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Yahoo
07-07-2025
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Trusted Mavs Rookie Guard Projected As Cooper Flagg Breakout Helper
Trusted Mavs Rookie Guard Projected As Cooper Flagg Breakout Helper originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DALLAS - When Miles Kellysteps onto the court for the Dallas Mavericks' Summer League opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on July 10, he'll do so with something many of his peers are still chasing: job security. Advertisement The former Auburn guard has already agreed to a two-way contract with Dallas, giving him a rare edge among Summer League participants. While others fight for training camp invites or aim to turn heads with highlight plays, Kelly enters with his immediate future already mapped out. Alongside fellow two-way signee Ryan Nembhard, he'll look to make an early impression and push for rotation consideration during the 2025–26 NBA season. Kelly's path to Dallas began with a breakout campaign at Auburn after transferring from Georgia Tech. The 6-foot-5 scorer brought spacing, poise and a veteran presence to Bruce Pearl's deep rotation, helping the Tigers reach the Final Four with a 32–5 record. His performance against Kentucky on March 1st — 30 points on 10-of-17 shooting and 9-of-14 from three-point range — likely caught Dallas' attention. That wasn't the only time Kelly delivered under pressure. In Auburn's NCAA Tournament opener, he poured in 23 points while hitting 8-of-16 from deep. He followed that up with 22 points on 5-of-9 from beyond the arc against Florida. Across 38 appearances (36 starts), Kelly averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.2 minutes per game. More importantly, he shot 40.6 percent from the field, 37.8 percent from three-point range and 90.9 percent from the free-throw line — a sharpshooting profile that fits perfectly with modern NBA spacing demands. Advertisement ESPN ranked Kelly No. 80 on its big board entering the draft and labeled him the 24th-best undrafted prospect. The Mavericks didn't let him stay unsigned for long. ... with the contract serving as a projection of their trust in him. Dallas opens Summer League play at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN, with Kelly joining No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg on one of the most anticipated rosters in Las Vegas. Their nationally televised debut comes against a Lakers squad featuring Bronny James, adding another layer of intrigue to Kelly's professional launch. Under assistant coach Josh Broghamer — who will lead Dallas' Summer League team — Kelly will get a chance to earn even more trust from a coaching staff that values system-fit and versatility. His ability to serve as both a primary scorer (as he was at Georgia Tech) and a complementary piece (as he was at Auburn) adds to his NBA appeal. At 22, Kelly brings a mix of maturity and readiness that few Summer League players possess. His clutch performances, elite free-throw shooting, and proven perimeter game make him a candidate to contribute immediately to a Mavericks team with real postseason aspirations. Advertisement The two-way contract structure makes Kelly a low-risk, high-reward investment. If he can translate his Auburn production to the NBA level, Dallas may have found a reliable depth scorer with the poise and polish to carve out real minutes in a playoff rotation. Related: ESPN Suggesting Dallas Mavericks Trade Cooper Flagg to Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs Still Rings False This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Cooper Flagg highlights Mavericks' Summer League roster
The post Cooper Flagg highlights Mavericks' Summer League roster appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Dallas Mavericks announced their Summer League roster on Thursday. Of course, 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg highlights the roster, but there are a number of intriguing names set to join the former Duke basketball star in Las Vegas. Dallas officially signed Ryan Nembhard and Miles Kelly to two-way contracts Thursday. Both players feature potential and could make an impact in 2025-26 and beyond. Advertisement Jamarion Sharp will be a player to closely watch. He played on last year's Summer League squad as well. The 7'5″ center's game has continued to improve. If he can take another step forward, there is reason to believe he could factor into the Mavericks' future plans. After all, it isn't often that a 7'5″ player comes along. Melvin Ajinca is another interesting player. He was also on last year's Summer League Roster after being drafted in 2024. Ajinca, who is from France, displayed promise. There are many other players with potential on the roster as well. They will do everything they can to establish themselves as candidates to make the final roster. Mavericks' Summer League schedule The Mavs will likely hold a few Summer League practices in Dallas before departing for Las Vegas. Their first game is scheduled for July 10 against the Los Angeles Lakers, a contest that is one of the most-anticipated games on the entire Summer League schedule. Advertisement Dallas will then play the San Antonio Spurs on July 12, Charlotte Hornets on July 14 and Philadelphia 76ers on July 16. The team's fifth game has yet to be announced. The Mavericks' Cooper Flagg plan has yet to be officially revealed. He will probably play in the first two games before potentially getting shut down until training camp, however. Although, as mentioned, nothing has been officially announced in reference to Flagg's Summer League playing time. It should be an exciting Summer League for the Mavs as they look to play well in Las Vegas. Related: Mavericks rumors: Dallas targeting more ex-Lakers coaches to help Jason Kidd Advertisement Related: Mavericks rumors: The 'only' way Dallas would be interested in LeBron James
Yahoo
27-06-2025
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Pair of Auburn basketball players sign pro contracts following NBA Draft
AUBURN — Only one former Auburn basketball player heard his name called in this week's NBA Draft, but two others are getting professional opportunities. Miles Kelly, the Georgia Tech transfer whose 3-point shooting sparked the Tigers throughout his lone season on the Plains, and Dylan Cardwell, the winningest player in program history, signed professional contracts with the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings, respectively, according to multiple reports. Advertisement ESPN's Shams Charania reported Kelly's signing of a two-way contract with the Mavericks, who are coming off a 39-43 season with no postseason appearance. Auburn announced Cardwell's signing. He'll be joining a franchise with a similar campaign, as the Kings went 40-42 without a playoff spot. Cardwell's five-year career saw him play in a program-record 166 contests and tally 211 career blocks — fourth-best in the program's history. In that time, he averaged 4.2 points on 15.1 minutes per night. He blossomed into a defensive stalwart of the Tigers' latest squad, starting in every game he played and anchoring the interior. Kelly's lone season came with perhaps the best team in the program's existence, and his role was vital. He averaged 11.3 points per game and shot 38.7% from distance, making a team-best 88 triples. His nine 3-pointers made in a 94-78, SEC championship-clinching victory over then-No. 17 Kentucky made for a 30-point performance. Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@ or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter. To support Adam's work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Two Auburn basketball players sign contracts after NBA Draft | Reports
USA Today
11-05-2025
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Miles Kelly and Dylan Cardwell invited to NBA G League Elite Camp
Miles Kelly and Dylan Cardwell invited to NBA G League Elite Camp Miles Kelly and Dylan Cardwell look to impress draft scouts over the weekend While Johni Broome and Tahaad Pettiford are both gearing up for the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, two other Auburn Tigers are looking to increase their professional basketball futures. This weekend guard Miles Kelly and center Dylan Cardwell are participating in the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp in Chicago. Kelly and Cardwell are among 45 other draft prospects who were invited to the event. Both will have an opportunity to be invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine if selected. ESPN's Jonathan Givony ranked Kelly in his top 100 prospects with the final spot. Kelly has the shooting ability to be a player that could land on an NBA team in the future. Most likely he will have to earn his way with a G League team or play overseas. For Auburn during the 2024-25 season, Kelly averaged 11.3 points per game and shot 38% from beyond the three-point line. His best game of the season occurred on March 1 when he scored 30 points in the Tigers 94-78 win over Kentucky. That win clinched an SEC Championship for Auburn. He scored 23 in the Tigers against Alabama State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Kelly did not score more than eight points for the rest of the tournament. He will need to find consistency at the professional level. For Cardwell, his offense will need to be developed. During his five-year career at Auburn, he averaged just 4.2 points per game. What he does bring is defense, rebounding, and leadership. This past season he averaged 5.1 rebounds per game. Cardwell is a very underrated passer averaging 1.6 assists per game during the 2024-25 season. He could develop into a solid bench player due to his size and rebounding. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Phillip on Twitter @PJordanSEC
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Five major takeaways from Auburn's March Madness win over Michigan State
Auburn basketball locked up the last Final Four bid on Sunday by knocking out Michigan State in the Elite Eight, 70-64, to claim the South Region championship in March Madness. Michigan State took a brief lead of just over 20 seconds before a major run by the Auburn offense swung momentum to their side, which it would ride until the final whistle. It was a game that Auburn did not have its best stuff offensively as they shot 55% from the free throw line and below 50% from the field and from three-point territory and only two Tigers shot above 50% and scored above 10 points on the night. Advertisement However, the Tigers defense did its job by limiting Michigan State to 34% shooting and holding the Spartans to just nine second-chance points. Auburn got the job done on Sunday and will continue its season for one more weekend. Here are the five stats that defined Auburn's March Madness win over the Michigan State Spartans to advance to the Final Four. An Auburn 13-0 run sets the tone Auburn led 33-24 in the first half mostly due to a 13-0 run in the middle stages of the half. A jumper from Miles Kelly broke an 8-8 tie with 14:41 to go in the first half of play, which kickstarted a 13-0 run over the next 4:12 of game time. The Spartans cut Auburn's lead to 27-22 with 3:23 left in the half before the Tigers pieced together a 6-2 run before heading into the locker room Broome proves his legend status Auburn star Johni Broome played a stellar game when it mattered most. Broome ended the game with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and went 3-for-5 from the free throw line. Not only did Broome provide an excellent stat line, but he exhibited by he is a candidate for the Naismith Player of the Year by reaching the 2,500 point and 1,500 rebound milestone in the game, becoming the fourth player of all-time to reach the goal. He also departed the game with 10:38 remaining in the game due to an arm injury. He returned five minutes later and immediately connected on a three-point bucket. Advertisement Sunday's game with Michigan State would be much closer if Broome had not played to his potential. Auburn held the offensive edge Auburn did not have the best day at the free throw line, or from beyond the arc, but held the advantage in overall field goal percentage. The Tigers shot 43% from the field while Michigan State connected on just 34% of its attempts. Auburn's offense also turned the ball over just six times, and scored 11 second-chance points off of 11 offensive rebounds. Auburn's defense made the most of Michigan State turnovers Auburn's offense did a great job by limiting turnovers in the win. On the other side, the Tigers defense did their part by turning Sparty turnovers into points. Michigan State turned the ball over nine times in the game, which Auburn turned into 11 points. In a game as tight as Sunday's was, making the most of cough ups really comes into play. The "underdogs" storyline works in Auburn's favor Bruce Pearl brought the "underdog" narrative into the Elite Eight for its game with Michigan State, a program with storied history that rivals that of North Carolina, Duke, and Kansas. Michigan State played well in several areas such as free-throw shooting, rebounding, and fast break points. However, the Auburn Tigers, who fit into the "new blood" category, prevailed over one of college basketball's great programs to reach the Final Four for the second time in history. This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball's key stats from Elite Eight win over Michigan State
