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Blake Hinson tied a franchise record with 10 made 3-pointers and scored a season-high 44 points Friday night to lead the Santa Cruz Warriors to a 150-105 win over Rip City Remix, clinching a spot in the NBA G League playoffs.

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NBA News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 14

Former Pitt Star Drops Career-High in G League

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have a former star, who is having a great season in the G-League. Forward Blake Hinson starred for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the G-League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, in the 152-144 home win over the Stockton Kings, the G-League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, on Feb.

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NBA News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 8

Pitt's Blake Hinson Continues to Shine in G-League

PITTSBURGH — Former Pitt Panthers star Blake Hinson has had a good season in the G-League, but recently had his best performance so far. Hinson led the Santa Cruz Warriors, the G-League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, to a 119-103 win over the Austin Spurs, the G-League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs, at home on Feb.

Golden State Warriors News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 27

Checking in on Blake Hinson’s Pro Career

Former Pitt basketball fan-favorite Blake Hinson is settling in to his first season of professional basketball. Hinson has now played 16 games for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G-League, and is averaging 12.4 points per game.

NBA News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 22

Warriors Cut Former Pitt Star Forward

PITTSBURGH -- The Golden State Warriors cut three players this past weekend, including former Pitt Panthers star forward Blake Hinson. The Warriors signed Hinson back on Sept.

Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Former first-round pick among Warriors training-camp cuts

The Warriors are waiving three players from their training camp roster, cutting Kevin Knox, Blake Hinson and Jackson Rowe.

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Golden State Warriors News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 17

Watch: Hilarious Video of Blake Hinson Singing Taylor Swift

Blake Hinson showed off his one-of-a-kind personality every day that he stepped into the Petersen Events Center. Now in the NBA, Hinson is continuing that trend early on.

NBA News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 1

LOOK: Former Pitt Stars Take Part in First NBA Media Day

On Monday, NBA teams around the league participated in media day. The players on those teams took photos, answered questions from the media, and more throughout the festivities.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 20

Former Lakers Forward Signs With Warriors Just Ahead of Training Camp

As the Los Angeles Lakers get ready for the start of a new NBA season, the team has had to make some tough roster decisions. They recently signed center Christian Koloko to a two-way deal but with no roster space, the team had to waive someone.

NBA News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 20

Warriors Sign Former Pitt Star F

PITTSBURGH -- The Golden State Warriors signed former Pitt Panthers star forward Blake Hinson to an exhibit 10 deal, according to Michael Scotto, a senior NBA Insider of USAToday Sports.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 20

Former Lakers Two-Way Player Blake Hinson Agrees To Contract With Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made one of their only roster moves of the summer, bringing in Christian Koloko on a two-way contract. Considering all three of the Lakers’ two-way spots were already taken, they had to waive Blake Hinson in order to bring in Koloko.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 20

Warriors Signing Blake Hinson To Camp Deal

The Warriors intend to sign rookie guard/forward Blake Hinson to an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Hinson was waived by the Lakers earlier this week.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / September 19

Lakers Fans React to Recently Waived Player Joining Golden State Warriors

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 19

Recently Waived Lakers Player Reportedly Signs With Golden State Warriors

Blake Hinson went undrafted in June, but he ended up signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Lakers waived Hinson after signing former Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Lakers Officially Waive Blake Hinson

As expected, the Lakers have officially waived rookie guard/forward Blake Hinson from his two-way contract, per the NBA transactions log. The move was made to allow the signing of center Christian Koloko to a two-way deal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Lakers Waive Blake Hinson & Sign Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they signed Christian Koloko to a two-way contract and waived Blake Hinson in order to make room on the roster. Koloko was originally drafted by the Toronto Raptors in the second round in 2022 out of Arizona.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Lakers Waive Blake Hinson To Sign Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Lakers Send Off Undrafted Blake Hinson To Make Roster Space

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived their summer signing, the undrafted Blake Hinson. The former two-way player will now roam as a free agent in hopes that a team will call his number and give him a chance to play professional basketball this year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Lakers Waiving Blake Hinson From Two-Way Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers intend to waive two-way guard/forward Blake Hinson, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. LA needed to make a move after it was revealed center Christian Koloko would sign a two-way deal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / September 15

Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Release Talented 3-Point Shooter

Blake Hinson is coming off a strong season of college basketball for Pitt. He averaged 18.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 42.1% from the three-point range in 33 games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 15

Blake Hinson Being Waived

Training camp has not even starter for the Los Angeles Lakers and they have already been bit by the injury bug with Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt not being 100%.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 21

Lakers Summer League Highlights: Blake Hinson Ends Strong With Win Over Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers did not have the usual suspects in Saturday’s Las Vegas Summer League finale against the Chicago Bulls. Without Bronny James, Maxwell Lewis and Dalton Knecht, the Lakers had to lean on some two-way and unknown players like Blake Hinson to lead them to victory.

NBA News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 6