It's tonight. All the training camp cuts are lining up, and Jonathan Givony has a big old preview. Here are some of the top names as he sees it:
- Andre Owens 6-4 tough-nosed athletic guard who can slash, play great defense and hit the open jumpers. Should he decide to stay in the D-league and not take advantage of a $20,000 buyout clause to go play in Europe, he could very well be the top player in the D-league. Owens was cut by the Golden State Warriors despite having a fully guaranteed $664,000 contract.
- Darius Washington Jr. Washington is a player with nice potential who could really benefit from the development aspect of the D-league.
- Denham Brown A top candidate to lead the league in scoring, Brown was surprisingly cut by Seattle despite being the #40 pick in this year’s draft. He needs to develop a part of his game that can be considered his bread and butter, but is surely one of the most intriguing guys you’ll find on this list.
- Devin Green Spent an entire year under the Los Angeles Lakers and has a great upside to continue to improve. Will really benefit from getting regular playing time and should be scouted closely all year long. [b]Justin Williams[/b]- Despite playing extremely well in both Portsmouth and the Orlando pre-draft camp, Williams did not make the Sacramento Kings in training camp. He’s without a doubt the most intriguing defensive prospect you’ll find and in my mind will be one of the first players to get a callup once NBA teams come to their senses and see what they have on their hands.
- Matt Haryasz Once considered a very likely draft pick, Haryasz’s stock fell after a horrendous performance at the Orlando pre-draft camp. He has some very intriguing skills but needs to develop a go-to NBA skill. The development aspect of the D-league could really benefit him.
- PJ Ramos Former early 2^nd round draft pick who spent two non-descript years on Washington’s roster. Has great size at 7-3 and solid mobility, but has not developed his feel for the game. You can’t teach size as they say so a rash of injuries in the post from one NBA team or another could earn him a callup.
- Von Wafer Drafted last year and spent the entire season on the roster of the Los Angeles Lakers. A terrific athlete who can really score, but has some question marks about his approach to the game.
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