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Pels willing to trade Pierre Jackson's rights
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:20 pm
It looks like former University of Dayton standout Chris Wright may be playing his way to an NBA return. Wright is a 6-foot-8 forward who's currently with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA D-League.
Scouts are enamored with his leaping ability and penchant to run the floor and finish at the rim. He's also a pretty strong defender.
Overall, Wright is a bit limited offensively, with so-so range on his jumper and weak passing skills. He also appears to be a man without a position -- a power forward who seems better suited for small.
Still, one NBA scout said there is no doubting Wright's energy, effort and athleticism, adding that Wright is among the top five D-League prospects, and perhaps top three.
Wright went undrafted out of Dayton in 2011. But once the NBA lockout ended in December of that year, he survived three rounds of cuts to land a spot on the Golden State Warriors' roster.
Wright played 46 minutes and shot 11-of-14 from the field for 25 points in his final NBA game -- the Warriors' final game of the season. It was also his lone NBA start.
-- Most NBA scouts consider Texas Legends forward Devin Ebanks the top D-League prospect. Ebanks spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
-- Idaho Stampede point guard Pierre Jackson is perhaps the most dynamic D-Leaguer. He is also its top scorer, averaging 27.9 points entering Saturday's game. Considering he scored 41 on Saturday, that average likely increased.
-- Jackson is in a strange situation when it comes to a potential NBA call-up. The 5-11 rookie was drafted out of Baylor by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (No. 42 overall) in June. He was immediately traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. He never signed with the team, instead opting to play overseas. But he never played a game, returned home, and was selected in the D-League draft in November. As it stands, he's not under contract, but his rights belong to the Pelicans. It is believed they'd be willing to trade him for the old "future considerations" and maybe some cash.
-- Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jawad Williams was suspended a whopping three months by his French team for his role in a nasty fight. The suspension won't be lifted until March 30. Hat tip to Brendan Bowers of StepienRules.com and SLAM Online for passing that along.
-- NBA scouts are keeping an eye on Loyola (Md.) University guard Dylon Cormier. The 6-3 senior is among the NCAA's top scorers at just more than 24 ppg. He also grabs around six rebounds a game. Cormier could become a potential second-round pick, depending on how he fares the rest of this season and in pre-draft workouts, of course.
per Sam Amico
Scouts are enamored with his leaping ability and penchant to run the floor and finish at the rim. He's also a pretty strong defender.
Overall, Wright is a bit limited offensively, with so-so range on his jumper and weak passing skills. He also appears to be a man without a position -- a power forward who seems better suited for small.
Still, one NBA scout said there is no doubting Wright's energy, effort and athleticism, adding that Wright is among the top five D-League prospects, and perhaps top three.
Wright went undrafted out of Dayton in 2011. But once the NBA lockout ended in December of that year, he survived three rounds of cuts to land a spot on the Golden State Warriors' roster.
Wright played 46 minutes and shot 11-of-14 from the field for 25 points in his final NBA game -- the Warriors' final game of the season. It was also his lone NBA start.
-- Most NBA scouts consider Texas Legends forward Devin Ebanks the top D-League prospect. Ebanks spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
-- Idaho Stampede point guard Pierre Jackson is perhaps the most dynamic D-Leaguer. He is also its top scorer, averaging 27.9 points entering Saturday's game. Considering he scored 41 on Saturday, that average likely increased.
-- Jackson is in a strange situation when it comes to a potential NBA call-up. The 5-11 rookie was drafted out of Baylor by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (No. 42 overall) in June. He was immediately traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. He never signed with the team, instead opting to play overseas. But he never played a game, returned home, and was selected in the D-League draft in November. As it stands, he's not under contract, but his rights belong to the Pelicans. It is believed they'd be willing to trade him for the old "future considerations" and maybe some cash.
-- Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jawad Williams was suspended a whopping three months by his French team for his role in a nasty fight. The suspension won't be lifted until March 30. Hat tip to Brendan Bowers of StepienRules.com and SLAM Online for passing that along.
-- NBA scouts are keeping an eye on Loyola (Md.) University guard Dylon Cormier. The 6-3 senior is among the NCAA's top scorers at just more than 24 ppg. He also grabs around six rebounds a game. Cormier could become a potential second-round pick, depending on how he fares the rest of this season and in pre-draft workouts, of course.
per Sam Amico
This post was edited on 12/28/13 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:32 pm to GynoSandberg
I didn't know he was killing it like that in the D-league
I'm glad we took Brian Roberts and his 38% FG shooting and 2 assists a game stinking up the place instead of Jackson
I'm glad we took Brian Roberts and his 38% FG shooting and 2 assists a game stinking up the place instead of Jackson
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:41 pm to GynoSandberg
Why can't we give this guy a chance on the squad? Not like Rivers and Roberts are doing shite.
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:41 pm to danman6336
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I'm glad we took Brian Roberts and his 38% FG shooting and 2 assists a game stinking up the place instead of Jackson
Yea I really can't understand sticking with roberts instead of trying to call up Jackson. I don't care if roberts is more familiar with the system, he can barely shoot and the offense comes to a screeching halt 90% of the time he's on the floor.
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:42 pm to GynoSandberg
What was the deal with the Nets and Bogdonavic? I remember skimming an article making it sound like they couldn't sign him and his rights might be available. Trade a scoring guard the Nets can sign for the minimum for a scoring wing the Nets can't sign?
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:48 pm to GynoSandberg
Can we just sign Pierre already so everybody can complain how much he sucks.
Serious question. How many success stories have there been from the D league? I know Terrance Jones got sent down last year. He's doing aight.
Serious question. How many success stories have there been from the D league? I know Terrance Jones got sent down last year. He's doing aight.
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:51 pm to Gtothemoney
quote:
Serious question. How many success stories have there been from the D league
not many
Posted on 12/28/13 at 4:56 pm to Gtothemoney
quote:I did a little research and found some of the notables:
How many success stories have there been from the D league?
Jeremy Lin
the Birdman
Chuck Hayes
Danny Green
Greg Stiesma
Lou Ammundson
Alonzo Gee
CJ Watson
Downtown Devin Brown
that dude from the And1 mixtapes
Posted on 12/28/13 at 5:02 pm to danman6336
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that dude from the And1 mixtapes
Dude can go.
Posted on 12/28/13 at 5:05 pm to Gtothemoney
quote:
Can we just sign Pierre already so everybody can complain how much he sucks.
Serious question. How many success stories have there been from the D league? I know Terrance Jones got sent down last year. He's doing aight.
Stiemsma is a former D Leaguer
Alonzo Gee is getting 20 mpg in CLE.
Reggie Williams was a good bench player for a few years.
Anthony Tolliver is putting in almost 20 mpg this season.
Ivan Johnson, who played for the Hawks in previous years.
A bunch of other guys have gotten call up but haven't really stuck.
Not many success stories, but it really makes no sense for Roberts to keep getting minutes. He hasn't been playing well and his contract is up after this season. Doubt he is in the future plans. I would guess Rivers is next in line if Roberts were to go which would leave like 5 mpg for Pierre if he were with the Pels
ETA: some more notable D Leaguers
Lou Amundson
Birdman
Rafer Alston
Chuck Hayes
Will Bynum
Matt Carroll
Shaun Livingston
Danny Green
Jeff Adrien
Ronald Dupree
Randy Livingston
Steve Novak
Kelenna Azubuike
This post was edited on 12/28/13 at 5:19 pm
Posted on 12/28/13 at 6:36 pm to NorthshoreTiger76
quote:quote:not many
Serious question. How many success stories have there been from the D league
Not many stars. Tons of good role players off the bench though.
Posted on 12/28/13 at 6:39 pm to saintsfan22
quote:
Not many stars. Tons of good role players off the bench though.
true that is what we need from the PG position
Posted on 12/28/13 at 7:04 pm to NorthshoreTiger76
I can not possibly fathom why giving him some of Roberts' minutes to see what he's got would be a bad thing.
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