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Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers are coming off of a miserable 2023-24 campaign in which they won 21 games and finished last in the Western Conference. To make matters worse, they got a raw deal in the NBA Draft lottery and ended up with the seventh overall pick. So, if UConn big man […]

We’re in the middle of the NBA Combine with the Draft right around the corner. Prospects from around the world are showing off their skills but before that, the league is taking down each player’s measurements. With that said, we finally have Bronny James’ official measurements after he was medically cleared to enter the draft. […]

After finishing 27-55 this past season, the casual observer may have thought that a rebuilding phase was coming for the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the team is rumored to be approaching the upcoming NBA Draft like a contender. Memphis is reportedly looking to trade out of the No. 9 spot in the draft with star guard […]

The Atlanta Hawks have won the NBA Draft Lottery, the first time they have ever been awarded the first overall pick. This came after they entered Sunday with just a 3 percent chance of securing the top pick. Now, the biggest question heading into the 2024 NBA Draft on June 26 revolves around what they […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner and the San Antonio Spurs own the fourth and eighth picks overall. It’s not entirely clear what the front office is going to do just yet, however, the rumor mill claims they have two rookies on their radar. Victor Wembanyama is a superstar in the making and […]

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery took place on Sunday afternoon, and the Atlanta Hawks defied the odds and secured the 1st overall pick in June’s NBA Draft. But even with this mid-May victory that took place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, the summer of 2024 could turn out to be a tumultuous […]

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery took place on Sunday afternoon, and in an extremely surprising development, the Atlanta Hawks ended up winning the first overall pick in the upcoming draft, despite the fact that they had just a three percent chance of landing the top pick. It’s safe to say that general manager Landry Fields […]

The Atlanta Hawks had one of the most disappointing 2023-24 seasons in the NBA, finishing 36-46 and getting smoked by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 10 seed in the play-in tournament. But a new era could be on the horizon in Atlanta. Following Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, the Hawks used a miraculous stroke of […]

Bronny James has reportedly been medically cleared to play in the NBA and is set to take part in this week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. He’s also expected to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft after spending one season with USC basketball, so now the question is where he may get drafted. Bronny did […]

While the San Antonio Spurs didn’t win the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, they did come away winners. They ended up with two picks, which will help Victor Wembanyama immensely next season. There was nowhere near a guarantee that they’d receive the Toronto Raptors selection, which would only transfer if it came outside the top […]

He’s finally doing it. After a lot of hype around him, Bronny James is making his way to the NBA. The son of superstar LeBron James has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. However, there were some concerns about his health after a health scare a year ago. Thankfully, it seems like Bronny is clear […]

The Atlanta Hawks secured the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the first time the franchise took the top spot since the lottery was instituted in 1985. Entering the lottery, Atlanta had the 10th best lottery odds of getting the number one pick. However, the Hawks beat the odds and will now get […]

The Atlanta Hawks won the No. 1 pick overall in the NBA Draft Lottery. As a result, the organization suddenly has a ton of options on the table for the upcoming offseason. There have already been rumors that Trae Young could be a trade option but now it seems NBA fans are convinced he’s going […]

The NBA Draft Lottery is officially over and the first 14 picks are set. Some teams came out as big winners after moving up further in the draft order than previously believed. Additionally, there were some losers as well as some teams lost some important draft capital. Two teams stand out as clear winners and […]

The Atlanta Hawks made some noise on Sunday despite not participating in the NBA Playoffs. Instead, the franchise is celebrating after surprisingly winning the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft Lottery. This marks the first time the Hawks have won the NBA Draft Lottery in franchise history, according to Lauren L. Williams the […]

The 2023-24 season was yet another lost one for the Charlotte Hornets. Injuries deprived them from making the jump from the bottom of the league to competing for a potential play-in spot. LaMelo Ball played in just 22 games after playing in 36 games the year prior. Burgeoning second-year center Mark Williams appeared in only […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ turbulent 2023-24 season ended a month ago in the play-in tournament. Their 36-46 record and loss to the Chicago Bulls opened a number of questions about their future. That includes the viability of a Trae Young, Dejounte Murray backcourt, which may get broken up in the summertime. But before that, Atlanta will […]

It wasn’t that long ago when the Memphis Grizzlies finished as the two seed in the Western Conference with a 51-31 record. In fact, that was only a year ago. It’s easy to lose sight of that because of how disastrous the 2023-24 season treated the Grizzlies. Memphis went from the two seed to a […]

It was a massive disappointment for the Sacramento Kings to miss the playoffs this season. A year ago, they were the third seed in the West with a 48-34 record. They only won two fewer games this season, but dropped from third to ninth. Such is life in a loaded Western Conference. But, had the […]

The James family has dominated basketball headlines recently, as per usual. Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers got ousted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, there has been tons of speculation about LeBron James’ plans. Shams Charania of The Athletic provided updates on the matter Tuesday, via The Pat McAfee […]

It is finally draft season in the NBA. Unlike last season where, Victor Wembanyama was the clear choice to be the first overall pick, anyone inside the top 10 of this season’s NBA Draft Big Board could wind up being the first name off the board on draft night. Before anything happens with the 2024 […]

What happens this offseason for the Golden State Warriors will dictate both their immediate and long-term futures. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and his front office have their hands full with decisions to make about Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins, and Jonathan Kuminga. Before doing anything with these players, the Warriors will be tasked […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers own the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. It’s anyone’s guess as to what they do with that selection, though it seems very likely that they will end up using it in a trade. With Daryl Morey outlining how the Sixers are looking for immediate help, the […]

The second round of the NBA playoffs are just starting up, but plenty of teams are already looking forward to the offseason. With only eight teams left in the postseason, 22 franchises are figuring out how they can improve to be at this point next year. Of course, one of the best ways to add […]

The NBA Draft is one of the few instances when the wall between player and fan can crumble a bit, as people witness the raw reactions of these young athletes when their names are called and their lives instantly change. Emotions could be particularly high this year, with more opportunities for prospects to unexpectedly jump […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner. In less than eight weeks, the lives of many young men will forever be changed when they hear their name called and they are selected into the brotherhood of the NBA. Bobi Klintman is one of the prospects from Australia’s NBL who will hear his name […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season a couple weeks ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing end to their 2023-24 season with a first round exit in the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. They now face an offseason of potential uncertainty with the future of head coach Darvin Ham up in the air as well as the future of LeBron James. The Lakers […]

After a report that Caleb Love of the Arizona basketball program is not on the NBA’s early entry list, it was reported that he “is definitely declaring” and will be fully “going through the draft process” according to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports. Caleb Love’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, is talking to the NBA league office […]

After a disappointing season marked by an early exit by the Philadelphia Eagles, Howie Roseman immediately got to work. He might have seen Jason Kelce retire but his moves in free agency were impeccable. With an elite offense now on their side, they needed to fill in the defensive positions. What did they do next? […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were expected to fall to the bottom of the league’s standings after trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. Unsurprisingly, that’s where they wound up. They ended the year tied with the Charlotte Hornets for the third-worst record in the NBA. But, for their troubles, they have the fourth-best odds at […]

This was supposed to be a season of progress for the Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham returned after playing just 12 games last year and put up career-highs nearly across the board. Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey flashed in their first two seasons in the league. Detroit added Ausar Thompson to its young core and hired […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently up 1-0 in their first-round NBA playoffs series against the New Orleans Pelicans. They also have a lottery pick waiting for them in June. The Thunder have the 12th-best odds in the upcoming NBA Draft lottery courtesy of a previous trade with the Houston Rockets. That pick was acquired […]

The bad news for the Washington Wizards is that they were beyond dreadful in the 2023-24 regular season. They finished with the second-fewest wins, posting a record of 15-67, as was their -9.3 point differential. The Wizards had the fourth-worst net rating in the league too at -8.7. This was all to be expected after […]

With March Madness complete and all eyes on the transfer portal and coaching carousel, college basketball fans must also pay attention to which players are entering the NBA Draft. Oregon’s N’Faly Dante and Colorado’s KJ Simpson are among the college basketball stars who helped their NBA Draft chances with strong NCAA Tournament performances. But that […]

Zach Edey, the towering center from Purdue University who has captivated the college basketball world with his commanding performances, has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Standing at 7-foot-4, Edey has been a dominant force in college basketball, recently earning the title of the consensus national player of the year. His decision to move […]

There’s a new head honcho in Lexington and the first order of business is to get new recruits. The Kentucky basketball program lost quite a few commitments and had some players hit the NCAA Transfer Portal and NBA Draft after John Calipari left. So, Coach Mark Pope has to patch up the holes in their […]

The Toronto Raptors’ topsy-turvy 2023-24 season is behind them. The Raptors gave the Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby trio one more chance to prove it is a core worth building around. Toronto started the season 15-25 through their first 40 games before opting to pull the plug. The Raptors dished Siakam and Anunoby […]

UConn basketball is obviously brimming with ebullience after becoming just the eighth team to win back-to-back NCAA Tournaments, but that does not change the fact that this is a challenging job. Despite making it look easy the past couple of seasons, head coach Dan Hurley has been faced with plenty of barriers that should have […]