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Caleb Wilson's Record 35 Points Not Enough in 97-96 Defeat

7/11/2026

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Grizzlies Edge Bulls

Memphis Grizzlies beat Chicago Bulls 97-96 in the Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2026.
Chicago’s No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson set a Summer League debut record with 35 points (12-for-21, 7-for-11 three-pointers) while Memphis’s No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer added 23 points, six rebounds and four assists (7-for-12).
Both teams will play again on July 13, with Chicago facing the Utah Jazz and Memphis meeting the Dallas Mavericks.

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Wilson Pre-Game Tears

Caleb Wilson said he cried before tip-off, recalling a broken wrist and his coach’s firing.
Rookie Dailyn Swain called Wilson a “maniac” who “hunts everybody,” praising his confidence.
Head coach Tiago Splitter praised Wilson’s shooting but warned the road is long and urged patience.
Veterans Norman Powell, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro and Rob Dillingham sat courtside.

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Historical Context

Since the Las Vegas NBA Summer League featured 23 teams and 67 games in 2016, it has become a proving ground for rookies—Tyus Jones earned MVP that year and the Chicago Bulls captured the title. In July 2026, Chicago’s No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson scored 35 points, a breakout echoing earlier rookie surges that often presaged All-Star careers.

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Grizzlies Edge Bulls

Memphis Grizzlies beat Chicago Bulls 97-96 in the Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2026.
Chicago’s No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson set a Summer League debut record with 35 points (12-for-21, 7-for-11 three-pointers) while Memphis’s No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer added 23 points, six rebounds and four assists (7-for-12).
Both teams will play again on July 13, with Chicago facing the Utah Jazz and Memphis meeting the Dallas Mavericks.

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