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Senior Point Guard Jerian GrantLeague played 279 NBA games in 2016-20, was named Euro 2022/23 MVP Press release. Like the Europa League, the European Cup brings together several top teams from various European leagues. Grant’s current club, Turk Telekom, are also among the contenders.

Grant averaged 14.6 points on 57.1 percent shooting, 6.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 18 games during the EuroCup regular season. He’s helped Turk Telecom to a 13-5 record and made strides in the playoffs — with Turkey facing Gran Canaria in Wednesday’s European Cup final.

Grant, the older brother of the Trail Blazers forward Straw Grant, the 19th overall pick in the 2015 draft, and played five NBA seasons with the Knicks, Bulls, Magic and Wizards. He averaged 6.1 points and 2.9 assists during his time in the NBA, but perhaps his stellar performance overseas will give him another chance in the States.

Here are more bits and pieces from the world of basketball:

• The NBA has confirmed Press release That Mavericks and Timberwolves This autumn, he will play two pre-season games at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The competition will be held from October 5th to 7th.
• 2023 is already an unusual postseason, with a No. 7 seed ( lakers) and No. 8 seed ( hot) both advanced to the second round. Additionally, a sixth-ranked team ( warriors) won the series for the second time since 2016. Considering the strength of the lower seeded clubs in this year’s playoffs, John Hollinger of The Athletic Explore the apparent decline in the significance of the regular season, considering why it happened and whether it will continue.
• former saint bonaventure guard dry adavisigned an Exhibit 10 contract with San Antonio last summer and plays for Austin The spurs During the 2022/23 season, he was expelled and disqualified from the NBA G League for violating the league’s anti-drug program, according to Press release. He will be eligible to apply for reinstatement within one year.