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With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers walked away holding pair of lottery picks in next 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. While there is talent to be found, […]

The NBA Draft is quickly approaching as teams around the league are preparing to acquire some prospects. Bronny James has dominated the news cycle lately as everyone is curious about who may select him. With that said, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green weighs in on James’ potential. Green began discussing Bronny James and the […]

UConn basketball big man Donovan Clingan is getting some good news. The center is strongly in consideration to be a top-three 2024 NBA Draft pick, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If that holds, that means Clingan would go to either the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards or Houston Rockets. Clingan was a member of the UConn basketball […]

There’s no denying that Bronny James has benefited from being LeBron James’ son. Not only is the younger James blessed with a genetic makeup similar to the one that helped make his father arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, but Bronny has also developed his game for years under the tutelage of coaches, […]

LeBron James’ 21st season in the NBA didn’t end the way he wanted. The Los Angeles Lakers were summarily dispatched from the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets again, this time building comfortable leads in each of their four losses following what many called the most competitive postseason sweep ever a year ago. Jamal Murray hit […]

The Chicago-based combine has produced a few storylines to follow before the 2024 NBA Draft (June 26-27) decides where the newest batch of prospects will start their professional adventures. The fates of many soon-to-be draftees depend largely on the trade market brewing up for All-Stars like Brandon Ingram. The New Orleans Pelicans may not have […]

The NBA Combine is nearly complete and prospects are making their decision to either enter the draft or return to college if they still have eligibility. From the sounds of it, the Arizona basketball program got a big boost on Friday after one of their top guards made a huge announcement. KJ Lewis took to […]

The Detroit Pistons finished with the worst record in the NBA but fell flat on their faces in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, ending up with the fifth overall pick. The streak of bad luck has Pistons fans, coaches and management alike contemplating their next move, which could include putting the pick up on the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a lot of options at their disposal in the 2024 NBA Draft. They possess the 16th and 41st overall picks, giving them opportunities to make trades and add young talent to their roster. While there is a lot of increasing noise about the 76ers trading their pick, they might also choose […]

All of the chatter coming out of the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois, this week is focused on Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James. Less than one year ago, James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout ahead of his freshman year at USC. As a result, he did not see […]

The usual secret to Gregg Popovich starting a dynasty is having two insanely talented big men. Victor Wembanyama is already projected to be one of the greatest players of all time if he continues his upward trajectory. So, who’s next? The 2024 NBA Draft brings the San Antonio Spurs a lot of options. But, another […]

The past NBA Draft classes had a clear-cut star that teams could bank their future on. Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, Paolo Banchero, and Anthony Edwards were all just recent examples of this. However, analysts and avid spectators of the game alike posit that the incoming players in the 2024 NBA Draft class do not have […]

The NBA Draft Combine is often a good measure of which prospects are rising and are staying stagnant. Bronny James has constantly been in conversations due, in part, to LeBron James. Some analysts have come to realize that Andy Enfield’s former player out of USC may have more to offer than his stat sheets in […]

It’s been just a little over a month since the UConn Huskies basketball program made history in Glendale, Arizona, becoming the first men’s team to win back-to-back titles in nearly two decades. Sparking that run was a dominant starting five that made a habit of breaking their opponent’s will with both beautifully crafted and executed […]

If there is one name people are following when it comes to the upcoming NBA Draft, it is USC Trojans guard Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While he is not perceived or expected to be selected in the first round, there could be a ton of teams that would […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ fourth and eighth picks of the upcoming NBA Draft will represent the ninth and tenth selections the franchise has had inside the top 10. With Victor Wembanyama, they’ve now famously hit on every one of their three No. 1 picks when you include Tim Duncan and David Robinson. Beyond that trio, […]

There is a lot of media attention surrounding Bronny James right now due to the NBA Draft Combine. Avid spectators of the game are observing if the young player out of USC will get to fulfill LeBron James’ dream of playing with his son in the coming season. While there is a lot of vitriol […]

The expectation for Bronny James was to be a one-to-one copy of LeBron James. Avid spectators would grow to realize that players often have different gifts imparted to them that can be used on the court. Coming out of USC, it was very clear that Coach Andy Enfield and the rest of the college basketball […]

The 2024 NBA Draft Combine continued on Wednesday in Chicago with the second day of scrimmages. While some draft prospects sit out and conduct interviews behind the scenes, all of the eyes in Wintrust Arena fell on who was actively looking to improve their draft stock by playing five-on-five. Of course, the attention was cast […]

Illinois basketball star Coleman Hawkins is currently at the NBA Draft Combine testing the waters, but he can still go back to school for another year if he wants to. Hawkins also entered the transfer portal, so he won’t be coming back to the Fighting Illini. One team that is hoping to get him in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was spotted at the NBA Draft Combine with general manager Rob Pelinka on Wednesday, which has sparked even more rumors about the possibility of the Lakers selecting Bronny James in the draft. LeBron James and Rob Pelinka are in attendance for the second NBA Draft Combine scrimmage, which includes […]

The Kansas basketball team started last season ranked #1 in the country. The Jayhawks had one of the most loaded rosters in college basketball, but the season ended up being a disappointment as Kansas was a four seed in the NCAA Tournament and had their worst Big 12 season in a long time. A big […]

The Detroit Pistons and their unfortunate NBA Draft Lottery luck continues. For the third straight season, the Pistons once again landed the worst-case scenario No. 5 pick in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. Hope was centered around Detroit leaving the lottery with a selection close to the top after finishing last season with an all-time […]

LeBron James draws a variety of opinions from sports fans. He has millions of supporters, but he’s got plenty of critics as well. Still, no matter what one thinks of him, it can’t be denied that James is a family man. Just look at his recent Instagram story about his eldest son, Bronny James. “Just […]

In a rare public comment at the NBA Draft Combine, Bronny James said on Tuesday that he isn’t thinking about playing with his father LeBron James. Instead, Bronny is focused on making a name for himself in the NBA and, as such, is going through the NBA Draft Combine like any other player. Bronny James’ […]

Ever since Bronny James broke the internet with his announcement that he’s leaving USC, the basketball world has been fiercely speculating where he’ll end up next. The possibility of him playing with his father LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers next year has fans and pundits alike on the edge of their seats. However, […]

Bronny James didn’t have a big season during his freshman campaign with the USC basketball team, but as time passes, it’s looking more and more likely that he will stay in the NBA Draft. When the season concluded, James decided to declare for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, and he also entered […]

While the Miami Heat’s season ended prematurely as they fell to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs after making the Finals the year prior, their focus is now on an integral offseason. It all starts with the NBA Draft as the Heat will be picking their next star as they […]

The 2024 NBA Draft Combine officially began on Monday, with almost every single prospect in this year’s draft being put through various agility and shooting tests. From measurements to speed analysis to seeing the prospects up close, this was the first real time that scouts and executives have seen some of these players since they […]

After impressing fans and scouts in the agility and vertical jump drills, Bronny James put up some intriguing stats at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. The USC basketball guard’s production during Tuesday’s scrimmage is a bit surprising considering his previous athletic performance. In 19 minutes of action, James amassed four points and four rebounds, as […]

After spending the first three years of his college career as a member of the University of North Carolina basketball program, Caleb Love transferred to the University of Arizona, where he was the 3rd-leading scorer in the Pac-12 last season. For his efforts for the regular season conference champions, Love was named the Pac-12 Player […]

The first overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft is likely going to be Alex Sarr. The versatile French big man is one of the most intriguing prospects in a draft class without a true top name. On The Ringer NBA show, Sarr discussed his path to the NBA and what he thinks he will […]

Nikola Topic is projected to be one of the first players off the board come time for the 2024 NBA Draft on June 26. However, a recent injury scare on Monday left Topic and executives from NBA teams holding their breath while they awaited to see the results of his injury. The good news is […]

A former Duke basketball player is turning some heads at the NBA Draft Combine. Blue Devil Jared McCain is hitting nearly every three-point shot he is attempting at the event. Serious shooting display from Jared McCain. Hit 19 of 25 3s. pic.twitter.com/RYQG85gEIX — Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) May 13, 2024 The former Duke basketball player hit […]

Donovan Clingan is going to the NBA after two great seasons in the UConn basketball program. It’s not certain where he will go in the 2024 NBA Draft but he is expected to be drafted highly, especially as he continues to impress in the pre-draft process. Prospects are looking to make their mark at the […]

Because the San Antonio Spurs have tons of roads they can take – even more thanks to two first round picks won in Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery – to build their roster around generational talent Victor Wembanyama, it’s appropriate to look at the different options. Wemby used his spectacular rookie year to establish that he’s […]

Even though he did not have a stellar freshman campaign in college with the USC Trojans, Bronny James is still attracting so much attention at the 2024 NBA Combine. Whether he likes it or not, a big reason for that is the fact that he’s the eldest son of arguably the greatest player of all […]

USC basketball guard Bronny James is undergoing an exciting process at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. James participated in a series of drills on Monday designed to gauge his physical ability for the professional level. The star guard’s performance impressed fans after videos of his reps surfaced online. First, James participated in the pro lane […]

The Washington Wizards landed the No. 2 pick overall in the NBA Draft. They’re now in a position to reel in some exciting players this offseason to continue their rebuild. And from the sounds of it, the rumor mill has them pegged to potentially trade Kyle Kuzma for another first-round selection in the upcoming draft. […]