Coby White delivered a clutch performance Friday night, helping the Chicago Bulls end a seven-game losing streak in his home state.
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Week for Tar Heels in pros: Vintage game for Barnes; White, Davis shine with huge games
It was a week of statement performances for former North Carolina stars in the pros, headlined by Harrison Barnes and Coby White in the NBA and RJ Davis in the G League.
Where are Wilson, Veesaar projected in NBA draft?
North Carolina’s frontcourt is firmly on the NBA radar, with Caleb Wilson projected by most to go in the top four of the 2026 NBA draft and Henri Veesaar trending toward the first round in multiple projections for a loaded draft class.
Johnson hits 28, 6 3s, but Barnes’ Spurs advance in Cup; White scores 25; Brooks playing for USA
In a pivotal NBA Cup battle between the Tar Heels on Friday night, Cameron Johnson capped a strong week with his best game as a Denver Nugget. But it wasn’t enough against Harrison Barnes’ San Antonio Spurs.
Davis, Ingram stay hot in G League; Johnson has best game of season
RJ Davis and Harrison Ingram stayed hot in the G League with standout performances Sunday night as their teams continued strong starts, while Cameron Johnson delivered his best game of the season Saturday.
White hits 27, assists on game-winner; 23 for Barnes; big G League games for Ingram, Davis, Nance
Coby White is off to a sensational start for the Chicago Bulls. He followed up his 27-point performance in his season debut on Sunday with 25 points, five 3-pointers, seven assists and two steals in Wednesday’s 122–121 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Coby White hits 27, clutch shots in season debut; 22 for Davis, 34 for Nance in G League
The long-awaited season debut for Coby White was one to remember. Not looking at all rusty after missing the preseason and the first 11 games while recovering from a right calf strain, White collected 27 points, eight assists and four rebounds in the Chicago Bulls’ 150–147 double-overtime road loss Sunday night to the Utah Jazz.
RJ Davis pours in 31 points in outstanding G League debut; Nance, Ryan also have big openers
RJ Davis didn’t make the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster, but showed in his spectacular G League debut on Saturday night that he deserves a chance.
Powell sprains ankle in return to NBA
Drake Powell’s bad injury luck continued Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets rookie, who missed the entire preseason with left knee tendinopathy, has now suffered ankle injuries in both NBA games he’s played in this season.
Tough start for Johnson in Denver, but big games from Barnes, Sharpe, other Tar Heels in first week
While it’s been a frustrating start for Cam Johnson with his new team in Denver, there have been some outstanding games during the first week of the season from Cole Anthony, Harrison Barnes, Walker Kessler and Day’Ron Sharpe.
Powell assigned to G League camp, one of nine Tar Heels in camps
Drake Powell on Monday became the ninth former North Carolina player assigned to a G League training camp. He joined Long Island Nets camp, along with fellow Brooklyn rookie Danny Wolf.
Powell makes NBA debut in home state on big night for Sharpe, Kessler
Drake Powell made his NBA debut in his home state with his parents watching from the stands in a game that didn’t go that well for his Brooklyn Nets, but featured a strong performance from teammate Day’Ron Sharpe.
11 Tar Heels on NBA rosters as season starts, including four starters and two rookies
The NBA season opens this week with 11 former UNC players on opening night rosters. Among them are four starters, two backups, two players on new teams, and two rookies. Three others who were waived are expected to play in the G League.
Lakers waive Davis, who likely will play for their G League team
RJ Davis was one of four players the Los Angeles Lakers waived on Saturday, but is expected to join the South Bay Lakers, the team’s G League affiliate.
RJ Davis has productive preseason debut with the Lakers
RJ Davis had a productive preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. In the Lakers’ 103–81 loss to the Phoenix Suns at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., he put up the team’s second-highest point total with 14 points, only surpassed by the 20 points from expected starter Austin Reaves.
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