Joe Mussatto: Theo Maledon is going to play in Summer League. Aleksej Pokusevski will not, per Sam Presti. “Every single player has a different development process and plan. We just think there’s a different path for him to maximize the days he has in the summer.”
Aleksej Pokusevski Rumors
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Position: F
Born: 12/26/01
Height: 7-0 / 2.13
Weight:190 lbs. / 86.2 kg.
Salary: $3,113,160
Born: 12/26/01
Height: 7-0 / 2.13
Weight:190 lbs. / 86.2 kg.
Salary: $3,113,160
Kuminga could fall past this pick, given the current intel about the top six teams. League sources say Oklahoma City is high on Barnes, who went to Orlando in this mock, and UConn guard James Bouknight. But we’re projecting Kuminga at no. 6 for now, and many executives still have him slotted at this spot. Pairing Kuminga with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could make for a dynamic scoring duo with size at their respective positions. And if Aleksej Pokusevski turns into a player, their frontcourt could have elite versatility.
Aleksej Pokusevski won't join Serbian national team
After Nikola Jokic’s decision, two more NBAers have been added to Serbia’s list of players who decided not to join in this summer for the Olympics – Aleksej Pokusevski and Alen Smailagic. The two young prospects decided to prepare for the next season with their teams.
“Pokusevski decided to dedicate himself to his physical preparation for the next season. I respect his decision, but with his talent, he could have learned a lot in the national team. Smailagic also made the decision to prepare for the next season. I wish them all the best,” national team coach Igor Kokoskov explained.
Brandon Rahbar: Poku had to adjust on and off the court after moving from Serbia. “I feel comfortable now living in OKC. OKC is a great city. For basketball players. For any professionals. Great restaurants, great people.”
