Alex Poythress

ALEX POYTHRESS (ATL)

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#22•A. POYTHRESS

F • 6’9, 235 lbs; 3rd year, Kentucky

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: UTILITY FORWARD

  

An athletic, utility forward outta Kentucky, Alex Poythress seems to have finally settled in as a pro; spent last couple seasons discovering NBA role, working on all-around skills; improved shooter + scorer - Poythress is able to convert a variety of jumpers, uses his frame well to finish off looks in the lane; goes up hard near the rim, attempts to stuff if afforded the right step/hop; needs to improve focus & intensity on defense - valuing intangibles will lead to more PT in different types of lineups; on 2nd 2Way deal* - can Poythress make a home in ATL?

*w/ Pacers last season

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CORNER TRIPLE

DRIVING DUNK

MORE ON A. POYTHRESS

  • NBA D-League Second Team (2017)

  • NBA D-League All-Star (2017)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 69

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Daniel Hamilton

DANIEL HAMILTON (ATL)

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#5•D. HAMILTON

G/F • 6’7, 195 lbs; 2nd year, UConn

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: (RAW) ALL-AROUND WING

 

Daniel Hamilton is on the upswing; all-around wing w/ nice traits on both ends - long-armed defender, loves to attack & score off the dribble; 6’7 shot creator, potential iso attacker w/ ATL - smooth handles, relies on size ups & crosses to get by his man and make something happen; secondary ball-handler/play initiator off the bench? - Hamilton must value possessions while proving worth as an efficient decision-maker; ok shooter (has gotten better recently), will need to up the ante from deep to reach full potential; stars in G League - recurring triple-double candidate, caters to free-flowing game; on 2Way deal - Hamilton’s perfect position to create his own path w/ Hawks

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‘ROCK UP’ —> DRIVING FINISH

SIZE UP —> PROBING J

MORE ON D. HAMILTON

  • Second Team All-AAC (2016)

  • AAC Rookie of the Year (2015)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 66

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JP Macura

J.P. MACURA (CHA)

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#55•J.P. MACURA

SG • 6’5, 205 lbs; Rookie, Xavier

ROOK

NBA ROLE: (RAW) ALL-AROUND SG

 

JP Macura: 4-year player at Xavier w/ a reputable defensive background; does a lot of things well on the floor - including (but not limited to) maintaining ball movement, defending position & converting outside shots; 3&D framework or limited by position? will strictly check 2s?;pPlays confidently w/ ball in his hands - likes to attack w/ purpose, both in transition & following ball fakes; needs to further improve control & improvisational skills when defenders converge; needs to hit open treys - Hornets seek outside shooting, especially outta the backcourt; on 2Way deal - older prospect, Macura could crack the rotation sooner rather later?*

*will get plenty of reps in G League

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON J. MACURA

  • Signed 2Way Contract w/ Hornets (2018)

  • Undrafted outta Xavier

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 67

Jordan Loyd

JORDAN LOYD (TOR)

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#8•J. LOYD

G • 6’4, 210 lbs; Rookie, Indianapolis

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NBA ROLE: (RAW) COMBO GUARD

Hailing outta DII Indianapolis, TOR’s Jordan Loyd is looking to do work on his 2Way contract; earned a shot after a positive stint in Summer League (2018); scoring combo guard or pure playmaker? - low release point but Loyd features a nice game on the move, can dribble into midrange zones & score, won’t hesitate from downtown (must keep defenders honest on three ball); typically in attack mode, wants to beat his man to spots before deciding to pass or shoot; decent float game, must further improve finishing thru contact; backcourt flier, low-risk investment - could grow in TOR’s farm system

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON J. LOYD

  • NBA Champion (2019)

  • All-Israeli League Second Team (2018)

  • Israeli League All-Star (2018)

  • All-GLVC First Team (2016)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 66

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DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell

DEVAUGHN AKOON-PURCELL (DEN)

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#23•DAP

G/F • 6’5, 200 lbs; Rookie, Illinois State

ROOK

NBA ROLE: (RAW) TWO-WAY WING

 

Undrafted in 2018, DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell caught DEN’s attention after a strong showing in Summer League; well-rounded wing w/ the ability to impact the game in multiple areas; good athlete - converts difficult drives via around & thru opponents; outside shot could earn him early PT - DAP has a good base as a shooter (holds followthrough), is comfortable launching from elbows; solid passer, should work on downhill playmaking and initiating sets; able to defend 3s in the league or better v. 2s & 1s?; next DEN 2Way player to upgrade contract?

*following Torrey Craig & Monte Morris

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON D. AKOON-PURCELL

  • Signed 2Way deal w/ Nuggets (2018)

  • 2x Basketligaen Champion (‘17-’18)

  • Basketligaen Regular Season & Finals MVP (2017)

  • Second Team All-MVC (2016)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 66

Billy Preston

BILLY PRESTON (CLE)

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#20•B. PRESTON

F • 6’10, 240 lbs; Rookie, USA

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NBA ROLE: (RAW) VERSATILE, SCORING FORWARD

 

A former McDonald’s All-American (2017), Billy Preston took the unconventional route* to the league; natural athlete w/ a strong upper body - can explode for dunks if afforded the right step(s) in the lane; complementary scoring potential - good shooter, confident w/ turnarounds (one-handed hook) and spot ups, working on better consistency; Improving finisher - can get outta control when racing to the rim, shouldn’t fall in love w/ forced drives and jumpers; needs to work on creating for others, develop a strong standing as a defender & rebounder; above anything else, Preston needs more game experience to discover how he’ll impact games on a consistent basis (scoring, defense, hustle?); low-risk investment for Cavs - Preston will have plenty of chances to prove worth on 2Way deal

*played in Bosnia after brief stint at Kansas

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON B. PRESTON

  • Signed 2Way Contract w/ Cavs (2018)

  • Bosnian Cup Winner (2018)

  • Jordan Brand Classic (2017)

  • McDonald's All-American (2017)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: TBD

John Holland

JOHN HOLLAND (CLE)

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#10•J. HOLLAND

G/F • 6’5, 205 lbs; 3rd year, Boston University

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: SCORING SWINGMAN

 

A basketball veteran, John Holland is hoping year 3 (in the NBA) is his most fruitful yet; capable scorer off the dribble, features a few different options from midrange (step backs, pull-ups) - reminiscent of John Salmons (good slasher, iso threat); on the verge of a role? - Holland picked up some good tendencies the past couple seasons in Cleveland; needs to improve spot up shooting and creating shots for others; on a 2Way contract - if all goes right, Holland will outplay status and set up shop in the Land

*made league as a 27-year old rookie

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CUTTING FINISH

CROSSOVER --> STEP BACK J

MORE ON J. HOLLAND

  • Eastern Conference Champion (2018)

  • NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year (2017)

  • All NBA D-League Third Team (2017)

  • America East Player of the Year (2011)

  • 3x First-Team All-America East ('09-'11)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 66

Reggie Hearn

REGGIE HEARN (DET)

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#31•R. HEARN

SG • 6’5, 210 lbs; 2nd year, Northwestern

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: SHOOTER

 

Northwestern’s Reggie Hearn: a 6’5 SG on a 2Way deal in the Motor City; profile of a versatile shooter: fast release, keeps ball up high before rising, can score behind screens, capable from elbows & corners; fits into a team framework, moves well off ball; needs to continue developing from midrange - Hearn sees opportunities off curls (plays angles well), must work on 24 passing after screens; limited to one position? not a great ball-handler or initiator, lacks ideal size at SF; second year in Detroit’s system - uncertain backcourt hierarchy (off the bench) - will Hearn’s shooting lead to PT under Dwane Casey?

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HANDOFF TRIPLE

TRANSITION TRIPLE

MORE ON R. HEARN

  • Undrafted outta Northwestern

  • FIBA AmeriCup Gold Medal (2017)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 65

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Isaiah Canaan

ISAIAH CANAAN (MIN)

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#2•I. CANAAN

PG • 6'0, 200 lbs; 6th year, Murray State

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: OFFENSIVE-MINDED PG

 

6’0 pointshooting guard Isaiah Canaan loves cashing deep threes – in fact, it may be his greatest skill; Canaan’s far from Steph Curry (GSW) beyond the arc but he takes similar heat check threes, regardless of the situation; capable scorer (gets hot fast) w/ a variety of different jumpers in his arsenal; value will surge once he learns how to initiate better contact driving to the hole (good hesi-driver); needs to perfect ‘slice-thru’ pocket passes (or lobs) when running point; solid ball-handler, improving decision-maker; Canaan plays an important role in MIN - ‘instant offense’, spot-up guy; mid-major success story

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CANAANBALL

PULLUP TRIPLE

MORE ON "SIP"

  • Career: 8.4 points/game, 1.9 rebounds/game, 38% FG

  • Avg. career-high 12.6 points/game (2014-15)

  • D-League All-Star (2014)

  • 2x OVC Player of the Year ('12-'13)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 72

Angel Delgado

ANGEL DELGADO (LAC)

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#31•A. DELGADO

C • 6'10, 230 lbs; Rookie, Seton Hall

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NBA ROLE: (RAW) INTERIOR SCORER/DEFENDER

 

Angel Delgado: a 6’10 bruiser (outta Seton Hall) on a 2Way contract in LA(C); more of an old-school big: Delgado trends towards the paint, must make a name for himself in the trenches; performs honest work on the glass, uses strength to position himself for boards - very good anticipation on misses; offensive contributions should come via put backs, short righty hooks, catch & finishing; solid midrange shooter, volume will increase as confidence rises; will spend majority of first pro season w/ LAC’s G League affiliate*

*Agua Caliente Clippers

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON A. DELGADO

  • First Team All-Big East (2017)

  • Second Team All-Big East (2018)

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2018)

  • Competes internationally for Dominican Republic

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: TBD

Travis Wear

TRAVIS WEAR (LAL)

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#21•T. WEAR

F • 6'10, 230 lbs; 3rd year, UCLA

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: (RAW) STRETCH 4

 

One half of the Wear twins*, Travis is an offensive-oriented forward whose game revolves around shooting (pull-ups, spot ups, post-jabs); stretch four upside - 2Way deal = extended audition to showcase range, accuracy & readiness; future specialist? - realizes calling card, must use J as springboard to permanent spot; not very inventive off the bounce outside of a couple pull-ups, needs to improve; tends to drift towards the outside instead of doing work near the rim; OC native - UCLA Bruin turned Laker - any minutes left in Luke Walton’s crowded rotation?

*played w/ brother, David, throughout HS & college career (at UCLA)

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CORNER TRIPLE

JAB —> TRIPLE

MORE ON T. WEAR

  • Began college career at North Carolina

  • McDonald’s All-American (2009)

  • Huntington Beach Native

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 66

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Zhou Qi

ZHOU QI (HOU)

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#9•Z. QI

C • 7’1, 240 lbs; 2nd year, China

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: (RAW) TWO-WAY PIVOT

 

China’s Zhou Qi: a rare, 3&B prospect - Qi seems ideal for Mike D’Antoni’s system at some point; good rim runner, decent agility & quickness in the open court - able to get to spots and convert open triples; slight, though frame doesn’t detract from help side shot blocking & rotations; able to stay home on switches - has shown raw ability to hold own v. matchup “disadvantages”; slip scorer from deep? - Qi likes to fade back for triples; becoming more comfortable attacking closeouts - crucial for offensive repertoire; still growing into his own as a player; stretch 4/5, unit #2 Watch DOG potential?; HOU is a contender, it might be another year (or two) before Qi is a factor

SIGNATURE!

SPOT UP TRIPLE

TRANSITION FLUSH

MORE ON Z. QI

  • CBA Champion (2017)

  • CBA Defensive Player (2017)

  • 2x CBA Blocks Leader ('15-'16)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 66

Trevon Duval

TREVON DUVAL (HOU)

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#00•T. DUVAL

PG • 6’3, 190 lbs; 2nd year, Duke

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: (RAW) ATHLETIC PLAYMAKER

 

A former McDonald’s All-American, Trevon Duval’s an athletic PG w/ deceptive speed in the half court; quick ups, can improvise & boom mid-stride; creative dribbler & finisher, likes to cross, use hesitation moves to get all the way in & score; lacks an outside game, 3-pt. range has held Duval back a tad - faster release + more reps should help cause; must focus on breakdown scoring (without taking bad shots) & playmaking in year 1; consistency & control will dictate career arc; highly regarded prospect in HS, undrafted after freshman year (at Duke) - could use experience as a springboard for success; interesting fit in Houston, will need time to grow into his own as a lead guard

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON "TREY"

  • Signed 2Way Contract w/ Rockets (2019)

  • McDonald's All-American (2017)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K20 RATING: 68