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Former Chicago Bulls first-round pick signs with team in Italy

Denzel Valentine last played in the NBA during the 2021–22 season, when he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz.

This year, he averaged 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds per game in 24 games, shooting 37.9% from the field and 40.4% from three-point range.

On Saturday, Valentine's Day signed with Pallacanestro Trieste (h/t Alberto De Roa from HoopsHype).

About Andrea Calzoni: “✅🇮🇹OFFICIAL Denzel Valentine signs a one-year contract with Pallacanestro Trieste. After his short adventure at Olimpia Milan, his career continues in Italy.”

After an outstanding college career for Michigan State, Valentine was selected 14th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft.

During his last season averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range in 31 games (30 starts).

About the College Basketball Report: “(2015-16) Denzel Valentine

• AP Player of the Year
• NABC Player of the Year
• Consensus AA 1st team
• Naismith finalist
• Julius Erving Prize
• Big Ten Player of the Year
• 19.7.7
• 46/44/85 shot splits
• Michigan State finished second in the final AP poll”

Valentine played five seasons in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavs.

The best time of his career was in Chicago, where he spent the first four years.

He averaged 7.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for his career, shooting 39.4% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range in 256 games.

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