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July 4, 2022 | 7:43 pm EDT Update
2023 draft No. 1 pick candidate Victor Wembanyama signs two-year deal with French team
Victor Wembanyama has signed a two-year deal with French side Boulogne Metropolitans 92, the club officially announced Monday. 2004-born Wembanyama posted averages of 9.4 points and 5.1 rebounds across 18 minutes in the French Betclic Elite in 2021-22 with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and was voted as the league’s Rising Star.
The Sydney Kings have announced the signing of former Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Walton Jr for the upcoming NBL23 season. The Kings have signed the 27-year-old, 185cm former Michigan Wolverines star to a one-year deal, which includes periodical NBA outs.
Joe Mussatto: The Thunder’s entire Summer League roster will be available to play tomorrow in Salt Lake, including the rookies.
Tim Reynolds: The USA went 5-1 in the first round of World Cup qualifying — all under coach Jim Boylen — and now is expected to start second-round play in Las Vegas on Aug. 25. FIBA still finalizing schedule.
Mike Vorkunov: Shaq is DJing an EDM set in Jersey City. Hell of a way to spend July 4.
“What happened today in Highland Park was horrifying and senseless,” the Bulls’ statement began. “Over the years, Highland Park has been home to many members of Bulls nation, including a number of Bulls players and staff. Our connection with the community is personal, and it holds a particularly special place in our hearts. We are grieving with the community and everyone affected, and we support them as we all mourn this tragedy.
“Gun violence inflicts pain on our friends, neighbors, families, businesses, and communities,” the statement continued. “This situation is one that we’ve been in too many times, saying what feels like the same words and expressing the same sentiments. The Chicago Bulls are committed to change and using the resources in our power to make a different and help solve this epidemic of gun violence.”
