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Steve Nash knows RJ Barrett’s game better than most. Not only does he hail from Barrett’s native Canada, but Nash has also been keeping close tabs on the teenage phenom’s development as general manager of the Canadian national team over the past several years. Oh yeah, the two-time MVP is also Barrett’s godfather, having gotten […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have explored a trade to move up to the No. 2 overall pick, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Having snagged the No. 4 overall selection as a prime asset in return for Anthony Davis, the Pelicans could boast the first and second overall selections in the 2019 […]

Duke standout RJ Barrett has been hitting the practice court in recent days to tweak his form and style of play ahead of this year’s NBA Draft, according to a report from Ian Begley of SNY. Barrett has been working closely with his trainer, Drew Hanlen, for several weeks. According to Begley, the goal is […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray likes what he sees in Zion Williamson’s game. However, it sounds like Murray would take RJ Barrett in the upcoming NBA Draft — if it were his decision to make. Murray made his stance clear in a recent interview with The Undefeated. Just keep in mind that he and […]

The New York Knicks hold the number three overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and it is becoming more likely that Duke guard RJ Barrett will be their selection. Even Barrett himself relayed that he wants to play in New York as a member of the Knicks – always a good start to a […]

The New York Knicks may have missed out on the opportunity to draft Duke’s Zion Williamson by landing the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, but the will still likely have the chance to draft his teammate, RJ Barrett. The general consensus is that the Knicks will end up taking Barrett at No. 3, […]

It seems that highly touted draft prospect RJ Barrett has already come up with his shortlist of NBA teams he wants to play for. As a matter of fact, this has turned out to be an extremely short list, with just a single team on there for the former Duke standout — the New York […]

Highly-acclaimed NBA draft prospect R.J. Barrett has visited the Memphis Grizzlies. The New York Post’s Marc Berman reported on the development on June 9. While R.J. Barrett will work out with the (New York) Knicks on Monday in Tarrytown, the former Duke swingman made a pit stop in Memphis on Sunday to meet with Grizzlies […]

The New York Knicks have the third overall pick in this month’s draft. The consensus around the league is that they will use it to select Duke University product RJ Barrett. Kevin Knox, the Knicks’ lottery pick last season, is excited about the possibility of playing with the 18-year-old prospect. In an interview with New […]

Duke standout RJ Barrett joined the crew of ESPN’s First Take for a wide-ranging interview on Thursday morning. During their discussion, Stephen A. Smith asked Barrett about the possibility of playing for the New York Knicks, who have landed the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft. “They’ve got you projected as the No. […]

Projected top three pick RJ Barrett says playing in Madison Square Garden 41 times a season would be “exciting” if he’s drafted by the New York Knicks in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Knicks have the third overall pick and are widely expected to draft Barrett. RJ says there isn’t any pressure when it comes […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks currently own the top three picks, respectively, in the 2019 NBA Draft. With these three struggling franchises slated to hold on to their picks come this summer, former Duke Blue Devils big man Zion Williamson, former Murray State Racers point guard Ja Morant and former […]

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away, but the New York Knicks are reportedly still undecided on who they’re gonna select with the third overall pick. Most mock drafts have them selecting Duke product RJ Barrett, but the Knicks’ front office is weighing all their options — including the possibility of trading down […]

Duke small forward and projected lottery pick RJ Barrett’s AAU coach doesn’t like it when draft experts call Barrett a “ball hog.” Dwayne Washington says if Barrett was a ball hog and only cared about stats, RJ wouldn’t have played his college ball at Duke with Zion Williamson and Cam Reddish. “If he was a […]

Duke small forward RJ Barrett’s AAU coach, Dwayne Washington, says if the Atlanta Hawks trade up in the 2019 NBA Draft to take Barrett, they would “be the ones laughing.” There are a few rumors going around that the New York Knicks, who have the No. 3 overall pick, might trade down in the June […]

Duke University forward RJ Barrett will visit the New York Knicks early next week for meetings, medical evaluation and light court work, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks will select third overall in this upcoming 2019 NBA Draft, making Barrett, the consensus No. 3 selection, the most likely selection. The Knicks fell short of […]

The New York Knicks are still undecided on what to do with their third overall pick. Apparently, they’re still not sold on RJ Barrett and are still considering trading down in the draft. According to a report by ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz, the Knicks are still considering the option of trading the third […]

The New York Knicks are facing a huge offseason. They have enough cap space to sign two top-tier free agents and own the third overall pick in the draft. The franchise has long been a laughingstock of the league, but if they get things right, they will turn their fortunes around in a heartbeat. But […]

Duke small forward RJ Barrett reportedly declined a private workout with the Memphis Grizzlies and wants to be drafted by the New York Knicks, according to Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz of ESPN. The Grizzlies have the second overall pick and are widely expected to take Murray State point guard Ja Morant. If the Knicks […]

NBA prospect RJ Barrett was excited to hear that New York Knicks legend Bernard King had some great comments about him heading into the 2019 NBA Draft. King told Marc Berman of The New York Post that he is impressed with the versatility of Barrett, and he feels that the Duke University standout would be […]

College basketball superstar RJ Barrett expressed strong interest in starting his NBA career in New York. According to Kevin Kernan of The New York Post, Barrett said that he would love to play in New York because he loves the city and he is very familiar with the Big Apple. The Duke University superstar revealed […]

Many consider Cam Reddish’s season with Duke to be a disappointment. Coming out of high school last year as a top 3 recruit throughout the nation, the 6-foot-8 swingman’s inability to live up to his hype saw his stock fall in the upcoming NBA Draft. Reddish recently addressed this issue, and explained the reason why […]

NBA Hall of Famer and New York Knicks legend Bernard King believes RJ Barrett will be a good fit for the Knickerbockers. The Knicks have the No.3 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and all signs point to them drafting Barrett if he’s available. King seems to support the idea of getting the Duke […]

The 2019 NBA Draft promises to be one of the most intriguing in history. While much of the focus in the buildup continues to be around Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans, there are a number of players that have been projected all over multiple mock draft boards. One such player whose stock has […]

The NBA Draft is less than a month away. The league’s new and enthralling lottery system established which teams will be making the first 14 picks of the 2019 NBA Draft. The New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Lottery and will make the first selection on June 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The […]

Former Duke Blue Devils assistant coach Jeff Capel joins a growing list gushing at the talent level of RJ Barrett, specifically noting that he is “tailor-made for the NBA game.” This was what Capel told the New York Post’s Marc Berman on May 22. I think he’s going to be a great pro. I think […]

The 2019 NBA Draft will be here before you know it, and there are plenty of storylines revolving around the various prospects that will see their lives change on draft night in June. Of course, after the New Orleans Pelicans won the lottery, each and every NBA franchise pretty much knew what that meant: Zion […]

New York Knicks fans everywhere were disappointed when the results of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery were announced and they were given the third overall pick. Usually, getting the third pick would be cause for celebration. However, after finishing the season with the worst record, the Knicks won’t be able to get the prize of […]

Former New York Knicks scouting director Brendan Suhr says the franchise “better pick” Duke small forward RJ Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The New Orleans Pelicans are going to take Zion Williamson with the first pick and the Memphis Grizzlies are widely expected to select Murray State point guard […]

Before the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, numerous mock drafts had Duke standout RJ Barrett landing with the Cleveland Cavaliers around the no. 3 spot. But matters were complicated when the Cavs fell to the fifth pick, likely missing out on the chance to draft Barrett. Still, Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders reports that […]

It’s official what the New York Knicks have at their disposal this offseason: the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft and $73 million in cap space. It projects to be an exuberant and franchise-altering offseason, but the tag team of president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry has to act accordingly and not […]

The New York Knicks may have failed to win the first overall pick in the draft lottery last Tuesday, but they are still in a very good position with the No.3 pick. It is expected that the New Orleans Pelicans will select collegiate megastar Zion Williamson with the No.1 pick. And depending on who the […]

Duke small forward RJ Barrett reportedly prefers to get drafted by the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Lakers over the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Barrett is likely going to get his wish, as all signs point toward the Grizzlies drafting Murray State point guard Ja Morant with […]

A collection of groans, cries, and screams were heard from New York when Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announced that the Knicks will pick third in the upcoming draft. The Knicks sat in the top-four with the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Pelicans as the team with the best odds by far. In typical Knicks’ fashion, their number […]

During this time last year, RJ Barrett was considered as the favorite to become the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. But ever since Zion Williamson emerged, his draft stock fell, and now he’s expected to be selected third overall this June. But there was no news about Barrett being upset about Williamson’s […]

Ja Morant is picking up steam as the likeliest No. 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. On Wednesday, online sportsbook BetOnline.ag released odds for who the Memphis Grizzlies will select with the second overall pick in the draft. Morant comes in as an overwhelming favorite at -200, followed by the other consensus top-three prospect […]

The New Orleans Pelicans won the draft lottery literally and figuratively, but the Memphis Grizzlies were winners, too. After going 33-49 this season, Memphis entered Tuesday night’s proceedings with a 19 percent chance of earning a top-three selection in the 2019 NBA Draft. When the drawing was finished, the Grizzlies found themselves holding the No. […]

The New York Knicks are expected to talk to Duke University standout RJ Barrett on Wednesday. The Knicks will be selecting third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, which placed them in a position to go after Barrett. The Knicks will immediately sit down with the Canadian prospect, who was once considered as the best […]

The New York Knicks are coming off yet another disappointing season, finishing with a league-worst 16-65 record. However, things could change within the next couple of months because not only are they expected to get one of the top three picks in this June’s draft, but they also have enough cap space to sign two […]