G-League
Amber Nichols named Capital City Go-Go general manager
Amber Nichols, recently promoted to general manager of the Capital City Go-Go (the Washington Wizards’ NBA G League affiliate), is fired up about her new job. Amidst all the COVID-19 pandemic-related news, Nichols’ new job was not widely reported in mid-January. But it’s a new opportunity for her to grow as a basketball executive within…
Read MoreAdmiral Schofield first pick of 2021 NBA G League draft
The Greensboro Swarm selected Admiral Schofield (195 cm, Tennessee) with the first overall pick of the 2021 NBA G League Draft. In 2019-20, Schofield played 33 games with the Capital City Go-Go, where he averaged 16.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. He also played in 33 games for the Washington Wizards. Schofield is the…
Read MoreNBA G League season starts in February at Disney
There will be an NBA G League season, after all. The NBA G League announced that 18 teams will take to the court in February at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. The top eight teams will advance to a single-elimination playoff. NBA teams without an NBA…
Read MoreFuture of G League uncertain
Will there be a G League this season? Who knows. Various scenarios There are discussions of various scenarios for a G-League campaign, including not holding one or expanding NBA rosters instead. One plan could feature having a handful of week-long G-League showcases in a bubble setting to ensure young players stay active. If a more…
Read MoreJonathon Simmons leaves G League for China.
Jonathon Simmons (198 cm, G/F) has signed with the Chinese team Liaoning Flying Leopards and will make his overseas debut at age 31! Simmons was an early entry draft candidate in 2012 but went undrafted even though he had averaged 14.7 ppg and 5 rpg for the University of Houston. But Simmons kept chasing the…
Read MoreKevin Hervey trades NBA for Russia
Kevin Hervey (206 cm, F) will play in Russia this coming season. He just signed for Lokomotiv Kuban. Hervey had a very impressive college career with the University of Texas at Arlington. He broke all kinds of records there and is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the school. No wonder…
Read MoreAustralia forces the NBA to change G League pathway program
In recent weeks, with basketball fans on the edges of their sofas waiting desperately for the NBA to start back up, the G League has been making headlines with the signings of top American draft prospects to their revamped G League pathway program. This type of G League pathway program should have been implemented 20…
Read MoreCapitanes Ciudad de Mexico first G League team outside the USA and Canada. What’s next?
Capitanes Ciudad de Mexico will be the first G League team outside the USA and Canada. It has been speculated and rumored for years. Now the NBA finally made it official last month during its annual NBA Mexico City Games. The NBA will finally have a team in Mexico, the largest market in Latin America……
Read MoreThe most outrageous G League rule ever!
On the 15th of November, James Palmer of the Aqua Caliente Clippers made 11 of his 17 two-point shots and one of his three-point shots. He also shot seven for seven from the charity stripe. How many points did he score in total? Did you say 29? Wrong answer. But don’t bother to try again.…
Read MoreG League, the NBA’s official minor league
What is the NBA G League? It is the official minor league of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It prepares coaches, players, officials and front-office staff for the NBA, while acting as the league’s developmental platform. History The NBA G League was established in 2001-02. Back then, it was known as the National Basketball Developmental…
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