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BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Britain's Williams drafted into NBA by Boston Celtics
Britain's Amari Williams has been drafted into the NBA by the Boston Celtics after being chosen as the 46th overall 23-year-old becomes the third English-born active player in the NBA, joining Brooklyn Nets' forward Tosan Evbuomwan and OG Anunoby of the New York in Nottingham, Williams attended Myerscough College in Lancashire before moving to Drexel University and the University of Kentucky in the United 7ft centre spent the first four of his five-year college career with the Drexel Dragons, where he was named CAA Defensive Player of the Year three times. He then transferred to Kentucky, averaging 10.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Wildcats last season. The first British-born player to feature in the NBA was Chris Harris, who represented St. Louis Hawks and Rochester Royals in the 1955-56 Antonio Spurs' Jeremy Sochan also has British links, having been born in the United States but raised in England and played for multiple English sides, most notably Southampton-based Solent arrival adds some much needed front-court depth to the Celtics, who are the most successful team in NBA history having won a record 18 championships. He is the second player to join the team in the 2025 draft after Spanish wing Hugo Gonzalez, who was selected from Real Madrid as the number 28 pick in the first round on Wednesday.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lakers trade up again to select Adou Thiero at No. 36 in NBA draft
Arkansas forward Adou Thiero, right, controls the ball in front of Texas A&M guard Hayden Hefner on Feb. 15. The Lakers selected Thiero with the 36th pick of the NBA draft on Friday. (Sam Craft / Associated Press) The Lakers were busy making moves Thursday, doing all they could to move up in the second round of the NBA draft. After moving up to No. 36 in the draft with their second trade of the day, the Lakers selected Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. Advertisement To get what many with the Lakers and around the NBA view as a 'super athletic wing' in the 6-foot-8 Thiero, the Lakers first traded their 55th pick and about $2.5 million in cash to the Chicago Bulls for their 45th pick. Then the Lakers sent that No. 45 pick and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves for their 36th selection, according to a person with knowledge of the deal not authorized to speak publicly. Thiero averaged 15.1 points on 54.5% shooting from the field and 5.8 rebounds last season for the Razorbacks. Read more: 2025 NBA draft: Pick-by-pick coverage and analysis He needs to improve his shooting, as do many second-round wing players, but the Lakers think Thiero will improve on that over time. Advertisement The Lakers and other NBA scouts compare the 220-pound Thiero to Knicks forward OG Anunoby, a three-and-D player that L.A.'s scouts thought might be drafted in the first round. Though the Lakers are in need of a center, they also need athleticism at the wing to play alongside Luka Doncic, and Thiero helps address the need. And the Lakers were very happy to go from No. 55 to No. 36 and not give up future assets to draft Thiero. The Lakers didn't have a first-round pick in Wednesday night's draft. People around the league said the Lakers had their eye on Ryan Kalkbrenner out of Creighton, but the 7-1 center didn't last on the board long, going to the Charlotte Hornets at No. 34. Advertisement Read more: NBA, the Sequel: Dylan Harper, son of ex-Lakers guard Ron Harper, joins jam-packed second-gen fraternity In other Lakers news, Austin Reaves declined the team's maximum offer of four years for $89-million, according to a person with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly. Reaves, 27, still has two years left on his deal, for $13.9 million next season and $14.9 million in 2026-27 season, and he holds a player option for the last year of his deal. He was third on the Lakers in scoring last season, averaging career-highs in scoring (20.2), assists (5.8), rebounds (4.5) and minutes per game (34.9). He shot 46% from the field and 37.7% from three-point range. Sign up for our weekly newsletter on all things Lakers. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stunning gymnast Suni Lee gives two-word response to taunt about OG Anunoby dating rumors
Gymnast Suni Lee gave a hysterical response on Saturday to a heckle referencing the rumors of a relationship between her and Knicks star OG Anunoby. The lighthearted suggestions of a romance between the pair began back in April, when Lee was spotted sitting courtside for a Knicks-Suns game in which Anunoby ultimately scored 32 points. Actress Anne Hathaway was also present at that game. From there, some Knicks fans became convinced that Lee (who attended several playoff games too) was something of a good luck charm for Anuboby, with his teammate Josh Hart even saying on his 'Roommates Show' podcast that the Knicks 'need' Lee and Hathaway at every playoff matchup. Lee was talking about her Knicks fandom this weekend at Fanatics Fest when a fan interrupted her by shouting out Anunoby's name. 'OG!', he yelled. Lee looked a bit stunned as she laughed the comment off, before telling the fan that the comment was 'out of pocket.' Fan: 'OG!' Suni Lee: 'Outta pocket.' 💀 (via @FiresideKnicks, @FanaticsFest) — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 21, 2025 And some fans were on the gold medalist's side as they reacted to the remark. 'She was so embarrassed,' one wrote on X. 'Why they gotta do that,' a second said. And a third joked: 'OG finna hit her up after this.' Lee and Anunoby posed for some pictures after the Knicks beat the Magic on December 3, though the fellow athletes have not actually been spotted outside of Madison Square Garden together. Nonetheless, Lee became a Knicks fan favorite as they had their best postseason run in 25 years and went to the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, the Knicks lost to the Pistons in the first round on April 21 when Lee was seen sitting on Celebrity Row. Anunoby had a modest 10 points and shot 0-4 from three in that game. The Knicks also lost with Lee in attendance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Pacers, as Indiana pulled off a stunning comeback to win 138-135 in overtime. Anunoby performed better in that game, as he scored 16 points in the loss. While London-born Anunoby had an impressive year for the Knicks, Lee captured her second Olympic gold medal for Team USA last summer. After previously winning an all-around gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she claimed another in the team event in Paris
Forbes
16-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
2025 Forbes Iconoclast Summit: Surprise Closer
| Jun 16, 2025, 04:37PM EDT Forbes Editor-At-Large and Iconoclast Founder Maneet Ahuja is joined by NY Knicks Forward OG Anunoby at the 2025 Forbes Iconoclast Summit in New York City.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jalen Brunson has 'the most confidence' at Knicks' ability to make a title run next season
On Saturday, the Indian Pacers picked up the Game 6 win in the Eastern Conference Finals, finishing off the New York Knicks' season and dashing any hopes of winning its first championship in 50 years. But despite the loss, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson feels strongly that this group can take it all the way next year. Postgame, Brunson was asked if he believed that this Knicks team could make a championship run next season. In his response, the guard was incredibly clear about his faith in the team. Advertisement "The most confidence. Overconfident. Seriously," he said. "There's not an ounce of any type of doubt that I'm not confident with this group." Brunson gave it everything he got, averaging 33 points and 33:50 minutes per game throughout the series against the Pacers. Throughout the playoffs as a whole, Brunson averaged 30.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, seven assists and 37:59 minutes per game. But the ECF loss was, on the whole, a disappointing ending for a Knicks team that had so much potential. New York made a number of key offseason moves to build a strong contender heading into the 2024-25 season. The team re-signed starting forward OG Anunoby, the second most expensive player on the team, to a new 5-year, $212.5 million extension in July. In September, the Knicks sent Julius Randle, a three-time All-Star, to the Minnesota Timberwolves, receiving veteran center Karl-Anthony Towns in return as part of a three-team trade. Advertisement While neither the Pacers or the Thunder had to pay the luxury tax this season, the Knicks did put a lot of money on the line. New York had the fourth-highest payroll in the league with $188,877,651, going more than $18 million over the tax threshhold. Towns was the most expensive player on the team, earning $49.2 million this season; Anunoby was the second most expensive, earning $36.6 million this year. Along with Mikal Bridges, the team's four star starters all had good seasons: Brunson lead the team, averaging 26 points per game, while Towns averaged a double-double. Anunoby and Bridges both averaged double-digit points, while putting up more than 36 minutes per game. Advertisement The Knicks finished third in the East with a 51-31 record, and got well-fought series wins over the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics in the postseason before falling to the Pacers. But in the end, it wasn't enough. New York will once again be watching the NBA Finals from home. Still, though, if you take Brunson's word for it: There's always next year.
