While much of the fan and media focus at NBA Summer League was understandably on the progress of well-known, high-lottery picks such as Phoenix’s Deandre Ayton and Atlanta’s Trae Young, one of the best individual stories in Las Vegas took place far beneath the radar. Undrafted rookie shooting guard Trevon Bluiett wasn’t even a lock to be in the New Orleans rotation when summer training camp commenced July 2, but a week later, Bluiett and his agent were already in contract talks with the Pelicans. The Xavier (Ohio) product officially signed a two-way deal Tuesday, partly the result of him averaging 18.
Trevon Bluiett goes from undrafted to summer standout to Pelicans two-way contract signee
