Due to this eclectic group of NBA hopefuls, G League basketball sometimes proves to bring out a more competitive, do-or-die style of play due to some players who are literally her

After spending much of the season in the G League, Nuggets coach Michael Malone is encouraged by the development of rookie guard Trey Alexander.

The NBA G League is the road less-traveled among NBA hopefuls. The path of going from the collegiate level, to the NBA draft, to a roster spot is more conventional, but not always in the cards for most players.

Okafor has suited up for four NBA franchises, averaging 10.4 points and 4.7 boards in 247 regular season outings across his five seasons in the league. Again, though, he's still aiming to get a call up for the first time in about four years.

The New York Knicks have a center in their G League ranks whose play has screamed for a promotion this year. Moses Brown has been dominating for the Westchester Knicks thus far.

Allan Wylie, a freshman sports communication major at Rowan University in New Jersey, is a color commentator for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.

Malachi Flynn etched his name into NBA history with a remarkable 50-point performance. Now, he's trying to earn his way back into the league with strong play in the G League.

Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard was one of the more promising prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft but he hasn't been able to carve out a consistent role in the Rockets' crowded rotation. But his recent performance in the NBA G League indicates it's only a matter of time.

Former Celtics forward Oshae Brissett has found his new home, though it’s not in the NBA. Brissett has signed with the G League team Long Island Nets, per CLNS' Bobby Manning, as he looks to get back into the league.

After three strong games in the G League, the Rockets recalled rookie guard Reed Sheppard. Houston has three games coming up over the next four days.

Forward Oshae Brissett signed a contract with the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate, according to Saturday’s G League transaction wire. CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning was the first to report the signing. Long Island is scheduled to visit Boston’s G League squad, the Maine Celtics, on Sunday.

Former Gonzaga men's basketball standout Drew Timme stuffed the stat sheet Tuesday night in another impressive performance with the NBA G League's Long Island N