Summer League Preview: Cooper Flagg Expectations, Reed Sheppard’s Return, and the Different Levels of Participation

J. Kyle Mann is joined by Danny Chau as they share their expectations for this year’s NBA Summer League. First, they discuss V. J. Edgecombe’s readiness, takeaways from Ace Bailey’s debut, and Kasparas Jakucionis’s struggles. Also, what to expect from the no. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and how quickly will the Mavs shut him down. Next, the guys discuss the different types of players who participate in Summer League, from the second-year rookies who are still looking to develop to the last-chance players who are hoping to create their moment that leads to a roster spot.

(04:09) - V. J. Edgecombe(08:42) - Ace Bailey(14:19) - Kasparas Jakucionis(21:04) - Cooper Flagg(24:23) - Second- and third-year players looking to improve(33:44) - On-the-clock players(41:01) - Fringe roster players(44:37) - Last-chance players

You can read Danny Chau’s article mentioned in the episode here.

Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more!

Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Danny ChauProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann takes an in-depth look at who’s got next for the NBA’s future as he brings you 'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show.' He’ll drop his takes on the rising and falling stocks of the best and brightest prospects in the 2025 draft class. This is a podcast for fans of every team, whether you’re tanking for ping-pong balls or you’re in search of sleepers later in the draft. Kyle will break it all down every week right here on 'The Ringer's NBA Draft Show.'

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