Summer League Kicks Off in San Francisco
The NBA Summer League opened Friday at 7 p.m. in San Francisco, offering teams a chance to evaluate draft picks and younger players.
Eight former Arkansas basketball players are among those competing, including Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, Trevon Brazile, Adou Thiero, Johnell Davis, Ricky Council, Au’Diese Toney and Jonas Aidoo.
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Acuff may be limited to early games to reduce injury risk, while Thiero, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers, will look to build on a modest 1.9‑point average from his brief NBA stint.
Johnell Davis, an undrafted free agent, will play for the Orlando Magic alongside teammates Ricky Council and Au’Diese Toney, and Jonas Aidoo will represent the Utah Jazz after contributing to the Greensboro Swarm’s G League championship.
The Charlotte Hornets captured the 2025 Summer League title, a surprising outcome for a team that finished ninth in the Eastern Conference and fell in the Play‑In Tournament.
First‑round Duke pick Kon Knueppel was awarded Summer League MVP, adding a narrative of promise for the upcoming season.