
Former Tennessee Standouts Join Spurs for Summer League Debut
Three Volunteers alumni head to the California Classic as the NBA Summer League opens this weekend.
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Three Volunteers alumni head to the California Classic as the NBA Summer League opens this weekend.
Dean Wade, a 6‑foot‑9 forward entering his eighth NBA season, has agreed to a four‑year, $39 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, bringing his defensive versatility and shooting to the team.

Taye Fields, the University of North Alabama guard who led the Lions to their first regular‑season conference championship, has signed a Summer League contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a historic milestone for the program.

Devin McGlockton’s recent Summer League signing follows a wave of undrafted Commodores securing NBA opportunities, joining AK Okereke with the Lakers and Duke Miles with the 76ers.
Houston Mallette, a veteran guard from the University of Alabama, has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Chicago Bulls, joining Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Labaron Philon in the professional ranks.
After going undrafted, Latrell Wrightsell Jr. has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, bringing his 13.2 points per game scoring to the NBA roster and linking up once again with former teammate Brandon Miller.

Selected in the second round, Gillespie brings a blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive versatility to the Spurs, joining a Volunteers lineage that has produced dozens of NBA players over the past two decades.

Labaron Philon Jr. was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, highlighting a breakthrough year for Alabama basketball.

Nate Ament is slated to hear his name called in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Volunteers who have turned college success into professional opportunities.

NBA veteran Andre Drummond will host a two‑day, no‑cost basketball and mentorship camp at Yale University this July, focusing on skill development and life lessons for young athletes.

A WWE wrestler’s supernatural branding has coincided with a string of wins for Kentucky basketball and the New York Knicks, sparking a wave of recruiting successes and fan fascination.

Jameer Nelson’s recent elevation to executive vice president of basketball operations marks a pivotal shift in the Philadelphia 76ers’ leadership structure, reflecting both continuity and ambition.

The Sixers elevate Jameer Nelson to executive vice president of basketball operations as Elton Brand departs, forming a leadership team of former players and executives.

The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, coached by former Northern Iowa standouts Kwadzo Ahelegbe and Sean Sweeney, who hope to join Nick Nurse as former Panthers to capture an NBA title.

Mikal Bridges reflects on his championship‑laden college career, his draft trajectory, and the massive contract that now ties him to the New York Knicks.

The 76ers have appointed Mike Gansey to replace Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations, marking a new direction for the team while interim chief Bob Myers steers the department.

The Philadelphia 76ers have appointed Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations, pairing his Cavaliers pedigree with Bob Myers’ championship experience to steer the franchise’s next draft and roster moves.

The Philadelphia 76ers have appointed Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations, hoping his proven track record can restore competitiveness after a injury‑riddled campaign.

With Daryl Morey out, Philadelphia is narrowing its search to Cleveland’s Mike Gansey and assistant Jameer Nelson, while eyeing a possible promotion for Nelson and a fresh perspective from Gansey.

The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130‑93, finishing a four‑game sweep and securing a Finals berth for the first time in 27 years.

Luka Dončić praises LeBron James as the strongest player in a hypothetical soccer superteam, expressing a desire to pair him with the Lakers next season

After a strong finish to the NBA season, Paul George discusses his rehab, the effects of a 25‑game suspension, and his outlook for the upcoming summer.

The Cavaliers closed out the Pistons in Game 7, with Mitchell delivering a 28‑point outing that marks his first conference final appearance after nine NBA seasons.

Former NBA assistant Brian Boyle is set to bolster Charlotte’s coaching ranks, bringing a proven offensive mind and championship pedigree from the Greensboro Swarm.