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Scottie Pippen needs a history lesson. In an appearance on “The Jump” Friday afternoon, the Hall of Famer was asked where Duke University star Zion Williamson stacks up on a theoretical draft board of all-time great prospects. His answer not only showed a lack of knowledge about the hallowed 1984 NBA draft, but also served […]

After letting the dust settle, it becomes clear that despite losing Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks have emerged as winners following Thurday’s franchise-altering deal. The team were successful in dumping the burdensome salaries of Courtney Lee and Tim Hardaway Jr., which reportedly gives them the option to sign two max players this summer. Nonetheless, […]

Thursday started off with some big news – that New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis would treat a new team as a one-year pit-stop before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Little did basketball fans know that even bigger news was coming. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has high praise for Duke freshman Zion Williamson, who is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft should he leave Duke after one season. Zach LaVine says Zion Williamson is a “franchise-changer” and “a freak of nature.” LaVine also had some words about Zion Williamson, calling […]

Over the last decade-plus, there has only been one time the New York Knicks were seriously involved in trade discussions for a star player. That instance was back during the 2010-11 campaign, when the Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets. Since then, the Knicks have not had the assets or the cap room […]

Even though the beginning of his NBA journey is now just months away, top prospect Zion Williamson still refuses to play favorites on which NBA team he would prefer to be on. According to the 18-year-old, he is not letting all the noise around him lead him on, but instead, he will be more than […]

Hall of Famer Reggie Miller will always be partly remembered for his innate ability to get under the skin of the entire New York Knicks fanbase and roster. The professional Knicks-irritator isn’t letting retirement from the league stop him from taking shots at his old rival, either. During the TNT broadcast of the Washington Wizards […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman Zion Williamson is considered one of the most interesting NBA prospects we have seen in quite some time, possessing an unusual blend of size, skill and athleticism that has some comparing him to Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley. Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr., a Duke product himself, […]

Top NBA prospect Zion Williamson had another impressive outing on Saturday, as he helped the Duke Blue Devils defeat the fourth-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, 72-70. Following the tightly-contested victory, Williamson shut down rumors that he was going to sit out the remainder of the NCAA season in preparation for June’s NBA Draft. “I can’t just stop […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen has seen enough tape to know that Duke freshman Zion Williamson should be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Pippen is also looking out for Williamson’s health, as the six-time NBA champion believes the Duke phenom should sit out the rest of […]

Earlier this year, Uproxx published a story which claimed that taking a charge from Duke’s Zion Williamson was equivalent to getting hit by a slow moving jeep. Unfortunately for Syracuse player Marek Dolezaj, he was able to experience this first hand on Monday night. Hahahaha Homie got knocked out after taking a charge from Zion Williamson […]

Vince Carter knows as well as anybody that playing in the NBA is far different than any other level – even for a talent like Zion Williamson. The living legend recently commended the high-flying youngster on his superior athleticism and stature, but mentioned it shouldn’t stop him from improving his game while he can. From […]

On Saturday night, NBA top prospect Zion Williamson treated the crowd with an insane in-game 360 dunk, as the Duke Blue Devils handily defeated the Clemson Tigers, 87-68. After the contest, Williamson downplayed the powerful jam, claiming that he has more in his arsenal. This is via David M. Hale of ESPN. In the end, […]

The New York Knicks absorbed an embarrassing loss to the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Jazz led by 37 points at the half and never looked back en route to a 129-97 win at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah led by as much as 40 points in the first quarter, and was ahead […]

Duke’s Zion Williamson, the projected top pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, says that he hears a lot from these NBA teams on social media: the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. This is no surprise at all as Williamson’s out-of-this-world athleticism and versatility make him one of the […]

As a sign of respect, Duke standout Zion Williamson declined to sit at Kristaps Porzingis’ stall during a visit to the New York Knicks’ locker room. Williamson, Duke’s standout forward who is projected to be taken in the top five of the 2019 NBA Draft, made his Madison Square Garden debut in a 69-58 victory […]

Duke forward Zion Williamson has already impressed plenty with his play in high school and showcased plenty of his talents as a freshman in college, yet his aspirations for greatness are on an all-time high level. Williamson expressed his willingness to be like Michael Jordan, but in a very unique way: “Growing up my favorite […]

Duke phenom Zion Williamson says if the New York Knicks draft him in the 2019 NBA Draft, he would love to play in The Big Apple. Zion Williamson and the Duke Blue Devils defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Williamson scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the […]

The 2018-19 NBA season is not at its halfway point and the main focus for at least two teams has been the 2019 NBA Draft. The reason for this is one player, Zion Williamson. While teams are struggling, fans of the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns want their respective teams to tank in order to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant has some high praise for Duke phenom Zion Williamson. Appearing on the Bill Simmons podcast, Kevin Durant said Zion Williamson is a once-in-a-generation athlete and that he’s never seen a player like him before. “He’s a once-in-a-generation athlete, I’ve never seen somebody like that before,” Durant said, via CBS Sports. “Zion […]

Duke freshman Zion Williamson is one of the most anticipated NBA Draft prospects in recent years. His hype draws comparisons to that of LeBron James when he was still a high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary’s. LeBron debuted in the league in 2003 with the Cleveland Cavaliers while he was only 18 years old. From […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant believes it’s unfair for college players to be compared to NBA stars. The Warriors took their show on the road once again Monday night, as they stopped their two-game losing streak by capturing a 128-111 win in Atlanta over the Hawks. Of course, with the game featuring a matchup […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith doesn’t want Duke phenom Zion Williamson to be drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Williamson is looking like a potential No. 1 overall pick in next year’s draft. The Cavs currently have the worst record in the NBA. The big man has drawn comparisons to LeBron James, which is exactly why […]

Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers is in awe of Duke’s dominance led by Zion Williamson. Via Twitter, Kuzma said that Duke looks different this year, hinting that they’re so dominant that they can even afford to unleash plenty of highlight dunks during games. Man duke really out here windmilling against dudes this team […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is currently away from the team, tending to his wife and newborn baby girl, but the future Hall of Famer is still keeping his eye on the basketball world and appreciates Duke freshman Zion Williamson paying homage to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Zion Williamson is 6-foot-7 and 285 […]

Just like everyone else in the basketball world, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was left speechless after watching Duke freshman Zion Williamson put on a show on national television Tuesday night against Kentucky. In 23 minutes of action, Zion Williamson scored 28 points on 11-of-13 shooting from the field for Duke, and he wowed […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. knows that the three freshmen at Duke University are special and going to be NBA players most likely next season. Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish and R.J. Barrett put on a show Tuesday night against Kentucky, and NBA scouts had to be drooling over how good the three […]

In a ridiculously bold claim, former NBA All-Star and 2015 Chines Basketball Association Foreign MVP Stephon Marbury claimed Duke freshman Zion Williamson will pass both Lebron James and Michael Jordan as the greatest player of all time. In a video, Marbury claims Williamson is superior to James and ‘it’s not even close.” “The reason why […]

ESPN’s NBA Draft expert Jonathan Givony released the latest variant of his 2019 NBA mock draft on Wednesday. Three of the talented young players in the top five of this new list are Duke Blue Devils: R.J. Barrett, Zion Williamson, and Cameron Reddish. The top five is as follows, with the draft order determined by Kevin […]

Much has been made about the impending weight loss training Duke freshman Zion Williamson must get through to make it in the NBA, but seeing his ridiculous ups measured makes one think — why bother? Despite standing at a mere 6-foot-7, Williamson is able to take off and lift every bit of his hulking 285-pound […]

It’s an exciting time to be a Duke Blue Devils fan. Zion Williamson, R.J. Barret, and Cameron Redish are already turning heads and could be three of the first five picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, which would be the first time in NBA history. College teammates have been taken in the top five of […]

The Duke Blue Devils must be getting confident each passing day with the insane amount of talent they have on the roster. This tournament season, they get to deploy both Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett on the same floor. Two of the projected top prospects in the 2019 NBA draft, Williamson and Barrett showcase their […]

Zion Williamson is one of the most highly-touted draft prospects we’ve come across in recent years. He was already making waves long before he played a single minute of college basketball. Now, if his recent debut for the Duke Blue Devils are any indication, then it appears that Williamson is truly worth the hype. On […]

NBA prospect Zion Williamson, who houses a bulky 6-foot-7, 285-pound frame, just dunked from the free throw line as if it was a daily chore. Can’t believe it? Check out the clips below to view it in different angles. ZION WILLIAMSON FROM THE FT LINE. @ZionW32 🚀🚀🚀🐰🐰🐰🐰😤😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/2l1pwiz2Mc — Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) August 14, […]

Incoming Duke freshman Zion Williamson is a freak of nature. He is currently listed at  6-foot-7 and weighs 285 pounds. Will this affect his performance on the court and eventually hamper his career in the NBA? As far as head coach Mike Krzyzewski is concerned, he is not a bit worried. Coach K knows the hype surrounding […]

The NCAA will now allow “elite” high school and prospective college athletes to be represented by an agent, while also permitting players to return to school if undrafted by the NBA, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. This is a huge progressive change, which is paving the way for the removal of the one-and-done era, […]

Fans raised their eyebrows when first hearing that high school extraordinaire Zion Williamson, the high-flying, air-defying, power-dunking man-child that took the national circuit by storm, had measured at 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds. By NBA measures, Williamson would be the second-heaviest player next to L.A. Clippers center Boban Marjanovic, who is 7-foot-3 and weights 290 pounds, […]

Zion Williamson will be a freshman at Duke this Fall and he’s already emulating one specific ACC legend. A video of Williamson re-enacting Michael Jordan’s iconic free throw line dunk was posted to ballislife.com’s Twitter account. Zion Williamson from the FREETHROW line.. EASY! 👀👀 @ZionW32 pic.twitter.com/V7LnIZ9Dos — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 28, 2018 Williamson doesn’t necessarily […]

Top flight college hoops prospect and man-child Zion Williamson walked into the gym of Morehouse College in Atlanta Monday night and came out of the place as the new McDonald’s All-American Dunk Contest. Of course, he would win it. What did people expect? Reigning NBA slam dunk titlist Donovan Mitchell could have joined the contest […]