Kings first-round pick Nique Clifford talked about his first Summer League experience and his expectations for his rookie season in an interview with Sean Cunningham of KCRA News in Sacramento (Twitter video link). … [Read more...] about Nique Clifford Discusses His First Summer League Experience
Knicks Granted Permission To Speak To Wolves’ Prigioni
The Knicks have requested and been granted permission to speak to Timberwolves assistant Pablo Prigioni about the possibility of him joining Mike Brown‘s coaching staff, reports Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link). A former NBA point guard who spent two-and-a-half seasons in New York as a player from 2012-15, Prigioni transitioned to coaching following his retirement in 2017. … [Read more...] about Knicks Granted Permission To Speak To Wolves’ Prigioni
NBA Names Kyle Filipowski Summer League MVP, Announces All-SL Teams
Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski has officially been named the Summer League Most Valuable Player for 2025, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Filipowski is also one of five players who earned a spot on the All-Summer League first team. Here are the full All-Summer League teams, per the league (Twitter links): First Team Kyle Filipowski (Jazz) Nique Clifford … [Read more...] about NBA Names Kyle Filipowski Summer League MVP, Announces All-SL Teams
And-Ones: Jokic, DiVincenzo, 2027 Draft, Sheehey
Superstar Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is expected to confirm that he’ll play for the Serbian national team at this summer’s EuroBasket tournament, according to Dorde Matic of Meridian Sport. In fact, the same group that led Serbia to a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris is expected to be available when EuroBasket 2025 tips off in late August, Matic writes. Jokic also … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Jokic, DiVincenzo, 2027 Draft, Sheehey
Doug McDermott, Kings Agree To One-Year Contract
Veteran sharpshooter Doug McDermott is re-signing with the Kings on a one-year contract, agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, McDermott will earn $3.6MM in 2025/26, which is the veteran’s minimum for a player with 10-plus years of experience. James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com confirms the news (via … [Read more...] about Doug McDermott, Kings Agree To One-Year Contract