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August 30, 2008

NBA Summer League 2008

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Officials stretch out as they prepare for a NBA Summer League game  between New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Monday July 14.

Officials stretch out as they prepare for a NBA Summer League game between New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Monday July 14. View photo »

Clippers fans, from left, Shayan Boloor, Logan Schwartz and Josh Rudin watch as Los Angeles takes on the Charlotte Bobcats during the NBA Summer League on Saturday, July 12, at COX Pavilion.

Clippers fans, from left, Shayan Boloor, Logan Schwartz and Josh Rudin watch as Los Angeles takes on the Charlotte Bobcats during the NBA Summer League on Saturday, July 12, at COX Pavilion. View photo »

Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown, left, signs vintage photos for Jerry Ankenbauer during Saturday's game.

Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown, left, signs vintage photos for Jerry Ankenbauer during Saturday's game. View photo »

Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo brings the ball up court during his pro debut in an NBA Summer League game against the New Orleans Hornets at UNLV's COX Pavilion Friday. Mayo, the third overall pick in this year's NBA draft, scored 15 points and had one big, crowd-pleasing dunk.

Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo brings the ball up court during his pro debut in an NBA Summer League game against the New Orleans Hornets at UNLV's COX Pavilion Friday. Mayo, the third overall pick in this year's NBA draft, scored 15 points and had one big, crowd-pleasing dunk. View photo »

Memphis Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo moves the ball down the court during NBA Summer League Basketball in Las Vegas on Sunday at UNLV's COX Pavilion. The Grizzlies suffered their first setback in an 85-76 loss to the Lakers. Mayo did score a team-best 15 points.

Memphis Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo moves the ball down the court during NBA Summer League Basketball in Las Vegas on Sunday at UNLV's COX Pavilion. The Grizzlies suffered their first setback in an 85-76 loss to the Lakers. Mayo did score a team-best 15 points. View photo »

New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, center, tries to drive past Cleveland Cavaliers' Billy Thomas, left, and Yohann Sangare during an NBA Summer League game Monday, July 14 at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas.

New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, center, tries to drive past Cleveland Cavaliers' Billy Thomas, left, and Yohann Sangare during an NBA Summer League game Monday, July 14 at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas. View photo »

Danilo Gallinari, center, of the New York Knicks pulls down a rebound over Cleveland Cavaliers' Robert Traylor during a NBA Summer League game Monday, July 14, at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas. Gallinari, the sixth overall pick, scored 14 points in his pro debut as New York won, 97-94.

Danilo Gallinari, center, of the New York Knicks pulls down a rebound over Cleveland Cavaliers' Robert Traylor during a NBA Summer League game Monday, July 14, at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas. Gallinari, the sixth overall pick, scored 14 points in his pro debut as New York won, 97-94. View photo »

Danilo Gallinari of the New York Knicks gets attention from a trainer during an NBA Summer League game Monday at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas.

Danilo Gallinari of the New York Knicks gets attention from a trainer during an NBA Summer League game Monday at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas. View photo »

Sacramento Kings forward Shelden Williams drives to the basket against the Toronto Raptors during the NBA Summer League on Saturday, July 12, at COX Pavilion.

Sacramento Kings forward Shelden Williams drives to the basket against the Toronto Raptors during the NBA Summer League on Saturday, July 12, at COX Pavilion. View photo »

Boys and girls from the Cimarron Rose Community Center cheer on the New York Knicks during a NBA Summer League game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada Monday, July 14, 2008.

Boys and girls from the Cimarron Rose Community Center cheer on the New York Knicks during a NBA Summer League game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada Monday, July 14, 2008. View photo »

Portland's Jerryd Bayless drives past Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche during the Trailblazers' 78-73 victory in an NBA Summer League game at the Cox Pavilion. Bayless (11th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft) was one of three lottery picks, Kevin Love (fifth pick) and Danilo Gallinari (sixth), to make their pro debuts on Monday.

Portland's Jerryd Bayless drives past Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche during the Trailblazers' 78-73 victory in an NBA Summer League game at the Cox Pavilion. Bayless (11th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft) was one of three lottery picks, Kevin Love (fifth pick) and Danilo Gallinari (sixth), to make their pro debuts on Monday. View photo »

Portland Trailblazers' Jerryd Bayless goes up for a basket against Washington Wizards' JaVale McGee (formerly of the University of Nevada) during a NBA Summer League game Monday, July 14, at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas.

Portland Trailblazers' Jerryd Bayless goes up for a basket against Washington Wizards' JaVale McGee (formerly of the University of Nevada) during a NBA Summer League game Monday, July 14, at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas. View photo »

Washington Wizards' Dee Brown falls over a courtside table during a NBA Summer League game against the Portland Trailblazers on Monday, July 14, at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas.

Washington Wizards' Dee Brown falls over a courtside table during a NBA Summer League game against the Portland Trailblazers on Monday, July 14, at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas. View photo »

Former Mountain West standout Josh Davis is covered by Andray Blatche during a Summer League game Monday at Cox Pavilion between teams representing Washington and Portland.

Former Mountain West standout Josh Davis is covered by Andray Blatche during a Summer League game Monday at Cox Pavilion between teams representing Washington and Portland. View photo »

The Charlotte Bobcats Summer League team loosens up before playing the Los Angeles Clippers Summer League team Saturday at Cox Pavilion.

The Charlotte Bobcats Summer League team loosens up before playing the Los Angeles Clippers Summer League team Saturday at Cox Pavilion. View photo »

The New York Knicks' Danilo Gallinari and the Cleveland Cavaliers' Mike Green go after the ball during a Summer League game Monday.

The New York Knicks' Danilo Gallinari and the Cleveland Cavaliers' Mike Green go after the ball during a Summer League game Monday. View photo »

Mon, Jul 14, 2008 (2:06 p.m.)

21 NBA teams are taking part in the 2008 Summer League in Vegas this year, with 10 days of games taking place at COX Pavilion and the Thomas & Mack Center.

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