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Sixers vs. Rockets Takeaways: Labaron Philon Jr. made the most of an off afternoon Every Sixer besides Philon struggled as Philadelphia endured its first Summer League loss of the year, falling to the Rockets 90-64.

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Bruce Thornton - Another quality performance Tuesday Thornton finished with 18 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 90-64 Summer League victory over the 76ers.

Impact Thornton had another quality performance Tuesday, reaching the double-digit scoring mark in his third consecutive Las Vegas Summer League appearance. He also had two steals, bringing his total to 10 during that span. The 22-year-old was drafted in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft after spending his collegiate career at Ohio State. While Thornton has shown signs of promise, he may need more time before he's ready for consistent action at the professional level.

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2026 NBA Summer League: Rockets take wire-to-wire win over 76ers Isaiah Crawford scored 19 points and the Rockets never trailed as they took a win over the 76ers in Summer League Tuesday.

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Live Updates: 2026 NBA Summer League, Day 6 | 76ers-Rockets opens Tuesday's action Follow along with Tuesday's action in the 2026 NBA Summer League, beginning with Labaron Philon and the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the Hou...

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Kevin Durant's numbers tell one story while his career tells another | Sporting News Kevin Durant's elite shooting efficiency sparks a new NBA debate as fans discuss whether scoring numbers matter more than wins and champions...

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76ers vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Players to Watch for NBA Summer League Tuesday’s NBA Summer League action kicks off with the Philadelphia 76ers and rookie Labaron Philon Jr. looking to move to 3-0 in a matchup w...

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Ime Udoka may have a Reed Sheppard problem after Rockets Summer League breakouts Reed Sheppard will have to watch his back given how certain members of the Rockets' Summer League team are playing. Bruce Thornton and Quadi...

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Analyzing Reed Sheppard's Fit With Fred VanVleet in the Rockets' Backcourt The Houston Rockets should have Fred VanVleet at the beginning of next season after he missed all of the previous season with a torn ACL. Th...

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Rockets barely tweaking roster could be Smart move if X-factor pans out Unless there’s a blockbuster deal in the works, Marcus Smart is going to be the biggest addition the Houston Rockets make this offseason. Th...

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The Rockets are a step behind the NBA's best young teams The Houston Rockets have built one of the brightest young cores in the NBA. That was reinforced by a recent Bleacher Report ranking of the l...

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Bruce Thornton is giving Ime Udoka a fascinating Rockets dilemma The Rockets made a risky decision to trade up in the draft to select Bruce Thornton at No. 31 overall. Through two NBA Las Vegas Summer Leag...

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Fred VanVleet says he's on track for start of 2026-27 season after knee injury Rockets general manager Rafael Stone told reporters earlier this week he's optimistic Fred VanVleet will be ready for the start of the 2026-...

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Amen Thompson could force Rockets to make shocking turnaround The Rockets might change their rookie extension tune for Amen Thompson.

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Fred VanVleet's Expected Return to Starting Lineup Is Huge News for the Rockets The Houston Rockets are expected to welcome back one of their most important veterans when the 2026-27 season tips off. According to Houston...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Bruce Thornton's brilliance is proving he belongs in the Rockets' rotation Bruce Thornton is off to a tremendous start at the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Entering summer league, Thornton was expected to be the fulc...

2 DAYS AGO • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

2026 NBA Summer League: Raptor bench keys win over Rockets Seth Lundy scored 23 points and the Raptors held off the Rockets with a strong fourth quarter in Summer League play Saturday.

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Tristen Newton - Paces Houston in SL loss Newton logged 18 points (4-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two steals over 27 minutes in Saturday's 102-89 Summer League loss to the Raptors.

Impact Newton led the Rockets in scoring, though it ultimately came in a losing effort. He has now started and scored in double figures in each of his first two appearances in the Las Vegas Summer League. The UConn product spent much of the 2025-26 season in the G League, making just one NBA appearance with Houston in the regular-season finale.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Thornton - Positive contributor in SL loss Thornton tallied 17 points (6-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and five steals over 32 minutes in Saturday's 102-89 Summer League loss to the Raptors.

Impact Thornton wasn't remarkably efficient from the field, but he buried a trio of triples and finished as the Rockets' second-leading scorer. The 22-year-old also contributed in other facets, leading his team in rebounds and assists while tallying a game-high five steals. After a memorable college career at Ohio State, the 2026 second-round pick will look to carve out a reserve role in Houston's backcourt.

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Bruce Thornton immediately vindicates Rockets' worthy gamble Bruce Thornton showed why the Rockets gave up a future pick to draft him.

3 DAYS AGO • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets May Have Point Guard Solution in Second-Round NBA Draft Pick Houston's rookie guard made a statement in their Summer League opener.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rockets rookie Bruce Thornton leaves coach Will Dunn speechless after record-breaking debut | Sporting News Bruce Thornton earned glowing praise from head coach Will Dunn after Houston's 97-86 win over the Denver Nuggets.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Knicks may already be regretting NBA Draft trade after one Summer League game The New York Knicks could have had Bruce Thornton, who already looks good in Las Vegas.

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2026 NBA Summer League: Rockets pull away from Nuggets in 4th quarter Rookie Bruce Thornton was the star of the show Friday, scoring 27 points to lead Houston to a Summer League win over Denver.

4 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Bruce Thornton - Strikes for 27 points in SL win Thornton tallied 27 points (7-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes in Friday's 97-86 Summer League win over the Nuggets.

Impact Thornton was aggressive hunting his shot and got to the charity stripe often in the Rockets' Summer League debut, finishing with a game-high 27 points. The Ohio State product also matched the game-high mark in steals. The 31st overall pick in this year's draft has a chance to carve out a role off the bench, but he isn't guaranteed consistent minutes following the signing of Marcus Smart.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Crawford - Scores 17 points with six stocks Crawford racked up 17 points (5-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks over 33 minutes during Friday's 97-86 Las Vegas Summer League w...

Impact It wasn't Crawford's most efficient game, but he piled up the counting stats and only committed one turnover in his 33 minutes of floor time. He was on a two-way deal with the Rockets last season, appearing in 14 games and averaging 2.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 6.6 minutes per contest.

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