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The Orlando Magic have plenty of options with the no. 1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, with the likes of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith and Paolo Banchero all having solid arguments for the top selection. However, according to the latest reports, Orlando has already one player in mind they want to draft. As reported […]

The Orlando Magic secured the no. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft lottery, giving them first dibs on a strong class of prospects. While Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren has been floated as a possible selection for Orlando, Auburn’s Jabari Smith could possibly be the better fit, given the Magic’s depth at the center spot. […]

The Orlando Magic recently won the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Magic were certainly satisfied with the Draft Lottery results, but their first overall selection could signal the end of the Mo Bamba era in Orlando. The Magic are expected to take one of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, or Paolo Banchero […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder finally got some luck from the NBA lottery gods this season, landing the second pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft. Thunder GM Sam Presti has focused on hoarding draft picks like they’re the most valuable resource on earth over the past couple of seasons. Now in the process of turning […]

The Houston Rockets are in full rebuild mode after their second straight season with 20 or fewer wins. The NBA recently adjusted the lottery odds which gave the bottom three teams equal chance at landing the number one pick.  The Rockets went into the lottery with a 52.1% chance of getting a top 4 pick. […]

With March Madness officially wrapping up on Monday night as the Kansas Jayhawks took home the national title, the focus now shifts towards the 2022 NBA Draft on June 23rd. One of the potential top picks, Auburn standout Jabari Smith, has officially announced he is taking his talents to the next level. Smith posted this […]

The Orlando Magic have the third-worst record in the NBA and are looking at a likely top-five pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. As a team with several quality pieces but no blue chip superstar, the team needs to get this pick right and draft a future star. The Magic can draft a player at […]

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers were shocked in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, losing to No. 10 Miami. It was a very quiet night for their star player and the potential top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Jabari Smith, who had just 10 points. Following the disappointing exit from […]

Jabari Smith Jr. has plenty of time to worry about the NBA draft. For now, it’s safe to say his utmost priority is leading Auburn to its first NCAA Tournament title in program history. Besides, if Smith continues making jaw-dropping plays like the poster dunk below during the Tigers’ run through March Madness, his status […]

After selecting Jalen Green with the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, a bright future was expected with the backcourt tandem of Green and Kevin Porter Jr. That was not the case for the early juncture of the season as both individuals were struggling with their efficiency and finding their rhythm offensively as […]

Everyone in the NBA community knew the Detroit Pistons would be bad in 2021-22, even after adding 2021 No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham. Sure enough, the Pistons are just 17-47 on the season, which is the third-worst record in the league. Only the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic are worse, but these three teams currently share […]