In Las Vegas Summer League, Bayless off to a blazing start

The Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love shoots a free throw against the Dallas Mavericks during an NBA summer league basketball game in Las Vegas on July 14. Love missed the T-Wolves' game Sunday against the Knicks but his injured Achilles' is not considered serious. When an NBA team sends prospects to the Las Vegas Summer League, evaluators are watching to see how they measure up against top collegiate and international players. Here's a quick look at some of the players capturing the most attention: •The Portland Trail Blazers' Jerryd Bayless has shown he can do just about whatever he wants, be it a midrange shot off the dribble, a set three-point shot or an acrobatic layup. "He's got great legs, he's got great size, he's strong and he's fearless at the basket," Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard said. "We need a guy... [read full story]