As NBA teams chase youth in the quest for a title, this team is trying the opposite approach

Daeqwon Plowden has signed a Two-Way contract with the Sacramento Kings after being waived by the Phoenix Suns in July. Last season, he played six games with the Hawks, averaging 7.2 points and 1.8 rebounds, and had a strong G League performance with averages of 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over 43 games. Want More Context? 🔎

Malevy Leons has signed an Exhibit 10 training camp deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, aiming for one of the team's three Two-Way contracts, currently held by Brooks Barnhizer and Branden Carlson. Previously, Leons was signed to a standard contract on Oct. 31, waived shortly after, and last season averaged 10.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 47 G League games. Want More Context? 🔎

Five years after the NBA's bubble championship, executive Daryl Morey suggested that LeBron James and the Lakers' title deserves an asterisk, a claim met with criticism from Lakers assistant Phil Handy. While the unique challenges of the bubble created a different environment, the high level of competition and mental toughness displayed by players like LeBron negate the need for an asterisk on this championship. Want More Context? 🔎