José Juan Barea, an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets, has debuted as a coach in the NBA Summer League, with the team having a 1-1 record. The Nuggets lost 97-86 to Houston and won 101-82 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Meanwhile, Ramses Meléndez, a player from the Capitanes de Arecibo, has been participating in the Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs, averaging 12 minutes and 4.8 points per game. Meléndez has seen action in all six games, with his best offensive performance being nine points in a recent win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Summer League is an opportunity for young players and veterans to showcase their skills, with the Spurs' stars, such as Victor Wembanyama, not participating. Barea's Nuggets will play their next game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.