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
New York Notes: Johnson, Barrett, Kolek, Payne, Achiuwa
Now that Mikal Bridges has been dealt, which Nets player currently has the most trade value? Cameron Johnson could fit that description, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Johnson is entering the second year of a four-year, $94.5MM contract. Johnson averaged 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game last season, despite battling numerous injuries. He’s a … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Johnson, Barrett, Kolek, Payne, Achiuwa
Sixers Notes: George, Maxey, Embiid, McCain
Speaking to reporters at his introductory press conference on Tuesday, new Sixers forward Paul George expressed gratitude to the Clippers for the “amazing” time he spent with his hometown team and said he had “no ill will” toward the franchise over how his five-year run ended, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. George believes “everything just aligned perfectly” for him to make … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: George, Maxey, Embiid, McCain
Eastern Notes: Valanciunas, Raptors, Pistons, Langdon
Veteran center Jonas Valanciunas signed a three-year contract with the Wizards worth in excess of $30MM earlier this month, but the hosts of ESPN’s Hoop Collective podcast aren’t expecting the big man to play out that entire deal in D.C. (YouTube link; hat tip to HoopsHype). In fact, Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps suggested they wouldn’t be surprised if Valanciunas is playing … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Valanciunas, Raptors, Pistons, Langdon
Dunn’s Third Year Isn’t Guaranteed
The Clippers signed Kris Dunn to a three-year, $16.28MM contract, which is non-guaranteed in the final year, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. The third year can become fully guaranteed if Dunn is named to the All-Defensive First or Second Team during the 2024/25 or 2025/26 season. Los Angeles acquired Dunn in a sign-and-trade with Utah. … [Read more...] about Dunn’s Third Year Isn’t Guaranteed