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Zach Wilson Sustains Meniscus Tear, Set To Miss 2-4 Weeks
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is set to be sidelined for the next 2-4 weeks by a bone bruise and meniscus tear in his right knee, per Brian Costello of the New York Post. Wilson left Friday's preseason contest against the Eagles due to the injury and was in significant pain prior to his […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoOrlando Brings Simi Shittu Aboard
Forward Simi Shittu is reportedly joining the Orlando Magic organization ahead of the 2022-23 season, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Shittu played last season in the Israeli Basketball Super League, with his latest U.S. experience coming as a member of the Westchester Knicks of the G League from '20-21. In his time with the […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoSan Antonio Inks Jordan Hall To Two-Way Contract
Guard/forward Jordan Hall has officially signed a two-way deal to join the San Antonio Spurs for the 2022-23 season. Hall played two years at St. Joseph's, including a sophomore campaign that saw him average 14.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. The 6-foot-8 wing went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft and figures […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoNBA Will Retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 Uniform Number
The NBA announced Thursday that it would be retiring the iconic No. 6 worn by Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. Russell passed away on July 31 at the age of 88 and now becomes the first player in league history to have his number retired league-wide. Current players -- such as the Lakers' LeBron James […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoAtlanta Inks Trent Forrest To Two-Way Contract
The Atlanta Hawks added to their backcourt depth by signing combo guard Trent Forrest to a two-way deal for the upcoming year. Forrest was an undrafted free agent who spent the past two seasons primarily coming off the bench for the Jazz, with whom he appeared in 90 games (six starts). He averaged just 3.1 […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJose Alvarado Faces Crowded Pelicans Backcourt
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado became something of a breakout sensation during his rookie year, largely due in part to his tenacious defensive prowess and sly ability to pick-pocket unassuming ball-handlers. But with C.J. McCollum slated to become New Orleans' primary point guard next season and with Devonte' Graham a likely second-unit contributor, […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoNorman Powell Returns To Action In Drew League
LA Clippers shooting guard Norman Powell (foot) hit a significant speed bump shortly after joining the team at last season's trade deadline when he broke his left foot. As Powell continues to ramp up to full speed, he suited up for the famed Drew League summer circuit, after which he indicated to Law Murray of […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoMakur Maker Inks Exhibit 10 Deal To Join G League
Center Makur Maker is set to join the Washington Wizards' G-League squad, the Capital City Go-Go, after having gone undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft. The cousin of fellow center Thon Maker, who played five seasons for Milwaukee, Detroit and Cleveland, the 21-year-old Makur is coming off a season spent playing professionally in Australia. At […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoVictor Oladipo Eyes Bounce-Back Performance In 2022-23
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo is back in South Beach on a two-year deal and is eyeing a return to form after injury-riddled campaigns. Oladipo spoke with Vince Carter on The VC Show and reiterated that while the injuries have clouded the perception of his talent, he believes he can reestablish himself as "one […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoQuinn Cook Inks One-Year Deal To Join Kings
Point guard Quinn Cook has reportedly signed a one-year contract to join the Sacramento Kings for the 2022-23 season, per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee. The 29-year-old has been well traveled since first joining the league in '16, with the Kings set to be his sixth professional franchise with whom he appears. Cook played […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoLeBron James, Lakers Involved In Extension Discussions
The Los Angeles Lakers and star LeBron James had contract-extension talks Thursday, per Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports Group. The uniqueness of James' looming free agency is multifold; due to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the 18-time All-Star is capped to signing a two-year extension, but the looming possibility of his son, Bronny, […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoThunder Ink Mike Muscala To New Deal
Center Mike Muscala will be returning to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2022-23 season, the team announced Thursday. Muscala had his team option declined back in June, but the two sides were able to come to a new agreement. The 31-year-old will be entering his fourth season with the Thunder, having previously averaged 7.3 […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoD'Angelo Russell Embraces Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns Duo
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a sizable splash this offseason when acquiring four-time All-NBA performer Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster deal with the Jazz, giving the team a formidable frontcourt alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Point guard D'Angelo Russell sees the duo fitting well together, citing past experiences where both acclimated their play. After winning 46 games and […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJalen Brunson Drops 28 Points During Offseason Tournament
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson returned to his Philadelphia roots and dropped 28 points during the first night of the Rumph Classic on Thursday. While much of the Brunson discussion of late has been focused on a potential league investigation into whether tampering was involved prior to his acquisition, the 25-year-old is continuing […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoMilwaukee Waives Rayjon Tucker
Shooting guard/small forward Rayjon Tucker saw his tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks come to an end Tuesday. Tucker appeared in two games off the bench with the Bucks last season and combined for 15 points; he also got minutes in three outings with the Nuggets, albeit in a more limited fashion. The 24-year-old from Little […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJared Rhoden Inks One-Year Deal With Portland
Guard Jared Rhoden has signed a one-year pact to join the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2022-23 season, in hopes of securing a roster spot during training camp. Rhoden appeared during Summer League with Sacramento and now looks to earn a reserve role as an undrafted free agent. The Long Island native averaged 15.5 […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJaden Hardy Scuffles From Field In Summer League Loss
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Jaden Hardy was largely held under wraps offensively during Tuesday's Summer League defeat to the Suns, as he shot just 4-for-15 from the floor en route to an 11-point showing. It wasn't all a negative for the 20-year-old, as he knocked down a pair of triples and added six rebounds and […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoCaleb Martin Could See Workload As Power Forward In 2022-23
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin may stand just 6-foot-5, but he is a realistic option for the club to hand a sizable minutes load at the power forward spot this year. Armed with a new three-year contract, Martin seems poised to try and fill P.J. Tucker's do-it-all role after the veteran signed with Philadelphia this […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoBrandon Boston Jr. Drops 15 Points On Clunky Shooting Night
LA Clippers shooting guard Brandon Boston Jr. tied for the team lead with 15 points during Tuesday's Summer League defeat to the Lakers. While the 20-year-old wing showcased his athleticism and offensive aggressiveness, he shot just 3-for-12 overall, having his performance boosted by a 9-for-12 effort from the free-throw stripe, along with the nine rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoMason Jones Logs Double-Double In Summer League Win
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Mason Jones led the way in Tuesday's Summer League victory over the Clippers with a team-best 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. While Jones shot just 4-for-10 from the floor overall, his offensive aggressiveness led to a 6-for-8 showing from the free-throw stripe. In addition to delivering a […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoBennedict Mathurin Drops 20 Points In Just 19 Minutes
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Bennedict Mathurin packed the stat sheet during Tuesday's Summer League victory over Detroit, compiling 20 points across just 19 minutes of action. In addition to not committing a turnover, Mathurin added five rebounds, three assists and three steals, all while shooting 5-for-9 overall and 9-for-10 from the free-throw stripe. It […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoPat Connaughton Agrees To Three-Year Contract Extension
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton is sticking around with the franchise. Connaughton has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $28.5 million contract extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, which after having picked up his player option for 2022-23, gives him a four-year deal worth $34 million. The 29-year-old is coming off having averaged a […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoNeemias Queta Stars In Summer League Before Early Exit
Sacramento Kings center Neemias Queta (calf) was on track to deliver a significant showing during Sunday's Summer League win over Indiana before a sore left calf scuttled his performance. Queta collected 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting across 17 minutes, snatching seven rebounds and adding four blocks. One of his makes from the field was a […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoCollin Gillespie Packs Stat Sheet During Summer League
Denver Nuggets point guard Collin Gillespie recorded an impressive all-around showing in Friday's Summer League loss to the Timberwolves. Tying for the team high with 30 minutes played, Gillespie did not record a turnover and compiled 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Another point guard to come from the Villanova ranks, Gillespie […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoChristian Braun Drops Team-High 18 Points In Summer League
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Christian Braun delivered a team-best 18-point performance in Friday's Summer League loss to Minnesota. Braun shot just 1-for-7 from long range, but he took a team-leading 17 shots, making eight. In addition to the scoring, he snatched six rebounds and dished out three assists, showcasing the all-around appeal that he could […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoScotty Pippen Jr. Notches Team-High 19-Point Showing
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. delivered a team-best 19 points during Friday's Summer League defeat to Phoenix. Pippen played 24 minutes, but packed the stat sheet during his time on the floor with four rebounds, three assists and three steals (while also turning the ball over five times). The rookie averaged 20.6 […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoQuentin Grimes Records 24 Points In Summer League Win
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Quentin Grimes dropped a team-high 24 points on an aggressive shooting display during the team's Summer League victory over the Warriors on Friday. Grimes shot 8-for-21 from the floor overall, while going 4-for-14 from deep. Overall, he was New York's offensive catalyst, dishing out eight assists, while grabbing four […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoMoses Moody Drops 34 Points In Summer League
Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Moses Moody had his entire offensive arsenal working during Friday's Summer League defeat to the Knicks. Moody dropped a game-best 34 points on 8-for-13 shooting, confounding New York's defense while going 15-for-17 from the free-throw stripe. In addition to his enormous scoring output, the 20-year-old added five rebounds and […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoShaedon Sharpe Sustains Labral Tear, Out At Least 2 Weeks
Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) will be shut down for the next 10-14 days reportedly due to a slight left labral tear, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sharpe played just six minutes in his Summer League debut Thursday and shot 1-for-3 from the floor overall. Chosen with the seventh overall pick […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJared Butler Racks Up Game-High 22 Points At Summer League
Utah Jazz shooting guard Jared Butler had the green light from the tip in Thursday's Summer League defeat to Memphis, as he finished with a game-best 22 points on 8-for-21 shooting overall. Butler hoisted a whopping 15 triples, four of which found the bottom of the net. While he played a team-high 29 minutes, he […]
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