Pro Blue: Former Wolverines Balling In The NBA

At least four former Michigan Wolverines are everyday starters in the NBA with a couple others starting when certain situations arise. A couple others are fighting for playing time, while even a couple more are hanging on at the bottom of their respective active roster. A pretty big handful of other former Wolverines are participating in the G-League with hopes of getting that coveted call up.

One former Wolverine will welcome a new teammate in a pretty big trade as the trade deadline approaches. Here's the latest on former Michigan hoopers getting paid to play in the NBA or G-League.

Wolverines In The NBA

Jordan Poole

Golden State Warriors | BIO | Instagram

• STATISTICS: Games: 53 | PPG: 20.5 | RPG: 2.8 | APG: 4.3

• HIGHLIGHT: Posted 22 points and five assists against Denver (Feb. 2)

Franz Wagner

Orlando Magic | BIO | Twitter | Instagram

• STATISTICS: Games: 53 | PPG: 19.5 | RPG: 4.1 | APG: 3.4

• HIGHLIGHT: Recorded 19 points and six rebounds in a win over Philadelphia (Jan. 30)

• ALL-STAR UPDATE: Selected to participate in the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend

Moritz Wagner

Orlando Magic | BIO | Twitter | Instagram

• STATISTICS: Games: 33 | PPG: 11.5 | RPG: 5.1 | APG: 1.7

• HIGHLIGHT: Scored 22 points while going 10-for-10 from the free throw line in a win over Philadelphia (Jan. 30)

• SEASON NOTABLE: Has scored 82 points over his last five games (16.7 per game)

Tim Hardaway, Jr.

Dallas Mavericks | BIO | Twitter | Instagram

• STATISTICS: Games: 50 | PPG: 13.7 | RPG: 3.5 | APG: 1.6

• HIGHLIGHT: Made five three-pointers to score 22 points in a loss to Jordan Poole and Golden State (Feb. 4)

• NOTE: Kyrie Irving was just traded to the Mavericks, giving Hardaway Jr. and Co. a real shot at competing in the West.

Caris LeVert

Cleveland Cavaliers | BIO | Twitter | Instagram

• STATISTICS: Games: 49 | PPG: 12.5 | RPG: 3.9 | APG: 3.8

• HIGHLIGHT: Scored 14 points and added five rebounds in a loss to Miami (Jan. 31)

• INJURY UPDATE: Has missed two games with hamstring soreness (Feb. 2 and Feb. 5)

Caleb Houstan

Orlando Magic | BIO

• STATISTICS: Games: 31 | PPG: 4.1 | RPG: 2.3 | APG: 0.6

• HIGHLIGHT: Returned from G-League stint to record eight points and two rebounds in a win over Charlotte (Feb. 5)

Isaiah Livers

Detroit Pistons | BIO | Twitter | Instagram

• STATISTICS: Games: 32 | PPG: 5.6 | RPG: 2.3 | APG: 0.6

• HIGHLIGHT: Scored nine points in a loss to Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dallas (Jan. 30)

Duncan Robinson

Miami Heat | BIO | Twitter | Instagram

• STATISTICS: Games: 28 | PPG: 6.9 | RPG: 1.9 | APG: 1.2

• UPDATE: Remains out with a finger injury

Moussa Diabate

Los Angeles Clippers | BIO | Twitter | Instagram

• STATISTICS: Games: 14 | PPG: 3.6 | RPG: 3.1 | APG: 0.2

• UPDATE: Did not play this week (Coach’s Decision)

LOOKING AHEAD…

· Monday, February 6: Moussa Diabate and the Clippers take on Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. on NBA TV

· Wednesday, February 8: Isaiah Livers and Detroit face Caris LeVert and Cleveland at 7 p.m.; Moussa Diabate and the Clippers host Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dallas at 10 p.m. on ESPN

· Friday, February 10: Caris LeVert and Cleveland take on New Orleans at 10 p.m. on ESPN.

· Saturday, February 11: Jordan Poole and Golden State host the Lakers at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.

WOLVERINES IN THE G-LEAGUE…

· Eli Brooks, Fort Wayne Mad Ants

· Trey Burke, Stockton Kings

· Chaundee Brown Jr., Austin Spurs

· Moussa Diabate, Los Angeles Clippers/Ontario Clippers (Two-Way Contract)

· Charles Matthews, Windy City Bulls

· Zavier Simpson, Lakeland Magic

· D.J. Wilson, Oklahoma City Blue