Hot Takes on Pelicans' Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears vs. Wolves' Joan Beringer

Three of the top 17 picks in the 2025 NBA draft made their NBA Summer League debuts on Thursday to kick off the slate of games in Las Vegas.

Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears and Joan Beringer all found their way into double digits for their respective teams.

Fears, the No. 7 overall pick, had 14 points and a pair of assists for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 98-91 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Queen produced a double-double in defeat for the Pelicans with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

However, it took the No. 13 overall pick some time to work himself into the game.

Queen improved in the second half. He added three assists and a three-pointer to his individual box score.

Beringer, the No. 17 overall pick, didn't waste any time showing off his skills in a Minnesota Timberwolves jersey.

Beringer had the most complete box score in the game with 11 points, eight rebounds, seven blocks, two steals and an assist.

Queen, Fears and the Pelicans play next on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, while Beringer and the Wolves take on the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.