As expected, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Zion Williamson with the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Rick Pitino will not return to Greece next season and will try to get a job in the NBA. Additionally, Nando De Colo plans to return to the NBA.
Pelicans pick Zion, Morant goes 2nd | ESPN
Zion Williamson was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Murray State point guard Ja Morant went to the Memphis Grizzlies with the No. 2 pick and RJ Barrett was selected by the New York Knicks with the No. 3 pick.
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Rick Pitino will not return to Greece, will keep looking for an NBA job | Yahoo
Rick Pitino doesn’t plan to return to the Greek champions Panathinaikos, despite leading them to their third consecutive title. Instead, he plans to return to the USA and get a job there.
Naismith Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino has turned down an offer to return as president and coach of Panathinaikos, the franchise he led to a Greek League championship this season, Pitino tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2019
Sources: Celts send C Baynes, 24th pick to Suns | ESPN
The Boston Celtics were quite busy in the NBA Draft last night as they sent center Aron Baynes, along with the No. 24 pick, to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for their 2020 first-round pick (via the Milwaukee Bucks).
The Suns are acquiring Celtics center Aron Baynes as part of the Ty Jerome trade, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2019
The NBA’s Unlikely Real Estate Mogul | Forbes
Luol Deng spent 15 seasons in the NBA and earned a lot of money, actually, his NBA earnings are $151 million. However, Deng is also a clever investor as he started investing his money once he entered the NBA and has managed to amass $125 million off the court.
Luol Deng isn't waiting for retirement for his next act. He's built a $125 million real estate portfolio during his 15-yr NBA career via @forbes. https://t.co/LfRQSL0Vr4
— Kurt Badenhausen (@kbadenhausen) June 21, 2019
After a 5-year absence, De Colo plans NBA return | ESPN
Nando de Colo plans to return to the NBA after spending five years with CSKA Moscow in Europe. De Colo won everything he could in Europe and now he wants a new challenge.
After five years away, EuroLeague star guard Nando De Colo planning return to the NBA. ESPN story: https://t.co/8ZvrXEMnPu
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2019
