{"id":785513,"date":"2026-07-13T11:43:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T11:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/785513\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:43:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T11:43:03","slug":"starting-5-caleb-wilson-sets-record-cameron-boozer-gets-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/785513\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting 5: Caleb Wilson sets record, Cameron Boozer gets win"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

The nightly recap from July 10, 2026, as Caleb Wilson and the Bulls took on Cameron Boozer and the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n

Steal and slam \u2013\u00a0Boozer\u2019s two-way play wins the day.<\/p>\n

No. 3 pick Caleb Wilson erupted for a record-setting NBA Summer League debut, but 4 pick Cam Boozer & the Bulls took the W.<\/p>\n

\"Cameron<\/p>\n

5 STORIES IN TODAY\u2019S EDITION \ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n

July 11, 2026<\/p>\n

Day 2 Thrillers: The battle between top-4 picks Cam Boozer & Caleb Wilson exceeded its hype<\/p>\n

Hot After Halftime: Big 2nd-half showings from Mikel Brown Jr. and the Nets, Heat and Pacers<\/p>\n

Friday Roundup: Adou Thiero and No. 24 pick Cameron Carr co-star in highlight-heavy Lake Show<\/p>\n

Saturday Preview: Brown Jr. vs. Kingston Flemings highlights Day 3\u2019s biggest potential matchups<\/p>\n

All-Access: Go behind-the-scenes as some of the biggest names in basketball pop up in Vegas<\/p>\n

BUT FIRST \u2026 \u23f0<\/p>\n

A summer hoops Saturday in Vegas\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Saturday<\/p>\n

Saturday brings eight more NBA Summer League matchups, highlighted by a battle of top-10 Draft picks when the Hawks face the Nets (8 ET, ESPN<\/a>) and San Antonio\u2019s Carter Bryant in a Finals rematch with New York (6 ET, ESPN<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Wemby\u2019s Extension: The Spurs announced Friday that Victor Wembanyama has signed a multi-year contract extension<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. WILSON\u2019S RECORD, BOOZER\u2019S WIN AND AN OT THRILLER<\/p>\n

\"Caleb<\/p>\n

Caleb Wilson set the record, but Cameron Boozer got the win.<\/p>\n

One night after No. 1 overall selection AJ Dybantsa tied the mark for most points (27) for a top pick in his summer debut, Wilson scored the most-ever points (35) in any Las Vegas Summer League debut.<\/p>\n

But, while Dybantsa took the W in a battle with No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson, Boozer and the Grizzlies survived Wilson\u2019s outburst in this matchup of picks 3 and 4.<\/p>\n

Grizzlies 97, Bulls 96: All five Memphis starters reached double figures, and a 12-0 run in the 1st quarter put the Grizzlies in control throughout, while Wilson\u2019s hot shooting (7-11 3FG) ignited multiple Chicago runs, right up to his final-buzzer 3<\/a> for a 1-point finish. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Boozer set the tone, outscoring Wilson in the 1st quarter with 8 of his team-high 23 points. Memphis second-year guard Cedric Coward backed him up (17 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast)
\n\u201cI can\u2019t believe he\u2019s 18. I\u2019m glad he\u2019s on my team,\u201d Coward said postgame<\/a> of Boozer
\n\u201cJust proud of him, man. Excited,\u201d Cam\u2019s dad Carlos Boozer said mid-game<\/a>. \u201cObviously, this team is trying to jell and they have a young core \u2026 Their defense is outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Cameron<\/p>\n

On the other side, Wilson weighed his head-turning performance with the disappointing overall result.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal is to come in and win every game and we fell short tonight,\u201d Wilson said. \u201cThe scoring record is cool but somebody else is going to break it one day and it doesn\u2019t change the fact that we didn\u2019t get the win.\u201d
\nInside vs. Outside: Wilson sank half of Chicago\u2019s 14 made threes, outshooting Memphis from distance 14-3. But the Grizz pounded the paint for a decisive 58-26 edge
\nCareers Linked: From AAU championship teammates to ultimate college rivals at Duke and UNC, Wilson and Boozer\u2019s duel now looks NBA-ready<\/a>, writes NBA.com\u2019s Krysten Peek<\/p>\n

Both teams are off until Monday, when the Grizzlies take on the Mavs (7 ET, ESPN), and Wilson continues his top-pick tour against Peterson and the Jazz.<\/p>\n

\"Chris<\/p>\n

Stephen Greathouse\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Celtics 83, Raptors 80 (OT): Boston\u2019s Hugo Gonz\u00e1lez (17 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast) had a near triple-double and Amari Williams scored a game-high 23 points, but it was No. 27 pick Chris Cenac Jr. (14 pts, 10 reb, 4 blk), in his Summer League debut, who hit a corner 3<\/a> with 1 second left to send the game to overtime.<\/p>\n

Williams and Gonz\u00e1lez each scored in the 2-minute overtime as Boston survived Seth Lundy\u2019s (16 pts, 6 reb) in-and-out 3-point attempt at the OT buzzer for the thrilling win. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Strong Debut: Toronto\u2019s No. 19 pick, Allen Graves, logged 22 points<\/a> and 13 rebounds in his first Summer League action<\/p>\n

2. 2ND-HALF HEROES: NETS, HEAT AND PACERS ERUPT AFTER HALFTIME<\/p>\n

\"Mikel<\/p>\n

After an impressive showing in his lone Salt Lake City Summer League appearance, Nets\u2019 No. 6 overall pick Mikel Brown Jr. was set to face the reigning champs \u2013 the cross-town Knicks.<\/p>\n

Nets 91, Knicks 65: Brown Jr. put on a show, netting 16 of his 20 points after halftime. Nets returner Egor D\u00ebmin matched that effort with 20 points of his own, as Brooklyn used a 30-9 3rd quarter to pull away from New York. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

New York\u2019s Next: Pac\u00f4me Dadiet (20 pts, 7 reb) led the Knicks in their first action since the Finals. No. 47 pick Tyler Nickel scored 18 off the bench, and Mohamed Diawara added 7 points and 6 boards<\/p>\n

\"Ryan<\/p>\n

Ethan Miller\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

After igniting the NBA offseason with their trade involving two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks and Heat previewed their young talent in Las Vegas Friday.<\/p>\n

Heat 119, Bucks 86: Miami\u2019s No. 37 pick Ryan Conwell\u2019s 19 points paced the team, along with Jahmir Young (19 pts, 7 ast), helping the Heat break a halftime tie with a pivotal 29-7 3rd quarter, including a 19-0 close to the quarter, for a runaway win. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Milwaukee Draft picks Brayden Burries (team-high 18 pts) and Nate Ament (6 pts) shared the court for the first time, while Kasparas Jaku\u010dionis added 11 points and 6 assists in his Bucks debut, against his former team<\/p>\n

Pacers 99, Cavaliers 93: After a back-and-forth 1st half, Indy built a 21-point 3rd-quarter lead, only to see Cleveland storm back to make it a 1-point game inside 3 minutes to play. But 5 points apiece from Rienk Mast (16 pts, 11 reb) and Taelon Peter (13 pts) after that clinched the Pacers win. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Good Company: Cleveland\u2019s No. 34 pick Meleek Thomas matched Cavs returner Nae\u2019Qwan Tomlin for the team\u2019s scoring lead, with 20 points apiece<\/p>\n

3. ROUNDUP: LATE-NIGHT LAKE SHOW & SECOND-ROUNDERS SHOW OUT<\/p>\n

\"Adou<\/p>\n

One of the day\u2019s final showdowns featured a rematch of the West Semis between the Lakers and Thunder.<\/p>\n

In his third summer game since playing in that series, L.A.\u2019s Adou Thiero broke out in a big way.<\/p>\n

Lakers 96, Thunder 84:\u00a0Thiero filled up the highlight reel on the way to a game-high 20 points, with No. 24 pick Cameron Carr (18 pts) right behind him<\/a>, as L.A. doubled a 10-point lead to 20 after 3 quarters and held on for the win. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Suns 81, Trail Blazers 79: Phoenix flipped a 16-point deficit to a 10-point lead with under 4 minutes to play, and two triples from Javonte Cooke (team-high 21 pts, 5 3s) in the final 90 seconds helped fend off Portland\u2019s final push in both team\u2019s summer debut. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Young Suns: 2025 top-10 pick Khaman Maluach (19 pts, 11 reb) had a dominant double-double for the Suns, and June\u2019s 30th pick, Koa Peat, added 17 points and six boards
\nFamiliar Faces: Summer League returner DJ Steward went shot-for-shot with Cooke for 11 of his team-high 21 points in Portland\u2019s critical 4th quarter. Blazers two-way big Hansen Yang added 12 points and 9 rebounds<\/p>\n

Rockets 97, Nuggets 86: Houston\u2019s rookie Bruce Thornton, the first pick of the second round, scored a game-high 27 points to help the Rockets pull away during the 4th in their Summer League opener. Denver was led by second-round pick Bryce Hopkins (24 pts). | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

4. SATURDAY PREVIEW: ELECTRIC YOUNG GUARDS IN ACTION
\n\"Mikel<\/p>\n

Ryan Stetz + Stephen Greathouse\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Day 3 at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas puts 16 teams in action, with some high-profile young guards expected to command the floor.<\/p>\n

The Nets and Hawks meet in the primetime spotlight tonight (8 ET, ESPN), featuring a potential battle of playmaking lottery picks: Brooklyn\u2019s Mikel Brown Jr. (No. 6 overall) and Atlanta\u2019s Kingston Flemings (No. 8 overall).<\/p>\n

On Lock: Flemings, who got a headstart in Salt Lake City Summer League, has 33 assists compared to just four turnovers in four summer games so far, looking like the floor general he was in college at Houston
\nViral Dime: Before dropping 20 points against his hometown Knicks Friday, Brown Jr. provided the assist of the summer<\/a> so far in Salt Lake
\nPath Of Points: Both top-10 picks look to make instant offensive impacts for their clubs, having each set freshmen scoring records at their respective schools (Brown Jr., Louisville: 45-pts single-game; Flemings, Houston: 594-pt season)<\/p>\n

Brown Jr. and Flemings aren\u2019t the only star guards in the mix today, as Philly\u2019s No. 22 overall pick looks to follow up his debut splash.<\/p>\n

Pacers vs. Sixers (5:30 ET, Prime): Labaron Philon looks to build on his 18-point, 7-assist outing in Thursday\u2019s win over Detroit, while Indy and second-round pick Braden Smith (No. 38 overall) eye a 2-0 summer start.<\/p>\n

Mavericks vs. Lakers (10 ET, ESPN): Morez Johnson Jr. (No. 9 overall) looks to follow up his high-scoring debut (27 pts, 8 reb), as Dallas takes on No. 24 pick Cameron Carr (17.0 ppg, including Cali Classic), Adou Thiero and the Lakers.<\/p>\n

\"Carter<\/p>\n

Knicks vs. Spurs (6 ET, ESPN): Carter Bryant logged 6 minutes against the Knicks in Game 5 of the Finals, 28 days ago. Today, he\u2019ll face the orange and blue again, alongside San Antonio\u2019s new frontcourt addition Tarris Reed Jr. (No. 26 overall pick).<\/p>\n

Pelicans vs. Hornets (4 ET, ESPN): Charlotte lottery pick Hannes Steinbach looks to follow up his 15-point, 11-rebound double-double in his Summer League debut win for the defending summer champs.<\/p>\n

Hot Hand: Former Lakers two-way player Kobe Bufkin eyes an encore to his 30-point Pelicans debut in Thursday\u2019s loss to Minnesota<\/p>\n

Nuggets vs. Wolves (7:30 ET, Prime): Minnesota returner Joan Beringer seeks a follow-up to his big 18-point, 12-rebound, 4-block double-double from Thursday in this matchup of postseason rivals. Denver seeks its first win this summer.<\/p>\n

Rockets vs. Raptors (9:30 ET, Prime): Houston\u2019s second-rounder Bruce Thornton looks for more after his 27-point outburst in Friday\u2019s win, while Toronto tries to bounce back from Friday\u2019s heartbreaking OT loss, where Allen Graves notched 22 points.<\/p>\n

Heat vs. Magic (3:30 ET, Prime): The Sunshine State\u2019s rivalry now features a rookie battle with ties to South Florida.<\/p>\n

Once Bulls: Orlando\u2019s second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson, out of USF, faces Miami\u2019s No. 37 overall pick Ryan Conwell, who spent his freshman year at South Florida before ultimately landing at Louisville<\/p>\n

5. ALL-ACCESS: NBA\u2019S SUMMER LEAGUE TAKEOVER IN LAS VEGAS
\n\"Tyler<\/p>\n

Ryan Stetz + David Becker\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

We\u2019re two days into the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, and all 30 teams have now taken the floor, with an eye toward the upcoming 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n

The action\u2019s drawing in fans and familiar faces from all across the basketball world. Let\u2019s catch up with some of the biggest names in town for some summer hoops.<\/p>\n

\u201cJayson Tatum! Yeah!\u201d: The Celtics\u2019 superstar was spotted courtside<\/a> and mic\u2019d up, support the summer C\u2019s and his former teammate-turned-coach Amile Jefferson
\nFirst Impressions: Nets\u2019 Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. was mic\u2019d up for his first summer action in Vegas, and introduced himself<\/a> to the refs pregame
\nVocal Leader: In addition to his record-tying 27-point summer debut, a mic\u2019d up AJ Dybantsa<\/a> showcased his IQ and constant communication, staying on his teammates
\nMore Reach Than A Mic: Cameras caught Cameron Johnson literally taking over<\/a> the Nuggets\u2019 X account<\/p>\n

From All-Stars to NBA champions, and even WNBA favorites, you never know who you\u2019ll find courtside in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Summer Fever: Indiana\u2019s Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Bree Hall pulled up to support the Pacers<\/a> summer squad before the Fever\u2019s Sunday matchup with the Aces
\nBack To Work: Friday brought out a few of the reigning-champion Knicks<\/a> to the site of their 2025 Emirates NBA Cup win for New York\u2019s first Summer League showdown
\nWelcome Wagon: Trae Young, Anthony Davis and more Wizards players had a big presence courtside<\/a> for new teammate Dybantsa\u2019s summer debut
\nFitting Right In: Ja Morant joined his new Blazers teammates<\/a> in Vegas to support Portland\u2019s collection of young talent
\nMore Special Guests: A deep Detroit crew, reigning Kia Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, GloRilla and Brandon Ingram and more VIPs<\/a> were spotted in Vegas<\/p>\n

A growing group of hoopers are taking the court with cameras instead of kicks, as the NBA develops a player photography program.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m a Rookie\u2019s Rookie\u201d: DeAndre Jordan takes us behind the photographer\u2019s lens<\/a>, with his Pelicans teammates<\/a>representing nearby
\nDifferent Kind of Shot: Camera in hand, Chris Bosh breaks down what makes up<\/a> a good photography shot
\nProgram Rising: After Phoenix\u2019s Ryan Dunn brought his camera on an NBA Global Games trip, he and the league started brainstorming<\/a> creative opportunities for more players with an interest in photography
\nPlayer Access: Scottie Barnes got on-court access<\/a> with his blue photographer\u2019s vest<\/p>\n

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