Summer League Lessons from Dallas | NBA News

Dallas Mavericks close Summer League with a loss to the Knicks, finishing 3-2 — but without key players like De Larrea, Johnson Jr., and Nembhard, the spotlight shifted to emerging talents like Poulakidas, Lawal, and Ishchenko. Tyler Smith’s limited role and off-court issues raised questions, while Ishchenko emerged as a breakout star with 15 points and 7 assists, hinting at a potential future role — whether stateside or overseas. 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/72b73eb6751aea43