Local NBA picks, free agents look to make an impression

Posted Jul 10, 2019
UNC’s Coby White is off to a fast start as a member of the Chicago Bulls. He scored 25 points Monday and is averaging 19 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists. White’s former Tar Heel teammate Nassir Little is averaging 4.3 points and 3.7 assists in three games for the Portland Trailblazers. Utah Jazz big man Tony Bradley has made the biggest splash. (North State Journal)

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