The Question: Matas Buzelis spent his pre-NBA development year with G League Ignite. Which current NBA star—who also skipped college for the G League Ignite—was selected #3 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft? (Answer at the bottom!)
Priceless Mentorship: Matas Buzelis opened up about recent interactions with Kevin Durant, crediting the legend for instilling confidence in his game.
Pure Hooper Vibes: “I talked to him about some of my routine stuff that I do and how he approaches the game... But he’s so real, man. Like he really tells you the truth. He loves basketball,” Buzelis shared.
Mid-Range Mastery: Matas noted they broke down mid-range mechanics and daily discipline, taking notes directly from one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.
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Matas Buzelis going for Allstar in year 3
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Stadium Drama: Bears leadership confirmed Indiana is their “sole focus” for the $5 billion domed stadium. While Illinois leaders still see an opening, Gov. JB Pritzker noted it’s on the Bears to bring a finalized bill to the legislature.
Jennings’ Offense Blueprint: NFL analyst Greg Jennings believes the Bears can field the NFL’s best offense, but emphasized one key metric: Caleb Williams must keep his completion percentage above 60% to truly unlock elite passing volume.
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ESPN’s @BenjaminSolak doesn’t believe regression is coming for Ben Johnson and the 2026 Bears: “If you want to bet on regression, be my guest. Johnson called his team the ‘No. 1 regression candidate’ this summer in a nod to that doubt. I have no interest betting against this
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Rivalry Is Back: The Crosstown Classic wrapped up in a 3-3 season tie (with a razor-thin 33-32 total run differential favoring the White Sox), proving Chicago baseball is completely back on the map!
Crowds at Wrigley: The Cubs are on pace to draw 3.1 million fans, marking back-to-back 3M+ attendance seasons for the first time since 2018–2019.
30-Day Stat Leaders: Over the last month, the Cubs rank 1st in HRs and SLG, and 2nd in OPS, RBIs, Runs, Hits, and Doubles across all of Major League Baseball.
Sox Shutout: The South Side put an exclamation point on the series with a clean home shutout win over the Northsiders to split the 6-game season series.
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Cubs vs Sox 2026: Record: 3–3 tie Total Score: White Sox 33 vs Cubs 32
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(Trivia Answer: Scoot Henderson, who was taken #3 overall by the Portland Trail Blazers!)
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