Which Spurs stars played for the Kings and the Sixers? NBA HoopGrids answers for August 29

The latest NBA HoopGrids puzzle has been released. With the league still in the offseason, fans have had fun testing their basketball knowledge with this daily trivia quiz.

Here’s a look at today’s grid:

Clues to the August 29 NBA HoopGrids puzzle

Cell 1 - Player who had stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs

Cell 2 - Player with 15+ PPG in a season and played for the Cavaliers

Cell 3 - Player with 5,000+ career assists and also played for the Cavaliers

Cell 4 - Player who had stints with the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs

Cell 5 - Player with 15+ PPG in a season and played for the Kings

Cell 6 - Player with 5,000+ career assists and also played for the Kings

Cell 7 - Player who had stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs

Cell 8 - Player with 15+ PPG in a season and played for the 76ers

Cell 9 - Player with 5,000+ career assists and also played for the 76ers

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Answers to the August 29 NBA HoopGrids puzzle

Danny Green and Richard Jefferson are easy answers for Cell 1. They both had stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs. Ira Newble also donned the jerseys of the aforementioned teams, making him a superb option here.

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James are obvious answers for Cell 2. As the Cavaliers’ superstar players during their stint with the team, they had multiple seasons averaging 15+ PPG. Hot Rod Williams played in Cleveland for nine seasons, one of which he averaged 16.8 PPG, making him an excellent alternative here.

Phoenix Suns legend Kevin Johnson finished with 6,711 career assists. 193 of those came during his nearly one season with the Cavaliers. He’s an excellent fit for Cell 3. Baron Davis is an option here. Like Johnson, he played one season with the Cavs and had 6,000+ assists to his name.

Trey Lyles, Beno Udrih, Rudy Gay and Lloyd Daniels played for the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs in their respective NBA careers. Cell 4 is where they suit best.

Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox averaged 15+ points last season for the Sacramento Kings. They’re easy answers for Cell 5. Tyreke Evans, when he won Rookie of the Year during the 2009-10 season, averaged 20.1 PPG. He never hit less than 15+ PPG in his first four seasons with the Kings.

Mike Bibby and Andre Miller once played for the Sacramento Kings and finished their careers with more than 5,000 assists. They’re excellent for Cell 6 of the NBA HoopGrids puzzle.

Before Bruce Bowen became a three-time champ with the San Antonio Spurs, he also played one season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He’s a great answer for Cell 7. Jonathan Simmons and David Wingate are excellent options as well.

Jeff Hornacek played close to two seasons with the 76ers and averaged 15+ PPG during that span. He’s suited for Cell 8. Julius Erving, Moses Malone and Charles Barkley are easy answers here.

Maurice Cheeks was a four-time All-Star with the 76ers and finished with 7,000+ career assists. He is an excellent choice for Cell 9. Jrue Holiday, the current Milwaukee Bucks star, played several seasons in Philly and currently has 5,868 dimes. He’s an option here as well.

Here’s the filled-out NBA HoopGrids puzzle:

The completed August 29 NBA HoopGrids puzzle