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The Indiana basketball team missed out on the 2024 NCAA Tournament in a bit of a down year. Now, star center Kel’el Ware has decided to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, per his Instagram page. “Thank you Indiana. It has been a pleasure to wear cream and crimson and have an opportunity to play […]

The initial, frantic wave of March Madness opening weekend usually produces at least one Cinderella team that surprises the nation. This year’s edition of the NCAA Tournament would be considered a dud if judged by those standards though. The Sweet 16 is mostly Blue Blood programs and Power Five members but that is a good […]

As the 2024 NBA Draft draws near, anticipation within the basketball community intensifies. With the NCAA Tournament set to captivate audiences, prospects are seizing the spotlight. Of course, they aim to impress NBA scouts and decision-makers. Among them, Rob Dillingham stands out, garnering increased attention as draft predictions take shape. Let’s delve into the emerging […]

The Boston Celtics have already clinched a playoff spot and are preparing for the 2024 postseason, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the 2024 NBA Draft. And with March Madness nearly here, now is the perfect time for the C’s to pay extra close attention to the upcoming draft class. At the […]

With the NCAA Tournament set to tip-off this week, NBA scouts are preparing to hit the road and do some scouting in advance of the NBA Draft. While college success does not always translate to NBA success, players have used March Madness as a means to improve their draft stock. There are a few players […]

How will Bronny James pan out? That’s a question that many NBA enthusiasts want answered. The son of NBA legend LeBron James is one of the most fascinating prospects in recent memory. Between the hype of being LeBron’s son and the expectations upon him, fans are wondering what he will do. Well, Bronny James hasn’t […]

As their 2023-24 campaign draws to a close, USC basketball managed to pick up a hard-fought 82-75 win over Washington on Saturday night to push their record to 12-17 on the season. As has been the case all season long, all eyes were on Bronny James, although he didn’t do much in this win (0 […]

A lifelong dream is set to come true for LeBron James in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. If all goes according to plan, Bronny James’ name will be called by Adam Silver along with 14 other names in the draft lottery. However, the USC basketball squad has not yet fully developed the young gun which […]

All eyes are on 2024 NBA Draft prospects now as most amateur and collegiate leagues come to a close in a few weeks. A notable player in this class is Ron Holland from the NBA G League Ignite. The forward will go up against the likes of Alex Sarr and Matas Buzelis come the draft. […]

Bronny James’ first college season with USC basketball is slowly coming to a close, and needless to say, it’s been underwhelming. He’s struggled to score the basketball and overall has averages of 5.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Not exactly great. That raises the question, will Bronny actually declare for the 2024 NBA Draft? […]

What could have been in the 2020 NBA Draft? In this piece, we’ll redraft the lottery from four years ago, with a few changes in the top 14 picks. 14. Payton Pritchard – Boston Celtics Actual draft position: #26 overall to Boston Original pick: Aaron Nesmith Why break something if it’s working? Payton Pritchard went to the […]

The domino effect is alive and well in Brooklyn. The infamous trade of James Harden from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets, in an attempt to form a “Big 3” with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, failed miserably. Top this with hiring a former two-time MVP, albeit an inexperienced Steve Nash to the head […]

Perth Wildcats big man Alex Sarr has NBA dreams, and he seemingly took a step closer to ensuring that he would be among the top picks at the 2024 NBA Draft when he showed out in front of NBA execs who flew all the way to Tasmania to see him play over the weekend (via […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers appear to have begun to turn things around heading into the All-Star break, there have been rumors swirling around LeBron James’ future with the team for the past few weeks. After the Golden State Warriors were revealed to have tried to make a trade for James ahead of the trade […]

The 2017 NBA Draft is one of the most talked about in recent memory. The Philadelphia 76ers had a chance to pair Joel Embiid with an elite guard or wing player and set the tone for this generation of Philadelphia basketball. The Boston Celtics hit the lottery with Jayson Tatum, and they’re set to contend […]

In the beginning of 2024, LeBron James is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and his son, Bronny James, is on the USC basketball team. By the end of 2024, that could all change if Chandler Parsons is right with his NBA draft theory. For years, there’s been a thought that LeBron James has […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going into the NBA trade deadline armed with two draft picks in what most agree is an uninspiring 2024 class. Odds are the organization opts to defer the selection owed by the Los Angeles Lakers until the heralded 2025 NBA Draft. However, the Lakers’ struggles make it difficult to ignore […]

Earlier this month, the NBA and NBPA were on the verge of finalizing an agreement to make the 2024 NBA Draft a two-day event. This change was officially made on Wednesday by commissioner Adam Silver, the league announced in a press release. The following has been released by the NBA: pic.twitter.com/5uHzIVhVQK — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) […]

USC basketball was out-classed by No. 12 Arizona in Tucson on Wednesday, falling 82-67 for its third straight loss against Pac-12 competition. The Trojans played without injured star freshman Isaiah Collier once again, effectively handing keys of the offense to Bronny James for the most extended action of his ballyhooed freshman season. James notched 30 […]

The NBA is working to finalize the final sign-off from the Player’s Association to make the 2024 NBA Draft in Brooklyn a 2-day event, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The NBA and NBPA are finalizing a change to draft day festivities, per @wojespn. The move will keep the 1st Round picks for June 26 […]

It hasn’t quite been three weeks since UConn basketball star Donovan Clingan suffered a right foot injury in his team’s disappointing 75-60 loss to Seton Hall on December 20th. Despite some hopeful optimism otherwise, the sophomore big man won’t be back on the floor for another Big East clash on the road Wednesday night. UConn […]

USC basketball earned its first Pac-12 win of the season on Wednesday night, holding off Cal for an 82-74 victory. The much-needed win marks the Trojans’ third over major-conference competition, getting them back to .500 at 7-7. Potential top-10 draft pick Isaiah Collier led a balanced offensive effort for USC, finishing with 13 points and […]

It seems increasingly likely Duke basketball star Kyle Filipowski’s standout sophomore season will make him a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The sophomore big man is listed as the No. 9 overall draft prospect in ESPN’s latest prospect rankings, rising two spots since they were last updated. “Filipowski is in the midst of […]

The race to be the top prospect in the 2024 NBA Draft is wide open after all. After staking a strong claim for that distinction during the beginning of his highly anticipated freshman season with USC basketball, Isaiah Collier’s recent struggles have led to him tumbling down mock drafts, with ESPN currently ranking him as […]

Cody Williams apparently won’t be sidelined much longer, poised to continue his rise up 2024 NBA Draft boards. The Colorado basketball star is “expected to return” to the court this week from a left wrist injury that’s caused him to miss the last month of play, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo. The younger brother of […]

Bronny James, the son of basketball superstar LeBron James, had an uncertain future ahead of him after he suffered cardiac arrest in July. Less than five months later, he is back on the court for USC basketball and has his sights set on the NBA in the near future. Oddsmakers are keeping tabs on James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James caught son Bronny James’ debut against Long Beach State with USC basketball on Sunday, and fans young and old alike are still buzzing. James posted a POV video of his perspective on the sidelines watching his son. James’ incredible block on Sunday was shown side-by-side next to his famous […]

Adam Silver’s tenure as NBA commissioner hasn’t been without its ups and downs, but Silver’s recent decisions have mostly paid off, including the ongoing In-Season Tournament. The league is still adjusting to the arrival of popular rookies including Victor Wembanyama, who spoke about his newfound fame. League games reached an attendance record never seen before […]

Being selected in the NBA draft as one of the lottery picks can be a blessing or a curse. As one of the top picks in the annual draft, a player has a good opportunity to shine with the team that drafted him. However, being one of the top picks can also carry a heavy […]

Does anyone else remember when the 2014 NBA Draft cut to a commercial break in the middle of the second round and the Denver Nuggets drafted some Serbian guy named Nikola Jokic while our eyes were glued to a Taco Bell quesarito? If you need a friendly reminder of this, no worries, we got you […]

Cade Cunningham was the Detroit Pistons first overall pick in 2021 NBA draft. That is, of course, another way to say that the former product of the Oklahoma State Cowboys is a rich man. (He has already signed a multi-year contract with Nike.) Cunningham averaged 17.4 points, 5.6 assists, and 5.5 rebounds in 64 games […]

The 2024 NBA Draft landscape will become more defined in the coming eight months. Currently, everything is in a state of freshness and newness. The G League Ignite recently played exhibition games against the Perth Wildcats, featuring several projected first-round picks. Meanwhile, action has started in Europe, and the NCAA season has gotten underway. The […]

NBA Draft picks are always a hot commodity. Even second-round picks these days can fetch a player who is capable of getting a double-double each game. This past offseason alone, we saw the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks part ways with Obi Toppin and John Collins, respectively, in second-round pick deals (two for Toppin […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is considered the best NBA prospect since LeBron James, and he’s already turning heads with his play in the NBA preseason. During his first preseason game on Oct. 9., the 19-year-old Frenchman scored 20 points with a full arsenal of eye-catching plays. Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 big man with […]

More than 50 years after they entered the NBA as the Buffalo Braves in 1970, the Los Angeles Clippers are still yet to achieve the ultimate success. They’ve never even made it out of the Western Conference, and up until 2010 were wildly unsuccessful, making the postseason just seven times in 40 years. But despite […]

Manifestation is a tool used by many professional athletes around the world, and for Kyrie Irving that process appears to have started earlier than most. The Dallas Mavericks star shared a post on Twitter with an image of a note he wrote to himself way back in 4th Grade. The content of the note? “I […]

Myles Turner has quietly carved out a niche for himself as one of the best centers in the NBA. Turner averaged 18.0 points and 7.5 rebounds last season for the Indiana Pacers as the team battled it out in the NBA Central Division. Turner hasn’t made the list of the ten greatest players in Pacers […]

In their various forms – which has included the Chicago Packers, Chicago Zephyrs, Baltimore Bullets, Capital Bullets, Washington Bullets and finally Washington Wizards – the Wizards have been around for over 60 years. Though they haven’t been the most successful team in the league in that time, having been around for so long they have […]

The Utah Jazz might not have ever achieved the ultimate success, but they’ve nonetheless made plenty of great selections on draft night. Those picks have helped them put together a number of quality teams – teams which were able to at least challenge for a championship, even if they couldn’t go all the way. The […]