Ticket Gaines Works out with the Toronto Raptors

Reports out of the Toronto Raptors indicated that Providence Friar Graduate Ticket Gaines officially had a workout with the team on Monday leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft. Those reports were confirmed by an Instagram story by ticket showing a Raptors practice jersey. This was also confirmed (if you need further confirmation) by HoopsHype. …

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Philadelphia 76ers Waive David Duke Jr.

The Philadelphia 76ers recently waived David Duke Jr., along with Ricky Council IV to get their roster determined prior to the start of the 2023-2024 NBA Season. Quick fun fact about Ricky Council IV but his father is actually the original Ricky Council and his two older brothers are Ricky Council II and Ricky Council …

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Justin Minaya Agrees to a Two-Way Contract with the Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have converted Justin Minaya's contract to a two-way contract. After getting a look in The League at the end of last season, Minaya saw action in four games averaging 4.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, & 1.0 apg in 22.3 mpg. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1715461474817024107 For those of you, I should say us, that don't know …

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Utah Jazz Fully Guarantee Kris Dunn’s Contract for the 2023-2024 Season

Over this past weekend, the Utah Jazz officially fully guaranteed Kris Dunn's contract for the upcoming 2023-2024 NBA season. Although it wasn't unexpected, it's still great to hear that the team has full confidence in Dunn as a point guard for their team. Since signing a 10-day contract with the Jazz last season, Dunn has …

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David Duke Jr. Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with the Philadelphia 76ers

After becoming an unrestricted free agent this summer when the Brooklyn Nets didn't extend him a qualifying offer, David Duke Jr. has officially signed an exhibit 10 deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. For those of you who are as curious as I was, an Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year deal (typically non-guaranteed) worth the league minimum …

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Happenings Around Friartown

I go on vacation for one week without my computer for the first time in I don't even know how long and obviously, there are roughly 1,000 things happen within that time. I wanted to write some individual articles about some of these happenings because a couple of them were some pretty big news, but …

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Kris Dunn Joins the G-League’s Capital City Go-Go’s for Training Camp

Former Providence Friar Kris Dunn has joined the Capital City Go-Go's training camp roster for the G-League. https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins/status/1584312947790135297 Dunn had a 14 game stint with the Portland Trailblazers last year and showed that he can still be a useful and effective guard on an NBA roster. The former All-American averaged 7.6 ppg, 5.6 apg, 3.5 …

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David Duke Declares for the NBA Draft

David Duke declared for the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft via his Twitter and Instagram, officially hiring an agent. With the hiring of an agent, Duke will not just be testing the NBA waters but will officially be foregoing his remaining collegiate eligibility. https://twitter.com/Duuukkeee/status/1378015112557043716 David Duke has a breakout year during his Junior season and enjoyed …

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Kris Dunn Signs a 2-Year $10M Deal with the Atlanta Hawks

Kris Dunn has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Hawks for 2-years and $10 million, with a player option for the 2nd year. The player option gives Dunn an opportunity to make some bank if he performs well in what appears to be a stellar situation in Atlanta. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1330183029353025540 The Hawks were looking for some …

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Milwaukee Bucks Invite Ben Bentil to Training Camp

The Milwaukee Bucks have invited former Providence College standout Ben Bentil to their training camp for the upcoming season.  Bentil, still just 23 years of age, spent last season with Bilbao Basket of Spain Liga ACB and the French Club Champagne Chalons-Reims. The Bucks thrive on playing lineups with versatile players that can play multiple positions.  They want …

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