The Oldest Players in NBA Summer League: A Simple Guide

Have you ever heard of the NBA Summer League? Think of it like a special basketball camp where teams try out new and young players. But guess what? It’s not just for teenagers or super young folks! Let’s break it down in a super easy way.

What Is Happening in Summer League?

• The Los Angeles Lakers have a Summer League player named Jon Elmore who is 30 years old. Fans noticed this because most players there are much younger.
• But Jon is not even the oldest! That title goes to Aaron Pervis Williams, who is 34 years old and plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in Summer League.
• This year, 41 players were born before the year 2000. That means the event is NOT only for kids!
• One example is Cam Reddish, a former top 10 draft pick, who is 26 and playing for the Orlando Magic to try and get back into the NBA.

Important Point: Summer League is not just for young prospects — older players use it to show they still belong in the league!

The 10 Oldest Players in Summer League This Season

Here are the ten oldest players taking part, starting from number 10 up to number 1 (the oldest).

10. Tyrese Key (Toronto)

• Age: 27 years, eight months
• Played college at Indiana State and Tennessee.
• Went undrafted in 2023 (meaning no NBA team picked him).
• Played in Belgium, then in the G League (a minor league for NBA teams).
• In 2025-26, he scored 16.6 points per game and shot well from long distance.
• Signed by Toronto in April 2026 but cut four days later. Still waiting for his first NBA game.

9. Cormac Ryan (Milwaukee)

• Age: 27 years, eight months
• A 6-foot-5 guard who already played 11 NBA games last season for Milwaukee.
• Averaged 14.3 points and shot 45.8% from three-point range.
• Has a two-way contract (a part NBA, part minor league deal).
• Spent 6 years in college, which is why he is 27 with little pro time.

8. Malik Williams (Chicago)

• Age: 27 years, 10 months
• Big man who was a top high school prospect but played 5 years at Louisville.
• Went undrafted in 2022.
• Played in Poland, Puerto Rico, China, and the G League.
• Played 7 NBA games for Toronto in 2023-24.

7. Terrell Brown (Charlotte)

• Age: 28 years, two months
• Played with famous recruits in high school but was overlooked.
• Went to a junior college, then Seattle, Arizona, and Washington.
• Led his college conference in scoring at Washington.
• Has played in Mexico and the G League, but never in the NBA.

6. Nathan Mensah (New Orleans)

• Age: 28 years, five months
• Defensive big man from San Diego State who blocked many shots.
• Played 25 NBA games for Charlotte in 2023-24.
• Later played in Turkey, Romania, and Greece.

5. DeJon Jarreau (Denver)

• Age: 28 years, five months
• Guard who spent 5 years in college.
• Went undrafted in 2021.
• Played 1 minute for Indiana, 9 games for Memphis in 2023-24, and 11 in 2025-26.

4. Alex Morales (Orlando)

• Age: 28 years, seven months
• Suspended in high school, then junior college, then Wagner college.
• Played 4 NBA games for Orlando last season.
• Also played in the G League and Puerto Rico.

3. Kylor Kelley (Utah)

• Age: 28 years, 10 months
• Great shot-blocker in college at Oregon State.
• Went undrafted in 2020.
• Played for 15 teams in G League, Denmark, England, and Philippines.
• Brief NBA time with Dallas and New Orleans (126 minutes total).

2. Jon Elmore (LA Lakers)

• Age: 30 years, six months
• Never played in NBA but keeps trying.
• Star at Marshall College (led in points and assists).
• Played in G League and many countries like Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

1. Aaron Williams (Milwaukee)

• Age: 34 years, eight months
• The oldest player in Summer League this year!
• Played college at Dodge City and Chicago State.
• Pro career all over: Canada, Albania, Slovakia, Hong Kong, Portugal, Sweden.
• Has not played yet in this Summer League.

Summary

The NBA Summer League is often seen as a place for young stars, but many older players join too. This year, 41 players were born before 2000. The oldest is Aaron Pervis Williams at 34, and Jon Elmore at 30 got attention but isn’t the oldest. These players use Summer League to chase their NBA dreams, no matter their age!

FAQ

Q: What is the NBA Summer League?
A: It’s a basketball event where NBA teams let young or trying-out players compete to show their skills.

Q: Why are older players in Summer League?
A: They want another chance to make it to the NBA or stay in the league, even if they are in their 30s.

Q: Who is the oldest player in Summer League 2026?
A: Aaron Pervis Williams, age 34 years and eight months, playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Q: Has Jon Elmore played in the NBA?
A: No, he is 30 and has played in many other leagues but not yet in the NBA.

Q: What does "undrafted" mean?
A: It means no NBA team chose that player in the yearly draft, so they had to find other ways to join.