Locals in the NBA
Kyle Ireland
Weber State Forward Dillon Jones Receives NBA Draft Combine Invitation
Weber State forward Dillon Jones received an invitation to participate in the NBA Draft Combine after his play at the G League Elite Camp.25 days ago
Chandler Holt
SLC Star’s Frank Jackson Named G League Player Of Week
Frank Jackson was named the G League player of the week for the second time as a member of the Salt Lake City Stars.3 months ago
Anne M. Peterson, AP
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Scores 71 Points, Then Gets Drug Tested
Shortly after scoring a career-high 71 points, Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was summoned for a drug test.3 months ago
Chandler Holt
Instant Replay: Damian Lillard Drops Career-High 71 Against Houston
Damian Lillard put on a shooting clinic against Houston on Saturday, dropping a career-high 71 points while shooting 58% from the field.3 months ago
Brian Preece
Instant Replay: Former Aggie Sam Merrill Enjoys Career-Day For Cleveland Charge
Already an NBA champion, former Utah State Aggie Sam Merrill hit ten threes on his way to a career-high 32 points on February 22.4 months ago
Michelle Bodkin
Utes Bulletin: Things Happening In Utah Athletics (Week Of 2/20/23)
With the smaller sports having success, we thought a one-stop-shop for Utah Athletics information might be helpful with the Utes Bulletin.4 months ago
Kyle Ireland and Chandler Holt
Former Weber State Star Damian Lillard Wins 2023 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest
Former Weber State and current Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard captured the 3-Point Contest crown during NBA All-Star Weekend.4 months ago
Michelle Bodkin
Former Ute Jarred DuBois Hosting Mental Health Panel During NBA All-Star Weekend
Former Ute and current Lakers assistant Jarred DuBois has returned to SLC for NBA All-Star Weekend, hosting a mental health panel.4 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Report: Damian Lillard To Compete In Three-Point Contest During 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend
Former Weber State and NBA star Damian Lillard reportedly plans to compete in the 2023 PepsiCo 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend.4 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Former Weber State Star Damian Lillard Named NBA All-Star For Seventh Time
Former Weber State and current Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard received his seventh career NBA All-Star nod and first since 2021.4 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Instant Replay: Damian Lillard Becomes Portland Trail Blazers’ All-Time Leading Scorer
Former Weber State star Damian Lillard became the all-time leading scorer for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.6 months ago
Brian Preece
Jazz Add Frank Jackson To Roster As Season Tipoff Looms
The Utah Jazz have signed three players, including former Lone Peak High basketball star Frank Jackson ahead of the 2022-23 season.8 months ago
Kyle Ireland and Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Former USU Forward Justin Bean Signs Training Camp Deal With Grizzlies
Former Utah State standout Justin Bean signed a training camp deal with the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the 2022 NBA season.9 months ago
Brian Preece
Report: Utah State & Bountiful Great Sam Merrill Finds New NBA Home
After being released by the Memphis Grizzlies in January, Sam Merrill has reportedly reached a deal with the Sacramento Kings.10 months ago
Michelle Bodkin
Former, Current Runnin’ Utes Rally For Good Causes
The Runnin' Utes family, former and current, have been living that mantra the past few days giving back to the Salt Lake community through former Ute Brandon Taylor's basketball camp and charity showcase.10 months ago
Michelle Bodkin
Kyle Kuzma, Delon Wright Team Up On Winning Shot
Kyle Kuzma and Delon Wright teamed up on the game winning shot for the Powder League's Charity Showcase that benefitted Utah Foster Care Tuesday night.10 months ago
Michelle Bodkin
Powder League, Brandon Taylor Teaming Up For Charity Showcase
Former Runnin' Ute Brandon Taylor is back in town playing for the Powder League this summer and together they are teaming up for a Charity Showcase to benefit Utah Foster Care on August 9th.10 months ago
Trevor Allen
Six Locals In The NBA Wrap Up Summer League Action
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has concluded with six locals participating with five different teams from around the league.11 months ago
Brian Preece
Former Aggie Center Showcasing Improvement At Summer League
Former Aggie big man Neemias Queta has flashed NBA rotational skills while playing with the Sacramento Kings in the NBA 2K23 Summer League.11 months ago
Tim Reynolds, AP
Analysis: Lillard Shows NBA Players Have Power To Stay, Too
To understand why Damian Lillard is still with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022, examine why he enrolled at Weber State in 2008.11 months ago
Trevor Allen
Neemias Queta Exchanges Words With Paolo Banchero After Clutch Three-Pointer
Former Utah State standout Neemias Queta and 2022 No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero exchanged words after Queta hit a clutch triple.11 months ago
Trevor Allen
Report: Damian Lillard Close To Finalizing Two-Year Max Contract Extension With Blazers
Former Weber State star Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are close to finalizing a two-year max extension.11 months ago
Trevor Allen
Former Utah G Both Gach Joins Orlando Magic Summer League Team
Former University of Utah men's basketball guard Both Gach has landed a spot in the NBA with the Orlando Magic in Summer League.11 months ago
