Jazz Likely To Keep Georges Niang

The Utah Jazz acquired Georges Niang in a trade with the Boston Celtics last week. Niang’s second stint in Utah doesn’t appear to be setup to be a short one.

Niang previously played for the Jazz for four seasons from 2017 through 2021. Since then, he’s played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks. Niang was acquired by Boston in a salary-clearing move that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks. The Celtics then further shed salary by sending Niang to Utah.

The Jazz sent two-way player R.J. Luis in the deal. Utah also acquired two future second-round picks for taking on Niang’s contract.

The Jazz have acquired several big men this summer to put around their young team. Utah also traded for Jusuf Nurkic, Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love this offseason. Love and the Jazz have reportedly discussed a buyout that would allow the veteran big man to join a contender for next season.

Anthony Gill, Wizards Agree To One-Year Deal

Anthony Gill and the Washington Wizards have agreed to a one-year deal.

Gill has been with the Wizards since the 2020-21 season. Last season, Gill averaged 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.8 minutes across 51 games.

Gill went undrafted in 2016 out of Virginia.

No. 1 2027 Recruit Babatunde Oladotun Reclassifies To 2026

Babatunde Oladotun has reclassified from 2027 to 2026 and will graduate this spring from Blake High School in Maryland. Oladotun won’t be 18 until December of his freshman year in college.

Oladotun was the No. 1 high school player in the class of 2027 and will likely be a top-10 recruit for 2026

“First and foremost, I am ahead of schedule academically and will graduate next year,” Oladuton told ESPN. “Most of my life, I have played up in age and after playing in the 17U division for Team Durant, I felt comfortable. I have gained 20 pounds over the last year and it never felt like I was playing up. Lastly, I am staying and graduating from Blake High School. It is a great environment, and I have a lot of support.”

Among those schools, he plans to visit Maryland and Virginia Tech first. Oladotun also unofficially visited UCLA and USC last year.

“We are looking for a coach that has a long history of teaching and winning,” his father, Ibrahim, told ESPN. “Someone who knows how to use a big guard and has a history of coaching big guards. A coach that also plays an NBA-style offense with quick actions.”

Wemby + Fox, stagnant Warriors & front office lessons with Grant Liffmann + 7 NFL questions with Nate Tice

Kevin O’Connor is joined by NBA on NBC’s Grant Liffmann to break down De’Aaron Fox’s extension with the San Antonio Spurs. Was it really a good deal or does the team still needs to prioritize getting more shooters?

Plus, the pair dives deep into the stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga. Could the Warriors be holding on to Kuminga and STILL be pursuing a Giannis trade?!

Later, Kevin is joined by Yahoo’s Nate Tice to talk NFL. Why has the Kansas City Chiefs offense dropped in Tice’s ratings? Do the Eagles win because of or in spite of Jalen Hurts? And is Baker Mayfield overrated??

(0:20) Grant Liffmann joins the show

(2:36) De’Aaron Fox signs extension with Spurs

(11:29) Grant’s experience in Atlanta’s front office

(18:27) Lessons learned working in front offices

(26:14) Are Warriors still waiting to trade for Giannis?

(37:03) Nate Tice joins the show

(38:32) 2025 NFL season preview

(1:11:35) Favorite Tom Brady moments

(1:19:39) Expectations for Timberwolves this season

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Can De'Aaron Fox be the ideal running mate for Victor Wembanyama?

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This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into De’Aaron Fox getting big money with an extension from the San Antonio Spurs to play alongside Victor Wembanyama.

Can Fox be the ideal running mate with Wemby and will it end with a playoff appearance? We break down all the reasons this could, or could not, be the perfect longterm marriage.

Plus, Luka Doncic and Mikal Bridges get their extensions with the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks and George Niang’s homecoming gets rerouted to Utah.

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(1:33) The Big Number: 5 games with Fox + Wemby

(15:45) Little Numbers: Fox shooting averages

(20:01) Little Numbers: De’Aaron drives to the basket

(23:08) Little Numbers: Fox 3PT shooting

(27:24) Little Numbers: Spurs playoff drought

(33:23) Luka signs extension with Lakers

(37:22) Bridges re-signs with Knicks

(41:21) Celtics trade Niang to Jazz

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