For the first time in league history, all 30 franchises will be represented at the league's annual summer league circuit in Las Vegas.
Whether it be a top-10 draft pick, international prospect, or a veteran trying to make their way back into the league, here is the most intriguing player for each team in Sin City:
Atlanta Hawks - Trae Young
With his clunker already out of the way at Utah's summer run, Young can shift his focus to the bright lights of Vegas. Launching long-distance bombs and dropping dimes should ignite the crowd and fuel a stronger performance for the fifth overall pick.
Boston Celtics - Guerschon Yabusele
While all eyes will be on the behavior of 27th overall pick Robert Williams, Yabusele is most likely playing to keep his spot on the roster. Overtaken in the rotation of prospects by Semi Ojeleye, the 22-year-old Frenchman, who's game invokes memories of Boris Diaw, will need to show the Boston brass he's more than just a team mascot.
Brooklyn Nets - Ding Yanyuhang
Given the nickname "Dingsanity" following his impressive performance with the Dallas Mavericks' summer league team last year, the 6-foot-7 forward dominated for Shandong in China this season, averaging 26 points, 5.2 boards, and 3.2 assists in 45 games. He has an NBA-level body and a well-rounded offensive game, as he's equally effective in a catch-and-shoot role or as a playmaker off the bounce.
Charlotte Hornets - Malik Monk
Monk slumped through a disappointing rookie year before an April explosion in which he averaged 19.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting over his final six games. The former Kentucky Wildcat will need to show off his ability to be a primary scorer and prove to the new coaching staff that his close to the season was the real deal and not just a garbage-time mirage.
Chicago Bulls - Wendell Carter Jr.
Finally out of the shadow of college teammate Marvin Bagley III, Carter Jr. will get to show off all his tools as the featured player for the Bulls. His refined post game, ferocious rebounding, and ability to shoot from mid-range and beyond the arc should lead to a very good showing in Vegas.
Cleveland Cavaliers - Billy Preston
Preston never played for Kansas following multiple off-court issues, and followed it up with a short-lived three-game stint with BC Igokea in Bosnia in February. If the Cavs decide to pivot to a rebuild, the former five-star recruit has the athleticism and talent to warrant a look as a project for the future.
Dallas Mavericks - Dennis Smith Jr.
Smith Jr. produced some eye-popping highlights as a rookie last season, and with Luka Doncic's participation likely to be minimal, at most, he can once again be the alpha dog. We know he can get to the rim and score with ease, but seeing how he's developed as a distributor and defender will be worth watching.
Denver Nuggets - Scott Machado
The Nuggets currently have only one point guard on their team in Jamal Murray, and with how far they already are into the luxury tax, Machado could play himself onto the roster with a good showing. The 28-year-old is coming off the best G League season of his career, during which he averaged 15.8 points and 8.5 assists in 46 games for the South Bay Lakers.
Detroit Pistons - Khyri Thomas
"I think I'm too excited," Thomas said of his upcoming participation in summer league, and opponents are in for a battle if and when they face him. The swingman has a 6-foot-10 wingspan and is a bulldog of a defender who also shot 41 percent from three for Creighton last season.
Golden State Warriors - Abudurexiti Abudushalamu
Glorious name aside, the 6-foot-9 Abudurexiti has a chance to earn a place as a developmental piece in an NBA organization due to his high basketball IQ and floor-spacing ability as a 3-point shooter. He only started playing competitively at 16 years old, but he gets better every time out, as evidenced by his 23-point, 12-rebound outing against New Zealand in a recent World Cup qualifier.
Houston Rockets - De'Anthony Melton
Melton didn't play college basketball this year after his ties to the FBI scandal led to a suspension from USC. With his Swiss Army knife game predicated on forcing turnovers at the defensive end, he could make a lot of teams regret passing on him, as he fell to the Rockets at No. 46.
Indiana Pacers - Aaron Holiday
Holiday should have no problem stepping in and contributing for the summer Pacers, as he averaged 20 points and five assists at UCLA last year. Already a skilled playmaker, the younger brother of Jrue and Justin should shine in this environment.
Los Angeles Clippers - Sindarius Thornwell
While all eyes will be on the lottery tandem of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jerome Robinson, don't sleep on Thornwell, who could crack the rotation if the Clippers commit to a youth movement. The 2017 SEC player of the year didn't put up meaningful per-game stats last year, but he did appear in 73 games and made 23 of 61 3-point attempts, good for a mark of 37.7 percent.
Los Angeles Lakers - Svi Mykhailiuk
With the Lakers focusing on surrounding LeBron James with playmakers rather than pricey shooters, Mykhailiuk could crack the rotation right away as the in-house specialist. A 40 percent 3-point shooter over four years at Kansas, if the "Ukrainemaker" can at least be passable defensively, he can be a valuable weapon for the new-look Lake Show.
Memphis Grizzlies - Jaren Jackson Jr.
Jackson Jr. opened up summer league in Utah with a bang, scoring 29 points and showing off both his defensive versatility and unorthodox, yet very effective shooting form. A Tuesday affair against the stable of bigs in Sacramento will give Jackson Jr. the spotlight to try and outshine No. 2 pick Bagley III.
Miami Heat - Bam Adebayo
Doing as second-year players should and dominating the competition is just what Adebayo has done out at the California Classic summer league in Sacramento, averaging 11.5 points and 12 boards in two games. Seeing what other tools he's added to his offensive game will be something to watch over the next week.
Milwaukee Bucks - D.J. Wilson
Wilson essentially had a red-shirt year in Milwaukee despite being selected ahead of immediate contributors such as John Collins and Kyle Kuzma, so while Donte DiVincenzo will probably carry the bulk of the scoring load, Wilson will need to show he's a rotation-caliber player. At 6-foot-11, with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, stepping up as a rim protector should fast-track Wilson to more playing time.
Minnesota Timberwolves - Perry Jones
Knowing Tom Thibodeau's love of veteran players, perhaps Jones stands out enough to earn an invite to training camp. The 26-year-old still has freakish athleticism and the pick-and-pop ability to hang as a bench big.
New Orleans Pelicans - Frank Jackson
Jackson required three surgeries on a broken right foot, which kept him off the floor for the entire season after being selected No. 31 overall in 2017, but he's finally good to go. Should Jrue Holiday continue to play the two, Jackson could push the recently-signed Elfrid Payton for minutes at the point.
New York Knicks - Mitchell Robinson
Robinson will be thrust into his first competitive game action in over a year, and it will be fascinating to see if the 20-year-old is up to snuff IQ-wise and whether his lottery-level talent holds up going against other top prospects and grown men.
Oklahoma City Thunder - Terrance Ferguson
With a tax bill soaring to historic heights to retain the core of last season's 48-win team, Ferguson taking a jump and becoming a surefire scorer off the bench would be a boon to the Thunder's depth.
Orlando Magic - Isaiah Briscoe
After impressing in mini-camp, Briscoe reportedly signed with the team and will look to make an impression and earn minutes for next season on a roster that currently has just one point guard in D.J. Augustin. If he can make his jump shot even passable, the odds are in his favor.
Philadelphia 76ers - Zhaire Smith
Seeing how the Sixers use Smith will be the storyline of their summer league, as the 6-foot-4 freak athlete played power forward for Texas Tech but should factor as more of an undersized three at the NBA level. Seeing how he shoots against NBA-level closeouts is a subplot worth watching.
Phoenix Suns - Dragan Bender
While Deandre Ayton figures to step in as a dominant force and Day 1 starter, Bender needs to show he is still worth thinking of as part of the future. If the 7-foot-1 Bosnian takes on a leadership role and shows more toughness on defense, it could go a long way toward him sticking as the team's third big.
Portland Trail Blazers - Casper Ware
Opting not to bring back Shabazz Napier, Ware could be the answer at backup point guard after playing for Melbourne and averaging 16.8 points and 4.4 assists per game. Known for his scoring outbursts at the Drew League, performing in Vegas shouldn't be a tough task for the 5-foot-10 walking bucket.
Sacramento Kings - Harry Giles
If there are odds on which Duke player could win ROY this season, a longshot bet on Giles might be the smart money play. Returning from a year-long medical red-shirt season, Giles had a spring in his step during this week's California Classic and showed off some serious flashes of rim protection.
San Antonio Spurs - Derrick White
White was already phenomenal at Utah summer league earlier this week as the go-to guy and lead guard. While his time as a regular in the Spurs' rotation may need to wait until 2019-20, he's shown he's most definitely a building block for the future.
Toronto Raptors - OG Anunoby
Anunoby did not play in summer league last season while recovering from his ACL tear, but he became a dependable starter and spot-up shooter for the Raptors after his return. Seeing what he's got in his arsenal as a featured player on offense is what Toronto fans will be watching.
Utah Jazz - Grayson Allen
We know the shooting will translate for the much-maligned former Duke Blue Devil, but how Allen's defense looks against the athletic twos and threes he matches up against will be telling in how he needs to develop at that end to earn minutes.
Washington Wizards - Chris Chiozza
Chiozza is just one of the multiple point guards on this roster who could theoretically stick as John Wall's backup - a position that has been a revolving door for years. The former Florida standout is lightning quick and a hound defensively, who also comes up clutch when you need him.
