It sounds slightly concerning, but the good news is that McDonald also reported that Harper is expected to play in the Spurs' Summer League game on Saturday against the Mavericks.

While the rookies tend to draw most of the attention, there are returnees who really need to make a positive impression in Las Vegas.

All eyes turn to Vegas ahead of tonight’s NBA Creator Cup, followed by the opening tip of 2K26 Summer League on Thursday.

VJ Edgecombe will remain on the sidelines for the Sixers’ opening game in the Las Vegas summer league. The No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft has been diagnosed with a left thumb sprain, a team official said Wednesday night.

Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, will be playing in the summer league for the second consecutive season. So will Jameer Nelson Jr., the son of former NBA point guard Jameer Nelson. He will be on San Antonio's summer league roster.

Obviously want to see him knock down open shots, but try not to force too much,” Nuggets Summer League coach Andrew Munson said of Hunter Tyson. “We want him to still play

Sophomore guard Devin Carter has stood out as the Sacramento Kings prepare for the Las Vegas Summer League. The Sacramento Kings are still involved in trade rumors with the Golden State Warriors for wing Jonathan Kuminga, but for now, eyes begin to shift towards the Las Vegas Summer League, where we get our first look at the newly drafted rookies.

Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has been diagnosed with a left thumb sprain and will miss Thursday night's Summer League game.