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After being on top of the NBA for so long, Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors haven’t had the best of years in 2019-20. After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons, the Warriors were hoping to get back to championship form and make a run for a postseason spot this […]

Golden State Warriors rookie big man James Wiseman recently earned praises and drew comparisons with a young Dwight Howard during his Orlando Magic days. Lofty expectations were set on Wiseman as the eight-time All-Star in Howard was highly regarded as one of the best players in the league at the time. NBC Sports Bay Area […]

The Golden State Warriors had any number of options with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, but ultimately chose to stay put and select Memphis center James Wiseman. Golden State has lacked an impact big for years, and Wiseman is the kind of athletic, rim-running center who might develop into a […]

Despite some rumors of the Golden State Warriors potentially trading away their second pick prior to the draft, the Dubs eventually decided to keep their pick and gamble on 7-foot-1 big man James Wiseman. The former Memphis standout emerged as one of the most promising big men in his draft class, and for his part, […]

Now that Klay Thompson is reportedly going to miss the entire season, the Golden State Warriors are in a terrible state of flux. They still have Stephen Curry and Draymond Green who are All-Star-level players but the rest of their roster is filled with younger role players or rookies. They could go in either direction, […]

They’re going to look different, and chances are they’re going to play different, but the Golden State Warriors will be back in contention in 2020-21 with their new-look roster. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s projected starting five includes some new faces, some healthy veterans, and a midseason acquisition: Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Oubre Jr., […]

During the summer of 2014, the Golden State Warriors found themselves at a crossroads. While the Warriors were a team on the rise, they flirted with a blockbuster trade that would have changed everything: Klay Thompson for Kevin Love. Ultimately, it would require the intervention of NBA legend Jerry West — an advisor to the […]

New Golden State Warriors big man James Wiseman was asked about the injury to shooting guard Klay Thompson just hours after getting drafted with the second overall pick in the 2020 draft. Multiple reports have stated that Thompson suffered a serious leg injury on Wednesday. Wiseman, a talented big man, said he’s going to be […]

It’s official—former Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman is now a member of the heralded Golden State Warriors. With the Warriors ultimately finding themselves with the No. 2 overall pick in 2020 after encountering an injury-plagued and forgettable 2019-20 campaign, Wiseman will now join the likes of point guard Stephen Curry, power forward Draymond Green, […]

The Golden State Warriors have selected former Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Golden State is selecting James Wiseman with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Wiseman recorded impressive numbers with the Tigers, but […]

While traditional big men are a dying breed in today’s fast-paced, spread-out game, there are still a number of skilled bigs making an impact in the NBA. Superstars like Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, and Bam Adebayo are just some of the best giants the NBA has welcomed through the draft over the […]

It looks like Memphis big man James Wiseman is going to get drafted by either the Golden State Warriors or Charlotte Hornets. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft, didn’t have much contact with Wiseman, who told reporters on Monday the Warriors and Hornets were the only two […]

Countless rumors previously swirled around the Minnesota Timberwolves and their first overall pick along with top prospect James Wiseman ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. Former Timberwolves player and interim head coach Sam Mitchell recently joined in on the conversation and voiced his opinion regarding the Minnesota-based squad opting to select the Memphis big man, […]

With a full week before the 2020 NBA Draft, things are starting to heat up in terms of trade talks and draft-day moves. On top of all those discussions are the Golden State Warriors, who are scheduled to pick second overall in the upcoming draft. The 2018 champions have been under the microscope as the […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is looming around the corner and the lottery teams are already ramping up their efforts to assess the best players available. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, and the Charlotte Hornets own the top three picks of the draft respectively, which link them to three highly-touted prospects expected to be taken […]

With 10 days to go before the commencement of the NBA Draft, virtually held in Bristol, Connecticut, reports have begun to emerge that the Minnesota Timberwolves are leaning towards selecting Memphis center James Wiseman with the No. 1 overall pick. “Multiple sources have told Bleacher Report the name they keep hearing now for the Timberwolves […]

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away and at this point for franchises, most of the work is already done. Most players haven’t played a game since March, but in the case of James Wiseman, he hasn’t played an organized basketball game in about a year. On the daily Locked On Hawks Podcast, […]

The Golden State Warriors have the second overall pick in the 2020 draft and some pundits believe they should select James Wiseman from Memphis since the team needs big man help. However, the Warriors may not be that high on Wiseman for a couple of reasons, per Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle: The […]

With the NBA Draft just a few weeks away, the rumors surrounding the top picks are beginning to swirl. In the latest news, James Wiseman has reportedly “zero interest” in playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. In an appearance on “The Scoop W/ Doggie” (via Larry Brown Sports), Windhorst detailed […]

Two of the biggest uncertainties of the 2020 NBA Draft are what the Golden State Warriors will do the No. 2 overall pick and what to make of James Wiseman, who played just three games in his one season at Memphis due to a suspension over illegal payments. The 19-year-old, 7-foot-1 prospect (with a 7’6 […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in an interesting situation in this year’s NBA Draft. They hold the third pick in what many experts are saying is a three-player draft and all three of those players could also fit on their current team. However, there have been reports that the Hornets are willing to trade up to […]

The struggles for the Charlotte Hornets in recent years have finally paid off as they managed to snag a valuable asset in the third overall pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. The Michael Jordan-owned team is rumored to be eyeing Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman for their rebuilding efforts moving forward. However, he […]

The Golden State Warriors have recently been mulling over trading away their valuable second overall pick for a seasoned star or keeping the asset and start a youth movement within the team. Former NBA player and current Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway did his part to convince the Warriors to keep the pick and […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on November 18 and the Charlotte Hornets have their sights set on a particular player at the No. 3 overall pick. With the draft less than a month away, the Hornets are reportedly eyeing James Wiseman out of Memphis at No. 3, per Rick Bonnell of […]

Winning the NBA Finals in three of four years, signing a player to trade him for a former number one overall pick and a future first rounder, and then getting the second pick in the NBA Draft is an embarrassment of riches. It’s the story of the Golden State Warriors. With that said, the luxury […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and with the Golden State Warriors having the second overall pick, there’s a lot of speculation about what the team will do with the pick.  There are rumors that the Warriors will choose to trade the pick and other assets to try to land another […]

Former Memphis center James Wiseman is rising up draft boards, which could provide the Golden State Warriors with a trade opportunity if they look to move off the No. 2 pick. Sam Vecenie of The Athletic reported Wiseman has impressed with individual workouts, and is slowly garnering more attention as perhaps the “safest” player towards […]

Now that the 2019-20 season is officially over, teams are putting more emphasis on their plans for the next campaign, starting with the upcoming NBA Draft. In this respect, a number of league executives have identified 7-foot-1 Memphis freshman James Wiseman as a “safe” bet for most teams. This report comes via Sam Vecenie of […]

As it stands today, the New York Knicks currently own the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, all of that may change in November, as it is now being reported that the ‘Bockers may opt to trade down. Per Marc Berman of The New York Post, the Knicks are “seriously” considering […]

Even with superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson expected to be back to 100 percent next season, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr understands that his team still has a lot to do roster wise. The multi-titled tactician recently acknowledged that his current front line is rather thin compared to the franchise’s earlier championship […]

The Golden State Warriors have the second overall pick in the 2020 draft and many pundits believe the franchise will take Memphis big man James Wiseman if the team keeps the pick. However, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Warriors taking Deni Avdija out of Israel is certainly in play. Letourneau reports the […]

The Golden State Warriors have a golden chance on their hands ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft — the opportunity to pounce on an elite talent or trade it away for potential working pieces. According to league executives, the Warriors could draft Memphis center James Wiseman and use him as a viable trade chip for […]

After the Golden State Warriors landed the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, mock drafts started flying. Many included the Warriors taking big man James Wiseman as the next center to play next to Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. But according to Warriors Beat Reporter Wes Goldberg, that may not […]

The basketball world now knows where lottery teams will be picking in the upcoming NBA Draft. Here is a post-lottery 2020 NBA mock draft. 1) Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards The Timberwolves draft Edwards to play in-between big man Karl-Anthony Towns and point guard D’Angelo Russell. Edwards’ aggressive scoring will give head coach Ryan Saunders a […]

The Golden State Warriors will certainly weigh-in their options in the coming weeks after securing the second overall selection of the 2020 NBA Draft scheduled on October 16. The once invincible dynasty found themselves in unfamiliar territory, picking in the lottery after an NBA-worst 15-50 slate in the 2019-20 campaign.  While most teams get giddy […]

The silver lining in what was a horrendous 2019-20 campaign for the Warriors is that they have now placed themselves in a position to do really well in the upcoming draft. After finishing the season with a league-worst 15-50 record, the Dubs have the best odds of securing the first overall pick in the draft. […]

Former Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman could very well become the number one overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft later this year. As a result, Wiseman is unsurprisingly receiving a lot of attention as the NBA Playoffs continue to ramp up, which means that the looming offseason is not too far off. This […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is full of mysteries, not only due to a cut-short collegiate season but also because of the top prospects nebulous short-sample size. Enter James Wiseman, a legitimate 7-footer that has all the raw skills to take the Golden State Warriors one notch above, at least according to Draymond Green. The dynamic […]

NBA general managers have grown a bit concerned with the lack of depth in this upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, with some even willing to make moves before their team is on the clock. The projected top three of James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, and LaMelo Ball has done little to convince a wave of front-office executives that […]