The 2010 National Basketball Association Summer League ( NBA Summer League) was a pro

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league ran by the NBA in the

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just following the

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. Teams consisted of players who have been in the league for three years or fewer as well as newly drafted talent. It gives

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s a chance to practice against other players that are new to the NBA. All 30 NBA teams participated besides an NBA D-League Select team so the total number of teams is 31 with each team playing 5 games except

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which played 6 games. It was held in

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and Orlando, Florida from July 5 through July 18. 2010.

Standings

Las Vegas games

Orlando games

Leaders

Points

Rebounds

Assists

Rookie leaders

Awards

* Summer League

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External links

Official website
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