There are 13 article(s) tagged Las Vegas Summer League:

• July 2023

  • Grizzlies empty bench in summer finale

    Most of the time in this game was logged by unsigned free agents trying to catch the eye of scouts, such as mustachioed point guard Frankie Ferrari, who became a Summer League cult favorite.

    By Chris Herrington July 15, 2023

  • BullyBall: Kenneth Lofton Sr. reflects on his son’s journey to NBA

    Kenneth Lofton Sr. knew his son was going to be an NBA player. Last season, the Grizzlies signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a four-year, $6.9 million standard contract.

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2023

  • From a small town to the NBA, GG Jackson II is just grateful to be here

    When the Memphis Grizzlies concluded summer league practice Sunday, all the players wandered to the sideline of the practice court to take off their shoes. But not Jackson. He couldn’t resist shooting the basketball.

    By Drew Hill July 09, 2023

  • In summer league win, Kenneth Lofton Jr. keeps polishing his game

    The second-year big is one of the main attractions on the summer league roster. With 23 points, he led the way for the Grizzlies to secure a win over the Bulls.

    By Drew Hill July 09, 2023

• June 2023

  • Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, Vegas

    Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman expects David Roddy, Jake LaRavia, Vince Williams Jr., Kenneth Lofton Jr., Jacob Gilyard and GG Jackson would be available for summer league play.

    By Tim Buckley June 23, 2023

• July 2022

  • Summer league observations: Rookies show promise, but Grizzlies come up short against Boston

    The Grizzlies came up short against the Boston Celtics, dashing their chances at playing for the summer league championship. 

    By Drew Hill July 14, 2022

  • Herrington: On Ja Morant’s commitment, Danny Green’s presence and John Konchar’s surprise extension

    It isn’t just about summer league games; the Grizzlies provided some interesting developments as well. 

    By Chris Herrington July 11, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Grizzlies lose but LaRavia looks smooth; Lofton keeps it interesting

    LaRavia splashed a pair of 3-pointers in the first quarter, and rookie Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored a game-high 18 points in Memphis’ loss to the Clippers in Las Vegas Summer League. 

    By Drew Hill July 09, 2022

• August 2021

  • Summer league: Aldama has best showing yet for Grizzlies

    Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams combined for 27 points and 20 rebounds in win against the Bulls.

    By Drew Hill August 15, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Summer league rookies play, vets sit

    The Memphis Grizzlies lost, 90-75, to the Sacramento Kings, in a game where Ziaire Williams and Santi Aldama played, and Desmond Bane, Xavier Tillman Sr., John Konchar and Killian Tillie did not.

    By Drew Hill August 13, 2021

  • Summer league: Ziaire Williams makes progress in second game

    The rookie led the Grizzlies’ offense in Las Vegas in his second summer league game. 

    By Drew Hill August 11, 2021

  • Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman’s improvement starts at home

    Xavier Tillman Sr. called his wife, Tamia, a “superwoman” for taking care of two small children and working toward her degree all while he was on the road in a brutal schedule.

    By Drew Hill August 11, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Desmond Bane, mohawks and more

    Bane takes charge in the first Las Vegas Summer League game with 32 points.

    By Drew Hill August 09, 2021