The Portland Trail Blazers announced their arrival at the NBA Las Vegas Summer League with a impressive victory over the Utah Jazz. Appearing for the first time in Portland uniforms, both Anfernee Simons and Gary Trent Jr displayed tangible offensive skills in the win. Along with the rookies, a quartet of returning players shined for the Blazers’ summer squad. Wade Baldwin, Zach Collins, Caleb Swanigan, and Jake Layman all played up to expectation in Portland’s 93-78 outing.
In attendance at Summer League all week, Steve Dewald and Brian Freeman will share impressions from the event.