Skal Labissiere joins the Orlando Magic for NBA Summer League

Make it 14 former Kentucky Wildcats in the NBA Summer League. Skal Labissiere was a late addition to the Orlando Magic’s roster for the summer league in Las Vegas. He had quite a debut, putting up 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, and 1 assist in just 17 minutes of play. He shot 5-8 from the floor and a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line in Orlando’s 84-81 loss to the Sacramento Kings, his original NBA team.

Two of those points came in highlight fashion. Towards the end of the third quarter, Skal threw down this putback hammer dunk, proof of that freakish length and athleticism we saw in flashes during his time at Kentucky.

SKAL LABISSIERE OFF THE GLASS AND ON HIS HEAD 😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/RsIMI4g1hI

— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 11, 2025

Skal Labissiere came flying in with the putback hammer, cleaned up the mess and left no scraps for the defense! 😤💪#NBANigeria #NBA2KSummerLeague pic.twitter.com/sI5JpYwndE

— NBA Nigeria (@NBANigeria) July 11, 2025

It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Skal came to Kentucky. During the 2015-16 season, the Haitian native averaged 6.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.6% from the floor. Once projected to be a top NBA Draft pick, Skal was selected No. 28 overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns and traded to the Sacramento Kings. After various stints with the Portland Trail Blazers and in the G-League and overseas, Skal signed with the Kings again last season. Now, he’ll showcase his skills in Vegas with hopes of earning a spot with the Magic or another squad; last night was a good start.

Skal and the Magic are back in action Sunday at 6 p.m. ET vs. the Toronto Raptors. Here’s the complete schedule of Cats in action tonight and last night’s stats.

Thursday’s NBA Summer League Stats/Results

Minnesota Timberwolves def. New Orleans Pelicans 98-91

• Antonio Reeves (NOP) – 10 PTS (5-9 FG), 1 REB, 1 STL
• Keion Brooks Jr. (NOP) – 3 PTS (1-3 FG), 2 REB, 2 STL
• Rob Dillingham (MIN) – 15 PTS (4-14 FG, 3-6 3PT), 6 AST, 3 REB, 2 STL, 7 TO

Indiana Pacers def. Cleveland Cavaliers 116-115

• Jaxson Robinson (CLE) – 0 PTS (0-3 3PT), 2 AST

Milwaukee Bucks def. Denver Nuggets 90-89

• Chris Livingston (MIL) – 18 PTS (7-12 FG, 3-6 3PT), 3 REB, 2 AST

San Antonio Spurs def. Philadelphia 76ers 111-70

• Justin Edwards (PHI) – 6 PTS (2-6 FG), 1 REB, 3 TO

Sacramento Kings def. Orlando Magic 84-81

• Skal Labissiere (ORL) – 14 PTS (5-8 FG), 5 REB, 2 BLK

Friday’s NBA Summer League Schedule

TIME (ET)	HOME	AWAY	TV/STREAMING
4:00 PM	Memphis Grizzlies	Boston Celtics (Amari Williams)	NBATV, ESPN+
4:30 PM	Atlanta Hawks (Lamont Butler, Jacob Toppin)	Miami Heat	ESPN2, ESPN+
6:00 PM	New York Knicks (Lance Ware)	Detroit Pistons	NBATV, ESPN+
9:00 PM	Washington Wizards	Phoenix Suns (Koby Brea)	ESPN, ESPN+
10:00 PM	LA Clippers	Houston Rockets (Reed Sheppard)	NBATV, ESPN+
11:00 PM	Portland Trail Blazers (Andrew Carr)	Golden State Warriors	ESPN2, ESPN+

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