6 NBA Summer League rookies struggling to live up to the hype so far

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards during 2026 NBA Summer League on July 12, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Getty…