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Trail Blazers Waive Jeenathan Williams

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He played a major role for the lottery-bound club down the stretch, averaging 10.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG, and 2.0 APG on .615/.375/.667 shooting in five contests (25.4 MPG), including four starts.

Pelicans Notes: Williamson, Ingram, Alvarado, Lewis

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Former lottery pick Kira Lewis remains a trade candidate worth monitoring, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who notes that dumping Lewis' salary would take New Orleans out of luxury tax territory.

Wizards Notes: Vukcevic, Dawkins, Coulibaly, Poole

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The Wizards were "super happy" with what they saw from lottery pick Bilal Coulibaly, says Summer League coach Landon Tatum (video link).

International Notes: Whiteside, Vonleh, Figueroa, Schakel, Schmidt

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A former All-Defensive player and a former lottery pick are among the veteran NBA free agents reportedly receiving overseas interest.

Herbert Jones, Jalen Duren Invited To USA Select Team

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Duren, 19, was a lottery pick last year.

Texas Notes: Irving, Cuban, Gueye, Spurs

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2 Rockets lottery pick Jalen Green was one of the intriguing young names added to the USA Select Team in the lead-up to this summer's FIBA World Cup.

Central Notes: Middleton, Rubio, Jerome, Morris, Pistons

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Within a discussion of trade possibilities, Sankofa expresses skepticism that James Wiseman will be moved this offseason, but acknowledges that if the former lottery pick can't crack the team's rotation this season, his days in Detroit could be numbered.

Central Notes: Giannis, Nembhard, Toppin, Freeman-Liberty

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Lottery pick Jarace Walker, who was impressive during Summer League, will probably be Toppin's primary backup.

Southeast Notes: Ball, Highsmith, Muscala, Magic

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Despite a winless five-game 2023 Summer League run, the Magic were able to learn about their two rookie lottery selections, while in turn educating No.

Kings’ McNair: Decision To Retain Roster Provides ‘Runway’ To Future Success

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Additionally, the Kings only owe one first-round pick, a lottery protected 2024 first-rounder to Atlanta.

Northwest Notes: Henderson, Billups, Towns, Juzang, Tyson

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Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said that developing lottery pick Scoot Henderson into a top-level point guard is a "personal" project, he told The Athletic's David Aldridge.

Jerome Robinson To Sign Camp Deal With Warriors

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Robinson was a 2018 lottery pick for the Clippers but was traded during his second season to the Wizards.

Raptors Waive Joe Wieskamp Before Contract Guarantee

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The team's decision was anticipated, given that the Raptors drafted another wing, Gradey Dick, in the lottery.

Rockets’ Cam Whitmore Named Summer League MVP

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Whitmore, a projected lottery pick in last month's draft who fell to Houston at No.

And-Ones: Kaminsky, Okafor, Jones, Las Vegas

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Eurohoops.net relays a report by Olga Lorent from Onda Regional (Twitter link) that Spain's Casademont Zaragoza is close to signing the 2015 lottery pick.

Central Notes: Thompson, Gores, Harris, Morris, Beachamp, Pargo

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Lottery pick Ausar Thompson was one of the standouts in the Las Vegas Summer League and Pistons owner Tom Gores took notice.

Southwest Notes: G. Williams, Curry, Zion, Green

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Houston started the offseason with a coaching change, landed two projected lottery players in the draft and then upgraded its defense and experience with a series of moves in free agency.

Free Agent Rumors: Oubre, Jones, Brooks, Smith, Giles

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The fact that he was a priority for the Nets also appealed to the former lottery pick, says Scotto.

Raptors Rumors: Herro, Siakam, Point Guard

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Toronto lost Fred VanVleet in free agency, and lottery pick Gradey Dick is just 19 years old and may not be ready for a significant rotation role as a rookie, so it makes sense that the team would be on the lookout for another backcourt player who can make outside shots.

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