NBA Summer League for Jakucionis was a series of stumbles interspersed with moments of brilliance (and, ultimately, optimism?

Kasparas Jakucionis brings European flair and relentless playmaking to Miami, a young guard whose size, skill and fearless ...

Jakucionis also flashed the intriguing upside that led some to project him to be a lottery pick in the draft before he fell ...

If the ultimate goal of summer league is to show net growth, then consider the process, even with its rough patches, a ...

May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Kasparas Jakucionis talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.

Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley both spent just one season with the Illinois basketball program, and now they are going pro. It was a cool moment for them being drafted back-to-back.

The Heat saw what they needed from rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, but his NBA readiness, particularly ball security, is still a ...

Former Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis was the dropper of last Wednesday's NBA Draft, freefalling to the No. 20 overall pick after being slotted as high as a top-five selection at one point ...

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) shoots the ball during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu ...

Jakucionis finished with three points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 22 minutes during Saturday's 82-69 Summer League win over San Antonio. This was a rough first showing ...

Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley both spent just one season with the Illinois basketball program, and now they are going pro. It was a cool moment for them being drafted back-to-back.