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He's a recent second-round draft pick, a three-year NBA veteran, and helped lead the Oklahoma City Blue to a G League championship last season. Yet Jahmi'us Ramsey remains in search of his next opportunity.
That's not uncommon, especially not under this more punitive collective bargaining agreement that's led to impactful NBA players like Kelly Oubre last summer and Lonnie Walker IV this offseason settling for veteran minimum or Exhibit 10 deals as training camp nears.
With that said, Ramsey has capitalized on the opportunities in front of him, doing his part to earn his next contract.
He earned an All-NBA G League Third Team selection last season, averaging 20.6 points on 53.1 percent shooting, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals in 30 games.
The 23-year-old guard also signed multiple 10-day deals with the Raptors during the 2023-24 campaign. In seven appearances with Toronto, including one start, he produced 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.0 steals per contest in 17.3 minutes of playing time.
Most recently, Ramsey suited up for the Celtics' Summer League team in Las Vegas, where he generated 14.7 points and knocked down 63.6 percent of the 3.7 threes he hoisted, dished out 2.3 assists, and swiped 1.0 steals per game in 15.9 minutes across three tilts.
While a six-foot-three shooting guard who's only converted on 27.1 percent of his 1.5 career attempts from behind the arc -- as small of a sample size as that is and one manufactured on minimal touches and playing time -- will have difficulty landing a standard NBA contract, especially under this CBA, Ramsey's play merits consideration for a two-way deal and warrants a training camp invite.
The latter will likely come his way. Don't be surprised if he does what he has consistently, utilizing that opportunity to showcase why he's worth an NBA franchise investing in.
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Nikola Vucevic is coming off another season of strong production for the Chicago Bulls. He put up averages of 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest while shooting 53.0% from the field and 40.2% from the three-point range in 73 games. Vucevic has been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors over the previous few years. According to Jake Fischer (via Bleacher Report, h/t Yahoo Sports), the Bulls could buyout the two-time NBA All-Star. Fischer: "There hasn't been much of a market for Nikola Vucevic all along... I think that this juncture, we're probably more likely to see a Nikola Vucevic buyout mid-season than we are to see a trade." Vucevic was the 16th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of USC. He has also spent time with the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers. His career averages are 17.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 34.8% from the three-point range in 972 games. Via @EnjoyBBall: "The last 4 players to average 17+ PPG 10+ RPG with 900+ career games: •Nikola Vučević •Kevin Garnett •Tim Duncan •Shaquille O'Neal" The Bulls finished the 2024-25 season as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-43 record. They lost to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, so they missed the NBA playoffs for the third straight season. Via @TheLeadSM: "Complete list of players to average 18+ PPG and 10+ RPG on 60%+ TS% last season: - Giannis - Jokic - Sabonis - KAT - Nikola Vucevic"
Titans officially give up on this former first-round pick
The Tennessee Titans have officially given up on one of their former first-round draft picks. Wide receiver Treylon Burks has been waived by the Titans, the team announced on Monday. The decision to cut Burks comes two days after the 25-year-old suffered a broken collarbone during training camp practice. Burks injured himself while making a fantastic one-handed catch on a deep ball from rookie quarterback Cam Ward. Early reports suggest Burks will be out for several weeks and miss the start of the 2025 season. The Titans drafted Burks with the No. 18 overall pick in 2022. They acquired the selection when they traded A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles, and they had hoped the former Arkansas star would eventually develop into their top wide receiver. Burks, a three-time All-SEC selection, battled injuries throughout his first three NFL seasons. He played in just five games last year and finished with four catches. Ward said last week that he believed Burks was going to be one of Tennessee’s “best targets” this season, so the timing of the injury was unfortunate.
Oilers to Acquire a Top-Tier Goalie. An Official Trade Offer Is on the Table in a Blockbuster Deal
The Boston Bruins have been under pressure to retool after a disappointing season, and now a potential blockbuster move could shake the entire NHL. A major trade proposal has surfaced that could send a star goaltender to the Edmonton Oilers, a move that would give them the elite presence they've lacked in net while forcing Boston closer to a rebuild. The deal being floated by multiple outlets would send Edmonton's current starter, Stuart Skinner, along with Matthew Savoie, Beau Akey, and a 2028 first-round pick to Boston, while the Oilers land a goaltender capable of changing their Cup window overnight. Edmonton's push for a franchise goalie could reshape the Western Conference and challenge the Dallas Stars' path to the Cup If this trade goes through, the Oilers would instantly address one of their biggest weaknesses, setting up a showdown with teams like the Dallas Stars, who already see Edmonton as one of their toughest rivals. Boston, on the other hand, would fully commit to a rebuild, pairing Joonas Korpisalo with Skinner in what could be one of the NHL's weakest tandems, likely boosting their draft lottery odds in one of the most hyped draft classes in recent memory (NHL.com). An insider noted, "They weren't the only ones who had inquired about Swayman, but yes, I was told they poked around." That comment shows just how wide the interest is for this level of goalie talent (Heavy.com). I think this kind of trade would completely shift the balance of power in the West, making Edmonton even more dangerous for teams like Dallas, who could end up facing a vastly upgraded Oilers team in the playoffs. If Boston truly embraces a rebuild, moving their top goaltender could be the first domino in a massive roster overhaul, something that could shake the market for weeks.
Red Sox Aren't Getting Standout Back Anytime Soon
The Boston Red Sox got some bad news in the infield. Rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer has gotten a lot of time at second base and third base. Since Alex Bregman returned, Mayer has gotten most of his action at second base while also filling in as the Red Sox worked Bregman back slowly. Unfortunately, he's on the Injured List, though, due to a wrist sprain. MassLive.com's Christopher Smith shared the lastest update on Mayer from Red Sox manager Alex Cora on Saturday noted that he's "not gonna play soon." "No new updates on Marcelo Mayer's wrist sprain, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said," Smith shared. "'Just waiting for results and see specialists and all that stuff,' Cora added. 'He's not gonna play soon. So have to make sure where we're at and what the course of action is going to be.'" Losing Mayer is tough. Defense has been a question mark for Boston once again this season but Mayer has helped in that area. With Mayer out, Ceddanne Rafaela is expected to get a lot of action at second base. That helps to alleviate the logjam in the outfield, but also removes arguably the best defensive center fielder in the game. Boston isn't at full strength and Cora noting he's "not gonna play soon" certainly doesn't sound positive. Before going down, Mayer was slashing .228/.272/.402 with four homers, 10 RBIs, and eight doubles. Will the Red Sox add another piece ahead of the trade deadline? It absolutely makes sense at this point.
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