Brayden Burries, Meleek Thomas Headline 2026 NBA Summer League Superlatives

Brayden Burries, Meleek Thomas Headline 2026 NBA Summer League Superlatives highlights standout performers from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas after the tournament concluded and basketball heads to a preseason hiatus. The article notes that the NBA named Yaxel Lendeborg as MVP and released Summer League First and Second teams, but it still awards additional superlatives. Brayden Burries of the Milwaukee Bucks is chosen as Best Rookie despite a 2-3 team run, producing averages of 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and a block per game with 0.8 turnovers and shooting splits of 50-36-67. Khaman Maluach of the Phoenix Suns is Best Sophomore, leading the league in rebounds (12.8) with 19.5 points, 1.3 steals, and 2.0 blocks, plus improved range at 40.0% from three. Meleek Thomas (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Biggest Surprise, scoring 27.3 points per game on 50-44-100 splits.