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With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers walked away holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland holds the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but […]

The NBA Draft is approaching and set to be held across two days this year from June 26-27. The first round is scheduled for the first day while the second round will take place the following day. As the NBA Draft draws near, one name that is gaining traction among NBA front offices is former […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is scheduled across two days this year, with the first round taking place on June 26 and the second round taking place on June 27. The Los Angeles Lakers have the No. 17 and No. 55 overall picks in the NBA Draft, with the New Orleans Pelicans recently deferring the first […]

When you think of Nebraska, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, they tend to think of farming, crops, and potentially the Wizard of Oz, even though that classic was supposed to take place in Kansas. As far as the rest of the nation is concerned, Nebraska and Kansas are basically […]

The deadline to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft is officially over. Players like Johnny Furphy and  Bronny James remained in the draft, while Mark Sears and Alex Karaban returned to Alabama and Connecticut, respectively. The deadline also impacted the transfer portal, as Jamir Watkins and Wooga Poplar — available players in the transfer portal, […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and many draft experts think this is one of the worst draft classes in recent memory. You never truly know how a draft class will pan out until years after the prospects are drafted, though, and there is talent to be had in every year’s draft. […]

We have officially entered June. In 2023-24, that means all but two NBA teams have turned their attention to the NBA Draft. The draft is an opportunity for teams to upgrade rosters. And for the New York Knicks, it’s specifically an opportunity to fill some gaps needed to put together a championship roster. There aren’t […]

The deadline for those who declared early entry for the 2024 NBA Draft was on Wednesday, May 29. Several prominent names, such as Alabama’s Mark Sears, UConn’s Alex Karaban, and Wake Forest’s Hunter Sallis, decided to return to college despite their second-round draft projections. However, Bronny James once again made headlines ahead of this year’s […]

When Johnny Furphy skyrocketed onto teams recruiting boards following an impressive showing in the NBA Academy games in July 2023, announced his decision to commit to Kansas ahead of the 2023-24 college basketball season, most fans didn’t know what to expect from the lanky Australian prospect. In the moment, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic wrote […]

The NBA Draft is fast approaching, and that means that it’s rumor season in the NBA. One rumor has multiple teams interested in possibly trading up for star UConn center Donovan Clingan, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN: “There’s chatter around the league that teams such as Portland, Memphis and Chicago might look to move up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at a crossroads ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. The LeBron James and Anthony Davis Era is winding down, and the team has to decide what to do about the future. Do they go all in on trying to win a championship in the next two years? Or do they […]

The NBA Draft tips off on June 24 but the New Orleans Pelicans were on the clock regarding a 2024 pick from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans could have either kept the 17th overall pick from the Lakers or deferred the last draft asset remaining from the Anthony Davis deal to 2025. The consensus […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have several offseason decisions to make, but surprisingly, it doesn’t start with what will happen with Donovan Mitchell. Instead, the Cavs will have to shift their focus to the 2024 NBA Draft, in which Cleveland has the No. 20 pick. Sure, on the night of the draft, the Cavs could make […]

The Golden State Warriors have a lot of work to do this offseason, and one avenue they could use to add new talent is the NBA Draft. While the Warriors don’t have a pick in the first round, they do have a late second-rounder, which makes them an intriguing candidate to select LeBron James’ son, […]

There are only two teams with their NBA Finals title hopes still alive. Everyone else is watching from home and waiting for the 2024 NBA Draft. Well, not waiting exactly. The NBA Combine has wrapped up but the private pre=draft workout season has just begun. The New Orleans Pelicans have been linked with a few […]

With the 2024 NBA Draft less than a month away, the last few mock drafts are being whipped up before the real thing happens. There’s uncertainty all over the board from top to bottom. Even Alexander Sarr isn’t a lock with the first overall pick. Neither is the Charlotte Hornets’ selection at the sixth spot. […]

In less than one month, the 2024 NBA Draft will begin with the Atlanta Hawks having to make a potential franchise-altering decision with the first overall pick. A little bit of clarity as to who will be selected in this year’s draft was provided on Wednesday, May 29, as the deadline for college players to […]

With the 2024 NBA Draft Combine behind us and the actual draft now less than a month away, ’tis the season for an increase in mock drafts. For San Antonio Spurs fans, that means double the draft fun. Or angst. The storied franchise has had just eight selections in the top ten through their first […]

The NBA draft is less than a month away, and Zach Edey is getting ready. The big man just finished his senior year with Purdue, and he’s now one of the names vying for a selection come June 26. If one were to be frank, he’ll surely get drafted. After all, who would pass up […]

Nate Oats and the Alabama basketball program might just run it back to go deeper in the NCAA Tournament. A key member of their squad was Mark Sears. While the star out of the Crimson Tide did go through with the NBA Draft process, he made a big call that will likely affect his future. […]

There were a lot of suggestions for LeBron James and his family regarding Bronny James’ future. Some of them were just useless vitriol while others urged the young talent to find a college that suited him better than USC. But, a decision has been made regarding his NBA Draft status. It looks like even the […]

It hasn’t been a year since Victor Wembanamaya officially arrived in the NBA but people are still blown away by his out-of-this-world combination of size, length, and skill. Now, Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers and the rest of the league will have to prepare anew for another tall youngster with oozing potential coming […]

UConn basketball forward Alex Karaban made waves by initially declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft and taking part in the combine. However, Karaban decided against going through the remainder of the draft process, which has Huskies fans excited. In a post on social media network X, formerly Twitter, Karaban posted a short message informing of […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is expected to be very unpredictable, starting with what will occur at the very top of the draft board. However, teams will always be able to find value in experienced, older talents who stuck with the college game for all four years. Tristan da Silva is one of those players, as […]

As expected, Bronny James is staying in the 2024 NBA Draft and giving up his remaining college eligibility, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony. Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul confirmed the decision ahead of Wednesday’s NCAA deadline to withdraw from the draft. Bronny has seen his stock rise thanks to a strong pre-draft process, […]

Lift-off is near for the Houston Rockets after spending three years in the basement of the NBA. The 2023-24 campaign can be classified as a successful one for the Rockets even though they failed to qualify for the playoffs, as they improved their win total by 19 games while overseeing the rapid development of youngsters […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is officially less than a month away, which means we are in the heat of draft season. The draft is a time of hope and optimism for all, as a young prospect may just be the player that turns your favorite franchise around or is the player who gets a team […]

Bronny James may not have interest in playing for any NBA team other than the Los Angeles Lakers or the Phoenix Suns. James has gotten over 10 workout invites for the NBA Draft, but apparently, he is only going to attend a couple of those workouts. That includes the Lakers and the Suns. “Bronny James […]

With less than a month until the 2024 NBA Draft, every prospect is looking to get in the gym in front of NBA personnel to try and improve their stock. The NBA Draft Combine in the middle of May offered a chance for these players to go head-to-head, but individual meetings are where a draft […]

Former Kentucky basketball standout Reed Sheppard is projected to be a top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Sheppard’s excellent 3-and-D ability has earned him high praise, but something else has caught the eye of Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George. George made a big Dunk Contest proposition for Sheppard after the guard showed his […]

The NBA Draft is fast approaching, and although there isn’t a generational prospect this season, there is plenty of young talent to help bolster struggling franchises. French international Alex Sarr continues to go first overall in mock drafts, and Los Angeles Clippers veteran Paul George is one of his biggest fans. Sarr joined George’s podcast […]

Former USC basketball guard Bronny James aspires to start his professional tenure during the summer of 2024. James entered the 2024 NBA Draft after one college season, and his Combine performance only increased his stock. Moreover, the star guard has an intriguing landing spot projection that might excite Los Angeles Clippers fans. The 2024 NBA […]

We’re now less than a month away from the 2024 NBA Draft, with the event taking place on June 26-27. That means that speculation has begun regarding key players and where they will end up. One such player is former UConn center Donovan Clingan. Projected to be taken in the top-half of the NBA Draft […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is one month away. At this point, the only given is that the Atlanta Hawks own the first overall pick for the moment. Plenty of movement up and down the draft board is expected on June 26, especially since scouts and executives continue to have questions about the overall talent in […]

The 2013 NBA Draft class is widely regarded as one of the worst of all time, and if that isn’t the case, it’s certainly the worst from the last decade, as it is filled with busts and disappointments. In fact, Anthony Bennett – the number one overall pick – is considered by many to be […]

The 2012 NBA Draft produced three surefire Hall of Famers, yet it is still one of the worst draft classes in recent memory. Anthony Davis has been one of the best players in the league since being drafted first overall, and Draymond Green is one of the best second-round picks in NBA history. Damian Lillard […]

Long before reigning Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year runner-up Victor Wembanyama was officially made the 1st overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, most NBA analysts and executives had reached the very same conclusion about the 2024 NBA Draft, and that conclusion could be summarized […]

A report by Kelly Iko of The Athletic says the San Antonio Spurs are interested in UConn Huskies standout Stephon Castle. The freshman guard has been gaining steam leading up to the NBA Draft where the Silver and Black have the fourth and eighth selections in the first round. Castle helped lead Connecticut to the […]

Aside from trading John Collins to the Utah Jazz last offseason, the Atlanta Hawks have delayed major roster reconstruction over the last two years. Instead, they trusted that their talent and head coach Quin Snyder could smooth out the bumps and lead the franchise back towards a promising trajectory. Porous defense, injuries and a lack […]