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Zion Williamson Suffers Left Knee Injury In Summer Debut
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (knee) suffered a knee-to-knee hit in the first half of Friday's Summer League debut against former college teammate R.J. Barrett and the New York Knicks. The injury was to his left knee and he was unable to return. The injury is not expected to be serious, the team is likely taking a cautious approach with the No. 1 overall pick. It was a crazy game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, as the game was eventually suspended in the second half due to a 7.1 earthquake centered near Ridgecrest, Calif., causing the giant speakers and scoreboard to sway.Source: ESPN - Cassidy Hubbarth
Paul George Traded To The Clippers
2 weeks agoForward Paul George is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Clippers in exchange for forward Danilo Gallinari, guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and four unprotected first-round draft picks. George, who will now join forward Kawhi Leonard in Los Angeles, had the most productive season of his career in 2019, finishing the year by averaging 28 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting nearly 39 percent from deep. He will likely see a slight reduction in production with Leonard in the mix, but he could easily find himself in the MVP conversation once again this season and should be considered a first-round pick in upcoming fantasy drafts.Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Markieff Morris Signs With Pistons
2 weeks agoThe Detroit Pistons have signed veteran power forward Markieff Morris. The Pistons starting frontcourt of Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond is due to take up most of the minutes there, however, Morris should fill in across the forward/center lines throughout the year. He used to play a little bit of small forward and could potentially fill-in there too when Detroit wants to go massive. Morris took a step back last season as a neck injury cut into his year and possibly hampered his play but could be due for a bounce-back if fully healthy. He's not someone to target in most fantasy drafts and should be an occasional streamer at best.Source: Shams Charania
Suns Trade De'Anthony Melton and Josh Jackson to Grizzlies
2 weeks agoThe Phoenix Suns have just been swindled out of one of their better young assets in De'Anthony Melton for the sole reason of dumping Josh Jackson. Jackson, the former fourth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has had troubles, on and off the court, and now finds himself in a new home with an abundance of young talent and competence. This is an opportunity to rehab his game and image if legal troubles do not interfere. In this deal, the Grizzlies sent over veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver and defensive-minded point guard Jevon Carter and received two second-round picks (one conditional). Korver's partially guaranteed deal is reportedly getting bought out, and he will receive interest from the Lakers, Sixers, and Bucks.Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Dylan Osetkowski Logs 16 Shot Attempts In 26 Minutes
2 weeks agoCleveland Cavaliers center Dylan Osetkowski was uber-aggressive on both sides of the floor during Tuesday’s Summer League loss to the Utah Jazz. In addition to his three steals, Osetkowski took a game-high 16 shots, making only four. He would go on to finish with 14 points and six rebounds, knocking down a pair of threes. The former Texas big man will have to impress mightily during Summer League to snag a roster spot, but boasts an intriguing offensive repertoire for his 6-foot-9 frame.Source: ESPN
Naz Mitrou-Long Goes For 17 Points Against Former Squad
2 weeks agoCleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Naz Mitrou-Long got his first taste of NBA action as a member of the Utah Jazz over the past two seasons, but went for 17 points against his former team Tuesday. With opportunities aplenty on the unproven Cavaliers roster, Mitrou-Long is eyeing a spot with his diverse offensive arsenal. He logged 30 minutes in the loss Tuesday, the most of any player to take the floor, also adding a pair of rebounds and assists.Source: ESPN
Justin Wright-Foreman Drops 20 Points During Victory
2 weeks agoUtah Jazz point guard Justin Wright-Foreman notched 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting during Tuesday’s Summer League win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Competition for the point guard slot on the Jazz roster has ramped up significantly with the addition of both Mike Conley and Emmanuel Mudiay, but Utah thought highly enough of Wright-Foreman to select him in the second round of last month’s NBA Draft. A collegiate standout at Hofstra, Wright-Foreman averaged 27.1 points per game during his senior year, and to open the summer, he has picked up offensively where he left off.Source: ESPN
Tony Bradley Delivers Another Enormous Showing
2 weeks agoUtah Jazz center Tony Bradley has wasted little time making an impact during Summer League, having taken his game up a notch during Tuesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bradley had a double-double in Monday’s opener, but went for a robust 26 points and 16 rebounds Tuesday, finishing 9-for-13 from the field and 8-for-10 from the free-throw stripe. The big man added three blocks across his 27 minutes, making an emphatic statement that he should be in line for minutes behind Jazz starting center Rudy Gobert when the regular season opens in October.Source: ESPN
Eric Mika Notches Double-Double Off Bench
2 weeks agoSacramento Kings center Eric Mika shined in his extended showing during Tuesday’s Summer League loss to the Miami Heat, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds in his 26 minutes off the bench. Mika would tally eight fouls and shoot 1-for-5 from the free-throw stripe, but managed to collect six offensive rebounds against the team he first played Summer League with back in 2017. Mika has since played internationally in Italy and Germany, but the 24-year-old former BYU product is now looking for his first taste of the NBA.Source: ESPN
Hollis Thompson Collects Team-High 18 Points
2 weeks agoSacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Hollis Thompson racked up the fouls (eight) during Tuesday’s Summer League defeat to the Miami Heat, but he also finished as the team’s leading scorer with 18 points in 24 minutes on 7-for-12 shooting. The 28-year-old Thompson is attempting to find his way back onto an NBA court for the first time since 2016-17, having since played internationally in Greece and Germany. Thompson knocked down a trio of triples and snatched five rebounds Tuesday, making a case for a role on the Kings to open the upcoming season.Source: ESPN
Caleb Swanigan Departs Early Due To Injury
2 weeks agoSacramento Kings center Caleb Swanigan logged just two minutes of action during Tuesday’s Summer League loss to the Miami Heat before departing due to a quad contusion. Swanigan is attempting to make the Kings’ roster ahead of the 2019-20 campaign, having arrived last season in a deal with Portland. The former collegiate All-American has appeared in 48 games over his first two years in the league, but averaged just 7.6 minutes per contest. Any kind of extended injury that would keep Swanigan sidelined would severely hamper his chances of beginning the year on Sacramento’s roster.Source: ESPN
Duncan Robinson Fires Up 11 Three-Point Attempts
2 weeks agoMiami Heat small forward Duncan Robinson is going to attempt to shoot his way onto an NBA roster in 2019-20. Unfortunately for Robinson, his shot wasn’t falling during Tuesday’s Summer League win over the Sacramento Kings, as he finished 2-for-11 from behind the arc. But he did finish with 10 points, six rebounds and six assists, as the Heat appear confident in deploying the sharpshooter a significant minutes total. Robinson appeared in 15 games (one start) with Miami last season, although he shot an uncharacteristic 28.6 percent (10-for-35) from long range. He looks to earn more regular-season looks through his summer performance.Source: ESPN
Yante Maten Delivers Impressive 21-Point Outing
2 weeks agoMiami Heat power forward Yante Maten put together a strong showing during Tuesday’s Summer League win over the Sacramento Kings, collecting 21 points and nine rebounds. Maten took advantage of his trips to the free-throw stripe, where he finished 11-for-13. The 22-year-old got his first taste of NBA action last season in a brief two-game stint with Miami, but is looking to crack the rotation on a more consistent basis heading into the upcoming season in the wake of the deal that sent big men Kelly Olynyk and Derrick Jones Jr. to Dallas.Source: ESPN
Kendrick Nunn Dazzles With 27-Point Showing
2 weeks agoMiami Heat shooting guard Kendrick Nunn found his offensive rhythm during Tuesday’s Summer League victory over the Sacramento Kings, dropping 27 points, with 20 coming in the second half. Nunn was on the floor for 36 minutes, and shot 9-for-20 from the floor overall, including 4-for-8 from three. While he did commit six fouls, he piled up five rebounds, three assists and two steals, attempting to play his way onto a Miami roster that could have some openings heading into 2019-20. Nunn’s most notable action last season came as a member of the Warriors’ G League affiliate.Source: ESPN
Dorian Finney-Smith Returns To Mavericks On Three-Year Deal
2 weeks agoSmall/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal to rejoin the Dallas Mavericks, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Finney-Smith appeared in 81 games last season for Dallas, starting 26 of those contests. He set new career highs with 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per outing, developing into a solid two-way asset for the Mavericks. The lack of offensive output (just 2.8 made field goals per game in 2018-19) make Finney-Smith a dicey fantasy option ahead of the upcoming season.Source: Shams Charania
