According to the Nets, “Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.”
Hall was also named to the NBA G League’s All-Rookie team.
In February, Donta was called up to the NBA’s Detroit Pistons for a 10-day contract. He played in four games.
In his first game for the Pistons, he recorded 4 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist in the 15 minutes of play against the Denver Nuggets.
Hall has averaged 15.4 points in 36 games this season with the Pistons’ Grand Rapids affiliate in the G League. He shot 67 percent on field goals, while racking up 382 rebounds, 38 assists, 38 steals and 53 blocks.
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NBC Sports released its latest mock draft and has Kira Lewis as the 16th pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft
NBC Sports released its latest mock draft and has Kira Lewis as the 16th pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft, which has been postponed until October.
Analysts continue to applaud Lewis’ speed, ability to move the ball and his ability to make big plays. Most mock drafts have Lewis being drafted anywhere between 15th and 29th. According to this mock draft by NBC Sports, Lewis would be drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Feb 8, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Kira Lewis Jr. (2) controls the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Other mock drafts have Lewis between the 15th-25th overall pick of the draft.
This is what NBC Sports has to say about Lewis:
“One of the fastest risers throughout the season, Lewis plays at a breakneck pace, and is a terror both in transition and attacking bigs on switches. His explosion is rare, but he’s a tad turnover-prone (3.5 cough-ups per game) and will need to pack on some muscle to hang around on the defensive end and truly bend defenses in the halfcourt; Basketball Reference currently lists him at 165 pounds.
Still, Lewis is young for a sophomore — he turned 19 in April — and put up big numbers in his sophomore year at Alabama: 18.5 ppg, 5.2 apg, 4.8 rpg on 45.9-36.6-80.2 shooting splits. He can run, break down defenses and really shoot it. While his best initial role may be as an understudy while he finds his footing in the league, handing Lewis the keys to an offense where he could run the floor flanked by Jonathan Isaac and Aaron Gordon is intriguing. The Magic need a lead guard of the future.”
In his two years with the Crimson Tide, Lewis averaged 34.5 minutes and finished with a field goal percentage of 44.7 percent, 1,031 points, 260 assists and 183 turnovers.
He averaged 18.5 points per game, 5.2 assists per game and made 37% percent of his 3-pointers.
Lewis announced his entry into the NBA draft at the end of March by a heartfelt twitter post.
The NBA draft is scheduled to be held on Friday, Oct. 16, but Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on if that changed due to the coronavirus.
In the 1985 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected future Hall of Famer Chris Mullin out of St. John’s in the first round.
For the first time in five years, the Golden State Warriors won’t be preparing for a run at the NBA Finals. The league-worst 15-50 Warriors are one of eight teams that won’t be Orlando bound for the NBA’s restart. Instead, the Warriors will have an extended offseason to prepare for the NBA Draft.
For the first time since 2002, Golden State will have the opportunity to make a selection in the top-five picks on draft day. With months on the calendar until October’s draft, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight the most memorable selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.
In 1985, the Golden State Warriors brought in a future Hall of Famer in the top-10.
June 18, 1985
To start the 1985 edition of the draft, the New York Knicks selected power forward Patrick Ewing out of Georgetown with the top pick. After six players went off the board, the Golden State Warriors were on the clock.
After finishing the 1984-85 season with a lowly 22-80 record, Johnny Bach’s Warriors desperately needed some firepower to pair with Purvis Short and Sleepy Floyd. With the No. 7 overall pick, Golden State general manager Al Attles landed Chris Mullin out of St. John’s University.
Mullin recorded a decorated college campaign, earning Big East Player of the Year and nods to the All-American Team three times in four years. In his final season at St. John’s, Mullin capped off his Red Storm career averaging 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.1 steals per contest.
As a senior, Mullin teamed up with future Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson to lead St. Johns to the Final Four in the 1985 NCAA Tournament.
As a rookie, Mullin started 30 games, averaging 14 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.3 minutes per game. In his sophomore year with Golden State, Mullin and Joe Berry Carroll helped push the Warriors to a playoff bid. George Karl’s Warriors advanced to the second round of the Western Conference postseason before being eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 13 seasons in the Bay Area, Mullin earned five trips to the NBA All-Star Game. After his retirement in 2001, the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist became a member of the 2011 class for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
As one of six players to have their numbers retired with the franchise, Mullin’s No. 17 hangs in the rafters at San Francisco’s Chase Center.
Along with Ewing and Mullin, other notable members of the 1985 draft class included LSU’s Karl Malone, McNeese State’s Joe Dumars, Virginia Union’s Charles Oakley and Washington’s Detlef Schrempf.
Boise State forward Derrick Alston Jr., who was an early entrant for the 2020 NBA Draft, will return to the program for his senior season.
Boise State forward Derrick Alston Jr., who was an early entrant for the 2020 NBA Draft, will return to the program for his senior season.
Alston averaged 17.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, both strong marks. He ranked among the top five in scoring for players in the Mountain West Conference in 2019-20. He was a top-10 finalist for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award.
But according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to USA TODAY Sports Media Group on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, Alston will likely take over the position of starting point guard at Boise State next season. Alston, who is 6-foot-9, averaged 3.1 assists per game in 2019-20.
Before his most recent season, head coach Leon Rice predicted that Alston would see a drastic increase in his role as a creator on the court (via Boise State):
“You’ve got another versatile guy. When talking about his feel for the game, [it] is at the highest level, 99th percentile, I’d say. He just knows what’s going on out there. He can see the floor. He’s so big … But he is also a weapon in making a lot of guys better, too. He can get guys easy buckets because of his abilities. I think you’re going to see a big jump in that aspect.”
Rice ended up being correct considered, as noted by Pro Basketball Combine, Alston recorded just one game with at least four assists during his sophomore season. But as a junior, that increased to eleven instances. This was highlighted by a 24-point, 7-rebound, 7-assist performance during the first month of the season.
Overall, his assist percentage (20.1%) ranked sixth-best among all players 6-foot-9 or taller in college basketball last season. When including passes, per Synergy, Alston finished 34.4% of his possessions as the ballhandler in pick-and-roll sets.
Alston was 9-for-15 (60.0%) on finishes as the ballhandler in transition, per Synergy. Boise State had the third-lowest transition frequency in the MWC, via Synergy. This is something that could increase, resulting in a style that is more reliant on pushing the break in the open court if Alston does take over as the lead initiator.
It is worth mentioning that Alston’s assist count (98) was already the highest mark of anyone on his team last season, recording nearly thirty more assists than Alex Hobbs — who finished with the second-most on the team.
“Alston’s assist count (98) was already the highest mark of anyone on his team last season, recording nearly thirty more assists than Alex Hobbs.” (Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports)
Hobbs, however, has exhausted his four years of collegiate eligibility. So, too, did Justinian Jessup — who finished with the third-most assists on Boise State. Alston is projected to once again lead his team in assists next season, per Bart Torvik.
Even if he does not end up getting the start in their opener, expect to see Alston with the ball in his hands more often when he returns to the NCAA.
This is likely something that can make Alston more alluring to NBA teams. He was certainly on the radar in the second round when he tested the waters after declaring for the draft in 2020. But if he is able to succeed as a primary playmaker, he can serve as a secondary ball-handler at the next level.
His is a name worth keeping an eye on when making early big boards for the 2021 NBA Draft.
The return of Derrick Alston Jr. is the piece Leon Rice needed to bring together one of his most talented rosters at Boise State
The Mountain West basketball landscape just got a little more visible for fans this morning, as Boise State guard and the conference’s returning leading scorer Derrick Alston Jr. has announced his attention to return for his senior season and help the Broncos contend for a conference championship.
“The opportunity to showcase my growth while working side-by-side with my teammates and coaches everyday to improve and to pursue a Mountain West Championship is an opportunity and life experience that I cannot pass up! Go Broncos!” Those were the words of arguably the best returning scorer in the conference, who indeed elevates Boise State directly into the conference title conversation.
Alston Jr. has gone from former walk-on at Boise State to 2nd team All-Mountain West and budding NBA prospect in just four years. He averaged 17.3 PPG 5.2 RPG & 3.1 APG in 32 appearances (30 starts) for the Broncos who finished 5th in a extremely competitive Mountain West in 2019-2020. He also became a member of the programs 1,000-point club this past season while finishing a top-10 finalist for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award.
Alston Jr. was one of the players who has seen their names climbing top-100 draft boards over the last couple of months, going from undrafted to a possible second round pick come draft night. But as a fringe prospect and after receiving some constructive feedback in the absence of in-person summer workouts, he knew what to do.
The Broncos made it all the way to the semifinals in last year’s conference tournament and now with their leader’s announced return have big dance aspirations to work towards over the summer. They lose several key players like the Mountain West’s all-time leading three point shooter, Justinian Jessup and double-double machine R.J. Williams. But welcome back fellow double-digit scorer Abu Kigab who will have a full season to make his mark on the program and one of the most anticipated group of transfers in Mountain West history.
For all of us that were awaiting this news and were happily surprised this Wednesday morning, it helps give us a clearer picture of what to expect in the conference next season. We can now continue writing our way-to-early previews and top returning players rankings as we now wait for just one more Mountain West player’s decision.
The remaining announcement we now await is that of San Diego State junior Matt Mitchell, who is the lone remaining draft declaration still up in the air at this point.
The early entry withdrawal date was announced last month, with August 17th being the last day prospects have to announce their return to school. It’s certainly been a long summer for coaching staffs across the country and we can only hope remaining declared prospects follow the lead of Alston Jr. in the coming weeks.
In the latest CBS Sports Mock Draft from Gary Parrish, the Golden State Warriors added guard LaMelo Ball with the first overall selection.
As players from 22 teams are preparing for their journey to Orlando for the return of the NBA, the Golden State Warriors are getting ready for a different season. After inking the league’s worst record at 15-50, the Warriors are set to make a selection in the top-five picks of the NBA Draft for the first time since 2002.
With draft season picking up steam, mock draft predictions are beginning to be filed before October. After the NBA Lottery on August 25, draft season will hit the stretch run. With months to go before the Warriors are on the clock, a group of top prospects have been listed alongside Golden State.
Georgia’s Anthony Edwards, USC’s Onyeka Okongwu, Florida State’s Devin Vassell and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Deni Avdija have all recently been mocked to the Warriors.
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In the latest mock from CBS Sports‘ Gary Parrish, the Golden State Warriors landed LaMelo Ball with the first overall selection. According to Parrish, Ball has the best chance to become an All-Star out of the 2020 draft class.
The first pick in any NBA Draft should be the player the franchise selecting believes has the best chance to be a future All-Star. And, in this draft, I think, Ball is that player.
View Parrish’s complete mock draft via CBS Sports here.
In the Warriors Wire July Draft Big Board, the Chino Hills product ranked at No. 2 behind only Edwards.
In 12 games for the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s NBL, Ball averaged 17 points while shooting 37.5% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. The young point guard added 7.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.6 steals per contest.
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If the Warriors land the 6-foot-7 guard, Steve Kerr’s second unit would immediately get a boost with a dynamic playmaker. At only 18-years-old, Ball still has plenty of time to develop under Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in Golden State’s backcourt.
Mann joins a loaded backcourt and will likely compete for the starting point guard job with Cleveland State transfer Tyree Appleby.
Gators basketball fans got the news they were waiting for Tuesday morning as guard Tre Mann decided to withdraw from the 2020 NBA Draft and return to Gainesville for his sophomore year, per CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein.
Sources: Tre Mann is withdrawing from the 2020 NBA Draft and will return to Florida next season.
Mann was a five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American in the 2019 recruiting class, and he was heralded for his scoring ability. That didn’t exactly manifest during his true freshman season, as he averaged just 5.3 points on 35.6 percent shooting despite playing 17.8 minutes a game.
Following the cancellation of the season in March due to COVID-19, Mann announced that he would enter the NBA Draft and sign an NCAA-approved agent in order to maintain his college eligibility. On May 30, there were rumors that Mann had decided to withdraw from the draft, but he refuted the validity of those rumors on Twitter.
There has been a recent release of misinformation, I’m not sure who or where it came from but at this time, I have not made a decision on what I will be doing for my future. I am still going through the draft process at this time. Thanks for the support Go Gators!!!
Now, he makes it official. Mann joins a loaded backcourt and will likely compete for the starting point guard job with Cleveland State transfer Tyree Appleby. Regardless, he is a key component of UF’s plans for the 2020-21 season, and he will be expected to make a big leap forward after a disappointing freshman season.
In the latest NBA Mock Draft from CBS Sports’ Kyle Boone, the Golden State Warriors land Deni Avdija after a trade with the Timberwolves.
As NBA draft season starts to heat up, mock draft predictions are beginning to pour in. With the Golden State Warriors set to make their pick in the top-five, a group of high caliber prospects have been commonly linked to the Warriors across mock drafts.
However, in the latest CBS Sports Mock Draft, Kyle Boone has the Warriors moving out of the first overall selection to take Israeli prospect Deni Avdija. Golden State traded the first picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 3 overall selection.
According to Boone, the Maccabi Tel Aviv product could thrive alongside Golden State’s Splash Brother duo.
The Israeli star would be a perfect fit in Golden State’s selfless system where he could thrive as a secondary playmaker along Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson who can keep the ball moving, and it’d be a win for Golden State to get a talent like him while trading out of the No. 1 spot.
Via the rest of Boone’s mock draft via CBS Sports here.
Over 26 games for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Avdija is averaging 13.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and one block per contest. In Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest game, Avdija led the team with 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field with four triples. Avdija added seven boards, two assists and a block.
With his ability to control the pace with his refined ball handling and eyes for a crafty pass, Avdija could immediately play a role in Steve Kerr’s second unit. The 6-foot-9 forward would give the Warriors a pair of fierce playmakers off the bench alongside Eric Paschall.
Avdija has the chance to contribute as a rookie, but the 19-year-old still has plenty of time to develop if he lands in Golden State’s system.
CBS Sports released its latest mock draft and has Kira Lewis as the 20th pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft.
CBS Sports released its latest mock draft and has Kira Lewis as the 20th pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft, which has been postponed until October.
Analysts continue to applaud Lewis’ speed, ability to move the ball and his ability to make big plays. Most mock drafts have Lewis being drafted anywhere between 15th and 29th. According to this mock draft by CBS Sports, Lewis would be drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Jan 4, 2020; Gainesville, Florida, USA;Alabama Crimson Tide guard Kira Lewis Jr. (2) makes a three point basket against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish had this to say about Lewis:
“Kira Lewis will still only be 19 years-old on draft night even though he’s played two seasons of college basketball. So he’s young. And he’s light. But the 6-3 point guard was really productive this season — averaging 18.5 points, 5.2 assists and 4.8 rebounds for an Alabama team that finished 60th at KenPom. Lewis made an incredible 48.8% of his 3-point attempts in the Crimson Tide’s final seven games. So it appears he can be a reliable, and perhaps terrific, perimeter shooter as a professional, not to mention a real steal this deep in this draft.”
In his two years with the Crimson Tide, Lewis averaged 34.5 minutes and finished with a field goal percentage of 44.7 percent, 1,031 points, 260 assists and 183 turnovers.
He averaged 18.5 points per game, 5.2 assists per game and made 37% percent of his 3-pointers.
Lewis announced his entry into the NBA draft at the end of March by a heartfelt twitter post.
The NBA draft is scheduled to be held on Friday, Oct. 16, but Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on if that changed due to the coronavirus.
After drafting Jason Richardson in the 2001 first round, the Golden State Warriors added High School product Gilbert Arenas in round two.
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After a long layoff, the NBA is approaching its awaited return to action. However, the Golden State Warriors are one of eight teams who won’t be Orlando bound. With their season officially over, the next thing on Golden State’s calendar is the NBA draft.
For the first time since 2002, the Warriors will have the opportunity to make a selection in the top five. With October’s draft still months away, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history to find the most memorable draft day selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.
After finishing with a 17-65 record in 2001, the Golden State Warriors owned two picks in the first 17 selections. Following adding a pair of proven college products in the first round, the Warriors finished their draft finding another eventual starter in the second round.
July 27, 2001
With the first overall selection in the 2001 Draft, the Washington Wizards started with Kwame Brown out of Glynn Academy in Georgia. To round out the top-five, the Golden State Warriors selected Jason Richardson out of Michigan State. Later in the first round, the Warriors grabbed Notre Dame’s Troy Murphy at No. 17.
General Manager Gary St. Jean and the Warriors were on the clock again near the start of the second round. With their third selection of the 2001 draft, the Warriors landed Gilbert Arenas out of the University of Arizona.
As a sophomore, Arenas started 33 games, averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. In his final season at Arizona, Arenas shot 41.6% from beyond the arc on 4.6 attempts per game.
Alongside Richard Jefferson and Luke Walton, Arenas helped lead Lute Olson’s Wildcats to a National Championship appearance in the 2001 NCAA Tournament. Arizona dropped the final game to Duke, 82-72.
Watch highlights from Arenas at Arizona via YouTube:
During his rookie campaign, Arenas started 30 games, averaging 10.9 points on 45.3% from the field with 3.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Although the addition of Golden State’s trio of impressive rookies helped, Golden State’s win total only changed by four games. In his second season with the Warriors, Arenas earned the NBA’s Most Improved Player honor, averaging 18.3 points and 6.3 assists per game.
Watch highlights from the Arizona product’s Most Improved season via YouTube:
After two seasons in Golden State, Arenas signed with the Washington Wizards, where he went on to become a three-time All-Star.
Along with “Agent Zero,” Richardson, Jefferson and Murphy, other notable selections from the 2001 draft class included Tyson Chandler, Spain’s Paul Gasol, Duke’s Shane Battier, Arkansas’ Joe Johnson, Michigan State’s Zach Randolph and France’s Tony Parker.
