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JJ
Hickson
Center
Birthdate
9/4/1988
College
NC State
Draft Info
2008: Rd 1, Pk 19 (CLE)
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA
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Position
Center
Birthdate
9/4/1988
College
NC State
Draft Info
2008: Rd 1, Pk 19 (CLE)
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA
Career History
Washington Wizards
2015*-2016 (1 Season)
Denver Nuggets
2013-2015* (3 Seasons)
Portland Trail Blazers
2011*-2013 (2 Seasons)
Sacramento Kings
2011*-2012 (1 Season)
Cleveland Cavaliers
2008-2011 (3 Seasons)
NBA News
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Parsing the betting odds for insight on how the sportsbooks project the first nine picks of the 2026 NBA draft playing out.
Houston Rockets' Clint Capela dunks on DR Congo's footballers during FIFA World Cup visit
The Leopards, who have the World Cup base camp in Houston, spent part of their weekend visiting the Houston Rockets' training facility, where they were welcomed by veteran NBA center Clint Capela.
2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James.
Shams: Trae Young where he wants to be after signing massive deal with Wizards
Shams: Trae Young where he wants to be after signing massive deal with Wizards
2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest NBA free agent signings and extensions, including Collin Gillespie's new deal with the Suns.
Sources: Trae Young to sign 4-year, $212M deal with Wizards
Free agent Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Wizards, with a player option in Year 4, sources told ESPN.
