Six former Michigan basketball players competing in 2025 NBA Summer League

Michigan Wolverines basketball has six former players in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which runs from July 10 to July 20. Each team will get four games, before the top four squads will advance to the playoffs and the rest participate in consolation games.

Here’s a breakdown of the Wolverines slated to participate.

G Kobe Bufkin, Atlanta Hawks

Kobe Bufkin used a breakout sophomore season at Michigan to get drafted No. 15 overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2023. Bufkin has dealt with injuries since entering the association, though, causing him to play in only 27 games over the last two years.

Bufkin’s latest injury required season-ending surgery Jan. 7 to address right should instability, but he’s been fully cleared for the Summer League.

“Bufkin is expected to play in Las Vegas but may only appear in a few games before being shut down, a typical approach for more experienced young players returning from injury,” RG.com’s Grant Afseth wrote. “The Hawks plan to use the brief run to evaluate his conditioning, rhythm, and continued development in live settings.”

Atlanta Hawks Summer League Schedule
• Friday, July 11: vs. Miami Heat, 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Sunday, July 13: vs. Phoenix Suns, 3:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
• Monday, July 14: vs. Houston Rockets, 4:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
• Thursday, July 17: vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 6 p.m. ET on NBA TV

C Hunter Dickinson, New Orleans Pelicans

Former Michigan (2020-23) and Kansas (2023-25) center Hunter Dickinson was signed to a two-way contract with the Pelicans following the 2025 NBA Draft.

New Orleans Pelicans Summer League Schedule
• Thursday, July 10: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Saturday, July 12: vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Tuesday, July 15: vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Wednesday, July 16: vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 9:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV

C Vladislav Goldin, Miami Heat

Former Texas Tech (2020-21), Florida Atlantic (2021-24) and Michigan (2024-25) center Vladislav Goldin was picked up by the Miami Heat on a two-way contract in the hours following the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

“I can’t imagine a better situation for Vlad to be in,” Michigan head coach Dusty May said on a recent podcast appearance.

The Heat began Summer League play early in the California Classic in San Francisco. Goldin participated in two of three games. Here were his stat lines:
• Miami Heat 82, San Antonio Spurs 69: 7 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3PT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist in 12 minutes
• Los Angeles Lakers 103, Miami Heat 83: DNP
• Miami Heat 93, Golden State Warriors 79: 10 points (4-5 FG), 5 rebounds, 2 assists in 20 minutes

Miami Heat Summer League Schedule
• Friday, July 11: vs. Atlanta Hawks, 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Sunday, July 13: vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
• Monday, July 14: vs. Boston Celtics, 8 p.m. ET on ESPNU
• Thursday, July 17: vs. Detroit Pistons, 4 p.m. ET on NBA TV

F Olivier Nkamhoua, Portland Trail Blazers

Former Tennessee (2019-23) and Michigan (2023-24) forward Olivier Nkamhoua spent his first season as a professional competing in the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany for the Niners Chemnitz.

Portland Trail Blazers Summer League Schedule
• Friday, July 11: vs. Golden State Warriors, 11 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Saturday, July 12: vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Tuesday, July 15: vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 10 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Thursday, July 17: vs. Houston Rockets, 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV

G Zavier Simpson, Los Angeles Clippers

Believe it or not, former Michigan point guard Zavier Simpson is back for another go-around in the Summer League. Simpson has participated in four Summer Leagues, having played for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021, Orlando Magic in 2022, Detroit Pistons in 2023 and Charlotte Hornets in 2024.

Simpson played for U-BT Cluj Napoca last season, and his team won the Romanian League with the former Michigan star earning Finals MVP honors.

NEWS: Lima Senior’s Zavier Simpson has landed an NBA Summer League deal with the Clippers. @limanews had it first locally.

Simpson was an All-EuroCup player and was named Finals MVP in Romania.

— WOSN Sports (@WOSNScores) July 5, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers Summer League Schedule
• Friday, July 11: vs. Houston Rockets, 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV
• Saturday, July 13: vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 9:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
• Monday, July 14: vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
• Thursday, July 17: vs. Denver Nuggets, 11 p.m. ET on ESPN2

F Danny Wolf, Brooklyn Nets

Former Yale (2022-24) and Michigan (2024-25) forward/center Danny Wolf became the Wolverines’ 12th first-round NBA Draft pick over the last 13 years when the Brooklyn Nets selected him No. 27 overall this summer. He was the fifth of five first-round choices for the Nets, a franchise attempting to rebuild.

Brooklyn Nets Summer League Schedule
• Thursday, July 10: vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Sunday, July 13: vs. Washington Wizards, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Tuesday, July 15: vs. New York Knicks, 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Wednesday, July 16: vs. Orlando Magic, 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV