Kings, Timberwolves Lead Summer League Semifinals

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has advanced to pivotal semifinal matchups, with the undefeated Sacramento Kings facing the Toronto Raptors and the Minnesota Timberwolves taking on the winless Houston Rockets. Standout performances from Nique Cliford (Kings), A.J. Lawson (Raptors), and Rob Dillingham (Timberwolves) are central to these contests. The Portland Trail Blazers, led by rookie Hansen Yang, are favored against the Phoenix Suns, while the OKC Thunder are expected to defeat the Charlotte Hornets. In consolation games, the Detroit Pistons play the San Antonio Spurs, and the Dallas Mavericks face the Orlando Magic, who are winless but competitive. These games provide crucial opportunities for emerging talents to showcase their abilities ahead of the NBA season. The Summer League outcomes will help shape team rosters and player prospects moving forward.