Locals in the NBA
Brian Preece
Former Aggie Center Neemias Queta Inks New Deal With Boston Celtics
Neemias Queta signed a new deal with the Boston Celtics that converts the big man from a two-way deal to a standard contract.16 days ago
Chandler Holt
Cavaliers Guard Sam Merrill Says Game In Utah Against Jazz Was Surreal
Current Cavaliers guard and former Utah State Aggie Sam Merrill joined the KSL Sports Zone to talk about his first NBA game back in Utah.21 days ago
Kyle Ireland
Former Weber State Star Damian Lillard Wins NBA All-Star Game MVP
Former Weber State and current Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard received MVP honors for his performance in the 73rd NBA All-Star Game.2 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Instant Replay: Damian Lillard Hits Half-Court Shot During NBA All-Star Game
Former Weber State guard Damian Lillard buried a shot from half-court during the second half of the 73rd NBA All-Star Game.2 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Weber State Legend Damian Lillard Repeats As Three-Point Contest Champion
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard defended his title by winning the 2024 Starry 3-Point Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend.2 months ago
Chandler Holt
Report: Former Utah Ute Delon Wright To Sign With Miami Heat
According to ESPN sources, Delon Wright plans to sign with the Miami Heat following contract buyout with Washington.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Instant Replay: Former Utah State Aggie Posterizes Indiana Pacers Forward
Former Utah State Aggie Neemias Queta went viral on Tuesday night for his vicious dunk over Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith.3 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Former Weber State Guard Damian Lillard Named NBA All-Star Game Starter
Bucks guard Damian Lillard received the eighth NBA All-Star nod of his career and was named one of the five starters for the East roster.3 months ago
Brian Preece
Former Bountiful, Utah State Sharpshooter Turning Heads In NBA
Nearly three years ago, USU senior guard Sam Merrill pulled up from and buried a three that ticketed his Aggies for the NCAA Tournament.3 months ago
Brian Preece
Hard Work Paying Off For Former Utah State Standout Sam Merrill
Former Utah State shooting guard Sam Merrill has taken full advantage of his opportunity with the Cleveland Cavaliers.4 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Sam Merrill Scores Career-High, Helps Cavs Beat Rockets In OT
Sam Merrill scored a career-high and helped the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Houston Rockets in overtime.4 months ago
Chandler Holt
Reports: Former Weber State Guard Damian Lillard Traded To Milwaukee Bucks
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Portland Trailblazer's All-Star guard Damian Lillard has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.7 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Report: NBA Advises Teams, Damian Lillard On Guard’s Miami Only Trade Request
The NBA reportedly sent a league-wide memo and interviewed Damian Lillard and his agent about the former Weber State star's trade request.9 months ago
Tim Reynolds, AP
Blazers Say They’re Willing To Wait Months To Resolve Lillard Saga If Necessary
Damian Lillard wants to be traded and the Blazers know this yet haven't abandoned hope that the seven-time All-Star changes his mind.10 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Utah Jazz Reportedly Interested In Trading For Damian Lillard
The Jazz are reportedly among the teams interested in trading for former Weber State and current Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard.10 months ago
Kyle Ireland
Reports: Damian Lillard Requests Trade From Blazers, Prefers Heat
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard requested a trade and prefers to land with the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports.10 months ago
Chandler Holt
Reports: Former Ute Jakob Poeltl Re-Signs With Toronto Raptors
Former University of Utah center Jakob Poeltl has agreed on a four-year deal to return to the Toronto Raptors.10 months ago
Chandler Holt
Reports: Former Ute Kyle Kuzma Signs Deal With Washington Wizards
Former University of Utah forward Kyle Kuzma has agreed on a four-year deal to return to the Washington Wizards.10 months ago
Michelle Bodkin
Utes Bulletin: Things Happening In Utah Athletics (Week Of 6/26/23)
Can you believe it's the final week of June? Soon the Utes Bulletin will be prepping you all for Pac-12 Media Day and Fall Camp.10 months ago
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.12 months 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
