The Golden State Warriors celebrated a narrow victory in the Summer League – thanks to their youngsters. James Wiseman also convinces with his comeback. Karim Jallow is happy about more playing time, a rookie continues his strong summer.
Even the first possession in the duel with the Spurs should have been a blessing for many a Warriors fan. After a short ball relay and a screen from Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga aggressively attacked the basket, pulled the help, lob pass – and Wiseman’s first alley-oop hammer in this Summer League!
For the 21-year-old center, it was the first shot in a professional basketball game since March, when he made multiple appearances in the G-League. He had previously had to pause since April 2021 due to a meniscus tear, and he was not used at all in the NBA last season for the champion from Golden State.
Wiseman immediately knew how to please when he made his comeback in the Summer League. The No. 2 pick of 2020 collected 11 points (5/7 FG) in just under 20 minutes of play, including a three, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks with 3 turnovers and 7 fouls. “It felt good,” Wiseman said afterwards. “I still have a lot of things to work on, my timing wasn’t there. But this was my first game, it was fun out there.”
Against San Antonio, however, it was Kuminga in particular who put his stamp on the game. The 19-year-old shot his way up to become the top scorer with 28 points, but he couldn’t find a rhythm from downtown (1/7 threes, a total of 10/22 FG, plus 7 rebounds and 4 assists). But he was also there in the final minute, when he scored the equalizer with a stepback jumper and a little later the decisive point on the free-throw line. Former Lakers guard Mac McClung (22, 6 assists and 3 steals) also showed a strong game.
Summer League: More minutes for Karim Jallow
Keegan Murray continued his strong summer. The No. 4 pick led the Kings to the win over Indiana with 23 points (7/16 FG, 4/12 3-pointers), with five other teammates making at least 12 points. On the other side, Bennedict Mathurin, a rookie, did a good job (15, 6/16 FG).
At the Brooklyn Nets, second-year pro Cam Thomas made further arguments for playing a bigger role in the rotation next season. Although he didn’t act particularly efficiently from the field (5/17 FG), thanks to numerous trips to the free-throw line (15/15) he still scored 26 points and also impressed as a playmaker (7 assists, 2 turnovers). David Duke Jr. marked 21 points.
The Lakers, meanwhile, lost a thriller to Charlotte in double overtime after Scotty Pippen Jr. (10, 7 assists, 4/15 FG) missed a three in sudden death and then Downtown’s JT Thor made the Hornets celebrate. Cole Swider became the Lakers’ top scorer with 21 points.
The five-time German national player Karim Jallow got more playing time with the Suns than in the first game, in 11:20 minutes he collected 2 points (both on the free-throw line, 0/1 FG), 1 rebound and 1 steal. The Suns were clearly beaten by the Wizards.
Summer League, Day 4: The results at a glance
| Team 1 | Team 2 | result | Top scorer |
| Indiana Pacers | Sacramento Kings | 96:103 | Terry Taylor (16) – Keegan Murray (23) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Brooklyn Nets | 84:91 | Cassius Winston (16) – Cam Thomas (26) |
| Chicago Bulls | New York Knicks | 69:101 | Terry and Jones (age 13) – Quentin Grimes (24) |
| Washington Wizards | Phoenix Suns | 97:72 | Vernon Carey Jr. (15) – Tyson Carter (12) |
| Denver Nuggets | Cleveland Cavaliers | 84:76 | Peyton Watson (19) – RJ Nembhard Jr. (19) |
| Golden State Warriors | San Antonio Spurs | 86:85 | Jonathan Kuminga (28) – Blake Wesley (22) |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves | Memphis Grizzlies | 63:70 | Kevon Harris (17) – Santi Aldama (22) |
| Charlotte Hornets | Los Angeles Lakers | 89:86 2OT | Ty-Shon Alexander (22) – Cole Swider (21) |
