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Tuesday, Oct 29

20

NBA promotes Ralls, Ricks to full-time ref staff

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The NBA has promoted JD Ralls and Tyler Ricks to the league's full-time referee staff for this season.

Saturday, Oct 26

05

Bronny set to split time between Lakers, G League

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Rookie Bronny James was expected to be on the Lakers' trip from Monday to Nov. 6 and then begin shuttling between the active roster and their G League affiliate, even though coach JJ Redick said those plans could change.

Wednesday, Jul 3

20

Sources: NBA prospect Pate, 18, joins Capitanes

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Dink Pate, who became the youngest known pro basketball player in U.S. history last year at age 17, is joining the G League's Mexico City Capitanes, sources told ESPN.

Wednesday, Apr 17

18

Ignite's Smith, ranked 21st by ESPN, enters draft

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G League Ignite's Tyler Smith, ranked No. 21 among NBA prospects by ESPN, will enter the 2024 draft.

Friday, Apr 12

19

Lottery prospect Buzelis enters 2024 NBA draft

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Matas Buzelis, the No. 6 prospect in ESPN's Top 100 prospects list, averaged 14.1 points and 6.6 rebounds for the G League Ignite this season after choosing the NBA's feeder program over several top college basketball programs.

Wednesday, Apr 3

02

Harding first woman to be G League's top coach

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Lindsey Harding guided the Stockton Kings to a league-best 24-10 record this season, her first leading the team.

Friday, Mar 22

01

G League Ignite, citing NIL, to fold after season

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The G League Ignite, citing "the changing basketball landscape" with NIL and the transfer portal, will fold after its final game this season on March 28.

Monday, Feb 19

04

Jordan Jackson honors his mother, Sheryl Swoopes, in dunk contest win

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Jordan Jackson, a first-year guard for the Maine Celtics and G League dunk contest winner, paid homage to his mom, Sheryl Swoopes, by wearing her Houston Comets jersey during one of his attempts.

Saturday, Feb 17

18

G League Ignite's Holland (thumb) out for season

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G League Ignite forward Ron Holland told ESPN's Andscape at the latest taping of his season diary on Saturday morning that he will miss rest of season out of caution to protect his injured right thumb.

06

'Brought it home': Mathurin wins Rising Stars MVP

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Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin put on a show for Pacers fans Friday night, earning the Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 13 points in a 26-13 victory in the championship game.

Tuesday, Dec 26

18

Not much has gone right this season for the G League Ignite

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ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo explain why it's hard to reasonably expect Ignite to consistently succeed as constituted, along with a check-in of the program's NBA draft prospects.

Monday, Dec 18

01

G League player, girlfriend to face murder charge

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Chance Comanche, a G League player, and his girlfriend will face open murder charges in the death of a woman whose remains were found outside Las Vegas, police said.

Sunday, Dec 17

19

G League player arrested in missing person case

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Chance Comanche, a G League player, was arrested by FBI agents on a felony charge in connection with the disappearance of a woman in Las Vegas.

Tuesday, Nov 21

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Blazers' Henderson (ankle) assigned to G League

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The Blazers have assigned rookie Scoot Henderson to the G League to work on his conditioning as he recovers from an ankle injury.

Monday, Nov 13

15

Why this Ignite roster is the most talented to date

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After Scoot Henderson was drafted No. 3 overall, the Ignite could have two prospects in contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

Friday, Nov 10

16

Nelson promoted to GM of 76ers' G League team

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Former All-Star guard Jameer Nelson has been promoted to general manager of the 76ers' G League affiliate in Delaware.

Tuesday, Sep 26

21

2024 NBA mock draft: The uncertainty with next year's class

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Expect significant movement over the next year with the 2024 NBA draft class, as unknown players emerge and other, more highly regarded prospects inevitably stagnate or drop.

G League Ignite FAQ: Why this roster is the most talented to date

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After Scoot Henderson was drafted No. 3 overall, the Ignite could have two prospects in contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

Thursday, Jul 6

22

7-3 prospect Zikarsky commits to NBL Next Stars

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Top prospect Rocco Zikarsky, who is 7-foot-3, is signing with the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League Next Stars program.

Monday, Jun 26

15

Spain's Almansa signs with G League Ignite

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Izan Almansa, a 6-foot-10 big man from Spain projected as the No. 18 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, has signed with G League Ignite, he told ESPN.

Friday, Jun 2

18

Sources: Wojo to coach Jazz G League team

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Former Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski is fulfilling a goal to jump to the pros by being hired to lead the Salt Lake City Stars, the Utah Jazz's G League affiliate, sources told ESPN.

Wednesday, May 31

No. 2 recruit Holland joining G League Ignite

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Ron Holland, the No. 2 recruit for 2023 who decommitted for Texas in April, is joining the G League Ignite. He is No. 6 in ESPN's 2024 NBA draft rankings.

Wednesday, Apr 26

Blazers get G League team; only Suns without

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The Portland Trail Blazers will begin operating a G League franchise in the 2023-2024 season.

Tuesday, Mar 14

21

Projected No. 2 NBA pick Henderson shut down

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The G League Ignite has shut down projected No. 2 NBA pick Scoot Henderson after determining that the point guard showed enough with his play, averaging 17.6 points, 6.4 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30 minutes per game.

Thursday, Mar 2

20

International prospect Darlan picks the Ignite

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NBA prospect Thierry Darlan, a 6-foot-7 point guard from the league's Academy Africa in Senegal, tells ESPN he has committed to the G League Ignite over a host of college offers.

Tuesday, Feb 14

10

Everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA All-Star Game

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This season's NBA All-Star Game took place in Salt Lake City. Here's our complete coverage.

Tuesday, Jan 31

21

Magic's Banchero tops NBA's Rising Stars squad

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Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick in last year's draft, headlines the list of participants in this year's Rising Stars Game during the NBA's All-Star Weekend.

Tuesday, Dec 27

15

2023 NBA mock draft -- Will Scoot Henderson play for the Ignite again?

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ESPN NBA draft insider Jonathan Givony provides his latest mock and the latest on Henderson's status with the Ignite.

Wednesday, Nov 2

12

Westchester Knicks' Mayan Kiir used BAL to turn his career around

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Less than a year ago, Sudanese-Australian Mayan Kiir was battling to keep his hoops dream alive, but a star turn in the Basketball Africa League has led to a spot with the Westchester Knicks in the NBA affiliated G-League.

Monday, Oct 31

13

Elam Endings, expanded playoff races and Scoot! What to watch in the NBA G League

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The NBA G League tips off Friday. Here's a look at everything to watch for, including Scoot Henderson's Ignite team and an exciting end-of-game rule change.