[King Glorious]

7/15

New York
Jordan Hill wasn't great but again looked solid. He scored another 14 on 6-14 shooting. Looked a little lost on the defense end though but that's going to come. Toney Douglas still isn't hitting shots but looks like he's playing well. He only hit 1-6 and missed all three from long range but he gave 10 assists and continues to make good decisions with the ball and running the offense.

Detroit
OK so I'll admit it. I thought Austin Daye would be a bust. He's shocked me. He was very strong again with 27 and 13 boards. He's just always in the right place and around the ball. I don't like seeing guys that are 6'11" shooting threes (1-4) but he was 8-13 on the rest of his shots. He's got a lot of talent.

Milwaukee
Joe Alexander looks so much more comfortable now than he did in the beginning. He scored 18 and had five boards here. Brandon Jennings didn't shoot so great (4-10 for 14 points) but where he continues to impress is in his ability to get where he wants and get defenders on their heels and delivering good passes. He had nine more assists. Meeks did what has become the norm for him. Nothing spectacular but shot well (6-12) and played well within his ability to get his 16 points.

Chicago
James Johnson came down some from his first game. Didn't shoot nearly as well and I kinda feel like he settles for the long shot too often. Still, not too bad. Only shot 4-15 (0-4 on 3s) but fought his way to 16 points. Taj Gibson was very effecient with 12-8 but I didn't like the fact that he couldn't get to the line more. Didn't show much diversity to his offensive game.

Toronto
DeRozan had another solid game. He's so much like OJ Mayo in the fact that they just look like they are so much better than everyone else on the court, like he could score 20 in his sleep. Had another 20 here on 9-16 shooting and continues to give the impression that he'll be a solid pro. Quincy Douby didn't shoot so well but found a way to 16 points and continues to show he's ready to make someone's roster and contribute this year.

Phoenix
Earl Clark played in this game and had a pretty good outing. Only shot 5-12 and kinda forced things a little but was aggressive on both ends and had 13 and 12 boards. Gragic still can't shoot. Was only 1-6 from the field and missed some open shots pretty bad. Did pass the ball pretty decent but it's not looking promising for this guy seeing the court much for the Suns this year. Zabian Dowdell shot horribly. Looked like he was a little overconfident after the good first game and took some bad shots. Missed all three from long range and was only 3-12 overall for seven points.

Sacramento
Tyreke Evans didn't start and had a limited role because of what I think is a finger injury. Only scored five with six boards and three assists but he's already established his ability.

Portland
I really like Dante Cunningham. He has a nice variety in his offensive game. Scored 22 and had five boards and shot decently (8-20). He will be a good backup player behind Aldridge in Portland. Uses his size very well. Jerryd Bayless looked like he was just going through the motions. Unlike a guy like DeRozan, who acts like he's better than everyone else and is playing like it, Bayless acts like he is too but needs to work harder to get the same production. He's got ability but I just question his desire.

Houston
Much of the same as we've been seeing from the two players I've been watching. Budinger is solid. Like Meeks, he knows his limits and his range and is playing very well. Scored 17 on 6-8 shooting (including 2-2 on 3s) and is going to be a solid pro player. Joey Dorsey again didn't give you much on offense but is strong on defense. Is a lot stronger on the defensive block that I thought and hits the glass hard. Only had nine points but added 11 more boards.

Denver
Ty Lawson again struggled with his shot and didn't impress at all but this time, I'm not blaming his teammates. He wasn't as tentative but wasn't aggressive enough when the opportunities opened up. Only hit 1-8 and missed his only try from three. Added four assists but just didn't look like he's an NBA contributer. I am waiting for more because I know he's better than what he's shown.

Washington
Tyrese Rice and Alade Aminu look like wasted draft choices. Neither is giving the team anything and look overmatched and really, scared out there. Rice scored only three points (on a halfcourt buzzer shot) and had two assists. Aminu took one shot (missed) and didn't score and only had one rebound. Just nothing.