4 Summer League standouts who deserve an NBA contract

NBA Summer League
NBA Analysis Network

The NBA Las Vegas Summer League is always a great time for young players trying to make a name for themselves in this league and oftentimes, many players seem to get lost in the shuffle because of incoming rookies.

Every year, people always travel to Las Vegas to watch the top-tier talents from the NBA Draft, but plenty of scouts and team executives are looking for guys who can make an impact on their team as that 14th or 15th player on their roster. 

Maybe these guys will not get in the game often and maybe they will only find their way on a roster via a two-way contract, but even the final guy on an NBA bench is still a highly talented player. 

With over 300 guys playing in NBA Summer League, it is very hard to “stand out” amongst everyone else, especially with the incoming rookies playing and under-contract.

READ MORE: Predictions for NBA Trade Rumors: Simmons, Lillard, Hield, Ingles, Siakam

There are instances in which that occurs. There have been a handful of guys who have stood out and deserve a contract to prove themselves in the league next season. 

With this said, let’s take a look at four key NBA Summer League standouts who have played well enough to either earn a two-way contract or an actual roster spot for the 2021-22 NBA season. 

Kevin Durant Predicted To Leave Phoenix Suns After Season

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns currently face a challenging situation. Despite the precedent of teams overcoming a 0-2 deficit, their stumble out of the

NBA Analyst Expects Lakers To Make This Bold Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a busy 2024 NBA offseason. LeBron James hitting free agency will be the most important thing on

Brandon Ingram Emerging As Perfect Trade Target For Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have their work cut out for them in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. They know what it takes to find success as the