The California Classic and Salt Lake City  2025 NBA Summer League kicked off on Saturday, showcasing a mix of recent draft standouts and hopefuls aiming to earn a spot on an NBA roster ahead of the regular season.

Saturday tipped off NBA summer action as the California Classic and Salt Lake City Summer League both delivered doubleheaders. With a 20-point pairing from the Grizzlies and VJ Edgecombe (No. 3 overall) going head-to-head with Ace Bailey (No. 5), here’s a sampling of the top individual performers:

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Ace Bailey neared a double-double in his debut in the Salt Lake City Summer League, helping the Jazz defeat the 76ers on Saturday.

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey finished with just eight points in his Salt Lake City Summer League debut, but willingness to defend and rebound impressed his coaches.

Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy gave an honest review of rookie Ace Bailey after his forgettable debut in the NBA Summer League.