The San Antonio Spurs walked away from Game 1 of NBA 2K26 Summer League with a blowout victory, thanks in part to their team-first approach.

Former Rutgers University Scarlet Knights combo guard Dylan Harper, the first of the San Antonio Spurs' two lottery picks in the 2025 NBA draft, sat out what would have been his Las Vegas Summer League debut Thursday — an eventual 111-70 blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers — with a groin injury.

The Spurs have appeared to move on from Bassey after adding former Celtics bigs Kelly Olynyk and Luke Kornet to bolster their bench. The Celtics big man situation remains a work in progress after the departures of Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet and likely Al Horford.

One summer ago, Riley Minix joined the San Antonio Spurs' Summer League squad with hopes of making it out. His three older brothers knew he would. H

The Lakers (0-1) were led by Cole Swider, collecting 24 points and eight rebounds. DJ Steward had 20 points, two rebounds and six assists. Each player shot 7-for-10 from the field. Dalton Knecht compiled 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Darius Bazley led the bench with 10 points, four rebounds and three blocks.

The priority at summer league was clear from the moment the Miami Heat went out for the opening tip at Saturday’s opener at the California Classic, with some familiar faces leading the way.

Harper became the highest Scarlet Knight ever taken in the NBA Draft when he was picked second by the Spurs. He averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game for Rutgers in his only season in Piscataway. He shot 48.4% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point line.