NBA Summer League Announces 2026 All-NBA First and Second Teams
The 2026 NBA Summer League recognized six players on the First Team and six on the Second Team, highlighting standout performances from rookies and recent draft picks.
The NBA announced the All-NBA Summer League selections for the 2026 season, naming six players to the First Team and six to the Second Team based on their performances in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies) led the First Team with 18.8 points on 55.4 percent shooting, 7.8 rebounds and 4.2 steals per game. The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie noted that Boozer’s tape was "the most translatable to actual NBA games" among the top prospects, citing his decision-making and defensive impact.
Brayden Burries (Milwaukee Bucks) posted 22.3 points on 50 percent shooting, 44.4 percent from three, and recorded 12 assists with only one turnover across three contests. Analysts had previously questioned his upside, but his efficient scoring and low turnover rate addressed those concerns.
Khaman Maluach (Phoenix Suns) contributed 19.5 points on 53.2 percent shooting, a league-leading 12.8 rebounds, eight blocks and eight three-pointers in four double-double games, demonstrating both interior defense and perimeter shooting.
Meleek Thomas (Cleveland Cavaliers) topped the league in scoring with 28.3 points per game while shooting 50/45.8/100. He also added 4.3 assists, 2.3 steals and limited turnovers to 1.7 per outing.
On the Second Team, Egor Dëmin (Brooklyn Nets) increased his minutes to 23 per game and improved his inside play, averaging 21.7 points while shooting over 52 percent from three. Allen Graves (Toronto Raptors) recorded 16.8 points on 51 percent shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 3 assists. Liam McNeeley (Charlotte Hornets) averaged 21.7 points with a 52 percent three-point rate despite limited minutes.
Darrin Peterson (Utah Jazz) posted 23 points and 5.2 assists per game, showing strong rim attacks and playmaking. Zyon Pullin (Minnesota Timberwolves), an undrafted rookie, delivered 21.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting, 7.8 assists and 5 rebounds while maintaining a 2.5 turnover average.
The selections reflect the league’s focus on evaluating rookie development and potential impact for the upcoming NBA season.