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How did each OKC Thunder player grade out in 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League?

Las Vegas Summer League play is in the books for the OKC Thunder.

OKC went 1-4, and its lone win was an 88-79 victory over Dallas in a consolation game on July 20. Still, some players shined during the slate of Summer League games.

Here are grades for every OKC player during Las Vegas Summer League:

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OKC Thunder player grades for NBA Las Vegas Summer League

Buddy Boeheim

After spending the first two seasons of his pro career with Detroit and its G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise, Boeheim suited up for all five of OKC's Las Vegas games. The son of Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim averaged 7.4 points and two rebounds in 16.2 minutes on 36.4% shooting from the floor (35.7% from deep). Boeheim attempted 5.6 3-pointers per game, but the 6-5 guard didn't knock them down at an eye-catching rate. Grade: C+

Clarence Daniels

Daniels didn't get selected in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he hopes to become the first player in New Hampshire's program history to make the league. The 6-6 forward scored seven points and three rebounds in his lone Las Vegas appearance on 1-for-5 shooting from the floor. Daniels only played for about 13 minutes, which isn't much time to leave a strong first impression despite being an intriguing prospect. Grade: D+

Adam Flagler

After helping the OKC Blue win its first ever G League championship last season, Flagler signed a two-way contract with the Thunder on Feb. 12. The 6-3 guard then averaged a team-high 21.5. points in 25.7 minutes throughout two Las Vegas appearances, and he shot 50% from the floor (55.6% from deep). It was all about buckets for Flagler, who attempted nine 3-pointers per game and showed an ability to provide instant offense. Grade: A+

Jack Gohlke

After making a name for himself during Oakland's most recent NCAA Tournament run, Gohlke got a chance to play for OKC in Las Vegas. It was a limited role for the 6-3 guard, who only scored three total points in 18 minutes throughout three games. All four of Gohlke's shot attempts came from deep, but he only made one of them. Grade: D

Keyontae Johnson

Johnson averaged 19.9 points and 5.8 rebounds on 39.2% shooting from deep with the OKC Blue last season, but he was pretty underwhelming in his five Las Vegas appearance. The 6-4 forward averaged 9.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 24.9 minutes, and he missed all five of his 3-point attempts. Johnson is a candidate to earn the final spot on OKC's 15-player roster for next season, but he could've done more to help his case in Summer League play. Grade: B

Dillon Jones

Thunder rookie Dillon Jones averaged 14 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.3 minutes in NBA Summer League play.
Thunder rookie Dillon Jones averaged 14 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.3 minutes in NBA Summer League play.

OKC selected Jones with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2024 draft. And after looking sharp in the Salt Lake City Summer League, the 6-6 forward from Weber State played well in his two Las Vegas appearances. Jones averaged 14 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.3 minutes, although he only shot 37.9% from the floor (20% from deep). Despite not being very efficient, Jones established himself as a do-it-all player with good toughness and poise for a rookie. Grade: A-

Kylor Kelley

Fresh off a G League All-Defensive team selection with the Maine Celtics last season, Kelley made four Las Vegas appearances with OKC. The 7-foot center averaged 3.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 18.4 minutes. Kelley showed his value as a rim protector, battling down low with more physical opponents. Still, his offensive game remains a work in progress. Grade: C+

Miller Kopp

Kopp played for the OKC Blue last season and appeared in three Las Vegas games. The 6-7 forward averaged five points and 2.7 rebounds in 20 minutes. Kopp attempted 5.7 3-pointers per game, but he only shot 29.4% in that department. It wasn't a strong showing by the second-year player, whose biggest strength is supposed to be his floor-spacing ability. Grade: C

Malevy Leons

Leons didn't get selected in the 2024 draft, but the 6-9 forward from Bradley played in all five of OKC's Las Vegas games. He averaged 4.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 14.8 minutes, and he shot 37.5% from the floor (33.3% from deep). Leons has the potential to be a 3-and-D player at the NBA level, but he'll have to shoot the ball better than he did in Summer League. Grade: C

Hunter Maldonado

After providing solid production for the OKC Blue last season, Maldonado continued to deliver in his five Las Vegas outings. The 6-6 guard averaged 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 25.3 minutes, although he only shot 37.2% from the floor (22.2% from deep). Maldonado wasn't very efficient, but he stuffed the stat sheet and stepped up in a few big moments. Grade: B+

Ajay Mitchell

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 16: Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder poses for a portrait during the 2024 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 16: Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder poses for a portrait during the 2024 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Mitchell got selected by OKC in the second round (No. 38 overall) of the 2024 draft, but he looked like a steal in his two Las Vegas outings. The 6-3 guard from UC Santa Barbara averaged 18 points, four assists and two steals in 27.4 minutes, and he shot 43.8% from the floor (50% from deep). Mitchell looked like a veteran as he ran OKC's offense, balancing his facilitating duties with efficient shooting. It was an impressive showing by Mitchell, who's on a two-way contract but could eventually carve out an NBA role. Grade: A+

Tre Mitchell

Mitchell didn't get selected in the 2024 draft, but the 6-9 center from Kentucky appeared in three Las Vegas games with OKC. He averaged six points and 3.7 rebounds in 18 minutes, and he shot 60% from the floor (57.1% from deep). Mitchell didn't have a very consistent role, but he shot the ball efficiently and spaced the floor well when given the opportunity. Grade: C+

Cormac Ryan

Ryan appeared in four Las Vegas games with OKC after he didn't get selected in the 2024 draft. The 6-5 guard from North Carolina averaged 3.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.9 minutes, but he only shot 17.6% from the floor (25% shooting from deep). It was a struggle for Ryan, who couldn't get his shots to fall and ended his Summer League run after he suffered a left ankle injury against Golden State on Friday. Grade: D-

Jaden Shackelford

Shackelford spent the past two seasons with the OKC Blue, and he made four Las Vegas appearances. The 6-3 guard averaged 13.8 points and 3.3 assists in 25 minutes. He also shot 43.6% from the floor (46.9% from deep). Shackelford caught fire on numerous occasions, but he also had some quiet stretches. Consistency will be key for him moving forward. Grade: B+

Jaykwon Walton

Walton is an undrafted prospect out of Memphis who appeared in one Las Vegas game with OKC. The 6-7 guard put up zeros across the stat sheet in about four minutes of action. Walton has great size in the backcourt and the tools to be a good defender, but he didn't get to show any of that in Summer League. Grade: Incomplete

Kamarion Williams

Williams spent last season with the OKC Blue, and he appeared in three Las Vegas games. The 6-10 forward averaged 6.7 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds in 19.4 minutes. Williams only shot 33.3% from the floor, which is rough for a big man. And while he showed a willingness to let it fly from deep, he only shot 30.8% in that department. Grade: C+

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