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When the then-21-year-old came to Sacramento just four days before that year’s draft, having extended his workout schedule so that he could show off for the team that had the No. 4 pick, there was a deeper dynamic at play in this sliding doors moment that would eventually make the miss even worse. The Kings, desperate for a franchise centerpiece who could usher in a new era, were already locked in on Memphis’ Tyreke Evans as the leading prospect. In a twist of cruel irony, Evans’ agent at the time was one of the future architects of the Warriors’ dynasty, Bob Myers.
The Kings had defensive concerns about putting Curry next to the slight-of-frame Kevin Martin in their backcourt and were drawn to the way that the 6-foot-6, 220-pound Evans could get to the rim at will while holding his own on both ends (with the help of his 7-3 wingspan). Curry — who was also behind Rubio and Flynn on the organization’s wish list — was never truly in the running for that spot. And in the eyes of some, his presence that day made it all that much easier for the bigger, stronger Evans to showcase his physical superiority (as you can see below) and confirm the Kings’ leanings about the pick.
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James says Victor Wembanyama “has no ceiling” and also rattled off some of the most impressive rookies he’s seen in his career: Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, Blake Griffin, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Tyreke Evans among them
LeBron James says Victor Wembanyama “has no ceiling” and also rattled off some of the most impressive rookies he’s seen in his career: Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, Blake Griffin, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Tyreke Evans among them pic.twitter.com/qkgtvf2E6m
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 24, 2024
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Given my lifelong fascination with basketball abroad, this was a development I couldn’t resist highlighting: Puerto Rican teams are increasingly luring former NBA players there to continue their careers. I checked in with the foremost expert on tracking such things — HoopsHype's Alberto de Roa — and promptly learned he has a working list of 20 players with NBA experience who have signed to play in Puerto Rico this season. The most recognizable names among them: Earl Clark, Norris Cole, Ed Davis, Tyreke Evans, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Brandon Knight, Greg Monroe, Eric Paschall, Elfrid Payton and Hassan Whiteside.
Bobby Marks: One thing to note re: Indiana and the remaining $10.7M in room after the Myles Turner renegotiation. The Pacers are technically acting as a team over the salary cap right now because of the Tyreke Evans cap hold.
NBA on ESPN: A new season-high for CJ McCollum 👏 He becomes the first Pelicans guard in team history with a 40-point, 5 ast, 5 reb game since Tyreke Evans in 2014. pic.twitter.com/qJSBlOE0Sq
Former Rookie of the Year award winner Tyreke Evans signed with Puerto Rican team Indios de Mayaguez for the 2023 season.
Sean Cunningham: De’Aaron Fox joins Nemanja Bjelica (12/9/19 at HOU), Tyreke Evans (12/29/10 vs. MEM) & Mike Bibby (3/8/05 vs. MEM) as Kings players to bury a gamewinner from 30+ feet. Fox’s 31-footer tonight lifted the Kings over the Magic.
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JD Shaw: The Warriors hosted a free-agent mini camp today that included 10-year NBA veteran Tyreke Evans, along with G League players such as Justin Tillman and Louis King, @HoopsRumors has learned. Evans also worked out for Golden State in March.
JD Shaw: Tyreke Evans also recently worked out for the Nets, a source told @HoopsRumors .
Tyreke Evans waived by G League team
The Wisconsin Herd requested waivers on Tyreke Evans. He appeared in two games for the Herd averaging 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
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