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One of the most polarizing prospects in the draft has found his NBA home. With the 7th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft the Portland Trail Blazers have drafted electric guard Shaedon Sharpe from Kentucky. Sharpe’s path to the NBA has been a rollercoaster of emotions. After flying under the radar for most of his […]

Leading up to the 2022 NBA Draft, everybody thought Jabari Smith was going No. 1 overall to the Orlando Magic. Things started to get interesting, though, when the odds started to favor Paolo Banchero on Wednesday night. Then an Adrian Wojnarowski tweet on Thursday morning suggested it was indeed going to be Smith at No. […]

Arizona freshman Bennedict Mathurin finally saw his childhood dream come true on Thursday night as he was selected 6th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Canadian guard was always expected to be a high pick in this class after a fantastic season in Tucson where he emerged as one of […]

In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 pick overall. This is a massive pick for this squad, as Ivey is arguably the best player available in the draft. He can play both guard positions and should help this franchise improve in the backcourt immediately. Purdue's Jaden Ivey is […]

Iowa Hawkeyes star Keegan Murray is heading to the Sacramento Kings. The Kings selected Murray with the 4th pick in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft, grabbing one of the best players available. Murray is one of the most NBA-ready prospects in the class of 2022. Standing in at 6-foot-8, weighing 225 lbs, […]

The Houston Rockets have selected Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. with the No. 3 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. The Houston Rockets have selected Jabari Smith with the third pick in the 2022 NBA Draft 🚀 pic.twitter.com/pfb0LdbfTo — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 24, 2022 The athletic, sweet-shooting freshman was one of the best players […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have selected Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Earmarked as a surefire top-five pick before his lone season in Spokane, Holmgren lived up to the hype with the Bulldogs despite existing questions about his exceedingly lithe frame holding up against improved […]

After a great season with the Duke Blue Devils, Paolo Banchero is heading to the NBA. The Orlando Magic selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Banchero was one of the top players in his class coming into last season, ranking 4th on ESPN’s top 100. He proved that he […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching. The Orlando Magic won the NBA Draft Lottery and hold the first overall pick in Thursday’s draft. For much of the build up, it’s been reported that the Magic were locked in on Auburn Tigers superstar Jabari Smith Jr. as the top pick. However, that might not be […]

Despite all the activity that has been going on in the NBA over the past week or so, there is no bigger news than that involving Kyrie Irving and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. Right now, the departure of the seven-time All-Star from his current team has become a real possibility. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bZVYxusLFA542EmWlcgOm?si=b0c042c50ef648f3 Even more […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their playoff dry spell by winning the play-in tournament to make it. Minnesota then took the Memphis Grizzlies to six games, but they were unable to hold onto double-digit leads. If the Timberwolves had held onto leads, they likely would have made it to the 2nd round. Minnesota needs to make […]

There will be a lot of firsts during Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft. 60 young men will see their NBA dreams come to fruition in a night that they will never forget. Another piece of history that is about to be made on Thursday centers around ESPN broadcaster Malika Andrews. The 27-year-old will have the honor […]

Jaden Ivey enters Thursday night’s NBA Draft as one of the top projected picks. He had a fantastic season at Purdue, leading him to become one of the likely top lottery picks. On draft day, Ivey revealed that he grew up admiring three future WNBA stars who were currently playing at Notre Dame. Young Jaden […]

The Toronto Raptors could be among the teams to make a big splash at the NBA Draft. The Raptors have been rumored to be shopping young guard OG Anunoby ahead of the draft, with various teams linked to the 24-year-old. Now, Toronto has made clear what they are seeking in any trade for Anunoby. According […]

Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets has been all of a sudden put to question amid reports of Kyrie Irving’s willingness to jump ship. There is some belief that if Kyrie ends up leaving Brooklyn, then Durant could also consider walking away. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has provided a major update on this story as […]

At the moment, the Miami Heat are still in possession of the No. 27 pick for Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft. This could change at any given moment now that reports have emerged about Miami’s willingness to part ways with the pick. It won’t be cheap, though. Any opposing team that might be looking to take […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been shopping power forward John Collins for quite some time now. Going as far back as the NBA trade deadline, Atlanta has let it be known that they would be willing to move the talented forward. Rumors have been swirling ever since. It has since been reported that the Sacramento Kings […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about Kyrie Irving leaving the Brooklyn Nets to reunite with former teammate LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers. Some were quick to shoot down the prospect of Kyrie moving to Hollywood due to the financial implications of the deal, but as it turns out, there could […]

The Atlanta Hawks are hellbent on moving John Collins around Thursday night’s NBA draft and also want to add reinforcements around Trae Young in the backcourt. Even though the San Antonio Spurs have engaged them in trade talks regarding Dejounte Murray, though, the two sides apparently remain far apart from reaching a deal. According to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to find the missing piece to complement Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. Rumors of a D’Angelo Russell trade have emerged early on in the offseason, and they’re heating up with the 2022 NBA Draft looming. According to Timberwolves reporter Dane Moore, there is now an increasing belief around the league […]

Just when it seemed like PJ Tucker was a lock to play out his 2-year contract with the Miami Heat, the veteran pulled a fast one and decided to opt-out of his $7.4 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season. Entering the 2022 NBA Free Agency, PJ Tucker will certainly have plenty of suitors […]

Rudy Gobert has seen his name dragged into all sorts of trade rumors of late. It somehow feels like it’s only a matter of time before the Utah Jazz announce that they have struck a trade deal for the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. One team he won’t be joining, however, is the Atlanta […]

The Detroit Pistons reportedly have key plans in store for the upcoming free agency period. Not only have they been linked with Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, but they are also eyeing the possibility of signing a versatile point guard. NBA insider Marc Stein noted in his latest Substack newsletter ahead of the 2022 NBA […]

Front offices around the league are going back and forth in trade negotiations right now with the 2022 NBA Draft just hours away. Rumors are the New York Knicks are heavily involved as the organization is attempting to make some big moves in free agency. For that reason, it sounds like they’re attempting to send […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is here, bringing with it great excitement and anticipation for the beginning of professional basketball careers. This year’s draft has another reason for excitement. History could be made at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Each of the projected top three picks, Auburn’s Jabari Smith, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s […]

Even the most zealous Dub Nation partisans must admit that the Golden State Warriors’ latest title team doesn’t compare to its predecessors in terms of individual talent and overall quality. The 2017 and 2018 Warriors were two of the most dominant squads in league history, championship shoo-ins around Steph Curry and Kevin Durant even before […]

As the New Orleans Pelicans head into the 2022 NBA Draft and the free agency period, they have an eye on revamping their backcourt depth. For one, the Pelicans have reportedly made point guard Devonte’ Graham available for a trade, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Graham joined the Pelicans last year via a sign-and-trade agreement […]

After a drama-filled regular season with Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, why should the offseason be any different? It all started when a report emerged that Irving is seeking a long-term contract while the Nets, understandably, would like a more short-term deal, given the star guard’s unpredictable nature. It turns out that the Nets […]

The Brooklyn Nets could find themselves completely rebuilding this offseason with the latest information on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Durant is “monitoring the Brooklyn Nets’ situation and considering options with his future” amid Irving’s own questions about his future. This is according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, who broke the news Thursday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already made their presence felt in the 2022 NBA Draft by acquiring the No. 35 pick from the Orlando Magic for a 2028 second-round pick and cash. In my draft primer, I threw out names to watch should the Lakers deal a 2nd+cash to move into early 2nd: https://t.co/jldLiS2aTd LA […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is already upon us after the NBA Finals ended just two weeks ago. There has been a ton of hype over the last few weeks on who will go in the top three. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a projection for the No. 3 overall pick.   The Orlando […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is finally here! The next wave of NBA talent will finally be one step closer to proving themselves at the next level and there are a handful of college prospects that could hear their name be called with the number one overall pick. Without further ado, let’s continue our NBA odds […]

It almost feels like a foregone conclusion that John Collins will be traded by the Atlanta Hawks as the 2022 NBA Draft quickly approaches on Thursday night. The rumors have been swirling for quite some time and Collins’ teammate, Onyeka Okongwu, is clearly raising his eyebrows about all the talks: 🤨 — Onyeka Okongwu (@BigO21_) […]

On Wednesday, a video surfaced of a Charlotte Hornets, or at the very least, a LaMelo Ball fan, hoping to film LaMelo coming out of a parking garage. Instead, he was shocked as Michael Jordan appeared. The young fan promptly asked for a photo, but Jordan’s reaction is likely not what he expected. They wanted […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is already upon us after the NBA Finals ended just two weeks ago. There has been a ton of hype over the last few weeks on who will go in the top three. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a projection for the No. 2 overall pick.   The Orlando […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were set to head into the 2022 NBA Draft without a single selection, but that has now changed. The organization has completed a Draft Day trade with the Orlando Magic, acquiring the No. 35 overall pick in exchange for a future second-rounder and cash. Via Woj: The Lakers had been working […]

The Utah Jazz are in an interesting spot as the 2022 NBA Draft arrives. They just lost their head coach in Quin Snyder and are methodically working through candidates to replace him. Rudy Gobert trade rumors are swirling as many believe there should be a big roster shakeup after another disappointing playoff exit. Meanwhile, the […]

After plenty of rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers finally pulled off the Jerami Grant trade, acquiring him from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick via the Milwaukee Bucks. The Blazers are trying to retool around Damian Lillard, and Grant gives them a rangy wing who should help improve their defense while […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to make a bit of noise in the offseason, and Lu Dort might be headed over to team up with Damian Lillard. Nothing is set in stone just yet. The Blazers are actually targeting Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby. Portland is willing to part with the No. 7 pick […]