Illinois Hoops Update- July 14- Peterson Signs With Hornets On A Two-Way Contract

Drew Peterson (Libertyville) has agreed to a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets, per Shams Charania. Peterson has been with the Boston Celtics the past two season but has mainly spent his time with their G League affiliate, Maine Celtics. Last season, he appeared in a career-high 25 games and averaged 2.2 points on 41.5…

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July 15, 2025

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Drew Peterson (Libertyville) has agreed to a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets, per Shams Charania.

Former Celtics forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets, agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports tell ESPN. Hornets' Charles Lee coached Peterson in Boston two seasons ago.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 15, 2025

Peterson has been with the Boston Celtics the past two season but has mainly spent his time with their G League affiliate, Maine Celtics.

Last season, he appeared in a career-high 25 games and averaged 2.2 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Peterson also shot 39.4 percent on 1.3 3-point attempts per game.

Hornets G League affiliate is the Greensboro Swarm.

WNBA Box Score

Kate Martin (Edwardsville) played five minutes off the bench in the Golden State Valkyries’ 78-77 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. She had an assist, a steal, and a -1 plus-minus in the loss. This was just her third scoreless appearance of the season and her first in nearly a month.

NBA Summer League Box Scores

Chicago Bulls defeated Indiana Pacers, 114-105. Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) and Javon Freeman-Liberty (Whitney Young) started in the win. Buzelis had 28 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3PT, 10-13 FT) with five rebounds, an assist, a steal, a block, four turnovers, and a +1 plus-minus in 32 minutes.

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Freeman-Liberty had 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3PT, 4-4 FT) with eight rebounds (three offensive), five assists, two steals, four turnovers, and a +10 plus-minus in 29 minutes.

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RayJ Dennis (Oswego East) started and had 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3PT, 3-3 FT) with five assists, three steals, three turnovers, and a -14 plus-minus in 27 minutes.

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Los Angeles Clippers defeated Los Angeles Lakers, 67-58. Cam Christie (Rolling Meadows) started and played 30 minutes for the Clippers. He had eight points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3PT, 1-2 FT) with six rebounds, six assists, two steals, a turnover, and a +11 plus-minus. DJ Steward (Whitney Young) started for the Lakers while Ty Johnson (DePaul College Prep) came off the bench and DaJuan Gordon (Curie) did not play. Steward had seven points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3PT) with three rebounds, five assists, two steals, four turnovers, and a +2 plus-minus in 29 minutes.