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LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) – College basketball players headed to the NBA of course want that moment of hearing their names called in the NBA draft, but it’s not the only way to make the league. A number of undrafted free agents have gone on to have successful careers, Fred VanVleet notably.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have continued in asset-collection mode while in their rebuild. That includes recently trading for JaMychal Green while swapping the #30 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft for a first-round pick that is likely to be better down the line. Now, the Thunder are likely to re-trade...

Steph Curry missed the final 12 games of the Warriors' regular-season schedule due to a foot injury he suffered against Boston on March 16, putting his status for the early portion of the playoffs in doubt. It was in question even on the morning of April 16, when the Warriors...

Former Kentucky guard Kellan Grady will get his shot at the NBA and/or NBA G League on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets. An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year minimum salary NBA contract that teams can convert into a two-way deal before the start of the regular season. Players on Exhibit 10 contracts also have opportunities to earn bonuses up to $50,000 if they are waived by a team and signed to its NBA G-League affiliate for 60 days.

The Kings have taken some heat for selecting Keegan Murray ahead of Jaden Ivey with the fourth pick Thursday night, but general manager Monte McNair said the decision was “unanimous” among the front office, writes Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Owner Vivek Ranadive also endorsed Murray because of concerns about Ivey’s awkward fit alongside De’Aaron Fox, Anderson adds.

Steph Curry's "night night" celebration is catching fire around the basketball world. On Friday night, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu knocked down a late 3-point dagger to put the game away and secure a win over the Atlanta Dream. As she jogged back on defense, Ionescu hit the "night night" celebration to properly wish the Dream, well, sweet dreams.

The NBA journey has truly begun for Kellan Grady. Following the conclusion of the 2022 NBA Draft, Grady has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to Kyle Tucker, and Grady’s agency, Lift Sports Management. Currently, Denver has two former Kentucky Wildcats in Jamal Murray...

Brandon Rahbar: Sam Presti says he thinks they’ll find a different team for JaMychal Green. Not because OKC doesn’t value him but because of where he is at right now. Sam Presti says he thinks they’ll find a different team for JaMychal Green. Not because OKC doesn’t value him but because of where he is at right now. – 5:16 PM.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a prime trade candidate for the Washington Wizards this offseason. The 29-year-old wing is entering the final

After selecting Christian Braun and Peyton Watson at picks No. 21 and 30, respectively. The Denver Nuggets traded with the Portland Trail Blazers to get back into the second round and select Frenchman, Ismael Kamagate. Everybody knew that the Nuggets had a massive hole at the back up center position...

The Orlando Magic had the first overall pick in Thursday night’s 2022 NBA Draft, and in a move on-brand for a franchise that keeps its cards close to the chest, they selected Paolo Banchero. You know, the guy who apparently didn’t even go down to Florida for a workout leading up to the draft.

Watson makes history for Long Beach and his high school: He’s the ninth Long Beach Poly alum to make the NBA, tying the Jackrabbits with Mater Dei for most NBA products in California history. The post Long Beach Poly alum Peyton Watson selected in NBA Draft appeared first on Long Beach Post.

Former Kentucky guard Kellan Grady has signed with the Denver Nuggets as an undrafted free agent. Grady joins Davion Mintz, who signed with the Washington Wizards, in inking an Exhibit 10 deal, which is a 1-year, minimum salary deal that doesn't count against the team's salary cap unless that player makes the regular season roster. Grady will play for the Nuggets in the NBA Summer League and try to earn an invitation to the team's training camp in the fall prior to next season.

The New York Knicks have agreed to trade the draft rights to Ousmane Dieng to the Oklahoma City Thunder for multiple first round picks. The Knicks will receive a 2023 protected first rounder via the Detroit Pistons, a 2023 protected first rounder via the Washington Wizards, and a 2023 protected first rounder via the Denver Nuggets.

Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead fadeaway jumper with 3:53 left as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Miami Heat 113-104

When preparing for the 2022 NBA Draft, I didn’t give serious credence to the idea that the Denver Nuggets would end the draft with more draft picks than they started. As the Nuggets worked to find ways to improve their roster heading into an important 2022-23 season with championship expectations, they were faced with a tall task tonight. With two late first round draft picks, the Nuggets were on the clock to maximize their contending window. After trading a 2027 protected first round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with JaMychal Green for the 30th pick on Thursday, Denver’s long term flexibility became almost nonexistent. The Nuggets are now legally unable to trade any first round picks until the 2029 first rounder becomes eligible to be traded during the next league year.

The Nuggets are acquiring French center Ismael Kamagate, the 46th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, from the Trail Blazers in exchange for 2024 second-round pick, sources tell Mike Singer of The Denver Post. Portland acquired the 46th pick from Detroit as part of the impending Jerami Grant trade. In...

Christian Braun was selected 21st overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night, but it was his mother, Lisa, who stole the show. Once Braun’s name was called, cameras captured the moment the former Kansas guard embraced his family, namely Lisa, who wore an eye-catching red dress. Minutes later, the mother of three had captivated Twitter’s attention. “Christian Braun’s mom would be my #1 overall pick,” one fan commented, while another tweeted, “Twitter is WILD with Christian Braun’s mom.” Lisa’s time in the spotlight almost never happened, however, as it was just this week that she and her...

Former University of Kansas guard Christian Braun on Thursday night was chosen by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Draft. Braun, a 6-foot-7, 218-pound, 21-year-old graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School, was the 21st overall pick in the two-round draft held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. He joined teammate Ochai Agbaji, who went 14th overall, as a first-round pick.