Blue Devils in the NBA

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 05: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers on October 5, 2013 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chicago defeated Indiana 82-76. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Luol Deng signs one day contract to retire from NBA with the Chicago Bulls

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Zion Williamson will miss start of regular season due to knee injury

Duke basketball alum Luke Kennard primed for breakout season in Detroit

Former Blue Devils take over ESPN’s Top-100 NBA Players List

MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Cam Reddish of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Cam Reddish cleared to fully participate in Atlanta Hawks training camp

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Lance Thomas #42 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Former Knick Lance Thomas moves boroughs, signs with Brooklyn Nets

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MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Zion Williamson signs another endorsement deal, linking with Gatorade

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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics, wearing a mask due to a facial fracture, looks on during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on November 16, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving suffers a face injury in pickup game with Brooklyn Nets

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 21: 3rd (Duke) NBA draft pick, RJ Barrett visits the Empire State Building as it hosts New York Knicks NBA draft picks on June 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Former Duke Blue Devils are taking over New York City one sport at a time

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Mason Plumlee of the USA runs onto court during game two of the International Basketball series between the Australian Boomers and United States of America at Marvel Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum sits out, Mason Plumlee sees more time in USA blowout

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Former NBA player Mike Dunleavy poses for a photo during the TopSpin charity fundraiser at the Metropolitan Pavilion on December 6, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Mike Dunleavy named as Golden State Warriors Assistant GM

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Jayson Tatum of the USA falls to the ground after being fouled during the International Friendly Basketball match between Canada and the USA at Qudos Bank Arena on August 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum gets injured in Team USA’s overtime victory over Turkey

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MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: RJ Barrett of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

R.J. Barrett calls NBA Rookie of the Year Award ‘definitely important’ to win

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 01: Jayson Tatum #10 of USA in action against Blake Schilb of Czech Republic during the 1st round Group E march between USA and Czech Republic of 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Oriental Sports Center on September 1, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum leads the way early in Team USA’s opening victory

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Jayson Tatum of the USA takes the court during the International Friendly Basketball match between Canada and the USA at Qudos Bank Arena on August 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum, Mason Plumlee struggle in final Team USA scrimmage

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Gregg Popovich the Head Coach of the USA National Team speaks to Jayson Tatum during the United States of America Team USA National basketball team training session at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on August 19, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum, Mason Plumlee make Team USA FIBA World Cup roster

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MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

ESPN predicts Zion Williamson to win NBA Rookie of the Year

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Jayson Tatum of the USA controls the ball during the International Basketball Friendly match between the Australian Boomers and Team USA United States of America at Marvel Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum and Mason Plumlee quiet in Team USA’s scrimmage

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 19: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans warms up during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center on October 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Jahlil Okafor continues offseason working out with Anthony Davis

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 06: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum and Brandon Ingram featured in NBA2K20 ‘My Career’ mode

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MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Trio of former Blue Devils recognized by peers in NBA Rookie Surveys

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Mason Plumlee #35 of the 2019 USA Men's National Team grabs a rebound against Jaren Jackson Jr. #27 of the 2019 USA Men's Select Team during the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Blue-White exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum, Mason Plumlee to travel to Australia with Team USA

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Jayson Tatum #34 of the 2019 USA Men's National Team is greeted by people being assisted by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) before the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Blue-White exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum shines again in Team USA scrimmage against Spain

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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Cam Reddish #2, Javin DeLaurier #12, RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils huddle during their game against the Boston College Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 05, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 80-55. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish find out NBA2K20 player rating

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Duke basketball alum Jayson Tatum takes giant gamble

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Marvin Bagley III #38 of the 2019 USA Men's Select Team shoots during warmups before the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Blue-White exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Marvin Bagley III withdraws from Team USA consideration

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Jayson Tatum #34 of the 2019 USA Men's National Team is guarded by Pat Connaughton #32 of the 2019 USA Men's Select Team during the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Blue-White exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum leads the way in Team USA Blue-White scrimmage

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 15: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the U.S. Team reacts during the 2019 Mtn Dew ICE Rising Stars at Spectrum Center on February 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Marvin Bagley III gets added to Team USA National Team roster

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