For the second time this week, a former Jazzman has found work overseas. According to Baskonia of the European Basketball League, free agent guard Trent Forrest has signed a two-year contract that runs through the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are losing a Summer League stalwart to an international club. Journeyman former NBA shooting guard Trent Forrest, who most recently suited up with the Lakers' Summer League squad in Las Vegas, has signed on with an international club to continue his career.
The Los Angeles Lakers have played three games so far this summer, all being in the California Classic. Before they get ready for the start of Summer League, the Lakers have added some more talent to the roster.
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Now that the California Classic is over for the Los Angeles Lakers, they are off to Las Vegas to continue their Summer League exhibition schedule. After going 0-3 in San Francisco, L.A.
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Forrest wasn’t always called upon, but he usually provided a steady presence. There are some players in the NBA whom coaches know they can depend upon, and in some of these cases the players may eventually follow their coach to their new respective teams.
Nothing is ever guaranteed in the NBA, and that rings true, especially for end-of-the-bench role players. Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest is no stranger to that plight.
The NBA season is in its final stretch leading up to the playoffs as teams across the league jockey for positioning in the standings. The next couple of weeks will be crucial for the franchises who have yet to secure a spot in the postseason.
The Atlanta Hawks intend to waive veteran guard Patty Mills, opening the door to sign guard Trent Forrest to a standard contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Ingles is in his eighth NBA season and is currently averaging 7.4 points, 3.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 25.2 minutes per game through 44 contests (14 starts).