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Houston freshman forward Jarace Walker was the No. 8 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 power forward went to the Indiana Pacers and now pairs up with Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, and Bennedict Mathurin. So, now that Walker knows where he will start his NBA career, let’s take a look at the current and […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Scoot Henderson has trained for years to make it to the NBA. Now, the 6-foot-2 guard and G League Ignite product will be teaming up with one of the league’s best stars, Damian Lillard, on the Portland Trail Blazers after being selected third overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. As a testament […]

In case you missed the 2023 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics did more trading than actual drafting. They entered Thursday night with just the No. 25 pick, but ended up turning that into the No. 38 pick and a whopping four future second-round selections. This massive haul all stems from the Celtics’ three-team trade that […]

Overtime Elite has officially left their imprint on the NBA Draft. Amen Thompson, who along with his twin brother Ausur, is a flag-bearer for this alternative option to college basketball and is intent on showing that his unconventional path to the league will still result in substantial success. The Houston Rockets are counting on it […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA – Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard underwent a procedure on his injured right knee in early June, President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank announced on Thursday night following the 2023 NBA Draft. Leonard is expected to make a full recovery from the operation deemed a ‘clean up’ procedure and is expected […]

The Golden State Warriors saved their trade fireworks for before Thursday night’s main event at Barclays Center, ultimately standing pat at No. 19 overall to select Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski. As a new-look roster continues taking shape ahead of free agency, let’s grade the Dubs’ lone pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Warriors’ 2023 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Jalen Hood-Schifino with the no. 17 pick and Maxwell Lewis with the no. 40 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Lakers considered trading their first-round pick until the last minute. They did make a move earlier on Thursday, sending no. 47 plus $4.35 million to the Indiana Pacers to move […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA – The Los Angeles Clippers offseason is well underway, and their first step was taken in the 2023 NBA Draft. With the 30th pick in the Draft, the Clippers selected Kobe Brown out of Missouri. The 23-year old Brown, a 6-foot-8, 250 lb. forward, played four years of college basketball at the […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone, just over a week after the Denver Nuggets captured their first championship in franchise history, topping the Miami Heat in five games. Our 2023 NBA Draft tracker kept you updated on everything draft-wise, including live results, streaming information, the order of all picks, mock drafts, trades, betting […]

The basketball world is buzzing with anticipation as the 2023 NBA Draft confirmed what everyone already knew — none other than Victor Wembanyama would be the top overall pick. Standing at an astounding 7’3, this French prodigy has captured the attention of scouts and fans alike with his remarkable skills and versatility on the court. […]

The first round of the 2023 NBA Draft was obviously highlighted by Victor Wembanyama going first overall to the San Antonio Spurs, but this year’s draft saw plenty of action through the first 30 picks. Did Charlotte make the right choice between Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson? Will the Thompson twins find success with their […]

With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Scoot Henderson, point guard from G League Ignite. Henderson was the second-best prospect in this draft, and the Blazers got a steal after he fell to No. 3. As Henderson approaches his rookie season, here are three bold Scoot […]

Cam Whitmore was long expected to go in the lottery, but medical concerns resulted in a stunning slide. Now, Whitmore will begin his professional career with the Houston Rockets after being taken with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. One of the best prospects coming from the college basketball ranks this year, […]

With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller, a freshman forward from Alabama. Miller probably wasn’t the second-best prospect of this draft, but he was the best fit for the Hornets in the second slot. Now, as Miller approaches his rookie season, here are three bold […]

A skilled wing who has a chance to be the best three-point shooter from this year’s draft class, Gradey Dick will be taking his talents to the Toronto Raptors after they selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There is no denying that Dick is one of the best sharpshooters […]

One of the nation’s top recruits this past year, Dereck Lively II now finds himself as a lottery pick heading to the NBA after being selected 12th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023 NBA Draft. Many people pegged Lively to the Mavs at No. 10, but they wound up trading back two spots […]

A stretch big man who brings firepower from the perimeter on offense and rim protection on defense, Taylor Hendricks finds himself as a top-10 pick after being drafted No. 9 overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2023 NBA Draft. The role of frontcourt players in the NBA is constantly changing, and many teams around […]

One of the bigger, stronger forwards in this draft class, Jarace Walker is now a member of the Indiana Pacers after being selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. This pick comes after the Pacers traded back one spot with the Washington Wizards, who are getting Bilal Coulibaly with the No. […]

A complete game-changer with the ball in his hands, Anthony Black will now be one of the faces of the Orlando Magic after they elected to take him with the sixth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. While Scoot Henderson is the most athletic guard in this draft class, Black may just be the […]

Looking to quickly go from sitting at the bottom of the NBA to being a young team on the rise, the Detroit Pistons have added yet another dynamic talent to their roster by selecting Ausar Thompson from Overtime Elite with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Ausar goes one pick after his […]

The rebuilding Houston Rockets have expanded their young core by selecting Amen Thompson from Overtime Elite with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. An athletic, versatile guard who possesses great length, Thompson was always expected to be one of the top picks in this year’s draft because of all the boxes he […]

Whether or not they would trade their draft pick was the key storyline revolving around the Portland Trail Blazers entering the 2023 NBA Draft as questions revolve around Damian Lillard’s future, but they did not make a massive deal. As a result, Scoot Henderson is the newest member of their roster after being selected with […]

The Charlotte Hornets have decided to select Brandon Miller, a 6’9″ forward from Alabama, with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There were some draft day rumors suggesting the Hornets might take Scoot Henderson, but it’s Miller after much of the pre-draft hype surrounded the former Crimson Tide star. The top prospect […]

No matter who held the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama was going to be the first player selected. Now it is official, as the French big man is heading to the San Antonio Spurs. Arguably the greatest draft prospect the league has seen since LeBron James in 2003, Wembamnyama enters […]

So much for Jordan Poole’s status as a fixture with the Golden State Warriors. Mere days after new head basketball decision-maker Mike Dunleavy Jr. insisted he’d remain in the Bay for years to come, the Warriors agreed to send Poole and draft assets to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade for future Hall-of-Fame point […]

Myles Turner and Buddy Hield have been Indiana Pacers’ teammates since the 2022 NBA trade deadline, but neither player can seem to escape the shadow of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have been linked to either Turner or Hield in trade rumors for multiple years. The cycle continued shortly before the 2023 NBA Draft […]

A Paul George trade is apparently possible, as reports are that the Los Angeles Clippers are open to the idea of dealing one of their two biggest stars. There are several logical destinations for the eight-time All-Star, including the New York Knicks. The Knickerbockers might not be able to offer the best package, but they […]

Brandon Miller is a familiar kind of player. More precisely, he’s the kind of player who dots the rosters and starting lineups of pretty much every serious team, a mobile, 6’8 sharpshooter who can seamlessly slot into any lineup. Beyond merely checking certain physical boxes, Miller was arguably the best player in college basketball during […]

The NBA Draft has finally arrived with coverage beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. After months of speculation, scouting, and analysis, fans will finally see who will lead the future of their franchises. While a definitive top three have settled, the rest of the draft is up in the air. Thankfully, FanDuel […]

You just never know what to expect the day of the NBA Draft and this year, fireworks have been going off early. The Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards have made a huge trade involving 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul and former first-round pick Jordan Poole. With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green […]

The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world on Wednesday night by trading their leader Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porziņģis. And while it’s a big deal that Boston swapped its longest-tenured player, it’s also worth noting the draft haul the C’s got in the exchange. Following the three-team trade, the Celtics got a 2024 first-round pick […]

Amen Thompson is getting ready to hopefully hear his name called within the top five picks of the 2023 NBA Draft taking place Thursday night at Barclays Center in New York City. There have been rumors of Thompson to the Portland Trailblazers at three, the Houston Rockets at four, and the Detroit Pistons at five. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a big decision to make during Thursday night’s draft, as they currently own the 10th overall pick and have been exploring trade opportunities coming their way. Whether or not they hold onto this pick will have drastically impact their roster for the 2023-24 season, especially with Kyrie Irving being an unrestricted […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is tonight! Check out our NBA odds series as we give you a Kobe Bufkin draft position over/under prediction and pick. Michigan basketball had a very tough season in 2022/2023, but Bufkin did his best to make it good. He averaged 14.0 points per game, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists last […]

Scoot Henderson is currently preparing for the biggest day of his life as the 2023 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday night at the Barclays Center in New York City. Rumors have pinpointed Henderson for either the No. 2 or No. 3 pick, landing with the Charlotte Hornets and the former or the Portland Trailblazers […]

Dereck Lively II, a 7’1″ big man from Duke University, is one of the more highly touted centers in the 2023 NBA Draft class. Lively II has scouts enamored, thanks to his tremendous defensive potential. He was arguably the best rim protector in the nation in his freshman year with the Blue Devils, as he […]

Wednesday evening, former All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis was dealt to the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal that involved the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies. Though the acquisition of the tantalizing big man certainly helps bolster the C’s lacking frontcourt depth, such a transaction wound up costing them their beloved veteran guard Marcus Smart in […]

Kansas freshman forward Gradey Dick will be a lottery pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 wing could go as high as No. 7 to the Indiana Pacers, as low as No. 14 to the New Orleans Pelicans, and most mock drafts have him at No. 11 to the Orlando Magic. So, ahead of Dick […]

The NBA Draft is tonight! Check out our NBA Odds series as we hand out a Cason Wallace over/under draft position prediction and pick. The NBA Draft is where dreams come true. This where the next great basketball player finds out which team he will be suiting up for next season. There are some real […]