Drew Timme and Boogie Ellis reflect on their Summer League experience

Jul 19, 2024, 12:44 PM

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 24: USC Trojans guard Boogie Ellis (5) during a college basketball game ...

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Sactown Sports writer

With their Las Vegas Summer League experience all but officially concluded, the Sacramento Kings had interesting prospects on their roster that could make their way to Stockton; USC’s Boogie Ellis and Gonzaga’s Drew Timme.

Head coach Doug Christie was often complimentary of the energy Ellis provided anytime he checked into the game.

“Whenever I get the opportunity, the work’s already been put in, so I’m going to perform every time,” Boogie Ellis said. “As long as I get my opportunity, I’m going to continue to do great things and continue to just build on what I’ve building on.”

His confidence radiates in the above interview, in a way that made me encouraged about his potential in the NBA, even if that may start in the G-League.

Meanwhile, three-time consensus All-American big man Drew Timme functioned as the Domantas Sabonis of the roster offensively. With his skillset, he helped the team be able to run a similar offense to Sacramento’s main squad with a big playmaking from the elbow extended, rewarding off-ball cutting and movement in general.

After falling down early against the second-overall pick Alex Sarr and the Washington Wizards, Sacramento nearly mounted a comeback.

“That’s just what I do, man,” Timme said. “We’re trying to make a comeback so just kind of trying to take that pressure off, smile and laugh a little bit and just know we’re just playing a game. I think that helps, so I try to help in any way I can.”

There is no current status on Ellis’s and Timme’s NBA futures, but both seem to make sense in the Kings G-League system in Stockton and could have the potential to climb the ranks from there.

When is the next NBA Summer League game for the Sacramento Kings?

The Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League slate will come to an end this weekend. Sacramento’s final matchup will be determined following Thursday night’s action around the NBA.

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