Atlanta’s selection of Risacher marked the second consecutive year a French player went at the top of the draft, after Victor Wembanyama a year ago.
Kings pick Devin Carter is dealing with a shoulder injury. Severity unknown, per Monte McNair. Kings will get him in the building for testing before determining summer league status, rehab plan, etc.
David Griffin, the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, was asked about Brandon Ingram’s future:
“Brandon (Ingram) wants to stay here. He believes in what we’re building. That’s meaningful to us. … At the same time, there’s a financial reality that we all deal with. We’re excited about Brandon. We know he’s excited about us.”
Ingram has one year remaining on his contract and is eligible for an extension, but the Pelicans are reluctant to offer him the max, league sources tell The Athletic.
