Success is hitting Pascal Siakam quickly. Achieving NBA All-Star Starter status for the 2020 season seems like all but a natural progression given the recent quantum leaps in his journey. He became an NBA champion in June after playing a key role for the Raptors and has since been thrust into the stardom spotlight in […]
With the opportunity to sign players to Two-Way Players now in the rear-view mirror, NBA teams will officially be scouring the minor league ranks for players who can come in and make much faster impacts and/or keep existing players on their toes during practice. Either way, the standard and respective threshold for talent who can […]
DEVELOPING STORIES FAMILY TIES: LA Clippers assignee Mfiondu Kabengele was named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, January 13 through Sunday, January 19. Kabengele, the nephew of Dikembe Mutombo, registered 38 points and 14 rebounds in a 135-116 victory over the Stockton Kings on Jan. 19. He has recorded at […]
January 15th signified the last day in which NBA teams could sign players to Two-Way contracts, which meant Wednesday (and the days leading up to it) was a busy time in the NBA G League as many talented and deserving athletes waited for that oh so coveted call. Three teams showed an appreciation for some […]
USA Basketball today announced that the USA’s three home AmeriCup Qualifying games will be held at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., home to the Washington Mystics of the WNBA and the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. The USA will play Puerto Rico on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 (3 p.m. […]
The New York Knicks announced today that the team has signed Westchester Knicks forward Kenny Wooten to a Two-Way contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wooten, 6-8, 235 pounds, has appeared in all 24 games for Westchester this season earning 16 starts. In 24 minutes per game, the forward is averaging 7.7 points […]
DEVELOPING STORIES RISING WATERS: Boston Celtics two-way player Tremont Waters was named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, January 6 through Sunday, January 12. The former LSU standout supplied 30 points and seven assists for the Maine Red Claws in a 120-118 triple-overtime win over the Capital City Go-Go. Waters […]
The new year is often a opportunity for people to embrace new beginnings, and there’s no doubt a handful of NBA G League alumni have taken the bull by the horns as it relates to carving out NBA roles for themselves. Some have their eyes on potential big league awards and various honors, while a […]
With NBA teams able to offer prospects 10-Day contracts and January 15th being the last day to sign players to Two-Way contracts, it’s officially the busiest time for NBA Call-Ups of the entire season. Such a window comes at an opportune time, as all NBA teams had representation at the NBA G League Winter Showcase […]
It’s officially NBA Call-Up season! As of January 5th, NBA teams are able to sign players to 10-day contracts. This kind of pact is a low risk, high reward-like move for both parties involved. It allows NBA teams to fill a short-term gap and get a good look at an intriguing prospect in the process. […]
DEVELOPING STORIES BENDER’S BLOCK PARTY: Milwaukee Bucks assignee Dragan Bender was named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, Dec. 30 through Sunday, January 5. The 7-0 forward averaged 26.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in two games for the Wisconsin Herd. Bender was recalled by the Bucks. The Herd […]
Milwaukee Bucks assignee Dragan Bender has been named NBA G League Player of the Week for December 30 – January 5 after averaging 26.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game. He led the Wisconsin Herd to a 2-0 record. check out @DBender03's TOP PLAYS from an award-winning week 🏆@Bucks ➡️ @WisconsinHerd pic.twitter.com/oHd6bHNn1s — […]
With the NBA G League Winter Showcase now in the rearview mirror, Two-Way Players across the NBA G League are eagerly awaiting more time up at the next level. For some of the most successful athletes, they can only hope that a strong showing in Las Vegas helped them dance and prance their way into […]
Former Wisconsin Herd guard Rayjon Tucker has been named NBA G League Player of the Month for December after posting a league-leading 28.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game on 51.1% shooting from the field. Tucker played in seven contests with the Herd during the month of December before receiving an NBA Call-Up […]
Martin Schiller has been named NBA G League Coach of the Month after leading the Salt Lake City Stars to a 9-1 record in the month of December. Schiller was also at the helm for the Utah Jazz affiliate’s NBA G League Winter Showcase championship run in Las Vegas. 🗣️ @SLCStars Head Coach Martin Schiller […]
NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern passed away this afternoon as a result of the brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago. His wife, Dianne, and their family were with him at his bedside. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement: “For 22 years, I had a courtside seat to watch David in action. […]
Looking back at the top performers of the 2019 NBA G League Winter Showcase, here’s a day by day breakdown of who stood out with some of the best stat-lines and memorable moments. DAY 1 Isaiah Canaan, Stockton Kings: A veteran of six NBA seasons with an 8.1 points per game average, it’s safe to […]
The Washington Wizards announced today that they have signed guard Gary Payton II. Payton (6-3, 190) has played in 16 games (15 starts) this season for the South Bay Lakers, averaging 21.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists and a NBA G League-leading 3.2 steals per game. Payton has tallied 14 double-doubles this season (nine point-rebound […]
As players entered Day 4 of Winter Showcase, they did so understanding that this was their last chance to rise above before NBA teams departed Las Vegas at the conclusion of this year’s event. Some made sure to catch the attention of others by stuffing the stat-sheet with abandon, and others left town with very […]
The NBA G League officially released its selections for the All NBA G League Winter Showcase 1st and 2nd Teams, with NBA assignee Juwan Morgan and Nuggets Two-Way Player PJ Dozier headlining this year’s group of impressive prospects. 🗣 “I will remember this forever” 🙌 @juwanmorgan | #GLeagueShowcase @utahjazz ➡️ @slcstars pic.twitter.com/zc9FvSzLbQ — NBA G […]