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Former NBA player Jeff Dowtin Jr. has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, joining fellow ex-NBAer Lonnie Walker IV for the upcoming season. Dowtin, a 6-foot-3 point guard who played 41 games for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, averaged 7.0 points with notable shooting splits before moving to the Israeli powerhouse. Want More Context? 🔎

The Minnesota Lynx have traded for DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings, sending forward Diamond Miller, guard Karlie Samuelson, and a 2027 second-round draft pick in return. Carrington, who averaged 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, was named to the all-defensive first team in 2024 and was the WNBA's Most Improved Player; the Lynx currently hold the best league record at 24-5 after losing in last season's WNBA Finals. Want More Context? 🔎

The Brooklyn Nets have signed 22-year-old forward Fanbo Zeng, who averaged 14.7 points and 4.6 rebounds with a 53% shooting percentage for the Beijing Ducks last season. Additionally, the team signed Ricky Council IV, bringing their total to ten players on guaranteed contracts for the upcoming year. Want More Context? 🔎