The third day of the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League brought a little bit of everything from the rookie crop: efficient scoring, active defense, and a few all-around stat lines that stood out even in the loose, fast-moving summer setting.
A handful of undrafted free agents made their case early. One posted 12 points, 9 rebounds, a steal and a block while going 4-of-7 from the field, 1-of-2 from 3-point range and 2-of-3 at the line.
Another turned in a clean, controlled outing with 8 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, a steal and zero turnovers, shooting 3-of-3 overall and 2-of-2 from deep. A third undrafted player added 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in a 102-89 win against Houston, finishing 4-of-9 from the field and 2-of-3 from the free throw line.
The first-rounders had their moments too. The No. 23 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft put up 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals in an 83-76 win against Brooklyn.
The No. 42 pick followed with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in a 70-49 win against the Knicks. The No. 9 pick added 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals, while the No. 22 pick delivered the biggest scoring night of the group, finishing with a game-high 24 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal in a 100-93 win against the Pacers.
There were also a few strong showings from players further down the board. After suffering an injury ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft that kept Moore out for the entire 2025-26 season, the undrafted free agent is now playing with the Pelicans' Summer League team.
In a 95-91 win against Charlotte, Moore had 13 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and 3 steals. The No. 47 pick scored a team-high 16 points with 2 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals, and the No. 38 pick finished with 16 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals.
Suder also got in on the action, finishing with 14 points and 2 assists in a 91-70 win against the Mavericks. Another undrafted free agent rounded out the day’s notable performances with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, a block and zero turnovers.
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