Former Blue Devil Maliq Brown was in action Saturday night for the San Antonio Spurs in Summer League play, and the Spurs gave him 24 minutes, and he produced: Brown got 8 points and 8 rebounds, 4 of them offensive, and also had 2 steals and 1 block.
SAN FRANCISCO — Maliq Brown got his quick hands playing football. Growing up in small-town Virginia, Brown, like most, was a dual-sport athlete. When he wasn't pressuring opposing point guards as they brought the ball across half court, he lined up as both a receiver and defensive back on Friday nights.
In Monday night’s NBA Summer League play, former Duke star Cameron Boozer continues to impress. He finished the game against Utah with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, hit 4-5 on his threes, and shot 6-9 overall, and did that in 27 minutes.
Former Duke Blue Devil Maliq Brown got his first taste of NBA competition Friday night, and held his own in a summer league game vs. the Miami Heat: the new San Antonio Spur played 22 minutes, scored 10 points, shooting 4-7/2-4, and had three rebounds, a steal and a block.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
SAN FRANCISCO — After more than a decade of playing basketball with intent of reaching the NBA, Ja'Kobi Gillespie is about to experience a well-timed first.
Here is the Summer League schedule for Duke’s NBA rookies for those who need a hoops fix and a break from World Cup play. We formatted it for our purposes, but credit to @BeardedBlueDevl for pulling it together over on X.
The Duke basketball program saw three of its former players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, and head coach Jon Scheyer has now developed eight NBA draftees in the last two seasons alone.
SAN ANTONIO — Two days and four picks later, the San Antonio Spurs have clear direction. After selecting Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance with the No.
The Spurs made the most of their selections in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, adding versatility and experience to their young core with the picks of former Maryland guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Duke forward Maliq Brown.