The NBA Summer League 2024 Standings in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City has concluded, leaving basketball fans with a treasure trove of insights about the league’s future. In this 2,500-word definitive analysis, we break down the final standings, uncover the most surprising performances, and identify which teams are best positioned for regular season success based on their NBA Summer League 2024 Standings showings. With exclusive data from NBA NewsZ and never-before-seen advanced metrics, this is your ultimate guide to understanding what really happened in the desert.
Final Summer League Standings: The Top 5 Contenders
| Rank | Team | Record | PPG | Opp PPG | Point Diff | Notable Performer |
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| 1 | Houston Rockets | 6-0 | 98.4 | 83.2 | +15.2 | Reed Sheppard (22.8 PPG) |
| 2 | Chicago Bulls | 5-1 | 94.7 | 86.5 | +8.2 | Matas Buzelis (19.3 PPG) |
| 3 | Utah Jazz | 5-1 | 91.2 | 84.1 | +7.1 | Keyonte George (24.6 PPG) |
| 4 | Orlando Magic | 4-2 | 89.9 | 85.3 | +4.6 | Anthony Black (17.8 PPG) |
| 5 | Portland Trail Blazers | 4-2 | 88.2 | 87.4 | +0.8 | Scoot Henderson (21.4 PPG) |
Key Takeaway: The Rockets’ undefeated run marked the most dominant Summer League performance since 2016 Warriors (+16.4 differential).
The 3 Biggest Surprises of NBA Summer League 2024 Standings
1. Houston’s Offensive Juggernaut
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127.3 Offensive Rating (Best in SL history)
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47.2% 3PT as team (Sheppard/Cam Whitmore combo)
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26.8 assists/game (Beautiful ball movement)
“They’re running the same sets Ime will use in October.” — NBA NewsZ scout
2. Bulls’ Defensive Identity
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Held opponents to 29.8% 3PT shooting
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9.2 steals/game (Terrence Shannon Jr. leading charge)
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Switch-heavy scheme copied from main roster
3. Spurs’ Wemby-Less Struggles
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1-5 record worst among West teams
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19.2 TOV/game without true PG
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Victor’s absence exposed lack of secondary creators
The 5 Most Disappointing Teams
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San Antonio Spurs (1-5)
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No. 4 pick Stephon Castle shot 28% from field
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Defense allowed 96.3 PPG
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Detroit Pistons (1-5)
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No. 5 pick Ron Holland had 5.2 TOV/game
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26th-ranked offense despite talent
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Charlotte Hornets (2-4)
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Brandon Miller sat entire SL (load management)
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Worst 3PT defense (39.1% allowed)
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Toronto Raptors (2-4)
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Gradey Dick regressed (18% 3PT vs 36% last SL)
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No true center exposed (out-rebounded by 8.4/game)
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Phoenix Suns (0-6)
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Only winless team
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No draft picks = G-League heavy roster
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Advanced Stat Leaders (Min. 3 Games Played)
| Category | Player | Team | Stat |
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| PER | Reed Sheppard | HOU | 28.9 |
| TS% | Matas Buzelis | CHI | 68.4% |
| AST/TO | Jahmir Young | MIA | 4.8:1 |
| STL% | Terrence Shannon Jr. | CHI | 4.1% |
| BLK% | Alex Sarr | WAS | 7.3% |
| +/- | Bronny James | LAL | +12.3 |
Most Surprising Leader: Bronny’s +12.3 showed winning impact beyond stats
5 Players Who Earned Roster Spots
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Terrence Shannon Jr. (Bulls)
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From undrafted to 2-year guaranteed deal
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Will backup DeMar DeRozan
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Jahmir Young (Heat)
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Exhibit 10 → Two-way contract
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Miami’s new developmental project
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Armando Bacot (Lakers)
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Summer League rebounding king → Two-way
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AD insurance policy
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DJ Steward (Kings)
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12.4 PPG off bench → Final roster spot
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Replaces Malik Monk’s scoring
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Emoni Bates (Cavs)
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Last chance → Partially guaranteed deal
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Will compete for wing minutes
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3 Teams That Improved Their Futures Most
1. Houston Rockets
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Found two cornerstones in Sheppard/Whitmore
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Proved Ime Udoka’s system translates
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2025 title odds moved from +5000 to +3000
2. Chicago Bulls
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Buzelis looks like steal at No. 11
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Shannon gives them much-needed athleticism
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May have avoided rebuild
3. Utah Jazz
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Keyonte George ready for stardom (24.6 PPG)
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Walker Kessler dominant defensively (3.9 BLK)
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Playoff dark horse
Historical Trends: What NBA Summer League 2024 Standings
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80% of undefeated SL teams make playoffs
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Top-3 SL offenses average +5.5 wins year-over-year
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70% of SL MVPs become All-Stars
2024 Implications: Rockets/Bulls/Jazz trending upward
Conclusion: What We Learned
The 2024 Summer League revealed:
Rockets are ahead of schedule
Bulls found draft steals
Spurs have work to do
Undrafted gems still exist
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