The NBA G League today announced the recipients of the NBA G League Team Business and Social Responsibility/Youth Basketball Awards. All 28 teams were invited to submit a nomination in each category for awards recognizing excellence for team business and social responsibility, with a committee of league and team executives choosing the winners. The College […]
The Detroit Pistons, the Phoenix Suns and the NBA G League today announced that the Pistons have agreed to purchase the Northern Arizona Suns from the Phoenix Suns. The rebranded team is expected to play in a new arena currently being constructed on the campus of Wayne State University beginning in the 2021-22 season. “I’m […]
NBA Academy graduate Princepal Singh, a 6-10 forward from Punjab, India, has signed to play in the NBA G League next season, it was announced today by NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Singh, who will train and compete alongside the new G League team featuring elite youth prospects, is the first NBA Academy graduate […]
Upon signing to play in the NBA G League next season, Jonathan Kuminga joined the ranks of fellow top prospects Jalen Green, Isaiah Todd, Daishen Nix and Kai Sotto. All five youngsters will use next season as a developmental platform, tapping in to the minor league’s at-their-disposal tools to better themselves. The hope is for […]
Forward Jonathan Kuminga, a top high school basketball recruit, has signed to play in the NBA G League next season, it was announced today by NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Kuminga is ranked by ESPN as the No. 4 player in the nation and the top player in New Jersey in the Class of […]
The Atlanta Hawks and their NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, today announced multiple promotions and a hire within the Basketball Operations group, including the promotion of Tori Miller to General Manager of the Skyhawks. Miller’s promotion establishes her as the first woman to hold the title of General Manager in the history […]
At the time of the NBA G League’s season suspension due to the Coronavirus, the Wisconsin Herd stood atop of league standings with a record of 33-10 and their success this campaign was a true team effort. The proof was evidently in the pudding. By The Numbers: On offense, Wisconsin was led by two scoring juggernauts […]
With the conclusion of the NBA G League season, the Salt Lake City Stars finished the campaign at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 30-12 record. This squad came together very early on, unifying around the common goal that if the team succeeds, individual recognition will follow. Such a notion continued to […]
The NBA G League today recognized the Wisconsin Herd and Salt Lake City Stars for finishing the 2019-20 season with the best records in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, respectively. In honor of their achievement, the NBA G League will donate $10,000 to a community organization of each team’s choosing. Wisconsin has selected the […]
NBA G League Most Valuable Player Frank Mason III of the Wisconsin Herd headlines the 2019-20 All-NBA G League Teams, which were announced today along with the All-Defensive Team and the All-Rookie Team. Mason is joined on the All-NBA G League First Team by Herd guard Jaylen Adams, Salt Lake City Stars forward Jarrell Brantley, […]
Well known for his accomplishments at the collegiate level, Frank Mason stood tall as the Consensus National College Player of the Year and Bob Cousy award winner at Kansas back in 2017. Some very notable names earned such honors before him and went on to accomplish big things and see success at the next level. […]
Wisconsin Herd guard Frank Mason III has been named the 2019-20 NBA G League Most Valuable Player, the NBA G League announced today. He earned the honor in a vote by the league’s 28 head coaches and general managers. Mason (5-11, 190, Kansas), who signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks last July, averaged […]
NEW YORK, June 24, 2020 – Salt Lake City Stars Vice President of Basketball Operations Bart Taylor has been named the 2019-20 NBA G League Basketball Executive of the Year, the NBA League announced today. Taylor earned the honor in a vote of NBA G League team basketball executives. In his fourth season as Vice […]
When a team gels and comes together around a common goal, individual statistics usually takes a back seat. But make no mistake: success still follows where it matters most. As NBA and NBA G League executives look to recognize talent and generate opportunities, it’s easy to reward players from a winning environment. After all, racking […]
Martin Schiller of the Salt Lake City Stars has been named the 2019-20 NBA G League Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year, the NBA G League announced today. Schiller earned the honor in a vote by the league’s 28 head coaches and general managers. In his third season as head coach of the Utah Jazz’s […]
Westchester Knicks forward Ivan Rabb has received the 2019-20 NBA G League Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award, as voted on by all NBA G League players. The award honors the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on the court and in the community. Rabb was an integral member of the Westchester community […]
Gabe Vincent had an exciting start to his professional career, living out a fairy tale beginning — a local kid’s dream. Born in Stockton, California, Vincent was fresh off putting the finishing touches on a collegiate career at UC Santa Barbara when he participated in a pre-draft workout with the Sacramento Kings. The local team […]
Sioux Falls Skyforce guard Gabe Vincent has been named the 2019-20 NBA G League Most Improved Player, the NBA G League announced today. He earned the honor in a vote by the league’s 28 head coaches and general managers. In his second NBA G League season, Vincent (6-3, 200, UC Santa Barbara) averaged 20.9 points, […]
Maine Red Claws guard Tremont Waters has been named the 2019-20 NBA G League Rookie of the Year, the NBA G League announced today. The award, voted on by the league’s 28 head coaches and general managers, recognizes the first-year professional who most significantly contributed to his team’s success during the season. Waters (5-10, 175, […]
The Maine Red Claws started the season off with a red hot 5-0 record, finishing it off strong with a final record of 28-14 on the 2019-20 campaign. These impressive plateaus were reached with Celtics Two-Way Player Tremont Waters leading the charge since day one. In addition to being a two-time Player of the Week […]