Zavier Simpson signs with Detroit Pistons
Volume 2 Issue 29
Zavier Simpson may be making his return to the NBA. Multiple outlets have reported that Simpson has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Detroit Pistons after spending these past months on their Summer League team.
Simpson averaged 5.3 points and 2.5 assists in the Summer League. Simpson spent all of last season with the Orlando Magic’s G-League affiliate. Simpson was named to the first ever “Next Up” game at all star weekend meant to showcase the top talent in the G-League. Simpson was second in the G-League last season in total assists.
Simpson has been playing in the G-League since 2021 after a stellar career at Michigan. He made four appearances for the Oklahoma City Thunder in April of 2022 before signing with the Magic this past season. The Pistons will be Simpson’s third team.
The Exhibit 10 contract allows the Pistons to assign Zavier Simpson to a two-way contract with their G-League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise, as long as it is done before the regular season.
As of right now it is unclear whether Simpson will be suiting up for the G-League of the NBA. The Pistons currently have four guards aged 22 or younger on their team. This could allow an experienced player like Simpson to gain more playing time if the young players are not showing development.
Zavier Simpson is just the second ever Lima Senior graduate to play in the NBA, the other being John McCullough in 1982.
Leading Updates
Grace VanSlooten (Toledo/Notre Dame) wins U19 FIBA World Cup.
Charlie Clark (Sandusky/Perkins) finished 11th in the 1500m at the World Aquatics Championships.
Notable Game Updates
On July 23rd Seth Lonsway (Celina) earned the save in four innings for the High-A San Jose Giants.
On July 25th Adam Wolf (Milan/Edison) earned the win for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves.
On July 26th Jase Bowen (Northwood/Tol. Cen. Cath.) went 4-for-5 with a home rune for the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers.
On July 28th Natasha Howard (Toledo/Waite) had 14 points and 9 rebounds in a Dallas Wings win over the Washington Mystics.
On July 29th Kade Kern (Archbold) went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs for the Rookie League Braves.
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Just For Fun
Last Fall Individual State Champion by County
Allen - 2021 - Brady Yingst - Lima Perry - Boys Cross Country
Auglaize - 2017 - Emma Watcke - Minster - Girls Cross Country
Crawford - 2017 - Chad Johnson - Colonel Crawford Boys Cross Country
Defiance - 2018 - Noah Fisher - Def. Ayersville - Boys Cross Country
Erie - 2012 - Maddy Mullins - Perkins - Girls Golf
Fulton - 2013 - Taylor Vernot - Wauseon - Girls Cross Country
Hancock - 1994 - Sam Bell - Findlay - Boys Cross Country
Hardin - None
Henry - 2013 - Brittany Atkinson - Liberty Center - Girls Cross Country
Huron - 1978 - Stan Cooke - New London - Boys Golf
Lucas - 2014 - John Mancinotti - Toledo St. John’s - Boys Golf
Marion - 1989 - Matt Uhl - Marion Pleasant - Boys Golf
Mercer - 2014 - Sarah Kanney - Coldwater - Girls Cross Country
Ottawa - None
Paulding - None
Putnam - 2005 - Nick Miller - Ottoville - Boys Golf
Sandusky - 2019 - Kyleigh Dull - Lakota - Girls Golf
Seneca - 1999 - Jeremy Riehm - Old Fort - Boys Cross Country
Van Wert - 2006 - Dillon Klein - Delphos Jefferson - Boys Golf
Williams - 1996 - David Zachrich - Bryan - Boys Golf
Wood - 2009 - Alyssa Shimmel - Eastwood - Girls Golf
Wyandot - 1993 - Kiki Corliss - Mohawk - Girls Golf