As a flurry of movement takes a majority of the NBA's top free agents off the board, focus will begin shifting back on the court ever so slightly this weekend.
Saturday marks the beginning of Orlando Summer League, which doesn't draw nearly the amount of attention as its extravagant Vegas counterpart but is nonetheless an opportunity to see young players shine. Ten teams from nine different franchises (Magic, Clippers, Nets, Hornets, Pistons, Grizzlies, Heat, Thunder and Pacers) are making the trip, giving us a glimpse at five lottery picks.
Mario Hezonja, Frank Kaminsky, Stanley Johnson, Justise Winslow and Myles Turner were all named to their team's rosters. Cameron Payne, the No. 14 pick to Oklahoma City, will not participate due to a finger injury suffered during the pre-draft process. Memphis first-round pick Jarell Martin will also be in action.
For those players, summer league is merely about getting their feet wet before embarking on a long NBA career. For others, it's their final life line before possibly heading overseas or scrounging for D-League dollars.
The Clippers' roster will featur ...
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