NBA Player News
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Mohamed Diawara PF | NY
Knicks' Mohamed Diawara: Nursing sprained left ankle
Diawara is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Pacers due to a sprained left ankle, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
It's not clear when Diawara suffered the injury, but he can be deemed day-to-day for the time being. Through three Summer League appearances (one start), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.2 minutes per game.
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Kevin McCullar Jr. SG | NY
Knicks' Kevin McCullar: Won't play vs. Indiana
McCullar (nose) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Pacers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
McCullar is dealing with a nasal contusion, which could keep him sidelined for the rest of the Las Vegas Summer League. The Kansas product erupted for a highly efficient 30 points (10-15 FG) during his last appearance Sunday in the loss to the Celtics.
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Ariel Hukporti C | NY
Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Out with left knee sprain
Hukporti is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Pacers due to a left knee sprain, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
The severity of the injury is unknown, and Hukporti can be labeled day-to-day going forward. The 2024 second-rounder is trying to make an impression this summer for a more pronounced role ahead of 2025-26, averaging 6.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 58.3 percent from the field over three Summer League outings.
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Pacome Dadiet SF | NY
Knicks' Pacome Dadiet: Won't play Thursday
Dadiet (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Pacers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
After dropping 17 points against the Pistons on July 11, Dadiet hasn't played another game in the Las Vegas Summer League. There's a chance he won't play again during this stint in the Summer League due to the toe injury.
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Quenton Jackson SG | IND
Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Likely done in Summer League
Jackson (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Jackson continues to deal with a left leg injury that will likely keep him out for the rest of the Las Vegas Summer League. The Texas A&M product appeared in 28 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 5.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three-point range.
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RayJ Dennis PG | IND
Pacers' RayJ Dennis: Out of action Thursday
Dennis (rest) is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Dennis has started three contests for the Pacers in the Summer League, and the team has decided to give some of their other young players an extended look Thursday. Through three outings this summer, the two-way player has averaged 16.0 points, 6.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 27.7 minutes per contest.
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Johnny Furphy SG | IND
Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Likely done in Summer League
Furphy (not injury related) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Furphy has likely played his last game during the Las Vegas Summer League. The Kansas product had an impressive two-way performance in what was potentially his last outing, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in Monday's loss to the Bulls.
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Ron Holland SF | DET
Pistons' Ronald Holland: Shut down for rest of Summer League
Holland (rest), who was ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Heat, has been shut down for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Holland has enjoyed a strong Summer League campaign, and the Pistons seem to be pleased enough with his results to shut him down. The 2024 first-rounder is aiming to carve out a more prominent role off Detroit's bench ahead of 2025-26, and he'll wrap up the summer by averaging 21.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game through three appearances.
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Keshad Johnson SF | MIA
Heat's Keshad Johnson: Out vs. Detroit
Johnson (rest) is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Pistons, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Johnson remains with the Heat in Las Vegas, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, so he hasn't been officially shut down for the rest of the Summer League like teammates Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware. With Miami missing several key contributors Thursday, the bulk of the playmaking duties could fall onto the shoulders of Kasparas Jakucionis in the backcourt.
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Kel'el Ware C | MIA
Heat's Kel'el Ware: Shut down for rest of Summer League
Ware (not injury related) won't play another game in the Las Vegas Summer League, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Following an impressive double-double performance in Monday's win against the Celtics, Ware's stint in the Las Vegas Summer League has come to an end. The Indiana product put up some strong performances during his time in Las Vegas, showcasing why he's a rising star in the NBA with a potentially bright future ahead.