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After playing 16 seasons in the NBA, center JaVale McGee spent last season in Spain with the Vaqueros de Bayamón. Unable to find a deal back in the NBA this offseason, McGee travelled signed with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian National Basketball League.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 30

Ex-Warriors Big Man Puts on Dominant Debut Outside of NBA

JaVale McGee is still at it. The veteran center recently put together a performance beyond the NBA that has basketball fans suddenly paying close attention.

Sacramento Kings News / Fastbreak on SI / September 1

Former NBA Champ Admits Jealousy After Latest Career Move

Javale McGee has helped contribute to plenty of team success during his run in the NBA. The veteran center has been a part of three NBA Championships, spanning from 2017 to 2020.

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Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Ex-Lakers Champion JaVale McGee Opens Up on Signing With New League

Over the course of 16 NBA seasons spent with nine different franchises, JaVale McGee has played a variety of roles. He has been the disappointing first-round

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 4

Former Lakers NBA Champion Signs With Surprising Team

Former Los Angeles Lakers champion and center, JaVale McGee, will continue his professional career next season. More news: Lakers' LeBron James Privately Congratulated Luka Doncic on Extension: Report According to ESPN, McGee will sign a deal with the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks.

Golden State Warriors News / HITC / August 3

Former NBA champion with Lakers and Warriors joins Australia’s Illawarra Hawks

After a year away from the NBA, a former veteran center is set to continue his career in Australia. Staying in the league for over ten years, especially as a role player, is no small feat.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / August 2

Ex-LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors 3x NBA champion signs new deal in Australia

After a one-year absence from the NBA, a former veteran center will now play in Australia. Forging a solid career spanning over a decade in the NBA is not every player’s cup of tea, especially as a role player.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / August 1

Ex-Warriors, Lakers Champion Unexpectedly Signs With New Team

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Ex-Lakers Champion Embroiled in Ugly In-Game Fight Overseas

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Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / May 10

3-Time NBA Champion Ejected After Grabbing Opponent By The Neck In Heated Puerto Rico Brawl

Veteran NBA big man JaVale McGee, now playing for the Vaqueros de Bayamón in Puerto Rico’s National Superior Basketball League (BSN), sent shockwaves through the basketball world after a heated altercation led to his ejection during a game on Friday night.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / January 31

Three-time NBA champion joining team in Puerto Rico

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 21, 2024

Three-Time Champion, Ex-Nuggets Player is Still an NBA Free Agent

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 16, 2024

3x NBA Champion Center Is Still A Free Agent

JaVale McGee is coming off a season where he appeared in 46 games for the Sacramento Kings. The former USC star averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 59.8% from the field.

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / June 15, 2024

3x NBA Champion New York Knicks Must Consider

JaVale McGee is coming off his 16th season playing in the NBA. The former USC star appeared in 46 regular season games for the Sacramento Kings, and he averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 59.8% from the field.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 14, 2024

JaVale McGee Reveals What the Kings Need To Succeed

After winning 48 games and securing the third seed in a competitive Western Conference, the Sacramento Kings got bounced in the first round of the 2023 playoffs.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / June 13, 2024

Ex-Dallas Mavericks Teammate Makes Honest Statement About Luka Doncic

JaVale McGee is coming his first year playing for the Sacramento Kings. Before joining Sacramento, he had spent the 2022-23 season playing for the Dallas Mavericks.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / April 22, 2024

Sacramento Kings Rumors: JaVale McGee Addresses Retirement Rumors Ahead of 2024 Free Agency

Sacramento Kings center JaVale McGee just finished his 15th season in the NBA and is set to hit free agency this summer. Despite getting up there in age since he turned 36 years old in January, the three-time NBA champion said that he has no plans of hanging up his sneakers for good just yet.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / April 21, 2024

3x NBA Champion Not Considering Retirement

16-year NBA veteran JaVale McGee is reportedly not planning on retiring from basketball just yet. Following his Sacramento Kings’ Play-In loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the 36-year-old made it clear he plans to “just play basketball.” “Just to play basketball,” McGee said when asked by NBCSCA what’s next for him.

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