Experienced shooting guard Wayne Selden, who kicked off the 2021/22 campaign with the Knicks, has officially joined Ironi Ness Ziona in Israel, as confirmed by the team’s recent announcement. Selden has participated in a total of 127 NBA matchups for Memphis, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York since 2016. He previously played for Ironi Ness Ziona in the 2020/21 season, making this a reunion for both parties.
Another NBA veteran making moves outside the league is former Jazz forward Jarrell Brantley. The Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico disclosed in a press release today that they have secured Brantley on a short-term contract. Brantley, a former second-round selection, saw action in 37 games for Utah between 2019 and 2021 before being waived last September.
Exploring further news from the basketball realm:
- Highlighting the performances of underrated veterans who have excelled after changing teams post the trade deadline almost two months ago, Cole Huff of The Athletic focuses on Clippers forward Robert Covington, Spurs wing Josh Richardson, and Pistons big man Marvin Bagley III.
- The battle for this season’s Most Valuable Player award seems to primarily involve Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but there is a possibility of over a dozen other contenders receiving votes in the top five positions. A group of ESPN writers has analyzed the competition in detail.
- Jonathan Givony delves into the key conclusions drawn from the inaugural year of the Overtime Elite league in an ESPN.com exclusive for Insiders, shedding light on the future trajectory of OTE. Givony emphasizes that Overtime Elite is a “significant, ambitious endeavor with substantial financial support.”
- With deep regret, Tony Garcia of The Detroit Free Press reports on the passing of Gene Shue, a five-time NBA All-Star during 1958-1962 and a double Coach of the Year recipient in 1969 and 1982, who breathed his last at the age of 90 on Monday. Shue’s illustrious career spanned both playing and coaching roles, with notable stints at Fort Wayne, Detroit, Baltimore, Washington, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.
- Image Source: Wayne Selden @ Instagram
