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Having missed the California Classic due to a left knee laceration, Salaun debuted on Saturday afternoon. He was tentative in the first half, but the rookie ramped things up in the second. With Brandon Miller likely done for the remainder of summer league (he played 33 minutes on Saturday), there should be more room for Salaun to make things happen offensively.
Dadiet, the 25th overall pick in last month's draft, took on a challenging assignment in his summer debut. He was tasked with defending Brandon Miller, who finished third in last season's Rookie of the Year voting, for most of Saturday's game. While Dadiet certainly did not back down from the challenge, it was clear on both ends of the floor why he's viewed as a long-term prospect, not a player who can help the Knicks immediately. However, he'll have more time to gain experience, and the Knicks' depth on the wings should aid Dadiet in his development.
After spending last week with the United States select team, Miller made his first appearance of this summer on Saturday afternoon. He shot the ball well, and while the seven turnovers weren't great, that isn't something the Hornets will be too concerned about. Miller flourished as his rookie campaign progressed, but that was with LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams sidelined due to injury. With those two and Miles Bridges on the floor with him, Miller is still a player with top-75 fantasy potential.
Also, Brandon Miller and Jaime Jaquez Jr. showed they don't need to be in Las Vegas
New Hornets head coach Charles Lee had to be pleased with what he saw from the "Summer Hornets" on Saturday. However, Smith's shooting struggles were one of the lone negatives. While fellow rookie Brandon Miller improved throughout last season, Smith could not crack the rotation, averaging 14.3 minutes per game in 51 appearances. With starting point guard LaMelo Ball due to return from injury and the Hornets adding Josh Green via trade, this is a big summer for Smith regarding his ability to earn rotation minutes in training camp potentially.