Meleek Thomas Shines in Summer League | NBA News

Meleek Thomas is rewriting rookie records in the Summer League, dropping 85 points in his first three games — more than any rookie ever in the first three contests — and tying for the best single-game performance with 35 points. He’s brimming with confidence, promising energy, defense, offense, and leadership to carry the team when the starters step away. But can he crack the Cavs’ regular rotation, especially with Tyrese Proctor also in the mix? Meanwhile, Jaxson Robinson dazzled as a starter with 13 points, and Ernest Udeh Jr. dominated on defense with 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Nae’Qwan Tomlin sat out to stay fresh. Up next: Cavs face the Pelicans — New Orleans hasn’t played since Sunday — with Jaron Pierce Jr. and Kobe Bufkin (who’s already scored 40+ in the G-League) looming as key matchups. This is a pivotal stretch — catch the Cavs vs. Pelicans tonight at 5:30 PM ET on Amazon Prime Video. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7f57fc8b62836f1