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The 2023 NBA Summer season League is lastly underway after a busy free company week. There are a complete of 5 video games tonight, though we shall be specializing in the Miami Warmth vs. Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers had a unbelievable free company, and the Warmth proceed to attend on Damian Lillard. The 2 groups will play tonight at 6 PM EST, on the Golden 1 Heart, positioned in Sacramento, California. Additionally, should you’re seeking to watch or guess on the sport, it is going to air on ESPN2. If you’re searching for the most effective betting odds and stats, right here is info to know.
Future 2023-2024 NBA Championship Odds:
*Odds courtesy of DraftKings*
Miami Warmth: +900Los Angeles Lakers: +1200
NBA Summer season League
*Odds courtesy of DraftKings*
Warmth: +120Lakers: -140Over/Underneath: 163Spread: -2.5 Lakers
Warmth Summer season League Roster
Place Peak Weight Age Faculty Acquired(F)Nikola Jovic 6-11 225 lbs. 20 #27 Decide 2022(F)Jamal Cain 6-7 205 lbs. 24 Oakland Signed 7/15/22.(G)Dru Smith 6-3 200 lbs. 25 Missouri Signed 7/1/23.(F) Jamie Jaquez Jr. 6-7 220 lbs. 22 UCLA #18 2-23(C) Orlando Robinson 6-11 245 lbs. 22 Fresno St. Signed 7/6/22.(G) Jamaree Bouyea 6-2 180 lbs. 24 San Fran Signed 7/1/23.(G) Justin Powell 6-6 200 lbs. 22 Washington St.(G) Chase Audige 6-4 200 lbs. 24 Northwestern(G) Caleb Daniels 6-4 210 lbs. 24 Villanova(G) Trenton Massner 6-2 175 lbs. 23 Western Illinois(G) Alondes Williams 6-4 205 lbs. 25 Wake Forest(F)Drew Peterson 6-9 205 lbs. 24 USC(F) Taylor Funk 6-9 220 lbs. 26 Utah State(F)Ja’von Franklin 6-7 210 lbs. 24 Georgia Tech(C)Bradon McCoy 7-0 250 lbs. 26 UNLV(C)Patrick Gardner 6-11 250 lbs. 24 Marist
Roster courtesy of the NBA
Lakers Summer season League Roster
Place Peak Weight Age Faculty Acquired(G)Max Christie 6-5 190 lbs. 20 Michigan State #35 Decide 2022(G)Jalen- Hood Schifino 6-6 215 lbs. 20 Indiana #17 Decide 2023(G)Scotty Pippen Jr. 6-1 185 lbs. 22 Vanderbilt Signed 7/1/22.(F) Maxwell Lewis 6-7 205 lbs. 20 Pepperdine from DEN(F) Cole Swider 6-9 220 lbs. 24 Syracuse Signed 7/1/22.(C) Colin Castleton 6-11 231 lbs. 23 Florida(F) Alex Fudge 6-8 189 lbs. 20 Florida(G) Damion Baugh 6-4 194 lbs. 22 TCU(F) LG Figueroa 6-6 200 lbs. 25 Oregon(C) Sacha Killeya-Jones 6-11 220 lbs. 24 Kentucky(F) Paris Bass 6-8 200 lbs. 27 Detroit Mercy(G)Bryce Hamilton 6-4 205 lbs. 22 UNLV(G) D’Moi Hodge 6-4 185 lbs. 24 Missouri
Warmth Gamers to Watch
Nikola Jovic
2022-2023 NBA Season: 5.5 PPG | 2.1REB | 0.5 STL | 0.1 BLK | 94.7 % FT | 22.9 % 3PT | 40.1% FG.
Nikola Jovic was the twenty seventh general choose within the 2022 NBA draft and has an opportunity to indicate the Warmth why they drafted him. Though Jovic solely has 15 profession video games beneath his belt as a result of a again stress response, he impressed final yr in summer time league. We noticed him rating 25 factors and drained three’s final summer time in opposition to the Warriors and has gained dimension within the offseason.
Though the Warmth wait on star Damian Lillard, it’s extremely unlikely they are going to commerce Heart Bam Adebayo in the event that they do purchase Lillard. With the resigning of Kevin Love, Jovic will definitely have some competitors in opposition to Orlando Robinson and Thomas Bryant.
The Warmth anxiously await the event of their Serbian middle, who has glorious basketball IQ, and is a possible three-level scorer. With the lack of Gabe Vincent and Max Strus, Miami will want extra taking pictures energy, together with massive males to again up Adebayo.
Jamie Jaquez Jr.
2022-2023 Faculty Season: 17.8 PPG | 8.2 REB | 1.5 STL | 0.6 BLK | 77 % FT | 31 % 3PT | 48% FG.
The Warmth shocked the world once they drafted UCLA Star Jamie Jaquez Jr. seventeenth general within the 2023 NBA Draft. Led by Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, the Warmth have a tremendous system in relation to the event of rookies and undrafted gamers. Jaquez has nice dimension and is a drive on the defensive finish. As well as, he performed all 4 years for UCLA, and now has the prospect to develop beneath an elite system created by Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra.
He’s an especially hard-working particular person who will slot in effectively with the system, and he brings elite perimeter protection to this Miami staff. Jaquez Jr. averaged greater than 1 steal a sport and has glorious footwork and passing expertise. The Warmth averaged the least variety of factors per sport final season, and Jamie Jaquez Jr. is NBA prepared, and will probably play and guard a number of positions.
Lakers Gamers to Watch
Jalen Hood-Schifino
2022-2023 Faculty Season: 13.5 PPG | 4.1 REB | 0.8 STL | 0.3 BLK | 77 % FT | 33 % 3PT | 45 % FG.
All eyes shall be on the rookie this summer time.
Jalen-Hood-Schifino was drafted seventeenth general within the 2023 NBA draft by the Lakers, and final performed for Indiana. Though the Lakers have an incredible quantity of expertise and depth of their backcourt, Hood-Schifino may discover a spot within the rotation, particularly if he impresses this summer time. Initially the choice of Hood-Schifino was a shock for a lot of Lakers followers, however right here’s what we have to look ahead to:
Hood-Schifino solely had one season in collegiate basketball and wishes some improvement in his sport. He’s on the taller facet for a guard, and we noticed him play onerous protection, particularly within the NCAA Event. Though he must work on his three-point shot Hood-Schifino excels with the mid-range jumper and is able to guarding a number of positions as a result of his dimension. He additionally has the flexibility to get to the basketball and facilitate the ball. It will likely be enjoyable to look at him tonight.
Max Christie
2022-2023 NBA Season: 3.1 PPG | 1.8 REB | 0.2 STL | 0.2 BLK | 87.5 % FT | 41.9 % 3PT | 41.5 % FG.
Max Christie was chosen because the thirty fifth general choose within the 2022 NBA Draft out of Michigan State. Though Christie didn’t play many minutes, and averaged low numbers, it’s time to look at how he produces in summer time league. There are rumors Max Christie added some weight within the off season and might be a serviceable guard within the NBA. Additionally, the Lakers just lately added quite a lot of expertise in free company, nevertheless, that doesn’t imply Christie couldn’t earn a rotation spot. With Schroder and Lonnie Walker IV gone in free company, the door may open for Christie.
The Lakers ranked twenty seventh within the league in three-point taking pictures final season and might use all the assistance they’ll get. Poised to make a playoff run, Christie shot 66.7 % from the sector in three video games in opposition to Denver and averaged 7.3 Factors. It’s vital to notice, he averaged 7.3 factors in solely quarter-hour averaged per sport. Though Christie struggled from the three within the playoffs, he’s a profession 41.9 % three-point shooter, and is a superb shooter from the road. The Lakers signing Gabe Vincent, Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Rusell, and Cam Reddish will probably make it close to unattainable for Christie to get minutes. It’s his time to shine and present what he can convey to the NBA in his second yr.
Predictions:
With the Damian Lillard commerce talks occurring, it isn’t sure Jamie Jaquez Jr. or Nikola Jovic shall be on the roster if the Warmth purchase him. Nevertheless, that is their probability to show themselves to the group and the remainder of the league. For the Lakers, we’ll see rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino present why he belongs within the NBA, and what he can convey to the staff.
I just like the Lakers right here, who’ve an abundance of expertise, together with Jalen Hood- Schifino and Scotty Pippen Jr., Max Christie, and Cole Swider. I feel this sport shall be shut, and I’ve the Lakers at -2.5. I’m uncertain of the cash line because it’s the primary sport of the summer time league, and we’re uncertain how a lot every star will play. I’ll take the OVER right here, since summer time league is brief, and that is the time for these gamers to indicate case their abilities.
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Sara Jane is a full-time content material creator, specializing in each school basketball, the NBA, NFL, and author of Ballislife.com. Don’t overlook to observe her on Twitter/YouTube/Kick/Twitch/Instagram: @GGirlSports.
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