Former NBA guard Edmond Sumner signed a contract with the Sichuan Blue Whales in China, agent Misko Raznatovic announced (via Twitter). Sumner was the 52nd overall pick in the 2017 draft.
Sumner played five seasons in the NBA, most recently with the Nets in 2022/23. He spent the first four years of his career with the Pacers, averaging 7.5 points per game in ’20/21, his best statistical season. He started in 24 of his 53 appearances that year and looked like a potential long-term fixture with the team.
Unfortunately, Sumner suffered an Achilles injury that kept him out of the entire ’21/22 season. He signed a contract with Brooklyn in the 2022 offseason, averaging 7.1 PPG in 53 games (12 starts). However, he didn’t wind up with the team beyond that and played last season in Lithuania.
In all, Sumner holds NBA averages of 6.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 161 career regular season games (41 starts).
We have more from around the basketball world:
- The market for Brandon Ingram has stalled this offseason as the Pelicans determine whether an extension is viable or whether there’s a trade that makes sense. Attempting to find a solution for the Ingram situation, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report proposes a three-team trade involving the Pelicans, Nets and Jazz. In this hypothetical scenario, the Jazz would get Ingram and Day’Ron Sharpe, New Orleans would receive Cameron Johnson and Walker Kessler, and the Nets would acquire John Collins, Brice Sensabaugh and a 2025 first-round pick (the more favorable of Cleveland’s and Minnesota’s picks, from Utah). Pincus reasons that while acquiring Ingram could endanger Utah’s chances at landing a top selection in the draft, he would provide a young running mate on the wing for Lauri Markkanen. Pincus opines that the deal makes sense for the Pelicans because they add shooting and size while the Nets would receive a young prospect and a first-round pick.
- After previously breaking down some offseason moves that flew under the radar, John Hollinger of The Athletic takes a look at some of this summer’s transactions that carry more risk. Hollinger writes that Andrew Nembhard‘s contract worries him, because the Pacers already had him under contract for two more seasons at about $2MM per year. This new contract wipes away the second year, meaning he’s getting $57MM in new money over the following two seasons. Hollinger also expresses concerns with multiple various rookie max extensions, Immanuel Quickley‘s contract with the Raptors, Max Christie‘s deal with the Lakers and Patrick Williams‘ long-term agreement with the Bulls.
- In case you missed it, Goran Dragic‘s farewell retirement game is streaming on the NBA App at 2 p.m. Eastern. Current and former stars like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Steve Nash, and Dirk Nowitzki will be participating.
Wow that is a real bad trade for the jazz since they already been asking for a 1st round pick for Kessler. Wouldn’t the jazz be getting back picks in that deal not the Nets? Sounds like a trade the Pelicans would want but nobody else.
The Jazz would be the ones winning this trade. Kessler is trash and will never be traded for a 1st. And, they’d be getting out of the Collins’ contract. The Nets would be big losers in this. No way they do it. The Pelicans want more than this for Ingram. But, at this point. This might be the best possible return. I’d just roll with Ingram if this is the best offer I got.
Kessler isn’t trash. He’s a good rebounder, screener and shot blocker. He’s still yet to develop an offensive game besides just put backs but as typical of young big men that takes time. Other than getting out of his contract though the reason you trade Collins is to open up more playing time for Kessler and Hendricks.
The Pelicans should get more than Thomas and Kessler back for Ingram. The reason Ingram hasn’t been moved yet is no one is willing to commit long term assets until they’re sure they can get Ingram to sign and at a fair salary. Around the trade deadline I could see some teams that seems like they’re an impact player short making a trade for him.
@kenlyo
Ingram Trade is no needed
Pelicans can easily sign Muphy and Ingram next season and don’t need to pay taxes
I agree with Sillivan.
I believe they should trade CJ McCollum for a C. I don’t want to get into the details
How are the Jazz winners when they are rebuilding and picking up a soon to be free agent? It’s a total loss for them because Kessler has value. A few teams had talks with Utah about trading for Kessler.
Ingram isn’t the type of player Danny Ainge would want to build around. One dimensional players on max or near max contracts have little to no trade value. Lavine, Trae and Brandon are prime examples. Someone should have told the Bucks last year.
Ingram is a great scorer, solid rebounder and good passer for a wing.
He wants 4-year $208 million contract.
Playoffs teams don’t want to trade for him because of payroll management.
I’d pay Ingram 4 yeas $180 million, but I would not pay Jalen Green 4 years $120 million
How about this?
Pelicans get Jalen Green, Jeff Green and Smith
Rockets get Ingram
It would be easier for Rcokets to manage payroll next two seasons
Bruce Brown, Boucher and a 2026 first for Ingram.