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There’s been a pile of conflicting reports on who will be selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball was — according to some sources — losing draft stock after flunking some of his interviews with teams slated with top picks. It appears much of that speculation about LaMelo Ball […]

The Chicago Bulls reportedly love LaMelo Ball and could trade the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 draft and Wendell Carter Jr. to get the youngest Ball brother, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The Bulls like Lauri Markkanen a lot more than Carter Jr. and aren’t interested in trading “The Finnisher.” “I’ve heard the Bulls […]

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 […]

LaMelo Ball shocked the world with his decision to sign with shoe giant Puma last August. This decision obviously meant that the 19-year-old NBA prospect has officially parted ways with Big Baller Brand–a brand his father created and has been spearheading since 2016. Apparently, the younger Ball’s decision to shift gears in terms of his […]

After having gone through numerous stops throughout the early stages of his basketball career, LaMelo Ball is finally making his much-awaited jump to the big leagues in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. Even with a rookie class bannered by the likes of Georgia’s Anthony Edwards and Memphis’ James Wiseman, the youngest Ball brother remains to […]

The Detroit Pistons have the No. 7 overall pick in this month’s upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, but they might be hoping to move up the board. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said moving up is “definitely” an option Detroit could look to pursue, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. If the Pistons do indeed trade up, they […]

LaMelo Ball is definitely one of the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. With his size and skills, any team would welcome the flamboyant guard. Recently, he sat down with NBA Draft analyst Mike Schmitz to break down some of his plays from the National Basketball League in Australia, which showcased his passing acumen. […]

A highly-touted rookie prospect in LaMelo Ball has reportedly been trending downwards in his pre-draft process ahead of the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. He had not performed well in team interviews which could eventually result to him falling out of the top five come November 18. Via The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor on The Mismatch podcast […]

If LaVar Ball will be in charge of where his youngest son LaMelo Ball ends up in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, he prefers it to be on the East coast. The Ball family patriarch recently revealed that he hopes Melo will get drafted either by the Detroit Pistons or the New York Knicks. https://twitter.com/Pistons__Talk/status/1322253459362582537 […]

The Golden State Warriors nearly had their Tim Duncan-Spurs moment this year. Just like the Spurs in 1997, they were a good team that lost major players to injury and landed a top pick in the NBA Draft. However, unlike the Spurs, there is no bona fide generational talent at the top of this draft. […]

LaMelo Ball, the younger brother of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball, is reportedly not performing very well during his draft interviews, per Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Ball was expected to be one of the first players selected in the 2020 draft, but it looks like his draft stock is slipping. Via […]

The Chicago Bulls have failed to see relevant success and march into the postseason picture in recent years. Their previous draft hauls have also been slow in translating wins for the Windy City franchise. With the fourth overall pick, the Bulls have another chance to turn their team’s fate around. Team general manager Marc Eversley […]

With a top two pick at their disposal, the Golden State Warriors have expressed their interest in not one, not two, but for almost all the top prospects heading into the 2020 NBA Draft, as per The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie. With how the organization was recently playing with the media, they have been working to […]

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 New York Knicks need a star to build around, and LaMelo Ball comes prepackaged with the star power and subsequent talent to move the needle. However, the lottery odds didn’t line up for the Knicks, and Ball will surely be gone by the time they select with the eighth pick. On the daily Locked […]

The New York Knicks need to add a player with superstar potential to lead their complementary role players and jumpstart their rebuild. The Golden State Warriors need to add quality pieces around Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green to help them return to contender status. On the daily Locked On Warriors Podcast host, Wes Goldberg […]

LaMelo Ball has taken over headlines as the 2020 NBA Draft approaches. Like any young rookie coming into the league, there are still a ton of questions that looms around Ball’s future and potential. However, amid all the controversies surrounding the young point guard’s name, it still looks like Ball is poised to have an […]

Barring any offseason or draft night trades, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set with the No.1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, it seems that the ball club hasn’t decided exactly who would they select with the first pick, according to ESPN. “There’s no guy that has separated himself from the pack from public or […]

The New York Knicks currently possess the eighth overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft. With that pick, it appears their hope is to land point guard prospect LaMelo Ball. However, there is a pretty strong chance that the youngest Ball brother does not fall down that far in the draft. Therefore, the Knicks need […]

The New York Knicks still need a focal point; a young star around which they can build their team. RJ Barrett doesn’t seem to be that guy. They’ve taken flyers on Frank Ntilikina, Dennis Smith Jr., and Kevin Knox, but none seem to have star potential. Mitchell Robinson was a steal in the second round […]

LaMelo Ball, one of the top candidates to be picked No. 1 in the 2020 NBA draft, told Jalen Rose and David Jacoby of ESPN that he has spoken with the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks via Zoom. The Warriors have the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, while the Knicks will […]

Back in 2016, the Ball family headed by patriarch LaVar Ball launched the Big Baller Brand and announced its entry into the sneaker industry. However, the footwear and apparel company’s short-lived fame didn’t last long to which the very own Ball brothers sought to partner with other brands for their sneaker needs. This brings us […]

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 […]

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens expressed the need for the Philadelphia 76ers to shake things up a bit as they enter the Doc Rivers-era. The former Philadelphia Eagles WR backed the rumors of the Sixers possibly sending superstar Ben Simmons to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for the first overall pick of the 2020 […]

Auburn’s Isaac Okoro is making the case for why the Minnesota Timberwolves should select him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Okoro isn’t necessarily one of the names frequently mentioned as a potential top pick, such as LaMelo Ball or Anthony Edwards. NBADraft.net has Okoro ranked No. 9 on its […]

LaMelo Ball is one the biggest names in the upcoming NBA Draft. He clearly has star potential. That’s why many teams have at least shown some interest in acquiring him. But apparently, the Chicago Bulls aren’t one of them. According to a report by KC Johnson of NBC Sports, the Bulls, who own the fourth […]

LaMelo Ball is one of the top prospects in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. However, while he is confident that he can fit in with any group, he believes that he can excel better in a situation where he has the ball in his hands. No one knows for certain which team will pick Ball. […]

LaMelo Ball is regarded by many as one of the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. Yet, Ball claimed during a Zoom media session the only team he has spoken to is the New York Knicks. As K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago says, however, the answer might have to be taken with “a grain […]

LaMelo Ball does not share the same sentiment as his father when it comes to his potential fit with the Golden State Warriors. The highly touted point guard prospect responded to some recent comments from his father, LaVar Ball, stating he feels he can play for any organization: “My old man, he’s his own man,” […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is still a couple of months away, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are already reportedly feeling the pressure of nailing their selection with the first overall pick. If rumors are to be believed, they might not even use the draft pick but instead look to trade it. At least that’s according to […]

The list of the prospects who will be participating in the 2020 NBA Draft Combine has been completed, and not all of the top prospects will be there. Not in the list are expected lottery picks Obi Toppin, Anthony Edwards, and James Wiseman. LaMelo Ball, however, will participate. 2020 NBA Draft Combine participants list — […]

The Golden State Warriors have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but it is unlikely they use it to select LaMelo Ball. While LaMelo is regarded by some as the top prospect in the draft, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports executives around the league feel the Dubs will pass on […]

LaMelo Ball has been in the spotlight for a long time. The limelight is growing even brighter now that’s he’s entering the NBA Draft. Almost everyone has seen his highlights at some point in his career, but what kind of pro player is LaMelo going to turn out to be?  On the daily Locked On Warriors […]

NBA draft prospect LaMelo Ball has confirmed reports that he’s signing a multi-year shoe deal with Puma. Ball, the younger brother of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball, is expected to be one of the top players selected in the 2020 NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball confirms reports that he’s signing a multi-year shoe deal […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell was recently a guest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick’s podcast, and he was asked about the possibility of playing with LaMelo Ball in the Timberwolves’ backcourt next season. The Timberwolves have the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. Although the franchise has been heavily linked […]

LaMelo Ball is projected to be a top-three pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Hoops fans know about his former affiliation with his father’s line, Big Baller Brand. Now, however, he’s finalizing a deal with Puma to become one of the faces of the company, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The […]

LaMelo Ball is one of the top prospects in the upcoming 2020 NBA draft this October. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, an anonymous NBA scout tagged the 6-foot-7 point guard as “a very dangerous” choice and that franchises who may look to drafting the youngest of the Ball brothers should be […]

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 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. […]