Asa Newell scored 18 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 98-80 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA 2K26 Summer League on Sunday at Pavilion.

The Rockets and Hawks will each hit the midpoint of their 2025 NBA summer-league schedules with Monday afternoon’s game in Las Vegas.

As the final seconds ticked away, Nikola Topic lofted over a one-handed pass across the court to a step-ahead Ajay Mitchell. The starting backcourt connected again for a deep-pass assist that resulted in a transition layup before the third quarter expired.

He's expected to be part of what should be a talented backcourt, with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes—assuming he eventually re-signs with the team—also expected to have major roles in the 2025-26 campaign. Veterans Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon could see minutes as well.

Facing a tough and physical Detroit defense, second-year Rockets guard Reed Sheppard struggled with both shooting accuracy and turnovers.

The opening day of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League provided fireworks and the debut of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, who struggled to find his shot in a dramatic win over the L

The Timberwolves threw shade at the Nuggets after Anthony Edwards interacted with a fan courtside at Summer League.