Call-Ups: NBA G League Insight
Call-Ups brings you an interview with Abdul Gaddy, the former point guard of the Oklahoma City Blue. The Blue are the G League affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gaddy represented the Blue between 2018 and 2020. This past season he posted averages of 12.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 8.8 assists. On 48.1% shooting, 43% […]
Jaylen Adams of the Wisconsin Herd is signing for the Portland Trail Blazers for the remainder of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Adams is believed to have been brought in as a substitute player for the Trail Blazers. This was after Trevor Ariza announced that he would not be part of the […]
For finishing top of their respective conferences, the NBA G League has recognized the Wisconsin Herd and Salt Lake City Stars. As a way of honoring their achievements, the G League will donate $10,000 to a community organization of each team’s choosing. The Herd have selected the National Urban League, while Salt Lake City selected […]
On April 16, the NBA G League shocked the basketball world as they announced the coup of top high-school prospect, Jalen Green. The 18-year-old passed on college to join the NBA’s minor league in a “reshaped” professional pathway program. On the same day, shortly after, it was announced that fellow top prospect, Isaiah Todd, would […]
On June 26, the NBA G League announced the 2019-20 All-NBA G League Teams, All-Rookie Team, and All-Defensive Team. The league’s 28 head coaches and general managers selected each team. The All-NBA G League First Team is headlined by NBA G League Most Valuable Player, Frank Mason III, of the Wisconsin Herd. He is joined […]
On June 25, it was announced that Frank Mason III had been named the 2019-20 NBA G League Most Valuable Player. The 26-year-old earned the honor as a way of vote by the league’s 28 head coaches and general managers. The 5-foot-11 guard, who is on a two-way contract, averaged 26.4 points (league-high), 5 assists, […]
On June 24, the Salt Lake City Stars scooped up a double in the NBA G League end of season awards. Head Coach Martin Schiller was named the 2019-20 NBA G League Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year. While Vice President of Basketball Operations Bart Taylor was named the 2019-20 NBA G League Basketball Executive […]
On June 23, it was announced that Ivan Rabb of the Westchester Knicks is the recipient of the 2019-20 NBA G League Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award. As voted on by all G League players. “The award honors the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on the court and in the community.” […]
On June 22, it was announced that Gabe Vincent had been named the 2019-20 NBA G League Most Improved Player. The Sioux Falls Skyforce guard won the award as a way of a vote by the league’s 28 head coaches and general managers. Over the past season the 24-year-old averaged 20.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and […]
Christ Koumadje has taken the NBA G League by storm this past season. The 23-year-old rookie led the league in blocks per game, with 4. He also led the league in total number of blocks by quite a distance, with 133. Kenny Wotten who sits second on the list, recorded 96 blocks. Alongside the blocks, […]