The rookies are always the biggest draw at summer league. Players drafted just weeks earlier put on their new pro uniforms and compete for the first time. It’s not that big of a deal if a rookie struggles a bit in summer league,

Although the Mavericks have a deep roster of veterans, Flagg will have a major role for a team with championship aspirations in 2025-26, simply because he’s that good of a player. He can score at all three levels, rebound, pass and defend, and he’ll do it with a relentless motor.

The entire NBA community gathered this month in Las Vegas to network, make transactions and watch the league's newest rookies.