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MIAMI, Fla. – Despite neither franchise being from the state, the Miami Heat opened the California Classics against the San Antonio Spurs. It was an opportunity to get a first look at second-rounder Ryan Conwell and two-way signee Tre Donaldson in NBA action. Both rookies are coming off career senior seasons (Conwell at Louisville and Donaldson at Miami) in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
An early start to Summer League presented an opportunity for the rest of the roster to show out for every other NBA franchise. The Heat started the California Classics on a good note – an 88-87 victory.
Conwell didn’t take long to get going as the rookie’s first Summer League basket came from behind the corner three-point line. However, the shot-making wasn’t consistent afterwards. Conwell finished with 21 points but on 33.3 percent shooting. He was fouled on a couple of three-point attempts.
Conwell proved not to shy away from letting the basketball fly, even on a low-efficiency night.
Jahmir Young is one of five players on the Heat’s Summer League roster with prior NBA experience. He started last season with the organization on a two-way contract, then was promoted to the standard roster in early April. Although Young’s team option was declined and currently an unrestricted free agent, the 25-year-old is making a case to return.
The Maryland native finished with 21 points on 61.5 percent shooting, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals. The four turnovers could be a concern, but it’s the very start of Summer League and the roster has little established chemistry.
Young showed to be a reliable ball-handler and playmaker. He could emerge as an option for the standard roster while still being eligible to sign a two-way contract.
Vladislav Goldin took a while to get going, but showed flashes of aggressiveness. He spent all of last season on a two-way contract, appearing in just eight NBA games. The Russian native could emerge as a reliable backup center option since the Heat included Kel’el Ware as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster package.
Goldin finished with 14 points on 66.7 percent shooting, including a three-pointer made, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal. The aggressiveness and paint presence just need to be consistent.
A couple of early standouts are Keyshawn Hall and Trevor Keel. Both are eligible to sign two-way contracts. Hall and Keel combined for 22 points (Hall: four and Keel: 18). It’s still early, but both could emerge as undrafted gems.
The Heat will face the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on Sunday. Tip-off time is set for 4:30 Eastern Time.
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Anthony Aguirre is the Miami Heat beat writer for Roundtable Sports. Contact info: [email protected] | 305-987-3290 | Follow on Instagram/X: @AnthonyA_Sports
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An early start to Summer League presented an opportunity for the rest of the roster to show out for every other NBA franchise. The Heat started the California Classics on a good note – an 88-87 victory.
First Cali game in the books and leaving with a Wpic.twitter.com/y45UKd8dkj
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) July 4, 2026
Takeaways:
Conwell didn’t take long to get going as the rookie’s first Summer League basket came from behind the corner three-point line. However, the shot-making wasn’t consistent afterwards. Conwell finished with 21 points but on 33.3 percent shooting. He was fouled on a couple of three-point attempts.
Conwell proved not to shy away from letting the basketball fly, even on a low-efficiency night.
Jahmir Young is one of five players on the Heat’s Summer League roster with prior NBA experience. He started last season with the organization on a two-way contract, then was promoted to the standard roster in early April. Although Young’s team option was declined and currently an unrestricted free agent, the 25-year-old is making a case to return.
The Maryland native finished with 21 points on 61.5 percent shooting, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals. The four turnovers could be a concern, but it’s the very start of Summer League and the roster has little established chemistry.
Young showed to be a reliable ball-handler and playmaker. He could emerge as an option for the standard roster while still being eligible to sign a two-way contract.
Vladislav Goldin took a while to get going, but showed flashes of aggressiveness. He spent all of last season on a two-way contract, appearing in just eight NBA games. The Russian native could emerge as a reliable backup center option since the Heat included Kel’el Ware as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster package.
Goldin finished with 14 points on 66.7 percent shooting, including a three-pointer made, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal. The aggressiveness and paint presence just need to be consistent.
A couple of early standouts are Keyshawn Hall and Trevor Keel. Both are eligible to sign two-way contracts. Hall and Keel combined for 22 points (Hall: four and Keel: 18). It’s still early, but both could emerge as undrafted gems.
The Heat will face the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on Sunday. Tip-off time is set for 4:30 Eastern Time.
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Anthony Aguirre is the Miami Heat beat writer for Roundtable Sports. Contact info: [email protected] | 305-987-3290 | Follow on Instagram/X: @AnthonyA_Sports
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