A fter 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.

Jul 14, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper dribbles the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images / Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

The San Antonio Spurs have one of the very best young cores in the NBA. Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant, Jeremy Sochan, and Devin Vassell are all

The San Antonio Spurs project to be one of the most intriguing teams next season, as we'll get Year 3 of Victor Wembanyama, alongside No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper and reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle.

BREAKING: Spurs star Victor Wembanyama (deep vein thrombosis in the shoulder) says he has been fully cleared to play after missing the last third of the 2024/25 NBA season 🙏 pic.twitter.com/aWr7JblsYL

The San Antonio Spurs have already had a productive offseason, adding backup centers Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk and re-signing point guard Jordan McLaughlin.

In the latest NBA rumors roundup, LeBron James retirement could be on the horizon, Chris Paul could reunite with a former team, and Brandon Ingram's future in Toronto could be in flux.

In the penultimate day of the Las Vegas Summer League's group play stage, a number of first-year players turned in strong performances.