CJ Fulton to play with Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Summer League
Irish international CJ Fulton is set to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA's Summer League.
After missing out on the NBA draft earlier in the week, the Belfast native will now get a chance to impress in a tournament where 30 franchises will compete in Las Vegas.
The Timberwolves, who play in the western conference, begin their Summer League against New Orleans Pelicans on 10 July.
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