James Harden has agreed to terms on a two-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about $14.5 million less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday.
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2022 NBA draft pick-by-pick analysis
11. New York: Ousmane Diegn, G-F, 6-10, 19, NZ Breakers
The French wing is considered a project with tons of potential. Showed great improvement in his play in Australia’s NBL last season. (His draft rights reportedly traded to Oklahoma City.)
36. Portland: Gabriele Procida, SG, 6-8, 20, Fortitudo Bolonga
A prototypical international wing, this Italian can shoot from long range and score in the open court. Adequate defender and rebounder. (Draft rights traded to Detroit for Jerami Grant.)
39. Cleveland (from San Antonio): Khalifa Diop, C, 6-11, 20, Gran Canaria
This Sengalese big man projects as a shot-blocking rim protector with the physicality to play in the NBA.
45. Charlotte: Josh Minott, SF, 6-8, 20, Memphis
A smooth one-and-done wing with leaping ability who only shot 14.3% from deep (2 of 14). Needs to improve range and defense.
46. Detroit (from Brooklyn): Ismael Kamagate, C, 6-11, 21, Paris Basketball
This French big man has the athleticism and physicality to be a rim-running center who can also protect the basket. A bit of a project with upside.
47. Memphis (from Cleveland): Vince Williams Jr., SG, 6-6, 21, VCU
A skilled wing who can score in a variety of ways. Could develop into a prototypical 3-and-D players.
50. Minnesota (from Denver): Matteo Spagnolo, PG, 6-4, 17, Vanoli Cremona
The young Italian projects as a combo guard with solid shooting and playmaking skills. Turnover prone but big upside.
52. New Orleans (from Utah): Karlo Matkovic, PF, 6-11, 21, Mega Mozzart
This Bosnian big is a low-post scorer, solid defender and high-energy rebounder. Impressed in predraft workouts.
54. Washington (from Dallas): Yannick Nzoso, C, 6-11, 18, Unicaja
An active, athletic big man from Congo with great instincts around the rim to become an elite rim protector with solid offensive skills.
55. Golden State: Gui Santos, SG/SF, 6-6, 20, Minas
An athletic wing from Brazil who can score and make plays off the dribble. A solid defender and rebounder as well.
56. Cleveland (from Miami): Luke Travers, SG, 6-7, 20, Perth
A skilled wing who excelled at scoring in Australia’s NBL. Could round into a 3-and-D players in the NBA.
