Lakers Make Disappointing Bronny James Decision Before Final NBA Summer League Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

While the Draft's top three picks played in limited summer league action, they each displayed their tantalizing upside.

Both squads played with makeshift rosters in their final Summer League contest, and the Celtics definitely looked like the more invested team throughout all four quarters. Boston already owned a 27-20 lead after one, which was also the only quarter where Atlanta was ahead, albeit by a mere two points.

However, one of the concerns for the organization is the upcoming contract extension for Young. The four-time All-Star is eligible to sign a four-year, $222 million contract extension with the Hawks. Signing a maximum deal would be huge for the star point guard, but an NBA insider has questioned if he's deserving of it.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/nets as Nets Grab Star Point Guard in 2026 NBA Mock Draft. The Brooklyn Nets grabbed a record five players at the 2025 NBA Draft, maximizing their chances at leaving with talented players.

Though the Lakers lost to the Clippers on July 14, James was one of the few bright spots as he logged a complete game: 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and three 3-pointers. Additionally, he notably averaged 16.3 ppg, 4.3 apg and 2.6 rpg over a three-game stretch, able to get teammates involved and spark runs throughout.

Utah isn't the first NBA franchise to bottom out over the years. What do other tanking runs tell us about the Jazz's?

To absolutely nobody's surprise, the Dallas Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg with the number one overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. And how could they not have?