The Atlanta Hawks secured their first Summer League victory with a 98-93 win against the Denver Nuggets. Mouhamed Gueye showcased his shooting range, while Tyrese Martin and Kobe Bufkin contributed with three-pointers. Seth Lundy's threes helped extend the Hawks' lead, leading to a comfortable win. Martin finished with 21 points, Bufkin with 17, and Gueye and Brady Manek with 10 each. The Hawks will face the Minnesota Timberwolves next.
The Atlanta Hawks traded up to the 39th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to select 6-foot-11 big man Mouhamed Gueye from Washington State University. Gueye, who grew up in Senegal and arrived late to organized basketball, is a new age big man with some handling ability and a face-up game. He is considered a project, but the Hawks felt he was worth taking on for potential benefits down the line.
The Milwaukee Bucks have the final pick in the upcoming NBA Draft and are considering several players, including Ricky Council IV, Oscar Tshiebwe, Zvonimir Ivišić, Toumani Camara, Mouhamed Gueye, Jordan Miller, Adama Sanogo, Emoni Bates, and Isaiah Wong. These players are seen as potential value picks for the Bucks, who are in need of some youth with upside.
