Golden State Rookie Ajay Jones Debuts in NBA Summer League Victory
Ajay Jones, the new rookie for the Golden State Warriors, made his NBA Summer League debut on July 4, 2026, contributing 3 points in 19 minutes during a 104-72 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jones, who is Jewish, played his first Summer League game as the Warriors secured a decisive victory. Leading the Warriors in scoring was fellow rookie Yaxel Landberg, the 11th overall pick in the recent draft, who scored 19 points with perfect shooting, along with 5 rebounds and 6 assists in 22 minutes.
Later that night, another Israeli connection will be featured in the Summer League when Ben Sharaf and Danny Wolf, who had strong rookie seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, face off against the Sacramento Kings. The Kings' roster includes Emmanuel Sharp, son of Maccabi Tel Aviv legend Derek Sharp, who was selected in the second round of the latest draft. This game is scheduled to be broadcast live on 5MAX starting at midnight.
The NBA Summer League continues to showcase emerging talent, with several Israeli players participating and gaining valuable experience ahead of the upcoming season.
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