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Chet Holmgren Notches Double-Double In Summer League
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Chet Holmgren finished Wednesday's Summer League win over the Grizzlies with 11 points and 12 rebounds, showcasing his nightly double-double potential. While his shooting performance wasn't nearly as notable at 3-for-11 overall, the seven-footer added three assists and two blocks across his 26 minutes. The second pick from the 2022 […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJosh Giddey Logs Triple-Double In Summer League Win
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Josh Giddey recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists during Wednesday's Summer League victory over Memphis, giving him his first triple-double of the summer. Giddey logged four triple-doubles during his rookie campaign last year, as he proved to be a stat sheet stuffer just months after being selected sixth […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJeremy Sochan Will Sit Out Summer League Action
San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Jeremy Sochan will not see the court during NBA Summer League as he works his way back to full strength after a positive COVID-19 test. The move sounds entirely precautionary from the Spurs perspective, and largely due to the quick turnaround that the Summer League delivers. Taken with the ninth […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJericho Sims Earns Three-Year Deal With Knicks
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims has been given a three-year contract to remain with the organization, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sims was a second-round Draft choice by New York last season, before having appeared in 41 games (five starts). The 23-year-old shot an impressive 72.2 percent from the field in limited minutes, […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJohn Konchar Gets Three-Year Contract Extension With Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward John Konchar has inked a three-year, $19 million contract extension to remain with the franchise, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Konchar has been a lightly utilized reserve for the Grizzlies over the past three seasons, although he appeared in a career-best 72 games last year, including his first seven starts. […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoPaul Reed Compiles Dominant Summer League Double-Double
Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed feasted during Tuesday's Summer League loss to Memphis, as he compiled 20 points and 15 rebounds across 31 minutes. Reed was reticent to fire from long range last season, but he did knock down a triple Tuesday, showcasing an expansion of his offensive arsenal. In addition to the scoring, he […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoKeegan Murray Drops 24 Points In Summer League Win
Sacramento Kings small/power forward Keegan Murray continued his Summer League scoring barrage in Tuesday's victory over the Lakers. Murray dropped a game-high 24 points on 9-for-16 shooting, including knocking down a pair of triples. In addition to the scoring output, Murray snatched seven boards and three steals, showcasing his two-way potential on the wing for […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoKessler Edwards Rejoins Brooklyn On Multi-Year Deal
Despite having rescinded its qualifying offer on forward Kessler Edwards, the Brooklyn Nets have inked the 21-year-old to a new multi-year contract. A second-round selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, Edwards appeared in 48 games (23 starts) with the Nets last year and averaged 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. At 6-foot-8, Edwards provides […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoMemphis Inks Kennedy Chandler To Four-Year Contract
Second-round draft-pick contracts in the NBA are notoriously finicky. Not usually including guaranteed money, draft selections are susceptible to two-way deals and being moved on from far quicker than first-round choices. But that won't be the case for Memphis point guard Kennedy Chandler. The Grizzlies are reportedly giving Chandler $4.94 million guaranteed on his four-year […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoLonnie Walker IV Sees Himself Fitting Perfectly With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV inked a one-year contract earlier this offseason to join a talented LA squad. His signing was made official Wednesday, after which he spoke to the media and said, "I'm very excited for this opportunity. … I'm here to win." Walker made clear that he would embrace his […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoDenver Believes Christian Braun Can See Minutes In 2022-23
The Denver Nuggets drafted shooting guard Christian Braun with the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Head coach Michael Malone reiterated Wednesday that he believes Braun could crack the team's rotation during the upcoming year, saying per Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, "I love his maturity. I love his IQ." The Nuggets will […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoPortland Likely To Move On From Eric Bledsoe
Point/shooting guard Eric Bledsoe appears on track for free agency, as Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Portland is expected to waive the veteran ahead of his 2022-23 deal becoming guaranteed. Acquired by the Trail Blazers in February, Bledsoe never suited up for the franchise, having finished last season averaging 9.9 points, 4.2 assists, […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoMiami Re-Signs Caleb Martin To Three-Year Deal
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin will reportedly return to the team on a three-year contract worth $20 million, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Martin's deal comes just days after his brother, Cody, received a four-year, $32 million deal to remain in Charlotte. Caleb is coming off a career season with Miami, in which […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoEdmond Sumner Signs Deal To Join Nets
Point/shooting guard Edmond Sumner has reportedly inked a deal to rejoin the Brooklyn Nets, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Brooklyn acquired the 26-year-old guard in an October 2021 trade, just to waive him four days later; now, fully recovered from a torn left Achilles tendon that kept him sidelined all of last year, Sumner joins the Nets' […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoSan Antonio Lands Gorgui Dieng On One-Year Deal
Center Gorgui Dieng is set to rejoin the San Antonio Spurs for the 2022-23 season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Dieng appeared in 16 games off the bench for San Antonio in '20-21, before playing last year with Atlanta, where he averaged a career-low 8.4 minutes per outing. With Jakob Poeltl holding down starting […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoT.J. Warren Joins Brooklyn On One-Year Deal
Shooting guard/small forward T.J. Warren is set to become a member of the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Warren has been hampered by left foot fractures over the past two seasons, which have limited him to a combined four contests. The 28-year-old began to display breakout potential in February […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoBuddy Boeheim Joins Pistons On Two-Way Deal
The Detroit Pistons and shooting guard Buddy Boeheim have agreed to a two-way deal for the upcoming season, landing the ACC's leading scorer a professional deal. Boeheim averaged 2.9 made three-point baskets per contest over his final three years at Syracuse, having been named First-team All-ACC in his final season. It remains to be seen […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoKevon Looney Returns To Warriors On Three-Year Deal
Center Kevon Looney is back with the Golden State Warriors on a three-year contract, which is set to pay him $25.5 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Looney emerged as a full-time starter last season, appearing in all 82 regular-season contests. He averaged six points and a career-high 7.3 rebounds per outing, seeing his minutes […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJalen Smith Agrees To Two-Year Contract With Indiana
Power forward Jalen Smith is returning to the Indiana Pacers on a two-year deal worth $9.6 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Smith was dealt to Indiana at the Trade Deadline this past year, which allowed him elevated playing time; he utilized that opportunity to average 13.4 points and 7.6 rebounds, all while shooting 53.1 […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoDonte DiVincenzo Inks Two-Year Deal To Join Warriors
Point/shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo has reportedly signed a two-year contract worth $9.3 million to join the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. DiVincenzo became an unrestricted free agent after Sacramento chose not to extend a qualifying offer on the 25-year-old, opting instead to acquire new backcourt talent in Malik Monk […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoDallas Intends To Hold Onto Frank Ntilikina For 2022-23 Year
Dallas Mavericks point guard Frank Ntilikina is expected to remain with the team for the upcoming season, with his contract set to become guaranteed Monday. Ntilikina appeared in 58 games (five starts) last year for Dallas, but played just 11.8 minutes per night while averaging 4.1 PPG. While he shot a career-high 39.9 percent from […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoOklahoma City Waives Isaiah Roby
The Oklahoma City Thunder have moved on from center Isaiah Roby, who started 62 games over the past two seasons. Roby was limited by injuries last year, but he ultimately averaged 10.1 points and 4.8 rebounds over 45 contests. A second-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Roby benefited from a thin Thunder frontcourt, which […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoLuke Kornet Returns To Celtics On Two-Year Deal
Center Luke Kornet will head back to the Boston Celtics on a two-year contract, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Kornet appeared in 12 regular-season contests with the Celtics down the stretch, averaging just 2.2 points and 2.1 boards across 7.1 minutes per game. The 7'2" big man previously made 18 appearances (two starts) with […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoBismack Biyombo Rejoins Suns For 2022-23 Season
Center Bismack Biyombo is returning to the Suns for the upcoming 2022-23 year, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. After the departure of JaVale McGee in free agency, Phoenix was able to retain Biyombo's services after he appeared in 36 games for the team last season. While he was used sparingly as a reserve, the […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoKeegan Murray Drops 26 Points In Summer League Debut
Sacramento Kings small/power forward Keegan Murray's first impression since being selected fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft was a strong one. Murray, a former standout at the University of Iowa, went for 26 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes to lead Sacramento to a convincing Summer League win over Golden State. Known for […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoLuka Doncic Drops 31 Points To Lift Slovenia To Victory
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is picking up during the summer right where he left off to close the 2021-22 season. The All-NBA performer dropped 31 points with 10 rebounds and six assists to lead Slovenia to victory over Sweden, 84-81, on Sunday in a 2023 FIBA World Cup European qualifier. Doncic is set […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoOtto Porter Jr. On Track To Join Raptors On Two-Year Deal
Veteran forward Otto Porter Jr. will reportedly become a member of the Toronto Raptors in the days ahead on a two-year contract worth $12.4 million, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN. The second year of the deal will have a player option, while the Raptors get additional frontcourt depth in the form of a reigning NBA […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoGoran Dragic, Bulls Agree To One-Year Deal
Veteran point guard Goran Dragic has reportedly inked a one-year contract to join the Chicago Bulls worth $2.9 million, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Bulls will be Dragic's sixth team in what is set to be his 15th NBA campaign. The 36-year-old scuffled from the floor last season, shooting a career-low 37.7 percent […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoSuns Land Jock Landale In Deal With Hawks
Center Jock Landale is set to join the Phoenix Suns, who will acquire the 26-year-old in exchange for cash considerations. The Suns have been active in the past week, inking wings Damion Lee and Josh Okogie to deals to further bolster the team's second unit. Landale's fantasy upside is intrinsically tied to the status of […]
Jesse Borek 2 years agoJae'Sean Tate Plans Summer Workouts With Draymond Green
Houston Rockets power forward Jae'Sean Tate followed up 2020-21 All-Rookie honors by delivering a nearly identical stat line in his second professional season. But he doesn't view that as his ceiling. Mentioning a plan to workout alongside Golden State's Draymond Green in the months to come while on a podcast with former pro Andrew Bogut, […]
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