Rookies Shine as Summer League Ends | NBA News

Brayden Burries dropped 27 points, including the game-winner, to cap a 20-point streak and ignite Bucks fans as the 2026 NBA Summer League winds down. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors to the championship game with 15 points, chasing his college title in a Finals return for Golden State. Jalen Slawson lit up for the Pacers with 22, while Felix Okpara added 13 and 8 boards for the Wizards despite seven fouls. Cedric Coward’s 28-point explosion, including four threes, propelled the Grizzlies to the title game, showing he’s settling in with his new squad. With the league’s final games looming, these rookies are proving their worth—and setting the stage for the regular season. 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/bc9a8dd26f2c3670