Over the past 24 hours, several notable events have unfolded in the basketball world:
NBA Summer League Highlights:
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Darryn Peterson’s Debut: The Utah Jazz’s No. 2 overall pick, Darryn Peterson, made an impressive debut in the Salt Lake City Summer League, scoring 28 points, grabbing five rebounds, and recording two blocks in a 103-102 overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks. (nba.com)
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Cameron Boozer’s Performance: Memphis Grizzlies’ No. 3 pick, Cameron Boozer, contributed 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists in his Summer League debut, leading the Grizzlies to a 111-74 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. (nba.com)
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Milwaukee Bucks’ Victory: The Bucks secured a 97-83 win over the Golden State Warriors Blue in the California Classic Summer League. Rookie Brandon Boston Jr. led the team with 17 points, four rebounds, and three assists. (basketball.realgm.com)
NBA Transactions:
- Deandre Ayton’s Trade: The Los Angeles Lakers traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks. Ayton, the former No. 1 overall pick, averaged 12.5 points and 8 rebounds per game last season. (nba.com)
WNBA Update:
- New York Liberty’s Win: The Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 99-86, preventing Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve from setting a new WNBA wins record. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 36 points. (mprnews.org)
Highlights:
- CU taps Derrick White to refresh basketball program, Published on Thursday, July 02
