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Atlanta Hawks: Things To Watch During Summer League

By Colby Giacubeno

Dec 23, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) reacts after scoring during the first half against the New Mexico State Aggies at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) reacts after scoring during the first half against the New Mexico State Aggies at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Las Vegas Summer League tips-off tomorrow. Here are some things to watch for the Atlanta Hawks.

Jul 10, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The lower bowl seating of the Thomas and Mack Center is filled with fans watching the Lakers play the Timberwolves during the first day of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Minnesota won the game 81-68. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The lower bowl seating of the Thomas and Mack Center is filled with fans watching the Lakers play the Timberwolves during the first day of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Minnesota won the game 81-68. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Hawks basketball is almost upon us once again. Well, summer league basketball, that is. Either way, it’s always an exciting time of year for fans to catch the first glimpse of their team’s draft picks, the development of current younger players on the roster, and those who are still trying to find their way into an organization.

The Hawks will be partaking in the Las Vegas Summer League and playing in three games starting on July 8. Here’s their schedule:

Friday 6/8 8:00 PM ET vs Houston Rockets

Sunday 7/10 4:00 PM ET vs Washington Wizards

Monday 7/11 4:30 PM ET vs Brooklyn Nets

The final roster has not yet been set, but there have been nine players announced to participate including this year’s draft picks Taurean Prince, DeAndre Bembry, and Isaia Cordinier.

Summer league is the first chance to evaluate the incoming talent of your respective team, but it’s important to note that the difference talent-wise in the summer league in comparison to the actual NBA is much weaker.

Still, players are battling for roster spots and this is their chance to prove to the organization that they are worth the gamble.

Here are some things to keep an eye on throughout the three games.

Next: The Taurean Prince Experience

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