{"id":12774,"date":"2025-07-11T08:19:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T12:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/11\/ryan-nenbird-shines-bright-outshining-bronnie-james-in-nba-summer-league-day-1-thriller\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T08:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T12:19:18","slug":"ryan-nenbird-shines-bright-outshining-bronnie-james-in-nba-summer-league-day-1-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/11\/ryan-nenbird-shines-bright-outshining-bronnie-james-in-nba-summer-league-day-1-thriller\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryan Nenbird Shines Bright, Outshining Bronnie James in NBA Summer League Day 1 Thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/11\/ryan-nenbird-shines-bright-outshining-bronnie-james-in-nba-summer-league-day-1-thriller\/#Ryan_Nembhard_Shines_in_BronnyFlagg_Showdown\" >Ryan Nembhard Shines in Bronny\/Flagg Showdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/11\/ryan-nenbird-shines-bright-outshining-bronnie-james-in-nba-summer-league-day-1-thriller\/#Pelicans_vs_Timberwolves_Highlights\" >Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/11\/ryan-nenbird-shines-bright-outshining-bronnie-james-in-nba-summer-league-day-1-thriller\/#Other_Notes\" >Other Notes:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s a rewritten version of the content you provided:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Las Vegas \u2013<\/strong> There\u2019s plenty happening at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, with two courts hosting eight exciting games daily. Here are some notable moments from day one:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ryan_Nembhard_Shines_in_BronnyFlagg_Showdown\"><\/span>Ryan Nembhard Shines in Bronny\/Flagg Showdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Thomas &amp; Mack Center was packed with fans eager to see Bronny James and Cooper Flagg, who both had their moments. However, many left wondering, \u201cWho is Ryan Nembhard? Is he related to the Pacers\u2019 Andrew Nembhard?\u201d Indeed, Ryan is Andrew\u2019s younger brother. After two years at Clayton and an impressive two seasons at Gonzaga, Ryan went undrafted in June, partly due to his height being listed at 5\u201911\u201d, which some consider generous. <\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Nembhard led scoring with 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting during the Mavericks\u2019 win over the Lakers. Mavericks coach Josh Brogdon praised him, saying, &quot;He can both score and pass, acting as a strong facilitator.&quot; The Mavericks quickly signed him to a two-way contract after the draft, and based on this performance, that looks like a smart move. \u2014 Kurt Helin<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pelicans_vs_Timberwolves_Highlights\"><\/span>Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first day kicked off with New Orleans facing Minnesota. The Pelicans featured recent first-round picks like Jeremiah Fear (7th in 2025), Derrick Queen (13th in 2025), and Eve Misi (21st in 2024). Both teams had standout players, but Bellinger\u2019s performance stood out with 11 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and six blocks. Minnesota\u2019s roster includes Rudy Gobert, who has two seasons left plus a player option.<\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s just summer league, Bellinger shows potential to become a rim-running, athletic defensive force like Gobert. Dillingham impressed with flashy moves and court control, as did Fear, despite some struggles with shot selection and turnovers. Misi demonstrated strength, blocking shots and appearing to need little more summer league game time. Queen showed flashes with great passes and pull-up shots, which could help him alongside Zion Williamson offensively, but his defense and turnovers remain concerns. \u2014 Noah Rubin<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Notes\"><\/span>Other Notes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lakers\u2019 Dalton Knecht Battles Leg Cramps:<\/strong> Knecht had a rough start with cramps causing some mistakes but bounced back to score 15 points on six of 16 shooting in a strong second half.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Game of the Day \u2013 Jamaree Bouyea\u2019s Clutch Play:<\/strong> The Bucks and Nuggets had a close game decided by a late dunk from Denver, but Bouyea\u2019s two-way contract player sealed the win for the Bucks in the final seconds.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Ajay Mitchell Dominates Summer League:<\/strong> Mitchell impressed with a 20-point outing in Las Vegas and had strong performances earlier in Salt Lake City, earning a three-year, $8.7 million deal with the Thunder.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic Summer League Moment:<\/strong> Thunder\u2019s Erik Reynolds scored in the wrong basket right after the jump ball \u2014 a memorable moment that wasn\u2019t officially counted but captures the Summer League spirit.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Nolan Traore\u2019s Solid Debut for the Nets:<\/strong> The French point guard showed experience and speed in his first summer league game, giving Brooklyn reasons for optimism.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Statistical Update:<\/strong> The NBA confirmed that shots launched as the buzzer sounds (\u201cheaves\u201d) in the final seconds will now be recorded as team attempts, reflecting changes tested in the G League.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This comprehensive look at the Summer League highlights emerging talents and intriguing storylines that matter to basketball fans. Players like Ryan Nembhard and Ajay Mitchell demonstrate the depth of skill entering the league, while new rules and memorable moments remind us that summer leagues are where futures are made and the game continues to evolve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a rewritten version of the content you provided: Las Vegas \u2013 There\u2019s plenty happening at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, with two courts hosting eight exciting games daily. 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