Euro Roundup: Lyles Weighs NBA Return, Brooks Signs in France, Live Draft Lottery on Horizon
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Trey Lyles is attracting offers from several EuroLeague clubs after a strong year with Real Madrid, but the 30-year-old forward is expected to keep an eye on possible NBA openings, according to Sportando. The former Jazz, Nuggets, Spurs, Pistons, and Kings veteran averaged 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 20.9 minutes over 36 EuroLeague games, shooting 51.5% from the field, 44.3% from three, and 79.2% at the foul line. Real Madrid wants to re-sign him yet fears richer bids from rivals such as Fenerbahçe and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Armoni Brooks, who logged 84 NBA regular-season appearances from 2021-24, is set to join French side ASVEL on a two-year contract, per BasketInside. The move comes as former Lakers executives Joey and Jesse Buss emerge as potential investors in the Lyon-based club, Eurohoops reports.
The NBA’s proposed 3-2-1 draft lottery reform appears headed for approval, writes ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. One notable change would be a live television broadcast of the drawing starting in 2027, replacing the current behind-closed-doors process revealed later in a studio show.
ESPN cap analyst Bobby Marks has identified 20 prime extension candidates for the upcoming offseason, including two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and four-time champion Stephen Curry, and offers projections on their likelihood of signing new deals this summer.
In college news, The Deseret News’ Sarah Todd consulted medical specialists to evaluate top prospect Darryn Peterson’s claim that large doses of creatine caused the cramping issues he suffered at Kansas, a topic NBA teams are expected to scrutinize during the draft evaluation process.
Source: Hoops Rumors
