Nets forward Jalen Wilson has been named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League, the league’s communications department tweets. Wilson averaged 21.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals while shooting 47.3% from the field and 55.0% from 3-point range in five games in Vegas. His performances should solidify his spot on the team’s roster this … [Read more...] about Nets’ Jalen Wilson Named Summer League MVP
And-Ones: Flopping, Tiebreakers, Gill, Aprons, Team USA, Durant
The NBA’s Board of Governors voted this week to make the in-game flopping penalty a permanent part of the league rules, according to a press release. The rule, which charges the offending player with a non-unsportsmanlike technical foul and gives the opposing team a free throw attempt, was adopted ahead of the 2023/24 season on a one-year trial basis and will remain in place … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Flopping, Tiebreakers, Gill, Aprons, Team USA, Durant
Southeast Notes: Smith, Ware, Sarr, Black
Dru Smith has been waived four times by the Heat during his NBA career. However, they keep coming back to him, the latest example being this summer, when they signed the guard to a two-way contract. “The way this organization has treated me, it’s unbelievable,” Smith said, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “I’m very appreciative of it. At the same time, I’m going to go … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Smith, Ware, Sarr, Black
Wizards Sign First-Rounders Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George
The Wizards have signed a pair of their first-round picks, locking up big man Alex Sarr and swingman Kyshawn George to their rookie scale contracts, per the NBA’s official transaction log. Sarr, 19, spent the 2023/24 season in Australia’s National Basketball League, where he averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game with the Perth Wildcats. The 7’1″ center, who … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign First-Rounders Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George
Wizards Trade Deni Avdija To Trail Blazers
JULY 6: The trade is official, according to press release from the Wizards and the Trail Blazers. The terms are outlined below, with the rights to No. 14 pick Carlton Carrington headed to Washington along with Brogdon and the three future draft picks. JULY 26: The Wizards and Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade that will send forward Deni Avdija to Portland, reports Adrian … [Read more...] about Wizards Trade Deni Avdija To Trail Blazers