Marc Gasol and Mike Conley earlier this year.
In Las Vegas for the Summer League, ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla took time to offer advice for those seeking jobs as NBA coaches or scouts.
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie center Naz Reid doesn’t lament being passed over in this year’s NBA draft.
Boston Celtics rookie Tacko Fall thought the fans would behind him at the Vegas Summer League, but was surprised by how much support he received.
NBA Summer League is crucial for the various brands to establish connections with players, their managers and agents. Most of the dealings are done away from courts inside Thomas Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, allowing for more authentic, personal interaction.
UNLV’s team of student equipment managers is stationed in depths of Cox Pavilion — in a laundry room — where they wash towels, practice and game jerseys.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke took the scenic route to NBA Summer League. The metaphorical scenic route, that is.
The Gonzaga product was drafted No. 9 overall by the Wizards, thus becoming the first Japanese-born player selected in the first round of the NBA draft.
Davis, a Canyon Springs graduate, logged nine minutes for the Denver Nuggets and recorded an assist and two steals.
Anfernee Simons was on the 36th floor of his hotel room Friday night when the earth began to move.
