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New York Times
5 hours ago
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- New York Times
Cap implications of Fred VanVleet's new contract
The Wolves are re-signing one of their own. And there's new basketball leadership in Toronto. Follow for the latest. Imagn Images Alex Slitz / Getty Images Fred VanVleet's new deal likely keeps Houston out of the luxury tax this year. Waiving Jock Landale would put the Rockets $11 million below the tax line with three roster spots open, and allow the Rockets to chase a chunk of their nontaxpayer midlevel exception (or the whole thing if they don't mind paying a little tax and just staying below the first apron, where they are hard-capped). VanVleet, meanwhile, will have a de facto no-trade veto unless he signed a clause that removes it, allowing him to play out the year in Houston and hit free agency next summer when there is no cash on the market. He had zero leverage in this cap-space-free market, which is one reason he likely took the deal he did. Between the hard cap and a de facto no-trade on VanVleet, the Rockets would have a near-impossible time putting together any kind of second blockbuster deal (like for Giannis Antetokounmp, for instance) until Steven Adams' trade restriction goes away in mid-December. After next season, Fred VanVleet will be up to around $190.7 million in career earnings through his first 10 seasons. I'm going to go ahead and assume that is a record for undrafted players. Days after the conclusion of the NBA Finals and hours ahead of the NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets and veteran guard Fred VanVleet have reached an agreement on a two-year, $50 million contract that also includes a player option for the 2026-27 season, a team source confirmed to The Athletic . VanVleet's $44.9 team option for the upcoming season will be declined as a result of the new deal. ESPN was first to report the news. GO FURTHER Rockets, Fred VanVleet agree to 2-year, $50 million contract extension: Source Maddie Meyer / Getty Images Boston might not be the final landing spot for Georges Niang, who came to Atlanta in the midseason De'Andre Hunter trade. While the Boston native is likely stoked about a homecoming, the Celtics are still cutting salary and could eventually drop off his $8.2 million expiring deal somewhere else, especially since it fits into a nontaxpayer or room exception. Boston momentarily got below the second apron with this trade, but is still $15 million above the projected tax line and will likely lose ground there when it re-signs one or both of Al Horford or Luke Kornet. Facing a punitive repeater tax and a frozen draft pick in a 'gap year' while Jayson Tatum recovers from a torn Achilles, more salary dumps seem likely. Jason Miller / Getty Images The Celtics needed to shed more salary to get under the aforementioned second apron, and this trade should do it and then some. The question now is whether they feel they need to save even more money. That probably doesn't mean sending out recently acquired players like Georges Niang or Anfernee Simons (from the Jrue Holiday trade), but would they feel the need to part with Sam Hauser via salary dump if it means they can easily keep Al Horford and/or Luke Kornet? The latter players become even more imperative now that Porziņģis is officially off the books. Niang is a nice addition because his 3-point shooting fits perfectly in the Celtics' offense. He can really let it fly and flirts with being a 40 percent 3-point shooter for his career. Finding him in the corner or on the wings will have high upside for a good result. The key for Niang, who enters a contract year during an era where elite shooting is quite invaluable, will be fitting into the team defense. Boston's next step is making sure its frontcourt has enough size to remain relatively competitive. Dale Zanine / Imagn The Kristaps Porziņģis trade is a very interesting and opportunistic move by a new Atlanta Hawks front office. Porziņģis is on a $30 million expiring deal next season, meaning this could potentially be a rental for the Hawks. It's a great risk for a team that has been stuck in the mud of the East standings since their 2021 Eastern Conference finals appearance. The Hawks have been extremely disappointing for various reasons, as they've swapped out coaches and players around Trae Young since that postseason run. If Porziņģis is able to be relatively healthy for the Hawks next season, he provides a great running mate for Young. As good as some of the players alongside Young have been, Porziņģis would probably be the best he's had. He can stretch the floor as a career 36.6 percent 3-point shooter, and that number rose to 39.2 percent in his two seasons with the Celtics. He's a pretty special shooter at his size, and he's capable of being a great option going to the basket with pick-and-roll opportunities. For a passer like Young, that provides a phenomenal target. It allows the Hawks to feel pretty easy about moving on from 31-year-old Clint Capela, and it moves Onyeka Okongwu back to his more natural position of playing the four. And, when adding a healthy Jalen Johnson into the mix, you have a great three-headed big-man rotation. The issue, though, is Porziņģis misses a lot of time. He hasn't played in 72 games since his rookie campaign. Over the last four seasons, he's missed 40, 25, 17 and 31 games, respectively. He's had injuries throughout his career, so the Hawks must be careful about how they utilize him and manage his physicality. The Hawks also have to make sure they can re-sign him. They aren't giving up too much for him, but you don't want this to be a rental. GO FURTHER NBA trade grades: How can Kristaps Porziņģis help Hawks' offense? Do Nets have new plan? Kyrie Irving's new deal will save Dallas a bit more than $7 million against the luxury tax and $8 million against the aprons, assuming it starts at $36.7 million and has standard 8 percent annual raises. Barring other deals, the Mavs are $9.5 million below the second apron, meaning they will have enough room below that threshold to use their taxpayer midlevel exception to fill their 14th roster spot. Anybody who didn't understand how punitive the NBA's salary cap and its second apron are should understand more clearly after the last 24 hours of Boston Celtics moves. Out: Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis In: Anfernee Simons, Georges Niang and three second-round picks Many people are wondering how the Celtics got so little for the pair. I wonder how they got so much, especially in Holiday's case. Every other team knew they were looking for savings to help them duck the apron and reorient themselves for when Jayson Tatum returns from his Achilles injury, likely in 2026-27. That meant sending out more money, in the short and long terms, than they took in. Boston's motive was clear, and there were only so many teams that could facilitate those trades. When your ambitions are naked and your pathways are limited, you lose leverage. I can't say the Celtics did a great job. But Boston moved Holiday, a good but expensive 35-year-old guard with three years still left on his deal, to Portland for the useful Simons and two second-rounders. I thought they might have to send out some picks to make a Holiday deal work. The three-team Porziņģis move is more of what I imagined, basically a straight salary dump of a good (if injury-prone) player for significant savings and not much else. This is what the Celtics were facing, though. They can perhaps look to move Sam Hauser, starting a four-year, $45 million deal next year, to save more, but they have achieved the main objective of getting below that second apron. That they took a significant talent hit was a guarantee. That they came out of it with at least one useful player in Simons and three second-rounders? That's fine. Dustin Satloff / Getty Images I love the opportunistic approach by the Brooklyn Nets to get Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in this year's draft in the Kristaps Porziņģis trade. They didn't really give up anything of value in this deal, and they ended up with a solid rotation wing and a fifth first-round pick in this year's draft. Take that, Sam Presti! I can't imagine the Nets are going to use all five of those picks because that would just be ridiculous. Developing five such players at once is asking a lot. But the Nets are in a position to package those picks to either move up or add selections for teams that need cost-effective depth on rookie deals. Brooklyn is doing what proper rebuilding teams often do, which is stockpiling draft assets by using its cap space to acquire contracts. And then, we'll see what happens with those resources. Grade: A+ Click here to see my trade grades for the Celtics and Hawks. GO FURTHER NBA trade grades: How can Kristaps Porziņģis help Hawks' offense? Do Nets have new plan? By agreeing to sign for less than $43 million annually on his new contract, Kyrie Irving will give the Mavericks the opportunity to duck under the second apron, which allows them to use the $5.7 taxpayer midlevel exception in free agency. Last season, Irving averaged 24.7 points and 4.6 assists. He was voted an All-Star for the ninth time in his career. However, his season was cut short after he tore the ACL in his left knee in a March game against the Sacramento Kings. Irving isn't expected to be back on the court until 2026. The Mavericks, who on Monday agreed to terms with center Daniel Gafford on a three-year contract extension, still need to upgrade the guard position this summer, where they are thin. Lon Horwedel / Imagn Will the Detroit Pistons look to make a big acquisition to enhance their chances of contending in the East? Would it be best to prioritize internal growth? What about signing Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren to rookie-scale max extensions this summer? 'We're not going to be super aggressive this summer, I don't think,' team president Trajan Langdon said Tuesday. 'I don't foresee any of that. It's just developing from within and hoping to keep a couple vet pieces that we had on the roster this past year. If we can add around the margins to get better, we will, but I don't think it's anything that's going to be super aggressive or crazy.' Considering how different the East could look next season, and no current clear-cut favorite to come out of the conference, Langdon was asked if his offseason plan was at all altered. Just in the 2025 postseason, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard and Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum all suffered ruptured Achilles. 'It's definitely provoked some thought internally, in terms of what we can do to get better,' Langdon said. 'It hasn't changed the roadmap for us. I don't think we want to think we're in a place to push all of our chips in and be locked in. … We still want to keep that optionality. Our guys have been in the gym working a lot, they want to get better. 'So I think we will see growth from our young players from this year to next year, and that's ultimately what's really important for us. Because if those guys get better, we'll ultimately get better. We're continuing to keep our ear to the ground and see if there's opportunities to get better without pushing all of our chips in, proverbially.' Read more about Langdon's pre-draft news conference here. GO FURTHER Pistons' Trajan Langdon touts internal growth, not being 'super aggressive this summer' Kyrie Irving plans to decline his $43 million player option for next season and sign a multi-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks that could keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season. Irving's new deal is worth $119 million over three years, his agent confirmed Tuesday. Irving holds a player option in the final year of the contract in 2027-28. When Irving officially agrees to the deal, he will be aligned contractually with Anthony Davis, who is under contract for the next two years in Dallas and holds a $62.8 million player option in 2027-28. ESPN was first to report the news. GO FURTHER Kyrie Irving to decline player option, sign 3-year, $119 million extension with Mavs: Source For the Hawks, the Kristaps Porziņģis trade is the first significant move under new GM Onsi Saleh, who said in his introductory press conference Monday that he has been given the green light to go into the luxury tax. They now sit about $28.9 million below the tax line with their $25.3 million and $14.1 million trade exceptions intact, plus the No. 13 pick in tomorrow's draft at their disposal. Atlanta still has the $14.1 million mid-level exception available to sign a shooter for the second unit, or can use their Bird Rights to re-sign Caris LeVert and Larry Nance Jr. Porziņģis' arrival may mean the end of Clint Capela's tenure in Atlanta as Capela enters free agency. The Hawks currently project to start Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson, but it's unclear who will be the starting center. Twenty-four-year-old Onyeka Okongwu was promoted to the starting lineup in the second half of last season and averaged 15 points and 10.1 rebounds in 40 games as a starter. Okongwu's ascension came after Johnson went down for the season with a shoulder injury; the 23-year-old forward's defensive versatility will pair well with Okongwu's ability to guard up on screens. With all the promise Okongwu showed, will the Hawks move him back to the bench for Porziņģis? The new acquisition generally rests for back-to-backs and has dealt with injuries for years, so Okongwu would still start often no matter what Atlanta decides. But he showed his potential when he finally got the top spot, and the Hawks may not want to impede his progress now and risk alienating him. Meanwhile, Young is eligible for a 4-year max extension worth up to $228.6 million this offseason, and he has a player option for the 2026-27 season, so it's possible the Hawks must make a decision on keeping the All-Star point guard. "Trae, me and him spoke the other day, and he's just locked in for this season coming up,' Saleh told reporters Monday. 'We're both locked in and we have a lot of optionality this summer.' If Young stays, as Saleh implied, Porziņģis will pair well with him. The Hawks may want to evaluate how playing next to Porziņģis augments Young's strengths as a pick-and-roll playmaker and covers for his defensive vulnerabilities. Young and the Hawks have until the end of next season to agree on an extension. Steven Ryan / Getty Images Combining the savings from the Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday trades, the Boston Celtics currently sit about $4.5 million under the second apron. They could still aim to escape the luxury tax entirely later in the offseason, but have put themselves in a good spot financially entering the first round of the draft. Though the Celtics needed to trade two starters to alleviate their salary-cap dilemma, team president Brad Stevens was able to address the problem without trading Jaylen Brown or Derrick White. Boston also managed to cut all of that salary without sending any outgoing draft picks in the trades. In another win, Stevens brought back nothing but expiring contracts in Georges Niang (from Atlanta) and Anfernee Simons (from Portland) while removing the three years and $104.4 million left on Holiday's contract from the Celtics' books. Boston will save more than $200 million in luxury tax payments between the two moves. Stevens isn't necessarily done tweaking his roster. Though the Celtics just agreed to acquire Simons, they could shop him to see if they can wiggle out of more salary in the process. They would reset the repeater tax by getting under the luxury tax threshold for the 2025-26 season and staying there for the following season. With Jayson Tatum rehabbing a torn Achilles tendon, they could take the opportunity to take another step back salary-wise to position themselves with more future flexibility. In the meantime, Stevens has already changed his team's financial situation drastically this week. It cost him Holiday and Porziņģis, but should pay dividends down the road. GO FURTHER Celtics, Hawks, Nets finalizing 3-team trade involving Kristaps Porziņģis: Source The Nets now have five first-round picks after acquiring the No. 22 selection in the three-team Kristaps Porziņģis trade. The Nets, Spurs, Thunder, Wizards, Pelicans, Jazz and Suns own multiple first round picks. Only one of the final 18 first round picks still belongs to its original owner: No. 28 to Boston. The Raptors have entertained discussions in a wide variety of directions, league sources indicate. They were in the mix for Kevin Durant before he was traded to the Rockets on Sunday. They could look to move down if the player they want isn't available at No. 9. It's worth noting as well that Duke center Khaman Maluach is a player that has become the subject of trade speculation league-wide, with several late lottery teams interested in sliding up the board to acquire him. With Jakob Poeltl potentially hitting free agency next year, the Raptors could use a long-term answer at center. Many people around the league have connected Maluach to Toronto because of his time at the NBA Academy in Africa and Masai Ujiri's efforts to promote basketball within the region. Read the rest of my latest mock draft here. GO FURTHER NBA mock draft 2025: Why Ace Bailey is the mystery man of draft week Stephen Lew / Imagn There appear to be two ways to break down this trade for the Wizards. First, there's a ton of cap flexibility in the immediate future. By moving Jordan Poole for C.J. McCollum, the Wizards just shaved a year off committed salary from their books. Poole has two years left on his deal, and McCollum will enter the 2025-26 season on an expiring deal. As of right now, the biggest long-term commitment the Wizards have on their books past this coming season is the $13.9 million owed to Corey Kispert in 2026-27 and the $13 million he's due in 2027-28. Almost everybody else on the current roster has either an expiring contract for the summer of 2026 or is under a rookie contract. Thanks to this deal, the Wizards have gone from having one of the worst contract situations in the league, hindered by Bradley Beal's no-trade clause, to clearing roughly $100 million in cap space for the summer of 2026. Second, there's a potential mentorship aspect. McCollum has been viewed as one of the better veteran voices in the league for quite some time. Even when he first entered the NBA, he was considered a mature player. He's in a leadership position with the National Basketball Players Association, and adding him should help provide even more leadership as Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart help show a young core the ropes. The Wizards know they're going to be a bad on-court product with a low ceiling for wins. But their youth can make them fun, and they are finally in a position to rebuild with flexibility the way good organizations typically do. Read more on why I gave the Wizards an A- for this trade. GO FURTHER NBA trade grades: Do the Pelicans need Jordan Poole? How can CJ McCollum help the Wizards? The Atlanta Hawks are acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis from the Boston Celtics in a three-team team trade that will send Georges Niang and a second-round pick to the Celtics, team sources confirm to The Athletic . Terance Mann and the Hawks' No. 22 pick will go to the Brooklyn Nets. Combining the savings from this trade and yesterday's move of Jrue Holiday to the Trail Blazers, the Celtics currently sit about $4.5 million under the projected second apron. ESPN was first to report the trade. GO FURTHER Celtics, Hawks, Nets finalizing 3-team trade involving Kristaps Porziņģis: Source
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Issues Kevin Durant, LeBron James Take
NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Issues Kevin Durant, LeBron James Take originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat were in on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes before the Phoenix Suns traded him to the Houston Rockets. This isn't the first time they unsuccessfully tried to add Durant, as they did the same nine years prior when they tried to sign him as a free agent. Advertisement It makes sense why the Heat believed they had a chance at him in 2025, like in 2016. Miami has a long history of adding the NBA's biggest stars, whether via trade or free agency. That includes Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, Lakers alum Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Butler, and Chris Bosh. However, the last time they added a big name to the team was when they signed Butler six years ago. Since then, they haven't had as much luck. Even worse, Durant alone may have been enough to vault Miami back to the top of the Eastern Conference. Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) and shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3).Steve Dykes-Imagn Images If one person saw this coming, it's Heat alum Dwyane Wade. Wade explained on his podcast that Durant not coming to South Beach had to do with his not wanting to follow in James' footsteps back in 2010. Advertisement 'I said this 10 years ago when the Heat were trying to get him… he's not following LeBron," Wade said. "Why are we recruiting somebody who's not doing that? I didn't like it then, and I didn't like it now. I'm glad he's in Houston. That ain't it.' Durant may not have wanted to follow the same direct path James did in 2010, but he followed a very similar path when he joined the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Doing so is what stopped James from winning more titles during that decade. Related: LeBron James Called to Retire by Former NBA All-Star Related: Lakers Named Favorites to Land Ace Bailey After Jazz News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.


Time of India
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Houston Rockets shock fans by bringing back Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green for 2025 NBA Season
Houston Rockets shock fans by bringing back Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green for 2025 NBA Season (Image Source: Getty Images) The offseason is heating up, and while big trades are grabbing headlines, the Houston Rockets are keeping things close to home. Instead of chasing new stars, they're choosing to reunite with three players already familiar with the team. That's what has fans buzzing this week after a new update made the rounds online. Houston Rockets plan return for Jae'Sean Tate , Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green On June 27, NBA insider Shams Charania reported on X that the Houston Rockets are planning to bring back Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday, and Jeff Green for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. The news was first picked up by ClutchPoints, and fans were quick to react. All three players suited up for the Houston Rockets last season. Jae'Sean Tate, aged 29, has been part of the team since 2020. He is known for his energy and defense, and often guarded several positions. 27 years old Aaron Holiday gave solid minutes as a backup guard. And Jeff Green, the 38-year-old veteran and former NBA champion, brought calm leadership to a young roaster. The move shows that Houston prioritizes chemistry and knowledge rather than flashy changes. While Rockets has not yet shared contract details, the re-signs will be expected when the free agency opens on July 1. Houston Rockets focus on experience and stability over big moves There's been no formal statement from general manager Rafael Stone or head coach Ime Udoka so far. But insiders suggest the front office sees value in keeping a core group that already knows the system. With young talent like Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. developing fast, bringing back veterans could help strike a healthy balance on the court. Jeff Green's voice in the locker room was reportedly one of the reasons the Rockets want him back. Aaron Holiday's Steady Guard Play was also valued in a backcourt full of youth. Although Jae'Sen Tate has fought injuries, he is still one of the team's most reliable and tough-minded defenders. Although the Houston Rockets may not steal headlines this week, their constant approach can pay off in the long term. In a league full of change, Rockets seems to say, "Stick to what works." Also Read: Masai Ujiri and Toronto Raptors part ways a day after 2025 NBA draft Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


New York Times
10 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
The latest on the Kevin Durant trade
The Phoenix Suns have sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a long-rumored trade agreed upon mere hours before Game 7 of the NBA Finals. In exchange, Phoenix will receive Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and five second-round picks. Durant, who will soon turn 37, has been on borrowed time in Phoenix since the February trade deadline, when Phoenix and Golden State considered a deal that would have reunited Durant with his former Warriors teammate Steph Curry. This is the second blockbuster trade to be completed this month. Last Sunday, the Orlando Magic acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies for Cole Anthony, Kentavious-Caldwell Pope, four first-round picks and a pick swap. Check back here for all the latest reaction on the Durant deal and other moves throughout the NBA's offseason. GO FURTHER Suns trade Kevin Durant to Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, 1st-round pick: Sources


Toronto Sun
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Canadian NBA star says ex-girlfriend threatened to cut off his fingers
Dillon Brooks claims former girlfriend's 'threats referenced various different ways that she was going to hurt me either personally, professionally, or both.' Dillon Brooks of the Houston Rockets works against Ochai Agbaji of the Toronto Raptors during a game this past season. Getty Images Dillon Brooks has been known to get under the skin of his opponents on the basketball court, but the Canadian NBA star reportedly is dealing with some troubling issues off the court. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Brooks, who was traded to the Phoenix Suns earlier this month as part of a package that sent superstar Kevin Durant to Houston, has alleged that his ex-girlfriend threatened to cut off his fingers. According to TMZ, Brooks filed a restraining order against former partner Heather Andrews, whom he accused of harassment and making threats. Brooks claims a message purportedly from Andrews – with whom he shares two young children – includes a threat of having someone cause bodily harm to him. 'I'll habe [sic] someone cut each one of your f***ing little fingers off one by one… So you can never play basketball LOL… And actually now I understand why people are racist,' the message allegedly read. The Mississauga native says that the alleged harassment began around the time that Andrews became pregnant with their first child. Brooks also alleges emotional abuse and that Andrews has shared private conservations online on several occasions to cast him in a negative light. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When Andrews became pregnant with their second child, Brooks claims that her threats intensified and the 'threats referenced various different ways that she was going to hurt me either personally, professionally, or both.' He also claimed Andrews threatened his mother, writing, 'I'll send someone after your mom to [sic] bitch.' Read More The pair, who reportedly met in a Las Vegas nightclub in 2018, are expected to meet in front of a judge in July. Brooks, a second-round pick who began his career with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2017, is known as one of the biggest antagonists in the NBA. He has been suspended no fewer than five times by the league over his eight-year career and was named to the NBA's second all-defence team in 2022-23. Brooks was a member of the Canadian national men's team that won bronze at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors Music Sunshine Girls Canada