Derik Queen will be sidelined for at least 12 weeks following surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist. The New Orleans Pelicans acquired Queen’s draft rights from the Atlanta Hawks on draft night, and he had a strong showing in the Summer League, averaging 14.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in three games.
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The New York Knicks are set to add Charles Allen and Riccardo Fois to Mike Brown's coaching staff, both of whom previously worked with Brown at the Kings. The team will not retain assistant coaches Othella Harrington, Daniel Brady, Dice Yoshimoto, and assistant video coordinator Nick Thibodeau, while also seeking to interview Pablo Prigioni for the top assistant role. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Orlando Magic have signed forward Jamal Cain to a Two-Way contract following his stint with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he averaged 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds over 37 games last season. Cain, an undrafted player with experience from the Miami Heat, has career averages of 4.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 81 NBA games, and impressive G League stats of 21.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Want More Context? 🔎
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Damian Lillard discussed his two-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, attributing the team's inability to reach championship heights to injuries. Despite averaging 25 points and seven assists, Lillard emphasized that health issues, including significant injuries during playoff runs, hindered their potential, but praised his partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo as a valuable experience. Want More Context? 🔎
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