Flemings shines in overtime loss as Hawks lose 102-101 in Summer League debut
Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings made a strong Summer League debut despite a narrow overtime loss to the Jazz.
📍 How it ended
Kingston Flemings signed a rookie scale contract as the 8th overall pick for the Hawks. He recorded nine assists in a Summer League debut where the Hawks lost 102-101 in overtime to the Jazz.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (6)
- Kingston Flemings dishes out nine dimes in debut NBC Sports · 45d ago
- Hawks sign 8th overall pick Kingston Flemings to rookie scale contract Rookie Wire · 45d ago
- Kingston Flemings Zeroing In on Shooting, Paint Scoring and Defense Amid NBA Jump Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Flemings shakes off rust, takeaways from Hawks’ Summer League loss to Jazz Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 45d ago
- Kingston Flemings has everything to gain in summer league debut Soaring Down South · 45d ago
- Flemings shines in overtime loss as Hawks lose 102-101 in Summer League debut Peachtree Hoops · 45d ago broke it first
The brief
The Atlanta Hawks lost their Summer League debut to the Jazz with a final score of 102-101 in overtime. Kingston Flemings, the 8th overall pick, recorded nine assists in the game.
Coverage from NBC Sports, Peachtree Hoops, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution emphasizes Flemings' performance and his ability to shake off rust. Yahoo Sports reports that the rookie is focusing on defense, paint scoring, and shooting as he transitions to the NBA.
Following the signing of Flemings to a rookie scale contract as reported by Rookie Wire, further developments will center on his progression through the summer league.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
Quick answers
What was the final score of the game?
The Hawks lost to the Jazz 102-101 in overtime.
How did Kingston Flemings perform in his debut?
Flemings recorded nine assists and is described as having shined in the loss.
What is Flemings focusing on for his NBA transition?
He is zeroing in on defense, paint scoring, and shooting.
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