As if the NBA Summer League stakes weren't low enough, eight teams have been relegated to consolation play Friday.
Knocked out during Wednesday's opening round, these squads will close out their stays in Las Vegas before the eight remaining contenders square off in Saturday's quarterfinals.
Careers aren't made by summer-league championships, but young players are looking to earn spots and elevated roles in the NBA. Many early draft picks have also made noticeable first impressions during the offseason event.
Here's a look at Friday's schedule with the updated standings. The full bracket is available at NBA.com:
Terry Rozier Rolling
Terry Rozier is a prototype of a player who's in need of a summer-league splash. After a poor rookie season, last year's No. 16 overall pick must shove through a crowded Boston Celtics roster to earn a rotation role.
The 22-year-old guard has stood out through six productive games, averaging 20.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest. After shooting 27.4 ...
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NBA Summer League 2016: Friday Schedule, Latest Las Vegas Standings and Stats
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