Javi Quiambao cut from Kings' Summer League roster

Sacramento Kings forward Javi Quiambao did not make the team's roster for the 2025 NBA Summer League despite participating in training sessions with renowned coaches, including Sam Luong.

Quiambao, a former De La Salle University standout and Gilas Pilipinas player, averaged 16.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 steals during his rookie season in South Korea.

The Kings released their 14-man Summer League lineup on Monday, featuring recent draft picks Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud but leaving Quiambao without a spot despite his connection with assistant coach Jimmy Alapag.

Quiambao remains optimistic about future opportunities while emphasizing his commitment to training and improvement, stating in an interview last month that he is 'super positive' about the training camp.

A recent false claim on social media suggested that Quiambao was added to the Kings' Summer League roster, but this has been debunked by fact-checkers.

The NBA 2K26 Summer League is scheduled for July 10 to 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Quiambao will continue focusing on his role with Gilas Pilipinas as they prepare for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia from August 5 to 17.