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05 July 2025

• [Sports Illustrated] - OKC Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Summer League Preview Game 1
  The Oklahoma City Thunder are back in action with the NBA Summer League, the Thunder will take on the Memphis Grizzlies tonight in Salt Lake City as part of a f
• [USA Today: OKC Thunder Wire] - Count Sam Presti as an Ousmane Dieng believer: 'He's on the right track'
  Count Sam Presti as an Ousmane Dieng believer: 'He's on the right track.'
• [NBA Analysis Network] - Why Stephen Curry and the Warriors’ 2022 run should be a benchmark for Kevin Durant against the OKC next season
  David Dennis Jr. points to the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 championship journey as the perfect template for Houston’s potential success.
• [Newsweek] - Lakers' LeBron James Trade Rumors Receive Huge Update
  The trade rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James have received an update.
• [Total Pro Sports] - Mystery Builds Around Oklahoma City Thunder Ownership’s Next Move After NBA Title Win Amid Boston Celtics-Inspired Speculation
  The Oklahoma City Thunder made headlines during the 2024-25 NBA season with their dominance. They eliminated several powerhouse teams in the playoffs and ultimately secured the championship by defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. While the team celebrated their well-deserved success, an unexpected revelation emerged on social media. According to Berry Tramel of …
• [Last Word on Sports] - Pair Of Top 5 2025 NBA Draft Picks Among 5 First-Rounders Playing In Salt Lake City Summer League
  Like the , the will get underway on July 5 and serve as a precursor to the NBA's Las Vegas event. The 2025 Salt Lake City League will feature several of the NBA's top young talent, including the No. 3 and No. 5 selections in this past June's draft. The 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League has undergone several iterations since its inception in 1984 as the Rocky Mountain Revue. While the event began as a Pro-Am, in 1990, Jazz's director of basketball operations, Scott Layden, revamped the league by inviting NBA squads. The Rocky Mountain Revue was in existence through the summer of 2008. After a short hiatus, the Jazz revitalized the event in 2015 with three other teams -- the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs. The SLC Summer League underwent another set of changes in 2019. Similarly, the 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League, like the California Summer League, features four teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies will join the Jazz and Sixers in this year's event. Pair Of Top 5 2025 NBA Draft Picks Headline Youngsters In 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League The 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League will kick off tonight at 7 p.m. (ET) with the Grizzlies facing the Thunder. However, it is Game Two of the event between the Sixers and Jazz that is garnering the buzz. This Sixers-Jazz matchup is the first of what is expected to be many between , the No. 3 selection in 2025, and, the No. 5 pick. [caption id="attachment_148869" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images[/caption] Philadelphia reportedly was very interested in drafting Bailey with the No. 3 overall pick. However, the 19-year-old Rutgers decided not to work out for the Sixers. So, the 76ers went with Edgecombe, who should have been their top choice after and anyway. While Edgecombe and Bailey headline the event, there are plenty of talented youngsters playing in the 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League. The Sixers also have , who earned a multi-year contract after going undrafted in 2024, , and . , , , and will also play for the Jazz. Meanwhile, Memphis has three players on its summer league roster who may not play in Utah. The availability of and Small is in question. Small, selected by the Grizzlies with the No. 48 pick, is expected to play this week. Mashack, out of Tennessee, was taken by Houston with the No. 59 pick but was shipped to the Grizzlies in a draft-night trade. With the trade not approved by the league office, Mashack may not be able to play in SLC. Coward won't play at all this summer. The 21-year-old is still recovering from a shoulder injury that limited his lone season at Washington State to six games. 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League Schedule July 5 Grizzlies vs. Thunder, 7 p.m. (ET) 76ers vs. Jazz, 9 p.m. (ET) July 7 Thunder vs. 76ers, 7 p.m. (ET) Grizzlies vs. Jazz, 9 p.m. (ET) July 8 Grizzlies vs. 76ers 7 p.m. (ET) Thunder vs. Jazz 9 p.m. (ET) 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League Top Youngsters and Key Players Philadelphia 76ers Jalen Hood-Schifino may be on the verge of a last chance. Hood-Schifino, who was selected with the No. 17 pick in 2023, has struggled to stay healthy and produce in his two years in the NBA. While growth is needed overall, the 22-year-old needs to improve his shooting proficiency the most. Justin Edwards Edwards was terrific in his first season in Philly, earning a three-year contract this summer. The 22-year-old needs to continue his development with key areas being efficiency and defense. Johni Broome Broome is an athletic and defensively oriented forward. The 2025 second draft pick possesses excellent footwork and is an outstanding rebounder and rim protector. He does need to improve his efficiency and shooting range. Utah Jazz Oklahoma City Thunder Memphis Grizzlies Photo Credit: @Brad Penner, Imagn Images The post appeared first on .
• [Sporting News] - Raptors, Thunder star Serga Ibaka leaves contract with powerhouse, facing key decision
  Serge needs a new team.
• [Daily Thunder] - Saturday Morning Cartoons: Only Two Years Ago
  Thunder fun for the weekend.
• [Forbes] - NBA Summer League: OKC Thunder Salt Lake City Preview
  Oklahoma City Thunder basketball is back, as the team competes in Salt Lake City for NBA Summer League.
• [USA Today: OKC Thunder Wire] - How to watch Grizzlies vs. Thunder Summer League today: Time, TV channel
  It's Grizzlies vs Thunder Summer League on Saturday in the NBA. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.