2016 NBA Summer League: Notes From First Three Days In Las Vegas

Jul 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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With NBA Summer League well under way in Las Vegas, here’s a look at the most important takeaways from the first three days of action.

Jul 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

The first three days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas have been filled with star-studded debuts and a few disappointing performances from top prospects with a few surprises in between.

Ben Simmons took the court by storm, and D’Angelo Russell and Jonathan Simmons hit a few electrifying buzzer beaters to get the NBA’s summer action off to a great start.

A lot has gone down already and there’s still plenty more fun and excitement to be had by all as we move into the second half of games before the short postseason begins.

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Here’s my take on everything that’s happened and the most important things that you need to know heading into the next slate of contests in Vegas.

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