OT: Former Huskies in NBA preseason

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A spot to discuss the former Huskies fighting for roster spots and rotation minutes on NBA teams right now.


- Jeremy Lamb is back with the Kings with a non-guaranteed/training camp deal

https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/news/sacramento-kings-officially-sign-10-year-nba-veteran-jeremy-lamb

- Rudy Gay had 4 pts and 4 rbs in a Warriors win over the Lakers

- Tyrese Martin had 4 pts 4 rbs and 1 ast in a Wolves win over the Mavs

- Jordan Hawkins has an opportunity for big minutes with the Pelicans with Trey Murphy out for a while with a knee injury

-Bouknight sprained his knee in Training camp and is listed as Day to Day

-Andre Jackson and Adama face off today at 1pm. Andre Drummond is also with Adama on the Bulls.

 

[superjohn]

Andre Jackson making things happen at the end of this Bucks game.

 

[ToolzieFan]

Andre got Giannis up on his feet.

 

[ToolzieFan]

More Andre:

 

[UConnKev]

Andre’s highlights from last night.

https://x.com/giannisworld/status/1711353838723088511?s=46&t=GxyKHfOVOezGhGiqOa-D1w

 

[Waquoit]

More Andre:

I was taught that shot by Johnny Egan at PC basketball camp 50 years ago. Classic!

 

[Waquoit]

Andre’s highlights from last night.

https://x.com/giannisworld/status/1711353838723088511?s=46&t=GxyKHfOVOezGhGiqOa-D1w

Let me get this straight, the Freak's twitter account put out a short film of AJ's defensive highlights? Wow! I looks like he's already doing AJ things in the show.

 

[alexd]

Let me get this straight, the Freak's twitter account put out a short film of AJ's defensive highlights? Wow! I looks like he's already doing AJ things in the show.

On D, he gets around those picks so well.

 

[REB1094]

Andre’s highlights from last night.

https://x.com/giannisworld/status/1711353838723088511?s=46&t=GxyKHfOVOezGhGiqOa-D1w

Putting a second round rookie in his first ever game on Demar Derozan is wild

That rookie holding his own is even wilder

 

[Waquoit]

I got a kick from the guy biting on his pump fake from 3.

 

[aceboon]

Let me get this straight, the Freak's twitter account put out a short film of AJ's defensive highlights? Wow! I looks like he's already doing AJ things in the show.

that's a twitter fanpage, not Giannis's personal twitter acct

 

[aceboon]

there's been a bunch of talk about where's the Bucks POA defense with Jrue now traded, AJ will get his opportunity there

 

[Kenny11]

Jackson could really carve out a role this season. That's awesome. Hawkins is on a very deep team so he's going to have to make shots when he gets in...not an easy ask if the minutes are limited. I believe Adama could get a chance in the second half of the season, possibly taking over Drummond's backup role, especially if Chicago is out of the playoffs. I think Bouknight is done, unfortunately.

 

[runner11]

When asked in a media session following Thursday’s practice what he had seen from the young players on the roster in the first few days of training camp, Brook Lopez’s mind immediately went to Jackson.

“I mean, ‘Dre is ridiculously athletic,” Lopez said. “He’s been great. Crashing the offensive glass, contesting shots defensively, just making himself felt, which is pretty atypical for a rookie. And obviously, he can finish pretty well too (laughs).”

“He plays within himself, very smart,” Griffin said. “If he’s open, he’ll shoot it. If not, he doesn’t try to force shots. He attacks the rim. He attacks the O-boards. And then he just loves defense. It’s hard to find guys that love defense the way he does. With his athleticism, he just finds a way to impact the game, and that’s all you have to do, especially with this roster. … I thought he did that. Really good plays that he made, drives, finishes. I think he’s going to be a special player before it’s all over.”

 

[REB1094]

Jackson could really carve out a role this season. That's awesome. Hawkins is on a very deep team so he's going to have to make shots when he gets in...not an easy ask if the minutes are limited. I believe Adama could get a chance in the second half of the season, possibly taking over Drummond's backup role, especially if Chicago is out of the playoffs. I think Bouknight is done, unfortunately.

Trey Murphy (Pelicans' designated shooter) got injured during a workout and will be out, or limited, for the start of the season. They should rely heavily on Hawkins early to fill that role. He needs to make his shots to make a lasting impression

 

[aceboon]

AJ's screen navigation while defending in those clips is A1

 

[AZHuskiePop]

The thing I noticed is a willingness of the man he is guarding to give up the ball. That’s an unusual skill sign of respect for a rookie. The normal thing is to challenge the newbie.

 

[auror]

Sanogo played against Jackson in that game, too. He didn't get into the game until 8 min left in the 4Q. He's pretty unlikely to make the day 1 roster since Drummond came back. He'll be up and down to the G League.

He did have 4 points on 2/5 with 4 rebounds in 8 min against Bucks deep bench.

 

[Palatine]

Drummond had something absurd like 8 rebounds in 9 minutes.

 

[Travelman6]

More Andre:

This kids got rookie of the year potential.

 

[auror]

Hawkins in to start the 2Q in NOLA.

Nails his first wide open 3.

 

[husky429]

This kids got rookie of the year potential.

That is a hell of a take, but I like it.

 

[auror]

Hawkins was okay in the 3rd. Awful in the 4th.

 

[UconnU]

Hawkins game is just not meant for half court iso stuff. He’s much better within the confines of a movement orchestrated offense and in transition.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Ajax looking good, doing everything.