8 NBA players who are way too good for Las Vegas Summer League 2026

Key Points:

• NBA Summer League serves as a platform primarily for recent draft picks to showcase their skills, with particular concern if second or third-year former first-round picks struggle, signaling potential issues in their development.
• Washington Wizards' Will Riley impressed with his size, scoring versatility, and shooting range, showing promise as a fluid athlete with significant upside despite a crowded team roster.
• Indiana Pacers' Jalen Slawson demonstrated strong defensive skills and offensive potential, particularly in transition and cutting, making a case for a more permanent NBA roster spot.
• Brooklyn Nets' Egor Demin has notably improved his shooting efficiency and physicality since being drafted, showing significant progress and proving initial doubts about his potential wrong.
• Other notable summer league standouts include Minnesota Timberwolves' Joan Beringer with his athleticism and developing handle, Washington Wizards' Tre Johnson for scoring and creation, Phoenix Suns' Khaman Maluach for size and emerging shooting, Memphis Grizzlies' Cedric Coward for defense and versatility, and Sacramento Kings' Maxime Raynaud for offensive skill despite defensive limitations.