Melo told ESPN New York that his head coach was very pleased with what he saw.
“He said I was way ahead of schedule,” said Anthony, who was pushed by Woody to get into top shape during the offseason. “I think it was big for him to actually be here and just see the work that myself and Tyson [Chandler] has put into the commitment of USA basketball and the commitment of making ourselves better physically, see where we’re at mentally.
With both NBA Summer Leagues in the books, we take a look at the best young players from both Orlando and Las Vegas.
[New York Post] Report: Grunwald ducked Rockets (Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:36:15 -0500) Glen Grunwald did his best to pull a Houdini act on Rockets officials last week in Las Vegas. According to a report in the Houston Chronicle, the Knicks general manager refused to either answer the door at his Mandarin Oriental hotel room [...]
Intent on making his mark in the 2012 NBA Summer League, Portland’s sixth overall pick has turned some heads in Las Vegas over the past week.
Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) 98 New York Knicks (0-5) 64
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Without Dion Waiters, the Cleveland Cavaliers opened day 8 with a big 98-64 win over the New York, leaving the Knicks winless in this year’s event.
Next season, we’ll see an expansion of instant replay. All fragrant foul calls will go immediate to review to determine whether they constitute a “Flagrant 1,” the more egregious “Flagrant 2,” or a garden-variety foul.
Here is a look at the 24 college "counselors" that competed between July 6-8 at the LeBron James Skills Academy. The college prospects went through stations and played in scrimmages that were on courts adjacent to one another so it was difficult to see everyone at all times, but here are some notes and impressions from the event after watching and speaking with NBA scouts during and after the event. Check back for our high school recap.
Top 5 Prospects
Bucksketball’s Jeremy Schmidt likes what he’s seen so far from Milwaukee’s second-round pick, Doron Lamb: “Lamb was aggressive in everything early. He shot when he was open. He cut very hard. He rubbed shoulders on screens and changed speeds quickly. Offensively, he was filling the same role he’ll likely take on in Milwaukee — running off screens and being asked to make some decisions with the ball after the initial action.”
Scott Schroeder takes a look at some of the best unsigned players playing in Las Vegas, including the Knicks’ Chris Copeland, who’s already been invited to New York’s training camp.
A pair of Top Five draft picks will be the center of attention on Tuesday at the 2012 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
The Charlotte Bobcats’ Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who scored 18 points and notched eight rebounds in his first game, will take the stage against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the final matchup of Day 5.
Before that, though, Cavaliers lottery pick Dion Waiters will put his explosive game on display for the hoops fans in attendance and watching around the world against the Phoenix Suns.
Don’t miss a second of the action on Tuesday. Here we get you set for every televised matchup on Day 5 from Las Vegas.
Tuesday’s 2012 NBA Las Vegas Summer League Schedule
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks | 4:00 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies | 6:00 p.m. | SL Broadband |
| San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers | 6:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets | 8:00 p.m. | SL Broadband |
| Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics | 10:00 p.m. | SL Broadband |
| Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Bobcats | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
*All Information Courtesy of NBA.com.
Break Down of Tuesday’s Televised Matchups
Nuggets vs. Knicks
The conversation on NBA TV will largely include the name Jeremy Lin and the discussion of what the New York Knicks should be doing with him. New York has until Tuesday night to decide whether to match his offer and keep Linsanity in the Big Apple, or let him go to Houston and try to contend with the likes of Raymond Felton and Jason Kidd at point guard.
On the court, though, both Denver and New York will be looking for their first win of Summer League play. Both squads are 0-2 through their first matchups, but the Nuggets boast a talented scorer in Jordan Hamilton, who is averaging 18 points per game in Las Vegas. Look for Hamilton’s hot shooting to lead the Nuggets past the Knicks.
Spurs vs. Lakers
The L.A. Lakers have had a tough time through their first three Summer League games, dropping each one. On Tuesday afternoon in Vegas, they take on the San Antonio Spurs, who were led by a sizzling Cory Joseph in their first outing. Joseph scored 18 points on 63.6 percent shooting from the field.
Considering that there aren’t many 2012 NBA draft stars in this matchup, you will likely spend most of your time wishing for a Western Conference playoff clash between the two historic franchises.
Cavaliers vs. Suns
Although it won’t help Cleveland Cavaliers fans get over LeBron James, the play of rookie Tyler Zeller has been solid through Cleveland’s first two Summer League outings, and the future looks bright for one of the NBA’s worst teams last season. Zeller is averaging 16.5 points per game in Vegas and shooting nearly 59 percent from the floor.
On the Suns’ side, Markieff Morris continues to grow. He scored 21 in Phoenix’s win over the New York Knicks. Morris will need to step up on Tuesday if the Suns are to remain undefeated. The matchup to watch in this one will be Zeller vs. Morris without question.
Timberwolves vs. Bobcats
If you plan on staying up late Tuesday night then tune in to NBA TV to catch what is sure to be a stellar individual battle between two talented wing players. Minnesota’s Wes Johnson and Charlotte’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist have both made their presence felt in Las Vegas, leading their respective teams in scoring through the first few days.
Kidd-Gilchrist, the No. 2 overall selection in last month’s draft, stuffed the stat sheet in his first Summer League game, scoring 18 points, grabbing eight rebounds, dishing out five assists and recording four steals. All eyes should be on the Kentucky product Tuesday night in Las Vegas, as he looks to build on the early momentum he has created this offseason.
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