Top NBA Summer League Stars to Watch in 2025: Flagg, Bronny, and More

Discover the top players to watch at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, featuring rising stars like Cooper Flagg and Bronny James.

The 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is set to be one of the most exciting events of the offseason, showcasing the next generation of basketball talent. Here are the top players to watch from each team:

Atlanta Hawks

Kobe Bufkin | SG

  • 2023 Draft: Round 1, No. 15
  • Bufkin is coming off shoulder surgery and looking to solidify his role with the Hawks. This summer league is crucial for his development.

Boston Celtics

Hugo Gonzalez | SG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 28
  • Gonzalez is known for his motor and will get plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills in Boston.

Brooklyn Nets

Egor Demin | PG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 8
  • Demin's passing vision will be on full display as the Nets look to develop him into a key playmaker.

Charlotte Hornets

Kon Knueppel | SF

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 4
  • Knueppel's shooting and playmaking abilities make him a focal point for the Hornets in Las Vegas.

Chicago Bulls

Matas Buzelis | SF

  • 2024 Draft: Round 1, No. 11
  • Buzelis' second-half emergence last season was a significant development for the Bulls, and he will have ample opportunities to score this summer.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson | SG

  • 2024 Draft: Round 1, No. 20
  • Tyson's offensive skills and size should stand out as he looks to earn more playing time with the Cavaliers.

Dallas Mavericks

Cooper Flagg | SF

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 1
  • Flagg will be under the microscope as he transitions to the perimeter in the NBA. His performance in Las Vegas will be closely watched.

Denver Nuggets

DaRon Holmes II | PF

  • 2024 Draft: Round 1, No. 22
  • Holmes is back after recovering from an Achilles injury and will look to prove his worth to the Nuggets.

Detroit Pistons

Ron Holland II | SF

  • 2024 Draft: Round 1, No. 5
  • Holland will have the chance to showcase his skills and improve his shotmaking in Las Vegas.

Golden State Warriors

L.J. Cryer | PG

  • 2025: Undrafted
  • Cryer's shooting ability could make him a standout in the summer league as he looks to earn a spot with the Warriors.

Houston Rockets

Reed Sheppard | PG/SG

  • 2024 Draft: Round 1, No. 3
  • Sheppard is back to earn more playing time after a solid rookie season in the summer league.

Indiana Pacers

Taelon Peter | SG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 2, No. 54
  • Peter's efficiency and athleticism will be tested as he adjusts to the NBA level.

LA Clippers

Kobe Brown | PF

  • 2023 Draft: Round 1, No. 30
  • Brown is looking to prove he can be a rotation contributor for the Clippers.

Los Angeles Lakers

Bronny James | SG

  • 2024 Draft: Round 2, No. 55
  • James will be looking to build on his G League success and make a case for NBA minutes.

Memphis Grizzlies

GG Jackson | PF

  • 2023 Draft: Round 2, No. 45
  • Jackson's youth and potential make him an exciting player to watch in Las Vegas.

Miami Heat

Kasparas Jakucionis | SG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 20
  • Jakucionis' playmaking skills will be on display as he looks to earn a role with the Heat.

Milwaukee Bucks

Mark Sears | PG

  • 2025 Draft: Undrafted
  • Sears will have the chance to prove he can be a valuable backcourt player for the Bucks.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Rob Dillingham | PG

  • 2024 Draft: Round 1, No. 8
  • Dillingham's development will be key as he looks to fill in for Mike Conley.

New Orleans Pelicans

Jeremiah Fears | PG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 7
  • Fears' scoring and playmaking abilities will be tested in the summer league.

New York Knicks

Tyler Kolek | PG

  • 2024 Draft: Round 2, No. 34
  • Kolek will have the opportunity to showcase his playmaking skills in Las Vegas.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Nikola Topic | PG

  • 2024 Draft: Round 1, No. 12
  • Topic will be looking to make an impact after recovering from ACL surgery.

Orlando Magic

Jase Richardson | SG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 25
  • Richardson's versatility will be on display as he looks to earn a role with the Magic.

Philadelphia 76ers

VJ Edgecombe | SG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 3
  • Edgecombe's explosive scoring ability will be a key focus in Las Vegas.

Phoenix Suns

Khaman Maluach | C

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 10
  • Maluach's defensive versatility and finishing ability will be tested in the summer league.

Portland Trail Blazers

Yang Hansen | C

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 16
  • Hansen will look to improve on his previous summer league performance.

Sacramento Kings

Nique Clifford | SG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 24
  • Clifford's scoring and rebounding abilities make him a player to watch.

San Antonio Spurs

Dylan Harper | SG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 2
  • Harper's playmaking skills will be on full display as he looks to earn a role with the Spurs.

Toronto Raptors

Collin Murray-Boyles | PF

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 9
  • Murray-Boyles' defensive versatility and smarts will be key in Las Vegas.

Utah Jazz

Ace Bailey | SF

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 5
  • Bailey's shotmaking and rim protection will be under the microscope.

Washington Wizards

Tre Johnson | SG

  • 2025 Draft: Round 1, No. 6
  • Johnson's scoring ability will be a focal point for the Wizards in Las Vegas.

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