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• Austin Spurs vs. G League Ignite - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Austin Spurs vs. G League Ignite, 02/10/2023...2023
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• Austin Spurs vs. G League Ignite - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Austin Spurs vs. G League Ignite, 02/08/2023...2023
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• NBA G League Announces 24 Players For Next Up Game
The NBA G League announced today that G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson and Timberwolves/Iowa Wolves forward Luka Garza have been named team captains for the NBAGL Next Up Game, which will take place in Salt Lake City during All-Star weekend. While the exhibition match isn’t technically being called a G League All-Star Game, that’s […]...2023
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• South Bay Lakers vs. G League Ignite - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from South Bay Lakers vs. G League Ignite, 02/04/2023...2023

• G League Officials Insist Scoot Henderson Will Play Again This Season

Scoot Henderson hasn't played in a game since November 18th after spending three weeks in concussion protocol following a nasal fracture. Henderson missed the G League Winter Showcase, which is one of the most widely attended events for NBA decision-makers. Some executives indicated they would be surprised if Henderson plays in another game this season considering he's all but assured of being a t...2022
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• Scoot Henderson vocal after suffering knee injury vs Victor Wembanyama

Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama are widely considered the potential top two picks in the 2023 NBA draft. Their talents were on display this week during two showcase games between Henderson’s G League Ignite and Victor Wembanyama’s Metropolitan 92. Unfortunately for Henderson, he suffered a knee injury in the second game on Thursday and did […] The post Scoot Henderson vocal...2022
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"The NBA G League announced today that G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson and Timberwolves/Iowa Wolves forward Luka Garza have been named team captains for the NBAGL Next Up Game, which will take place in Salt Lake City during All-Star weekend."

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"Shareef O'Neal, Shaq's son, signs six-figure contract with G League Ignite, per report"

2021
"NBA G League Ignite swingman Jonathan Kuminga is off the board after the Golden State Warriors selected him with the Number 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft."

2020
"The NBA G League today unveiled NBA G League Ignite as the name for its new team of elite prospects, which recently began training with head coach Brian Shaw in Walnut Creek, Calif."

• Johnny Juzang To Be Reevaluated In 10-14 Days For Wrist Injury

Johnny Juzang was examined Tuesday by the Utah Jazz medical staff and underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing. The MRI revealed a full thickness tear (Grade 3 sprain) in his right wrist, which he suffered while playing with the Stars against the G League Ignite on Nov. 18. He will be reevaluated in 10-14 days. Juzang (6-7, 215, UCLA) is in his first NBA season on a two-way contract. Wit...2022
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• Babacar Sane signs with NBA G League Ignite team
NBA Academy graduate Babacar Sane of Senegal has signed with NBA G League Ignite, General Manager Anthony McClish announced today. The 19-year-old guard becomes the fifth NBA Academy graduate to sign with Ignite, joining fellow 2022-23 Ignite players Efe Abogidi of Nigeria and Mojave King of Australia and Ignite alums Dyson Daniels of Australia and … Continue reading "Babacar Sane signs with...2022
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• Sixers To Convert Michael Foster Jr To Two-Way Contract, Waive Charlie Brown Jr

The Philadelphia 76ers will convert Michael Foster Jr. to a Two-Way contract. To create the space for Foster, the Sixers will waive Charlie Brown Jr. from his Two-Way deal. Foster went undrafted at the 2022 NBA Draft after spending last season with the G League Ignite. With the Ignite, 6-foot-8 forward averaged 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over 28 G League games. Brown saw limited acti...2022
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• Victor Wembanyama asked to prom after monster 36-point night

Victor Wembanyama was already one of the most highly-touted NBA draft prospects of all time. His recent 37 and 36-point performances during the Metropolitans 92’s showcase against the G League Ignite only made more people fall in love with him. Standing at an astounding 7’3 as an 18-year old, Wembanyama wowed everybody with his ability […] The post Victor Wembanyama asked to prom...2022
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• Victor Wembanyama likely locked up the No. 1 spot in the NBA draft against G-League Ignite

Is Victor Wembanyama the greatest NBA Draft prospect of all time? He still has to prove himself in the "big leagues," but if two games in Henderson, Nevada against the G-League's Ignite team are any indication, he's going to be a superstar....2022
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• Scoot Henderson vocal after suffering knee injury vs Victor Wembanyama
Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama are widely considered the potential top two picks in the 2023 NBA draft. Their talents were on display this week during two showcase games between Henderson’s G League Ignite and Victor Wembanyama’s Metropolitan 92. Unfortunately for Henderson, he suffered a knee injury in the second game on Thursday and did […] The post Scoot Henderson vocal...2022
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• Agent: Victor Wembanyama Won't Listen To NBA Team Suggestions He Should Sit Until Draft

The agent of Victor Wembanyama has insisted there are no plans to listen to some team executives who suggest he should be shut down until the 2023 NBA draft in June. "NBA people are telling me to shut him down, and we are not going to shut him down," Bouna Ndiaye told ESPN on Wednesday. "If we came with that kind of talk to [Wembanyama], he will look at us and say, 'What are you talking about?' He...2022
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• NBA GM: Tank/Trade Market Will Shift After Victor Wembanyama's Performance

The performance of Victor Wembanyama against the G League Ignite solidified the hype surrounding his future in the NBA. Many teams have been preparing for his draft for several years and more teams may join in their pursuit of landing the No. 1 overall pick in next May's lottery. "Victor distorts basketball reality," one GM told ESPN on Wednesday. "The tank/trade market will really shift after tha...2022
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• Projected No. 1 Wembanyama wows in U.S. debut

Victor Wembanyama delivered a 37-point performance while Scoot Henderson led his G League Ignite team to victory in a showcase of the projected top two picks in the 2023 NBA draft....2022
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• 4 reasons Victor Wembanyama must be No. 1 pick over Scoot Henderson in 2023 NBA Draft

French big man Victor Wembanyama is widely regarded as a generational talent and is likely to be selected first overall in the 2023 NBA draft. Wembanyama saw action for French pro team Metropolitans 92 as they faced G League Ignite today. Ignite won, 122-115, led by another top prospect, Scoot Henderson. The 6’2 Henderson finished […] The post 4 reasons Victor Wembanyama must be No. 1 ...2022
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• Johnny Juzang To Be Reevaluated In 10-14 Days For Wrist Injury
Johnny Juzang was examined Tuesday by the Utah Jazz medical staff and underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing. The MRI revealed a full thickness tear (Grade 3 sprain) in his right wrist, which he suffered while playing with the Stars against the G League Ignite on Nov. 18. He will be reevaluated in 10-14 days. Juzang (6-7, 215, UCLA) is in his first NBA season on a two-way contract. Wit...2022
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• Sixers To Convert Michael Foster Jr To Two-Way Contract, Waive Charlie Brown Jr
The Philadelphia 76ers will convert Michael Foster Jr. to a Two-Way contract. To create the space for Foster, the Sixers will waive Charlie Brown Jr. from his Two-Way deal. Foster went undrafted at the 2022 NBA Draft after spending last season with the G League Ignite. With the Ignite, 6-foot-8 forward averaged 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over 28 G League games. Brown saw limited acti...2022
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• ‘Kevin Durant meets Rudy Gobert’: Victor Wembanyama has ESPN analyst in absolute awe after insane 37-point performance

If you’re a basketball fan, Tuesday night was an exciting glimpse into the future as projected first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Victor Wembanyama put in absolute work in Las Vegas against the G-League Ignite, scoring 37 points, blocking five shots, and draining seven triples. ESPN analyst Jonathan Givony, who has been scouting […] The post ‘Kevin Durant meets Rudy Gobert&...2022
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• Victor Wembanyama’s agent fires back at idea of big man ‘shutting it down’ before 2023 NBA Draft

Victor Wembanyama has already been hailed as a generational talent and he completely lived up to the hype on American territory Tuesday night. The big man poured in 37 points and swatted five shots against the G-League Ignite and projected second overall pick behind him in the 2023 NBA Draft, Scoot Henderson. After over 200 […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s agent fires back at idea of b...2022
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• Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson Shine In First Exhibition Matchup

When French club Metropolitans 92 and G League Ignite agreed to play a pair of exhibition games, it was hoped that Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson would put on a show. The two 18-year-old prospects delivered. Wembanyama scored 37 points on 11-of-20 shooting, including 7-of-11 on three-pointers. He also blocked five shots. The combination of seven threes and five blocks has happened only one ...2022
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• G League To Use Elam Ending For Overtime Games Next Season

The G League will utilize the Elam Ending for every game that goes into overtime next season. The game clock will be shut off during overtimes. Instead, each team will have to hit a target score to win. The target score will be determined by adding seven points to each team's score at the end of regulation. The Elam Ending is also set to be used at the league's annual Las Vegas showcase. The upcom...2022
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• New Orleans Pelicans sign rookie Dyson Daniels
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed rookie guard Dyson Daniels. Daniels, who was drafted by the Pelicans with the 8th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, averaged 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.0 steals for NBA G League Ignite during the 2021-22 season. Daniels joined Ignite from the NBA Global Academy Australia. … Continue reading "New Orleans Pelicans sign rookie Dyson Danie...2022
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• With 8th pick in 2022 NBA draft, Pelicans selected Dyson Daniels
The New Orleans Pelicans have selected Dyson Daniels with the 8th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Daniels, 6-8, 199, averaged 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.0 steals for NBA G League Ignite during the 2021-22 season. Daniels joined Ignite from the NBA Global Academy Australia. Daniels represented the Australian national team … Continue reading "With 8th pick in 2022 NBA dra...2022
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• Shareef O'Neal says he's cleared up disagreement with his father, Shaq, over entering NBA Draft

O'Neal now plays for G League Ignite...2022
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• Shareef O'Neal, Shaq's son, signs six-figure contract with G League Ignite, per report
The younger O'Neal went undrafted this year and played for the Lakers during Summer League...2022
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• Shareef O'Neal says he's cleared up disagreement with his father, Shaq, over entering NBA Draft
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• Jonathan Kuminga selected by Warriors with No. 7 pick
NBA G League Ignite swingman Jonathan Kuminga is off the board after the Golden State Warriors selected him with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. After serving as a high school standout and one of the best all-around players in the country as a senior back in […] The post Jonathan Kuminga selected by Warriors with No. 7 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints....2021
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• NBA changes format of Rising Stars Challenge

The NBA's All-Star weekend's Rising Stars Challenge game will showcase an entirely new format this year with G League Ignite players being included for the first time....2022
• Prospect Beauchamp signs with G League Ignite

MarJon Beauchamp, the No. 47 prospect in the ESPN class of 2020, told ESPN's Jonathan Givony that he has signed with the NBA's G League Ignite program....2021
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• Sources: Hart to become G League Ignite coach

The G League Ignite is finalizing a deal with USC associate head coach Jason Hart as the program's new head coach, sources tell ESPN....2021
• 3 best Victor Wembanyama NBA tank destinations, ranked

The interest in Victor Wembanyama is on an all-time high. That is after he put on a show in Tuesday night’s game between his Metropolitans 92 team and the G League Ignite Squad, which also had another high-profile 2023 NBA Draft prospect in Scoot Henderson. Wembanyama shined in that game, albeit in a loss, as […] The post 3 best Victor Wembanyama NBA tank destinations, ranked appeared...2022
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• 3 best destinations for Jalen Green in 2021 NBA Draft
Jalen Green is set to make a huge splash entering the 2021 NBA Draft as a projected top-three pick. The freakishly athletic young stud from the G League Ignite program is arguably the best long-term prospect among this loaded draft class and has the potential to instantly upgrade any team and be a cornerstone for […] The post 3 best destinations for Jalen Green in 2021 NBA Draft appeared fir...2021
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• Projected No. 1 Wembanyama wows in U.S. debut
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• Rockets rookie Jalen Green takes shot at Detroit Pistons after NBA Draft
The Houston Rockets were thrilled to walk away from the NBA Draft with Jalen Green, who absolutely lit up the G League Ignite in his lone season after high school. The talented Green is set to thrive with the Rockets, and he joined Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports in an exclusive interview. In the process, […] The post Rockets rookie Jalen Green takes shot at Detroit Pistons after NBA Draft app...2021
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• 2 bold predictions for Jalen Green’s rookie season with Rockets
After an impressive campaign with the G-League Ignite team last season, Jalen Green is set to take his talents to H-Town to kickstart a new era for the Houston Rockets. Houston took the Filipino-American with the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and Rockets Nation is understandably looking forward to seeing Green banner […] The post 2 bold predictions for Jalen Green’s rookie sea...2021
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• Top Chinese prospect Zeng joins G League Ignite

Fanbo Zeng, previously the No. 33 prospect in the ESPN class of 2022, has signed with the G League Ignite program and will declare for the 2022 NBA draft....2021
• NBA adds 4 G Leaguers to Rising Stars Challenge

Charlotte's LaMelo Ball, who will play with the sophomores, was among several named to the NBA Rising Stars Challenge rosters Tuesday, an event scheduled for All-Star Weekend this month in Cleveland that will also feature players from NBA G League Ignite....2022
• Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to NBA’s looming Victor Wembanyama threat

Giannis Antetokounmpo knows what it’s like to be seen as an otherworldly basketball force. Victor Wembanyama might take that mantle from him in the next decade. The Milwaukee Bucks star was asked about the immense fanfare being paid to the French teenager as his highlight reels going up against the G League Ignite squad have […] The post Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to NBA&#...2022
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• Johnny Juzang To Be Reevaluated In 10-14 Days For Wrist Injury
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• Instant Grades: Scoot Henderson prevails in first matchup vs. Victor Wembanyama
It was the Scoot Henderson show in the first half exhibition No. 1 between Metropolitans 92 and the G League Ignite, but a late push led by Victor Wembanyama made this an absolute nail-biter. Although the visiting team tied this game up early in the fourth quarter, the Ignite emerged victorious (122-115) on an unselfish performance […] Instant Grades: Scoot Henderson prevails in first m...2022
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• Ja Morant, Donovan Mitchell react to epic Victor Wembanyama-Scoot Henderson showdown

There was a lot of hype leading up to Tuesday night’s matchup between French outfit Metropolitans 92 and the NBA G League Ignite. This is but a non-bearing exhibition match between a little-known Paris-based team and a G League side that is made up of amateurs. However, the main highlight of the contest is without […] The post Ja Morant, Donovan Mitchell react to epic Victor Wembanyama...2022
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• Victor Wembanyama: 'My goal is to be like something you've never seen'
Victor Wembanyama met with United State media for the first time ahead of his Metropolitans 92 exhibition matchups against the G League Ignite. Wembanyama shared some insight into his goals as a basketball player. "My goal," Wembanyama said, "is to be like something you've never seen." Wembanyama doesn't have any interest in being the "Next" anyone. He just wants to be himself. "I'm gonna tell you...2022
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• Victor Wembanyama Measures 7-Foot-4

Top 2023 NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama recently measured in at 7-foot-4 in his bare feet. That was two inches taller than Wembanyama's current listed height of 7-foot-2. Experts have long touted that Wembanyama may not be finished growing, given he only turned 18 years old in January. Wembanyama also registered an 8-foot wingspan when he checked in at 7-foot-4. The teenager and his French c...2022
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• G League To Use Elam Ending For Overtime Games Next Season
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• G League Ignite moving to Las Vegas suburb

The G League Ignite, who had been training in Walnut Creek, California, announced Friday that the team is moving to Henderson, Nevada, after striking a multiyear deal to relocate....2022
• NBA adds 4 G Leaguers to Rising Stars Challenge
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• G League team of elite youth prospects now has a name: NBA G League Ignite
The NBA G League today unveiled NBA G League Ignite as the name for its new team of elite prospects, which recently began training with head coach Brian Shaw in Walnut Creek, Calif. A team dedicated to developing top young players through a one-year program, NBA G League Ignite is focused on NBA Draft readiness … Continue reading "G League team of elite youth prospects now has a name: NBA G ...2020
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