Following five straight runs to the NBA Finals and three championship trophies, the Golden State Warriors certainly boast their fair share of household names. Beyond the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are lesser known role players who play their parts to perfection; many of whom prepared for their moments by playing […]
Zhaire Smith’s athletic prowess is on full display at MGM Resorts NBA Summer League, and it must be a huge relief to him to be bouncy once again. It hasn’t always been this way during his time as a pro. During his rookie season, Smith certainly experienced his own twists and turns. Despite showing solid […]
The Sacramento Kings have gotten off to a fast start at MGM Resorts Summer League, winning two out of their first three games. A big contributor in the early success is 22-year-old Wenyen Gabriel. The lengthy forward is averaging 12 points and 6.3 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game for a Kings team that hopes to […]
After a dominant NBA G League season with Raptors 905 (one in which he was named league MVP and Defensive Player of the Year), Chris Boucher again showed off his ever-improving skillset on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs at MGM Resorts Summer League. Boucher scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, at times single-handedly […]
Part of building a culture as an organization includes finding young talent and nurturing it through the NBA G League, and sometimes carrying over the most impressive prospects into NBA Summer League to provide their first taste action donning an NBA jersey. Carryovers can help create continuity, but sometimes fresh starts are needed as well. […]
As NBA Summer League competition gets set to tip off in Las Vegas, there are plenty of story lines with NBA G League breadcrumbs to follow. From seeing how last season’s standouts fare, to seeing how far those from the inaugural NBA G League Elite Camp will go, here’s a look at five narratives featuring […]
On Wednesday, the 76ers named 2018-19 NBA G League championship winning coach Joseph Blair to its coaching staff for the upcoming season. Before guiding the Vipers to a title, Coach Blair also steered his club to a league-tying best record of 34-16 this past season. While racking up wins is a key part of success, […]
After participating in the 2019 NBA G League Elite Camp, five draft-eligible prospects (including four that went on to participate in the NBA Draft Combine) were selected in the 2019 NBA Draft: Cody Martin (Nevada), 36th overall by the Charlotte Hornets Terance Mann (Florida State), 48th overall by the LA Clippers Justin Wright-Foreman (Hofstra), 53rd […]
NEW YORK, June 20, 2019 – Santa Cruz Warriors forward Alen Smailagic of Serbia (6-10, 215) was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 39th overall pick in the NBA Draft 2019 presented by State Farm. He is the third international player drafted into the NBA from the NBA G League, joining Thanasis Antetokounmpo […]
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona Suns announced Tuesday that head coach Bret Burchard will return for a second season. Burchard will lead the Phoenix Suns’ NBA G League affiliate in 2019-20, following his first year as a head coach at the professional level. The NAZ Suns finished 12-38, but greatly improved over the […]
Championships breed heroes. Averaging 22 points and 11.5 assists in the 2017 NBA G League Finals, Fred VanVleet took the reins to lead the Raptors 905 to a title. Just two years later, it’s clear that that winning essence has carried over. Scoring a familiar 22 points — this time on the NBA stage — […]
As Chris Boucher (Raptors) and Alfonzo McKinnie (Warriors) each compete in the NBA Finals and their teams inch closer to a championship, it’s worth noting how far they’ve had to go — overcoming the many obstacles that stood in their way and coming out stronger on the other side — to reach this level. Their […]
The Memphis Grizzlies today named Taylor Jenkins as the team’s new head coach. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Grizzlies will officially introduce Coach Jenkins as head coach at a media availability at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 in the Don Poier Media Center at FedExForum. The availability will be streamed live on […]
NBA G League alum Danny Green knocked down six three-point field goals during the Raptors’ Game 3 victory of the 2019 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV on Wednesday. His 18 points were a playoff-high this season and his highest points total since April 7. Still, Green’s ability to come through at a time like […]
What a difference a year makes. Quinn Cook’s 9 second half points sparked a key run that ultimately helped the Warriors earn a Game 2 NBA Finals victory. It was a big moment for the NBA G League alum, one that he had to wait for. But when Golden State called his number, he didn’t […]
– Argentina’s San Lorenzo, Brazil’s Flamengo, Germany’s FC Bayern Munich, Uruguay’s Men’s National Team and the USA’s NBA G League Elite Team to Play International Exhibition Tournament Sept. 18-22 – NEW YORK, June 02, 2019 – The NBA G League and Antel, a longtime NBA partner and leading telecommunications company in Uruguay, announced today that […]
From the likes of Kevin Durant and Kristaps Porzingis, to even NBA G League Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year Chris Boucher, lengthy big men who boast a unique set of skills — from knocking down shots along the perimeter, to blocking shots or even putting the ball on the floor to […]
With a record 16 alums set to take the hardwood during this year’s NBA Finals, the Raptors tip the scales with nine of their own. Five players have donned the uniform of the affiliated Raptors 905, and as fellow NBA G League alum and two-time champion Nick Nurse continues to depend on players with minor […]
The likes of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson may make the most headlines for the Warriors, but as any perennial contender will attest, it truly takes a village to maintain the quality level of play that goes into five consecutive runs to the NBA Finals. Included in this season’s cast of characters is […]
Much like the Warriors who have plenty of firepower and star-studded names, so do the Raptors. With 11 NBA All-Star appearances between three of their headlining attractions, it shouldn’t be a difficult task to identify who could rise up as the hero on a nightly basis. But just as the Warriors looked to the likes […]