Meleek Thomas Shines in Cavs' Win Over Heat in Summer League

News ArticlePublishedJul 14, 2026 at 01:14 PM EDTMeleek Thomas put on a scoring display Monday night, and the Cleveland Cavaliers had little trouble turning it into a win.The second-round pick broke out for a game-high 35 points as the Cavaliers rolled past the Miami Heat 90-73 in NBA Summer League action at The Pavilion. Thomas was simply in rhythm from the opening minutes, shooting 14-for-23 from the field and knocking down five of his nine attempts from three-point range. That's impressive stuff.For a player trying to make an impression in a crowded summer league setting, Thomas made his case loud and clear. He wasn't just getting shots either, adding three rebounds, three assists and two steals while providing the kind of offensive action Cleveland needed.More news: Celtics’ Dillon Mit