Locals in the NBA
Brian Preece
Report: Former Utah Big Man Signs Massive Extension With Toronto Raptors
Former University of Utah center Jakob Poeltl is cashing in during NBA free agency, reportedly agreeing to a four-year $104M deal with the Toronto Raptors.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Report: Milwaukee Bucks Waive Damian Lillard Following Achilles Tear
The Damian Lillard experiment is over in Milwaukee after two seasons of disappointment and injury.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Local Hoops Stars Earn NBA Title With Oklahoma City Thunder
Dillon Jones and Branden Carlson are officially NBA champions after the OKC Thunder put the finishing touches on a seven-game thriller, winning the first title in franchise history.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Locals In The NBA: Dillon Jones’ Finals Appearance Highlights Local NBA Playoff Performers
Following some first-round flops, the 2025 NBA playoffs have more than lived up to expectations for basketball fans around the world.3 months ago
Tanner Tripp
Sam Merrill Notches Playoff Career High In Game 2 Against Pacers
Because of the short staff, former Utah State guard Sam Merrill got the opportunity to play extended minutes in the playoffs, and he took advantage, scoring a career high against the Pacers.3 months ago
Tanner Tripp
Damian Lillard To Miss Remainder Of Season With Torn Achilles
The Bucks are one loss away from elimination in the first round, and they will have to play all their remaining games without star point guard and former Weber State Wildcat Damian Lillard, who tore his left Achilles tendon in a game 4 loss on Sunday evening.4 months ago
Tanner Tripp
Former Aggie Neemias Queta Played Crucial Role In Win Vs Denver
After providing spot minutes for Boston during their championship campaign, Queta is looking to help the Celtics repeat in his heightened role.6 months ago
Brian Preece
Former Ute Kyle Kuzma Gets Engaged To Winnie Harlow
SALT LAKE CITY - Former Utah forward and current Milwaukee Buck Kyle Kuzma used his all-star break to announce his engagement to super-model Winnie Harlow.6 months ago
Steve Bartle
Former Utah Basketball Star Branden Carlson A Big Mover In New NBA Re-Draft
Former Utah Basketball big man Branden Carlson has benefitted quite a bit from his time he's received on the floor in the NBA and G-League.6 months ago
Tanner Tripp
Former Ute Kyle Kuzma Has New Chance To Thrive In Milwaukee Alongside Lillard, Giannis
Mixed in with some of the blockbuster trades was a transaction has a player with local ties on the move as former Utah Ute Kyle Kuzma was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Milwaukee Bucks.6 months ago
Tanner Tripp
Former Utah State Aggie Sam Merrill Has Career Night vs Mavericks
While Merrill's average production this year is seven points, he found his groove last night against the Dallas Mavericks, tying a career-high of 27 points, all from beyond the three-point arc.7 months ago
Tanner Tripp
Fans Are Hopping On The “Dillon Jones Express” To Cheer On Weber State In Pocatello
While road games can normally be difficult for Wildcats fans to attend, former Weber State forward and current member of the Oklahoma City Thunder Dillon Jones is providing transportation from the Dee Events Center in Ogden to the ICCU Dome in Pocatell and tickets to the game between the Wildcats and Bengals free of charge for 50 fans.7 months ago
Steve Bartle
Former Utes Branden Carlson Signs, Jakob Poeltl Shines In NBA
Former Utah Basketball big men Branden Carlson and Jakob Poeltl are having moments in the NBA right now.9 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Report: Former USU Star Neemias Queta Signs Multi-Year Deal To Stay With Celtics
Former Utah State standout Neemias Queta agreed to a multi-year contract to remain with the NBA champion Boston Celtics.1 year ago
Chandler Holt
Toronto Raptors Sign Utah Basketball’s Branden Carlson To Two-Way Deal
Following the conclusion of the NBA Draft, reports surfaced that Toronto was signing Utah's Branden Carlson to a two-way contract.1 year ago
Chandler Holt
Weber State’s Dillon Jones Selected By Oklahoma City Thunder In 2024 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Weber State Wildcats standout Dillon Jones with the 26th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.1 year ago
Brian Preece
Former USU Big Man Neemias Queta Wins NBA Championship With Boston Celtics
Former Utah State center Neemias Queta's circuitous journey through the NBA culminated in an NBA championship1 year ago
Brian Preece
Former Aggie Center Neemias Queta Inks New Deal With Boston Celtics
Neemias Queta signed a new deal with the Boston Celtics that converts the big man from a two-way deal to a standard contract.1 year ago
Chandler Holt
Cavaliers Guard Sam Merrill Says Game In Utah Against Jazz Was Surreal
Current Cavaliers guard and former Utah State Aggie Sam Merrill joined the KSL Sports Zone to talk about his first NBA game back in Utah.1 year ago
Kyle Ireland
Former Weber State Star Damian Lillard Wins NBA All-Star Game MVP
Former Weber State and current Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard received MVP honors for his performance in the 73rd NBA All-Star Game.2 years ago
Kyle Ireland
Instant Replay: Damian Lillard Hits Half-Court Shot During NBA All-Star Game
Former Weber State guard Damian Lillard buried a shot from half-court during the second half of the 73rd NBA All-Star Game.2 years ago
Kyle Ireland
Weber State Legend Damian Lillard Repeats As Three-Point Contest Champion
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard defended his title by winning the 2024 Starry 3-Point Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend.2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Report: Former Utah Ute Delon Wright To Sign With Miami Heat
According to ESPN sources, Delon Wright plans to sign with the Miami Heat following contract buyout with Washington.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Instant Replay: Former Utah State Aggie Posterizes Indiana Pacers Forward
Former Utah State Aggie Neemias Queta went viral on Tuesday night for his vicious dunk over Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith.2 years ago
