In the same vein as the Phoenix Suns, the New Orleans Pelicans obtain talented players from all across the draft. In the lottery, New Orleans took Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears and Maryland big Derik Queen.

Blazers 93, Pelicans 87 • Download the NBA App • Summer League: Complete Coverage • Trail Blazers 93, Pelicans 87: Box Score | Game Detail LAS VEGAS — Rayan Rupert scored 24 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 93-87 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening.

After a down year for the 2024 NBA rookie class, during which second-rounder Bronny James was the most anticipated draft pick to play in the NBA summer league in Las Vegas, the excitement was back earlier this month as No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and other top selections from the touted 2025 class took the court with their new teams.