A Josh Akognon update

Grades and observations for the top performers and notable names from Day 2 in Las Vegas:

Josh Akognon, Mavericks: 21 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST
The 27-year-old looked the part of the veteran trying to latch on to the end of some team's bench, hustling, helping teammates up and dishing out his share of hand slaps. But the apple of Marc Stein's eye also displayed a soft touch from deep (three for six). He was the smallest player on the court and was smothered on a few picks, but he displayed sharp court awareness, drawing a moving screen late in a close game. -- Justin Verrier