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Jeff McDonald: Wouldn't be surprised to see Dawson earn some time in SA off and on this year, however. Organization likes him. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Summer League, Eric Dawson 

The Spurs found out during Friday morning's shootaround there would be a coaching change for their game against the Miami Heat that night as Austin Toros assistant coach Taylor Jenkins would replace Jacque Vaughn as the team's leader. Though there's nothing official to report, word out of San Antonio camp is Vaughn was in discussions with Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins on Friday and is perhaps the front-runner for the team's head coaching job. Pounding the Rock

Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Coaching, Summer League, Alex Martins, Jacque Vaughn 

Tommy Beer: Bobcats center Bismack Biyombo down on the court at Vegas summer league, clutching his right knee. Looked bad on the replay Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Summer League, Injuries, Bismack Biyombo 

Jeff McDonald: Attention all Orlando folks: Jacque Vaughn is not coaching Spurs' summer leaguers today in Las Vegas. Make of it what you will. Twitter

Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Coaching, Summer League, Jacque Vaughn 

Word began to come in early Friday. Kenneth Faried, one of the best and most popular Nuggets, learned of the unfolding events via Twitter and went online to find more information. “Is it true?” he remembers wondering. “Is it really happening?” It was, and it did. “A scary feeling,” assistant coach Chad Iske called it. NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Summer League, Kenneth Faried 

By Friday afternoon, as news of the shooting at the movie theater in the Denver suburb of Aurora was arriving in horrific detail, the Nuggets played here and thought about there. Most players wore black headbands to mourn the tragedy. A moment of silence was held before the summer league game against the Trail Blazers. NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Summer League 

Satoransky has some talent and considerable athleticism, but the Wizards still intend to stick to their plan of stashing the second-round pick in Europe next season, according to a league source with knowledge of the team’s thinking. Satoransky would have needed a spectacular performance to change the original plan. In five summer league games, the 6-foot-7 Satoransky didn’t overwhelm anyone. He averaged just 4.4 points and 1.8 assists and shot just 37.5 percent (6 of 16) from the floor while backing up Shelvin Mack. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Summer League, Tomas Satoransky, Transactions 

Kings coach Keith Smart said as many as four noncontract summer-league players could be considered for invitations to training camp in the fall. The player who seems most likely to be called back is Tony Mitchell, an athletic small forward who impressed with his athleticism and activity. Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Summer League, Keith Smart, Tony Mitchell 

If you’ve watched the Warriors’ first three summer league games, you may have noticed Pete Myers bouncing on the sidelines. Like Wednesday, when he ran out near half court to pat rookie Harrison Barnes on the backside for a good defensive play. Myers is really into his role as head coach of Golden State’s summer league squad. “I was one of these guys. I played nine years in the league, eight of them I was on a non-guaranteed contract. I know what these guys are going through firsthand. I’ve been there.” Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Summer League, Pete Myers 

Warriors coach Mark Jackson had very specific reasons for making Myers the head coach. He wanted someone who could drive home the grind mentality Jackson wants to play with this season. He wanted someone with the kind of basketball pedigree the players could feast on. He wanted someone the players could relate to, connect with. Myers fits all of the above. “I knew they would be in good hands and it would be a great platform for people to appreciate what he does in a daily basis,” Jackson said. “You won’t find one guy that does not like Pete Myers. They appreciate his honesty. They appreciate how he understands where they are. Whether you play 40 minutes or four, he’s got something for you that’s going to help you.” Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Summer League, Pete Myers 

The Clippers reportedly had interest in free agent Darko Milicic and still could bring in veteran center Hilton Armstrong to training camp. Armstrong is currently playing for the Clippers’ summer league team. Orange County Register

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Summer League, Hilton Armstrong 

Tornike Shengelia just wanted a chance to prove his worth. In the process, he earned a roster spot. A source told The Post Wednesday that Shengelia will sign a two-year deal with the Nets, completing an improbable journey over the past few weeks from draft night afterthought to earning a roster spot with an impressive showing for the Nets entry in the Orlando Summer League last week. New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Summer League, Transactions, Tornike Shengelia 

Chris Haynes: Nolan Smith's sister, Sydney, tells CSNNW that Nolan will not return to Summer League & has to go through NBA protocol for the concussion. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Summer League, Injuries, Nolan Smith 

Portland Trail Blazers guard Nolan Smith exited the court on a stretcher with his head and neck immobilized on Tuesday night after being fouled during a drive to the basket in the closing minute of a Las Vegas Summer League game against the Houston Rockets. The second-year guard out of Duke suffered a concussion on the play, but was released from a Las Vegas-area hospital late Tuesday night "after CT scan results came back normal and he had full range of motion," according to Joe Freeman of the Oregonian. You can see the play in question above, thanks to our friends at the Yahoo! Sports Minute. Yahoo! Sports

Portland Trail Blazers, Summer League, Injuries, Nolan Smith 

Alex Kennedy: Patrick Patterson is very excited about the chance to play with Jeremy Lin. After Houston's summer league game, Patterson raved about Lin. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Patrick Patterson, Summer League, Jeremy Lin 

Jessica Camerato: Powe, who has had multiple knee injuries, playing without a brace. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Summer League, Injuries, Leon Powe 

Late last week, James Anderson arrived here in the desert, where it is always hot as Hades, feeling as if he’d landed in purgatory. Anderson is a member of the Spurs’ Summer League squad, but not a member of the Spurs. He is an unrestricted free agent, auditioning for his next job while still wearing the uniform of the team that cut him loose. “I just came out here to show what I can do,” said Anderson, a 23-year-old shooting guard preparing for his third NBA season. “All the coaches are here. They’ll see what you can do on both ends.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Summer League, James Anderson 

Gary Washburn: Former NBA guard Damon Jones is helping out on the #celtics summer league coaching staff Twitter

Boston Celtics, Coaching, Summer League, Damon Jones 

The Phoenix Suns signed their first round draft pick Monday, and Marshall will play in the Suns' next Summer League Tuesday against Cleveland in Las Vegas. Before then, the North Carolina product who was the 13th pick in last month's NBA Draft will participate in a team scrimmage vs. Golden State Monday. Arizona's Sports Page

Phoenix Suns, Summer League, Kendall Marshall, Transactions 

So summer league with all those kids and never-going-anywhere free agents? Leon Powe has overcome so much more. “I’ve always had to prove myself,” Powe said after workouts at the Berto Center last week. “Sometimes you want to get mad, but you can’t get mad. In high school, I was No. 1, No. 2 in the country. I hurt myself and worked my way back. They said I’d never get into the league. I got into the league. They said I’d never be a productive player. I love proving people wrong. “It’s why I wanted to come to Las Vegas,” said Powe. “There are more teams there, more people to show that I’m fine. I’m not in any wheelchair. They keep putting out there that I’m not OK, like my leg is killing me. That’s why I’m going. I’ve just been doing two a days with the Bulls. I wanted to go where it wouldn’t be easy. I’ve been working (to rehabilitate his leg) three years. I came to show everyone my leg is fine. Rebound, defend, show leadership. Nothing has changed. I’ll play the game hard and respect the game. I can help anyone.” NBA.com

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Summer League, Injuries, Leon Powe