Suns, Bucks Clash After Summer League Stumbles

The Phoenix Suns, holding a 1-1 record, and the Milwaukee Bucks, at 0-2, are scheduled to compete in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League on Monday night. Both teams are entering the contest following recent losses. The Bucks experienced a 90-80 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, despite a 26-point performance from No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries. Cormac Ryan contributed 15 points, and Nate Ament added seven.

The Suns also lost their previous game, falling 81-75 to the New Orleans Pelicans. In that matchup, Darius Brown led the Suns with 18 points, while 2025 lottery pick Khaman Maluach recorded a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Koa Peat, the 30th pick in last month's draft, chipped in 12 points for Phoenix. The Bucks' roster also includes forward Malique Lewis, the 60th pick in the 2026 draft.