Each NBA Affiliate Takes Half In G League Draft For First Time; Matt Ryan Goes No. 1

The 2024 G League Draft introduced a brand new twist to the NBA pipeline, as each group had its affiliate concerned within the choice course of for the primary time.

Westchester snagged the highest two picks, taking Matt Ryan and Landry Shamet, two gamers who might very nicely see time with the Knicks in some unspecified time in the future this season.

Ryan is a 6-foot-7 sharpshooter and has already drawn NBA curiosity together with his spectacular 41.1% on 3-pointers over 63 video games with the Celtics, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Pelicans.

Whereas drafting Ryan offers the Knicks’ affiliate his G League rights, it doesn’t block another group from signing him. However the Knicks get a singular benefit right here — as they’ll get an prolonged look, maybe teeing him up for a two-way deal or extra.

As for Shamet, he’s no stranger to NBA minutes himself with 348 video games beneath his belt. The Knicks’ determination to draft him offers them a rehab interval to observe firsthand as he works his method again from a shoulder harm. If Shamet can keep wholesome, he could possibly be within the combine for an NBA return later this season.

Then there’s Chandler Hutchison, who got here out of retirement for this chance. The 2018 first-round decide went fifth general, technically to the Lengthy Island Nets. However quickly after, the Lakers’ affiliate, South Bay, reportedly labored out a deal to deliver Hutchison their method. Along with his mix of size and athleticism, Hutchison gives some upside and flexibility if he can get again to type.

However this draft wasn’t simply concerning the ordinary suspects. We additionally noticed some household ties that followers will acknowledge.

DJ Rodman, son of Corridor of Famer Dennis Rodman, went to the Wizards’ Capital Metropolis Go-Go, whereas Scottie Pippen’s nephew, Kavion Pippen, was taken by the Maine Celtics.

G League coaching camps open Monday. Groups will fill out their rosters with two-way gamers, affiliate gamers, returning rights gamers, tryout gamers, and gamers who’re assigned by their NBA mum or dad golf equipment.

Full outcomes can be found on the G League web site or immediately under:

FIRST ROUND

Westchester Knicks (Knicks): Matt Ryan
Westchester Knicks (Knicks): Landry Shamet
Cleveland Cost (Cavaliers): Sean East II
Rip Metropolis Remix (Path Blazers): Thierry Darlan
Lengthy Island Nets (Nets): Chandler Hutchison
Sioux Falls Skyforce (Warmth): Christian Brown
Texas Legends (Mavericks): Tyson Walker
Greensboro Swarm (Hornets): Malik Corridor
Maine Celtics (Celtics): Eric Gaines
Salt Lake Metropolis Stars (Jazz): Tae Williams
Santa Cruz Warriors (Warriors): Seth Maxwell (Indiana Wesleyan)
Motor Metropolis Cruise (Pistons): Cam Martin
Austin Spurs (Spurs): Ibrahima Diallo
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Rockets): Justin Moore
Raptors 905 (Raptors): Tylor Perry
Indiana Mad Ants (Pacers): Kevin Cross
Sioux Falls Skyforce (Warmth): Paul Mulcahy
Sioux Falls Skyforce (Warmth): Brandon Childress
Valley Suns (Suns): Nate Roberts
Santa Cruz Warriors (Warriors): Tommy Rutherford
Maine Celtics (Celtics): London Johnson
Cleveland Cost (Cavaliers): Trae Hannibal
South Bay Lakers (Lakers): Marlain Veal
Texas Legends (Mavericks): Bryce Griggs (Time beyond regulation Elite)
Salt Lake Metropolis Stars (Jazz): Jaylan Gainey
Oklahoma Metropolis Blue (Thunder): Justyn Hamilton
San Diego Clippers (Clippers): Garrett Denbow (Anderson College)
Austin Spurs (Spurs): Steven Richardson (Montana State-Billings)
Mexico Metropolis Capitanes (N/A): Lewis Duarte (Time beyond regulation Elite)
Sioux Falls Skyforce (Warmth): No decide
San Diego Clippers (Clippers): Emmanuel Bandoumel

SECOND ROUND

Iowa Wolves (Timberwolves): Sy Chatman
Austin Spurs (Spurs): Xavier Johnson
Delaware Blue Coats (Sixers): Vonterius Woolbright
Texas Legends (Mavericks): Keyon Menifield
Faculty Park Skyhawks (Hawks): Terrell Burden
Memphis Hustle (Grizzlies): Kamani Johnson
Wisconsin Herd (Bucks): Jamal Bieniemy
Austin Spurs (Spurs): Charles Pleasure
Texas Legends (Mavericks): Bobby Planutis
Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans): E.J. Montgomery
Delaware Blue Coats (Sixers): No decide
Capital Metropolis Go-Go (Wizards): DJ Rodman
Salt Lake Metropolis Stars (Jazz): Dee Barnes
Santa Cruz Warriors (Warriors): Devine Eke
Rip Metropolis Remix (Path Blazers): Sterling Manley
Austin Spurs (Spurs): No decide
Rip Metropolis Remix (Path Blazers): Olisa Akonobi
Salt Lake Metropolis Stars (Jazz): Jericole Hellems
Valley Suns (Suns): Olin Carter III
Osceola Magic (Magic): Cameron Parker
Lengthy Island Nets (Nets): No decide
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Rockets): Allonzo Trier
Maine Celtics (Celtics): Kavion Pippen
Grand Rapids Gold (Nuggets): William Kondrat (D’Youville College)
Capital Metropolis Go-Go (Wizards): Jayden Hardaway
Oklahoma Metropolis Blue (Thunder): Tray Jackson
Indiana Mad Ants (Pacers): Ishmael Lane
Delaware Blue Coats (Sixers): No decide
Sioux Falls Skyforce (Warmth): No decide
Sioux Falls Skyforce (Warmth): No decide
San Diego Clippers (Clippers): Mike Scott