The Sixers are bringing guard Malik Ellison to summer league, his agent Jerry Dianis told Hoops Rumors. Ellison is the son of Pervis Ellison, who was drafted No. 1 overall in 1989. He signed a 10-day deal with the Hawks this season.
Ellison spent most of the campaign with the Hawks’ G League affiliate, averaging 8.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in 12 games. The 24-year-old also shot 45% from the floor and 46% from deep.
Here are a few more summer league commitments:
- Free agent guard Jordan Bone has committed to play summer league with the Celtics next month, a source told Hoops Rumors. Bone, 24, holds NBA experience with the Magic and Pistons.
- DJ Funderburk has committed to play with the Jazz during the Salt Lake City Summer League and Las Vegas Summer League, his agent Cervando Tejeda said. Funderburk played in Russia and France this past season.
- The Mavericks are adding swingman Isaiah Brown to their summer league roster, according to his agent, Andre Buck. Brown, 24, attended a free-agent mini-camp with the team last week.
DJ Funderburk has to be one of the all-time best names in NBA history. =)
I thought he did a good job last Summer League. He just had too many bigs ahead of him. Will be interesting to see how the Jazz roster changes. Might be a spot for him this year?
He’s always been an active rebounder and a good spot-up shooter. Has good footwork and length. It really all depends on the coach and what kind of roster they want. His 3-point shot makes him versatile enough to play in any style, though. Look forward to seeing his progress from last Summer.