Former Lone Peak High center Justin Hamilton is returning to the NBA.
After playing last season in Spain, Hamilton has agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.
Hamilton and his agency, Priority Sport, confirmed the news.
Excited to start this journey with the @BrooklynNets can't wait to get out there and start working!!
— justin hamilton (@Justin__41) July 2, 2016
Congratulations to @Justin__41 on your new 2 year contract with the @BrooklynNets! Your perseverance pays off!
— Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) July 2, 2016
Hamilton enjoyed a successful 2015-16 season with Valencia Basket Club, averaging 14.2 points and 5.1 rebounds during the regular season while being named the power forward of the year in the Endesa League in Spain. He was also voted first team All-Endesa League and second in the MVP voting.
Prior to heading to Europe, Hamilton moved around the NBA. The former Knight, a second-round pick by Philadelphia in 2012, has played in 49 career NBA games with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets, averaging 5.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
He also spent time in the NBA Development League and was named to the Futures All-Star roster for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game.