American NBA guard for the Washington Wizards, known for scoring, playmaking, and “Ice Trae” persona.
The 19-year-old BYU forward AJ Dybantsa has been selected No. 1 by the Washington Wizards in this year’s NBA draft, after leading NCAA Division I in scoring as a freshman with 25.5 PPG. Kansas guard Darryn Peterson goes No. 2 to Utah, while Duke’s Cameron Boozer is picked No. 3 by Memphis. The Jazz and Wizards assemble a young, high-scoring class.
Draymond Green has reportedly declined his player option, freeing space for the Golden State Warriors to pursue a high-profile trio with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. ESPN notes that James would consider a Warriors reunion if financials align; wage flexibility could hinge on trades that may include sending out aging star players.
Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro remain at the center of an incident in Las Vegas where Adebayo reportedly struck Herro during a summer league workout. Herro has moved to Milwaukee in a Giannis blockbuster, while Miami pivots to a new offensive approach. The Heat say they will say nothing more about the incident.
Unrivaled has secured a Series C that values the women’s 3-on-3 league at $650 million, nearly doubling from last year. The round includes Ten Pillar Sports Fund and UC Investments, with notable backers like Carmelo Anthony, Alex Morgan, Geno Auriemma and Trae Young. Player equity pools have grown to about $200 million as the league expands its footprint and tour stops.