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sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Wilson Shines in Vegas as Lendeborg Captures Summer League MVP

Caleb Wilson torches the Vegas Summer League for Chicago with elite scoring and a sharp three-point stroke, while Golden State's Yaxel Lendeborg posts a 21-point, 10-rebound performance to win the championship and MVP. The event also tested a one-free-throw rule, Drake Powell endured a brutal shooting slump, Jon Elmore drew buzz with a bald celebration, and Darius Acuff Jr. flashed defensive gaps that teams will note as they project to the NBA.

via Sports Illustrated|

#basketball #caleb-wilson #nba

sports1 month ago•23 min saved

Caleb Wilson's Summer League Spark Illuminates Ceiling, Turnovers Remain

Caleb Wilson delivered an eye-opening Bulls Summer League showing, flashing 3-and-D versatility and self-created scoring that led to a 42% 3-point clip (13-of-31) after his college 26% on 27 attempts, while averaging 24 points, 7 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.3 steals per game; however, he also led with 5.3 turnovers per game and shot just 33% from the free throw line, concerns the piece argues are correctable in season play, and it awards him an A+ grade for proving the Bulls’ faith in him, even as Summer League context remains imperfect.

via Bleacher Nation|

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sports1 month ago•17 min saved

Summer League Sparks Stardom Hype for 2026 Draft Class

Summer League showcased the 2026 rookie class with Dybantsa and Peterson flashing star-level upside, Boozer presenting NBA-ready versatility and a path to Rookie of the Year, Wilson showing major three-point improvement, Wagler delivering strong decision-making under pressure, and Burries delivering efficient two-way play, highlighting a high-ceiling class while reminding that summer league results are not definitive predictors.

via The New York Times|

#aj-dybantsa #brayden-burries #caleb-wilson

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Vegas Summer League Sparks: Five Standouts Make a Statement

Las Vegas hosts NBA Summer League as five players catch fire: Caleb Wilson of the Bulls is averaging 24.3 PPG on 50.9% shooting with 7.0 rebounds and strong defense (plus a high-volume three arc, hitting 12 of 25 attempts); Meleek Thomas of the Cavaliers leads scorers at 28.3 PPG with elite 50/46/100 shooting splits; Arthur Kaluma of the Lakers shows scoring punch and shooting touch (34 points in a game, plus efficient 3s in others); Zyon Pullin of the Timberwolves is pacing the event with 8.3 APG while contributing 21.3 PPG; Chaz Lanier of the Pistons is scorching from deep, averaging about 5 made threes per game on around 10 attempts, including a string of 7 and 8 threes in consecutive games, highlighting a high-volume, game-changing shooting presence.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Caleb Wilson Sparks Buzz as Dybantsa and Peterson Sit Out Summer League

Caleb Wilson, a Bulls rookie, sparked buzz by saying he loves playing basketball after his team didn’t get to face top draft hopefuls AJ Dybantsa (Wizards) and Darryn Peterson (Jazz), who were rested or shut down as their Summer League runs ended. Wilson has thrived with 24.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game in three contests, including a 35-point debut, with remaining games against the Lakers and Cavaliers before the playoffs.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Hubert Davis Heads to Vegas to Support UNC Alums in NBA Summer League

UNC coach Hubert Davis traveled to Las Vegas to watch Caleb Wilson and eight former Tar Heels in the NBA Summer League, stressing the importance of relationships with players and praising Wilson’s work ethic and character as he pursues a pro career.

via tarheeltribune.com|

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sports1 month ago•11 min saved

Vegas Summer League Grades Spotlight 2026 NBA Rookies' Early Trajectories

Bleacher Report grades eight top-2026 rookies from Las Vegas Summer League: Cameron Boozer and Mikel Brown Jr. each earn A- and A, Caleb Wilson posts a 35-point debut for an A, AJ Dybantsa sits at B+, Yaxel Lendeborg at B, Darryn Peterson at B-, Keaton Wagler at C-, and Darius Acuff Jr. at D+. The piece notes Wilson’s shooting, Acuff’s early shooting struggles, and Peterson’s high ceiling amid turnover issues, underscoring that while Summer League is not predictive, it still offers useful clues about the class’s potential.

via Bleacher Report|

#caleb-wilson #grading #nba

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Jazz Edge Bulls in Ugly Summer League Clash

Utah Jazz defeated the Chicago Bulls in a sloggy Summer League game marked by 54 fouls, 39 turnovers, and poor shooting. Hayden Gray and Trey Alexander spearheaded the Jazz with multiple steals, Caleb Wilson found his rhythm late in the 4th, and Jonas Aidoo anchored on the defensive end. A scary neck-injury to Alexander ended the night on a somber note. The Jazz head to a matchup with the Spurs next.

via SLC Dunk|

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sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Caleb Wilson's Summer League breakout redefines his NBA ceiling and UNC's offensive gaps

Caleb Wilson dropped 35 points and went 7-for-11 from three in his Chicago Bulls Summer League debut, signaling an NBA-ready shooting stroke that could unlock a versatile role as a small forward and create rim pressure UNC didn’t consistently generate. The breakout reframes his NBA ceiling, feeds Rookie of the Year chatter, and adds fuel to critiques of Hubert Davis’s use of Wilson and UNC’s offensive approach.

via Keeping It Heel|

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sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Caleb Wilson carries UNC exit weight into NBA Summer League debut

Caleb Wilson, whose UNC career was cut short by injuries and whose absence coincided with Hubert Davis’s firing, cried before his NBA Summer League debut, saying it’s been five months since he last played and that he felt terrible about UNC’s NCAA Tournament exit and his coach’s firing. He carries the burden of that moment into his pro career and uses it as motivation as he starts in the Summer League.

via Keeping It Heel|

#caleb-wilson #hubert-davis-firing #injuries

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Caleb Wilson Drops 35, Sets Summer League Debut Scoring Record

Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 pick, exploded for 35 points on 12-for-21 shooting with seven 3-pointers, plus five rebounds, three blocks and two steals in his NBA Summer League debut for Chicago, setting the record for most points in a Summer League debut in a 97-96 loss to Memphis. The UNC alum returned after a five-month layoff following a hand fracture and a thumb injury that ended his college season.

via On3|

#caleb-wilson #chicago-bulls #nba-summer-league

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Caleb Wilson's Vegas debut shatters Summer League scoring mark for Bulls

Caleb Wilson, Chicago's No. 4 pick, erupted for 35 points in his Las Vegas Summer League debut—the most ever by a player in the event—while adding 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks and 7 three-pointers in a showdown with Memphis' Cameron Boozer, signaling exciting upside though Bulls coach Tiago Splitter cautioned it’s only one game in Wilson’s comeback from injury.

via NBC Sports|

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sports1 month ago•14 min saved

Caleb Wilson Drops 35 in Bulls' Summer League Debut, Sets Early Bar for Rookie Year

Caleb Wilson scored 35 points (7-for-11 from three) in his Chicago Bulls summer league debut against the Grizzlies, delivering an impressive opening performance while the Bulls fell 97-96. The piece notes Wilson’s strong matchup with Cameron Boozer, reveals early ball-handling woes from Wilson and fellow rookie Dailyn Swain, and shows Noa Essengue shaking off rust with a second-half surge, providing a blueprint of upside and areas to improve for Chicago’s rebuilding team.

via Chicago Tribune|

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sports1 month ago•18 min saved

Rookie Caleb Wilson Drops 35, Breaks Summer League Debut Scoring Record

Caleb Wilson, the Chicago Bulls' No. 4 pick, erupted for 35 points in his NBA Summer League debut against Memphis, including a 7-of-11 night from beyond the arc and an 8-0 run in the third quarter, setting the Summer League record for most points in a debut, though Chicago fell 97-96. The performance injects optimism about his shooting ability despite the loss and the typical Summer League caveats.

via Bleacher Nation|

#35-point-game #caleb-wilson #chicago-bulls

sports2 months ago•16 min saved

Caleb Wilson lands No. 4, kickstarting Bulls' rebuild

The Chicago Bulls selected North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, betting on his athletic upside as part of a rebuilding plan; Wilson stressed he’s ready to contribute from Day 1, highlighted his strong relationship with Bulls executive Bryson Graham, and acknowledged college injuries that limited tape but won’t derail his rookie season, with Chicago having considered trades but sticking at No. 4.

via Chicago Tribune|

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