CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced its roster for the 2026 NBA Summer League that will compete in Las Vegas, July 9-19. The 2026 team will feature Cavaliers forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin, No. 34 overall draft pick Meleek Thomas, and Two ...

Meleek Thomas took the plaudits for the Cavaliers during the NBA Summer League, but there is another youngster that wants to make his mark.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Did the Cavs do it again? Rookie guard Meleek Thomas, the young-looking No. 34 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, admitted days after being a surprising second-round selection that there’s a chip on his shoulder from falling down the draft board.

The Cleveland Cavaliers turn things around in the second half as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans 82-77. JP Aravena, Rotowire The Cavaliers defeat the Pelicans, 82-77, improving to 2-2 at the 2026 NBA Summer League.

Thomas recorded 24 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists, two rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes in Friday's 100-91 Summer League win over the Bulls. Thomas helped keep the Cavaliers afloat in the second half,

There are times at summer league when the faces in the crowd are of greater intrigue than those on the court. Monday was such a night for the Miami Heat.

The matchup has potentially lost a bit of its luster with it looking like Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas may be sitting as well. Thomas was a draft target of current Bulls vice pr