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Ex-No. 1 draft pick signs to play with new team

A former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick has signed with a new team. Anthony Bennett has signed to play with the Hsinchu Lioneers in Taiwan’s P. League+. https://twitter.com/P_LEAGUE_EN/status/1560497576557912064 Bennett previously played for the …

Report: Ex-No. 1 pick Anthony Bennett waived by Rockets

The Anthony Bennett NBA comeback story is back on hold for now. Bennett was waived by the Houston Rockets, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. The Houston Rockets have waived former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett, league …

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Report: Former No. 1 pick Anthony Bennett invited to Rockets’ training camp

Anthony Bennett is getting another shot at the NBA. Bennett, the No. 1 overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013 NBA Draft, agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Rockets, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Former No. 1 …

David Griffin

David Griffin admits ‘f— up’ in drafting Anthony Bennett No. 1 overall

Four years after taking Anthony Bennett with the top overall pick, former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin is admitting his L. In a recent interview with Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Griffin, who was Cavs VP of basketball operations …

Anthony Bennett

Nets waive former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett

The Anthony Bennett ship may have sailed for the last time. The Brooklyn Nets announced on Monday that they have waived former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett. Bennett signed a two-year deal with Brooklyn this past offseason but couldn’t …

Anthony Bennett, Nets reportedly have mutual interest

The floundering basketball dream of former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett has just been tossed a life jacket. According to a report by Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops on Sunday, Bennett, who has been playing for his native Canada in the FIBA …

Anthony Bennett

Anthony Bennett to work out for Nets

Former No. 1 overall draft pick Anthony Bennett is getting another shot to make it in the NBA. Bennett, who played 19 games with the Toronto Raptors this season before being waived, will work out for the Brooklyn Nets this week, according to a …

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Anthony Bennett could reportedly sign with Australian team

Former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett could be heading to play professionally in Australia next season. Bennett, who last played for the Toronto Raptors’ D-League team, could join the Sydney Kings, according to a report that was passed …

Anthony Bennett

Raptors waive former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett

22 months ago, former UNLV forward Anthony Bennett was the top overall pick in the NBA Draft. Now, in the fastest fall from grace since Lindsay Lohan, Bennett has been let go of by his third NBA team. According to a report by Shams Charania of The …

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Report: Anthony Bennett clears waivers, will sign with Raptors

In 2012, Anthony Bennett became the first Canadian to be selected first overall in the NBA Draft. Now, three years later, it looks like he will be heading up north to play in his native land. ESPN Basketball insider Jeff Goodman reported on Friday …

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Anthony Bennett bought out by Timberwolves, could sign with Trail Blazers

The Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday reached a buyout agreement with former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett. Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports that Bennett will soon be placed on waivers. The 22-year-old, who looked like a total bust in his …

Anthony Bennett

Timberwolves working on buyout for Anthony Bennett

Former No. 1 overall draft pick Anthony Bennett may soon be looking for a new team. Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday that the Timberwolves and Bennett are working on a buyout. Bennett would become a free agent if he clears waivers …

Anthony Bennett 19 point game

Anthony Bennett’s 19-point game gets the Wilt Chamberlain treatment

Anthony Bennett was a reach as a No. 1 overall pick and is looking like he may go down as one of the worst No. 1 picks of all time. But at least he’s shown some signs of positive life for the Cavs in the last few games. On Tuesday, Bennett …

JR Smith crosses up Tristan Thompson and Anthony Bennett, throws down dunk (Video)

You see what happens when New York Knicks swingman JR Smith actually feels like playing? Smith put on a show in his team’s 117-86 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. The first of his highlight-reel plays came in the first …

Jimmy Kimmel illegally tweets prep hoops star Anthony Bennett to sign with UNLV

Earlier this week, high school hoops standout Anthony Bennett irked many in Big Blue Nation when he eliminated Kentucky from his list of prospective schools. Bennett, the seventh-ranked prospect in the class of 2013 according to Rivals, briefly made …

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