Braden Smith was unanimously selected as a preseason All-American, receiving all 57 votes from The Associated Press media panel, following in the footsteps of former teammate Zach Edey. Averaging 15.8 points and 8.7 assists last season, Smith credits Purdue’s strong culture and coaching under Matt Painter for the program’s success, joining fellow players JT Toppin, Yaxel Lendeborg, AJ Dybantsa, and Alex Condon in the honor.
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Mac McClung has signed a non-guaranteed multi-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, who will waive James Wiseman to free up a roster spot. McClung, a standout in dunk contests, has been on Two-Way deals since 2021, while Wiseman recently returned from an Achilles injury sustained early in the current season. Want More Context? 🔎
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Trae Young is on track to potentially become a free agent in 2026 as he and the Atlanta Hawks have not reached a contract extension, a rarity for a franchise player. Young expresses confidence in managing his future, emphasizing the importance of winning to change perceptions about him, while Coach Quin Snyder highlights the need for Young to improve efficiency and adaptability in his game. Want More Context? 🔎
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Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week after leading the Spurs to a 3-0 start, averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 6.0 blocks. Giannis Antetokounmpo earned the Eastern Conference honor, averaging 36.0 points and 16.0 rebounds, helping the Bucks to a 2-1 record, including a franchise-record-tying 40-point game. Want More Context? 🔎
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