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Summer League Standouts

NBA Summer League gave fantasy basketball managers plenty to overreact to — but which rookies actually helped or hurt their fantasy value?


On this episode of the Full Court Press Podcast, Brian Joyner and Ben Clark break down the biggest Summer League standouts, fantasy basketball winners, and rookie losers after a full slate of action.

Caleb Wilson looks like a fantasy monster for the Chicago Bulls. Yaxel Lendeborg proved he may be NBA-ready for the Golden State Warriors. Cam Boozer showed why he can be a day-one fantasy contributor for the Memphis Grizzlies. Meleek Thomas may already look like a Cleveland Cavaliers draft steal. Brayden Burries flashed real long-term fantasy upside for the Milwaukee Bucks.

But not every rookie helped their stock.


The guys explain why Darryn Peterson, Darius Acuff Jr., Keaton Wagler, Dalen Swain, Aday Mara, and even the New Orleans Pelicans’ player-development decisions left major fantasy basketball questions after Summer League.


If you play fantasy basketball, dynasty hoops, points leagues, category leagues, or rookie drafts, this episode gives you the early names to watch before draft season.

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