LAS VEGAS — A game-high 24 points from 2024 first-round pick Terrence Shannon Jr. and a strong showing from their second unit led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 94-83 win over the Denver Nuggets in a NBA2K26 Summer League battle at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

The NBA's summer league, officially called NBA 2K26 Summer League this year, is in full swing in Las Vegas. Duke star Cooper Flagg made his debut vs. Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday ( and it was a big hit) and faces Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Porter, the third-year player who was expected to be one of the on-court leaders for the summer Cavs, will not play in the second tournament game on Saturday afternoon because of left hamstring soreness. It’s unclear whether Porter will be available for either of the two remaining games — Sunday vs. Miami and Wednesday against Sacramento.