KOC shares his observations from day 1 of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Then, Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight and Daman Rangoola from Stratechery join to discuss the state of basketball in Los Angeles.

Starting lineups have yet to be released by either team, but the consensus around the Houston Rockets is that they will be led by second-year guard Reed Sheppard, who is preparing to take on an increased role next season. He will use the Summer League as a building block for the upcoming regular season this year.

Although they don't have a lottery prospect, there is still a lot at stake for the Pistons during the 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League tournament.

Rookie center Yang Hansen will make his NBA Summer League debut as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night when they take on the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas.

And just like that, New York Knicks basketball is back — sort of.