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Gary Woelfel: Maksym “Max” Shulga, a native of Ukraine, told me he’ll be heading to Milwaukee after the NBA draft combine for a workout with the Bucks. Shulga, a combo guard from Virginia Commonwealth, was the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year last season.

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Jay King: The Celtics are signing Hason Ward to an exhibit-10 contract, per sources. The big man, who played high school ball at Central High School in Springfield, was on Iowa State’s Sweet 16 squad last season after starting his college career at VCU.

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Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Memphis Grizzlies G/F Vince Williams Jr. is expected to sign a new three-year, $7.9M guaranteed contract. Williams — 47th overall pick out of VCU in 2022 — is believed to be getting the most guaranteed money coming off of a two-way deal. pic.twitter.com/fONdPlILrO

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Kevin Chouinard: Hawks workout for tomorrow: Josh Carlton (Houston) Julian Champagnie (St. John’s) Justin Minaya (Providence) Orlando Robinson (Fresno State) Vince Williams Jr. (VCU)

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Joe Cowley: Keep an eye on the Bulls looking to get into the late first round for backcourt help, eyeing Miles McBride or "Bones" Hyland from VCU, per a source. Knicks also like Hyland at pick 19 or 21. Let the games begin ....

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The workout is important because the Jazz have wanted to get a close look at Grimes. Other candidates at No. 30 for the Jazz, according to sources, include Bones Hyland of VCU, Ayo Dosunmu from Illinois, Miles McBride out of West Virginia, Herb Jones from Alabama, Joel Ayayi from Gonzaga, Josh Primo from Alabama and Jared Butler from Baylor.

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Chris Grenham: VCU's Bones Hyland is showing out in the first NBA Draft Combine scrimmage of the day, which is a continuation of the last month. He's had a tremendous pre-draft process so far. Was told Hyland was the best player on the floor at his workout with the Celtics last week.

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After an electric two-year stint at VCU, guard Bones Hyland is taking his talents to the professional ranks.The Wilmington, Del., native announced on Saturday evening that he will declare for this year’s NBA draft, with plans to hire an agent.

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Jeff Borzello: BREAKING: Oregon vs. VCU has been declared a no-contest due to COVID protocols with VCU, per the NCAA. Oregon advances to the second round.

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Bryan Kalbrosky: NBA free agent Xavier Munford will participate in a minicamp with the Timberwolves, as reported by @Darren Wolfson. He will be joined by former VCU star Briante Weber, per source.

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Candace Buckner: Free agent F Treveon Graham is attracting interest from several teams including Minnesota, Detroit and -- surprise, the #Wizards. Graham is a D.C. native and played college ball at VCU. He's an undrafted player but made a marks last year w/ the Hornets as a 3-D player

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Michael Scotto: The Milwaukee Bucks have added JeQuan Lewis to their Summer League team, a league source told The Athletic. The former VCU guard spent last season with the Wisconsin Herd.

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The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on guard JeQuan Lewis. The undrafted rookie from Virginia Commonwealth University originally signed a contract on July 6.

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During a lunch with Washington Post editors and reporters on Wednesday, Brooks addressed a wide range of topics including John Wall’s health. When asked if Wall would be available for the Wizards’ first training camp practice, Tuesday on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Brooks expressed uncertainty, though he didn’t appear too concerned at this point. “Don’t know that but he’s doing some one-on-one, he’s doing some three-on-three. Not really worried about that,” Brooks said. “Like all of our athletes, I want them to be ready but he’s definitely moving towards that direction.”

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