Sixers two-way signing Dominick Barlow asked the team if he could play in Las Vegas Summer League. He got his wish, but the team struggled overall.

The Sixers, still without VJ Edgecombe, kick off the Vegas portion of Summer League Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs

It was just one game — a summer league exhibition at that — but VJ Edgecombe provided a glimpse of what could make him a solid addition to the 76ers. It’s easy to become leery of performances from contests that aren’t remotely close to actual NBA competition.

Walter Clayton Jr. starred in Utah's third win at the Salt Lake Summer League. The national champion at Florida led the Jazz with 20 points to take down Nikola Topic and the Thunder. Kyle Filipowski produced an 18-point, 16-rebound double-double to complement Clayton's scoring outburst. Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 19 points.

The California Classic featured the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors while the Salt Lake City League featured the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. Here are some of the best moments from the start of Summer League action.

The short-handed version of the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the summer league on Monday.

With VJ Edgecombe ruled out of Monday's Salt Lake City Summer League game with a thumb contusion, the Philadelphia 76ers' other 2025 NBA draft pick had an opportunity to make a bigger impression.

VJ Edgecombe’s summer league debut was electric. Now, the team continues its Salt Lake slate with a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday.