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The New Orleans Pelicans stunned fans and media members alike on Wednesday with a draft-night trade — and not in a good way. Despite being one of the NBA’s worst teams this past season, the Pelicans, in a move not seen often by bottom dwellers, traded away future draft capital to get back into the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Brooklyn Nets used their first of five first round draft selections on point forward Egor Demin as the team looks to add its backcourt rotation. The Nets went on to draft multiple other backcourt players in the first round on Wednesday, drawing the ire of some fans and the applause of […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently in a rebuilding phase. But while the Nets have a rich history, relocating to Brooklyn from New Jersey hasn’t exactly brought the franchise more fortune. In fact, the front office has gone through its fair share of fumbles throughout the years. On the bright side, the Nets have another chance […]

The Chicago Bulls are expected to be an active team during the NBA offseason as they desperately need to make some changes to start trending in the right direction. The Bulls have some solid pieces, but they have been stuck for the past few years. They aren’t good enough to compete for titles, but they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, where they will make their first selection of the festivities after not having a pick in round one. The Lakers recently traded their 55th overall pick and cash to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for the 45th pick, […]

Some analysts were surprised when Commissioner Adam Silver announced the Memphis Grizzlies traded up to select Cedric Coward in the 2025 NBA Draft. The soon-to-be 22-year-old only played six games at Washington State last season, after all, with much of the college tape coming from the NCAA Division III level. However, EVP Zach Kleiman’s organization […]

The Chicago Bulls are facing sharp criticism after agreeing to a Thursday morning trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, moving down 10 spots in the 2025 NBA Draft in exchange for cash considerations. Ahead of the second round, the Bulls sent the No. 45 overall pick to the Lakers in exchange for the No. 55 […]

The New York Knicks are currently gearing up for the second round of the NBA Draft, where they will have the 50th overall pick. The Knicks didn’t have a selection in Wednesday evening’s first round thanks to their trade for Mikal Bridges last summer. Bridges is one of three players on the Knicks’ roster who […]

After going without a pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors enter day two with the 41st pick in the second round. With a handful of prospects in their range, the Warriors are reportedly considering sharpshooter Koby Brea and versatile guard Sion James, among others. Brea and James […]

After the NBA Draft, New Orleans Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars defended his deal with the Atlanta Hawks, as the Pelicans traded for Derik Queen at No. 13 on Wednesday. While addressing other pressing matters, such as Dejounte Murray calling out the organization in a podcast, Dumars revealed how New Orleans feels about […]

The Brooklyn Nets made NBA Draft history Wednesday night, becoming the first team to use five first-round picks in a single draft. But the bold move has left ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and others stunned by the organization’s decision not to pursue trades with the asset-rich hand they held. Entering the first night of the 2025 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers now have a higher pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft as they have agreed to terms on a trade with the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls were originally in possession of the 45th overall pick in the draft, and that pick has now gone to the Lakers in […]

Many NBA scouts, executives and analysts believed the Brooklyn Nets would be the biggest movers during Wednesday’s NBA draft. Armed with five first-round picks (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27), general manager Sean Marks had the assets to make a trade up the board. Instead, the Nets stood pat, becoming the first team in draft […]

The NBA Draft is always an emotional night, but few had more tear-jerking thoughts in 2025 than Philadelphia 76ers selection VJ Edgecombe. After getting taken at No. 3 overall, Edgecombe could hardly contain his emotions while thanking his mother and reflecting on his journey. The former Baylor guard revealed how much his mother sacrificed to […]

Despite recent speculation regarding his future, Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis appears to remain a central part of the team’s plans. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, early discussions between Sabonis and newly appointed general manager Scott Perry have been positive, even as the franchise navigates an offseason marked by change and uncertainty. The 29-year-old […]

South Carolina women’s basketball player Chloe Kitts is no stranger to being front and center, but at the 2025 NBA Draft, she made sure the spotlight was on her boyfriend and new Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles as he took his first steps into the pros. When the No. 9 pick rolled around and Toronto […]

The Indiana Pacers exceeded expectations after making it all the way to the NBA Finals, their first appearance since 2000. Unfortunately, the Pacers’ Cinderella run came to an end at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were crowned NBA champions. The Pacers currently don’t need any major upgrades with a deep roster filled […]

With the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft a thing of the past, 29 picks remain in the second round before the league turns its attention to free agency, which will begin on June 30. Although it seemed like this would be a loaded group of talent in the second round after the draft […]

The Charlotte Hornets enter the second night of the 2025 NBA Draft as a focal point for potential trade activity, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. With back-to-back selections at Nos. 33 and 34 overall, the Hornets are reportedly drawing significant attention from teams exploring deals ahead of Thursday night’s second round. Givony labeled Charlotte “a […]

The NBA world is still waiting on what Giannis Antetokounmpo will decide about his future, and nobody quite has an idea on what will happen. The Milwaukee Bucks will need to sell Antetokounmpo with a plan if they want to ensure that he wants to stay with the team. As of now, it seems like […]

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books, and the most surprising selection of the night belonged to the Portland Trail Blazers. With the No. 16 overall pick, the Trail Blazers selected Chinese center Yang Hansen, despite the fact he was not expected to get picked until the second round of […]

Duke’s Khaman Maluach won hearts everywhere during the NBA Draft. At first, he was selected by the Houston Rockets before being traded to the Phoenix Suns. Upon his selection, Maluach became visibly emotional as he reflected on this moment. The native of Sudan said he felt as though he was carrying the weight of Africa […]

DALLAS, TX — Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison spoke to reporters following the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Of course, the Mavs’ Cooper Flagg first overall selection was a popular subject of discussion. As far as expectations for Flagg’s rookie season are concerned, Harrison is not focused on the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, but there were some positives to take from their season as a whole. James Harden continued to be himself as far as a scorer and playmaker, and he had someone in Norman Powell who had one of the […]

Barring a trade, the Boston Celtics will be the second team to make their pick on day two of the 2025 NBA Draft. After trading center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks earlier in the week, many see Stanford big man Maxime Raynaud as a strong fit for the team at No. 32. Raynaud, 22, […]

On Wednesday, South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley offered her congratulations to Collin Murray Boyles during the NBA Draft. Ultimately, her fellow Gamecock was drafted No. 9 by the Toronto Raptors and is going viral for supposedly uttering the F-word. One of Staley’s players, Chloe Kitts, is dating Murray-Boyles and was present at the […]

The Chicago Bulls added to their young roster on Wednesday night by selecting French big man Noa Essengue with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Bulls have been in the rebuild phase for a few years now, and they trying to build a talented young nucleus that helps bring wins to […]

After New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sounded off on his front office after a trying 2024-25 campaign, Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars responded to the harsh remarks. After a busy draft night, where Dumars traded for Derik Queen at No. 13 with the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans addressed its relationship with Murray […]

By going to the Charlotte Hornets at No. 4 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Kon Knueppel gets to remain in North Carolina for at least a few more years. While the Duke product might find it convenient to stay in the area, one reporter was strangely keen on how Knueppel will maintain his ties […]

The Sacramento Kings are looking to make some moves this offseason, and general manager Scott Perry wants to shift this team. Last year, the team underperformed, and coming into this offseason, there will be changes to the roster, as well as some additions that should help them. One thing to take note of is Zach […]

Prior to the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets swung a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant. While Durant is undoubtedly looking to move forward after his failed stint with the Suns, he can’t seem to fully escape the past, particularly when it comes to his stint playing […]

The 2025 NBA Draft got underway on Wednesday night, and the Chicago Bulls were in possession of the 12th overall pick. The Bulls talked to multiple teams about trading up or back in the draft, but they decided to keep the 12th pick. Chicago ended up selecting French big man Noa Essengue. Essengue has a […]

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books, and while there ultimately weren’t a ton of trades made across the league, there are still quite a few rumors floating around. One team that could be quite busy over the next week or so is the Sacramento Kings, and it sounds like […]

Utah Jazz, operating under new front office leadership in Austin Ainge, orchestrated a bold move during the 2025 NBA draft night. After selecting Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick, Utah shifted its focus back to the second half of the first round. In a trade with the Washington Wizards, they packaged their picks, No. 21, No. 43, […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have dominated trade conversations since the end of the 2024-25 season. And because they recently moved center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday, two key members of their 2024 championship core, numerous teams across the league have reportedly been calling about the availability of two other Cs: Jaylen Brown and […]

New San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper had a night to remember at the 2025 NBA Draft, but it was his mom, Maria Harper, who unexpectedly became the star of the show. As the 19-year-old shooting guard made his way across the stage after being picked second overall by the San Antonio Spurs, the cameras […]

The Memphis Grizzlies kicked off their 2025 offseason with a seismic trade, sending star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple draft picks. The move, though controversial among Grizzlies fans, was acknowledged by general manager Zach Kleiman as a significant gain for Orlando. “I think it’s […]

With the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics took a calculated swing on Spanish wing Hugo Gonzalez, an acquisition ESPN’s Jonathan Givony called “one of the biggest steals of the draft,” via Noa Dalzell. Gonzalez, a 19-year-old from Madrid, Spain, played the 2024–25 season with Real Madrid, competing in both the […]

It’s a testament to the appeal of the Miami Heat as a destination for superstar talent that they seem to emerge as a potential landing spot for every superstar whose name comes up in trade rumors. But they have struck out at nearly every one of them, most recently missing out on Kevin Durant after […]