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The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the first big swings of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, sending the No. 16 pick and other draft assets to the Portland Trail Blazers to move up to No. 11 and select Washington State star Cedric Coward. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the trade. In addition […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to rectify their issues at the center position in a big way during the 2025 NBA Draft. In addition to drafting Khaman Maluach with the 10th overall pick, they also decided to trade away the 29th pick of this year’s draft along with a 2029 first-round pick to the Charlotte […]

The Charlotte Hornets selected Duke freshman Kon Knueppel with the No. 4 overall pick in the NBA Draft, amid rumors that they might have been looking to trade down. But that No. 4 was significant for another reason as well. Kon Knueppel has four brothers, and he shared a touching moment with all of them […]

The Dallas Mavericks landing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Lottery back in May gave fans plenty of reason to celebrate tonight’s 2025 NBA Draft watch party at American Airlines Center — but not everyone was ready to move on. Despite the upbeat atmosphere, chants of “Fire Nico” echoed throughout the arena, signaling that […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is off and running. To no one’s surprise, Duke’s Cooper Flagg was drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Normally, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver attempts to play up the drama. But there wasn’t a need for that on Wednesday night. The entire world knew that Flagg was going No. 1. Shortly […]

The NBA Draft is underway, and rumors are running rampant as teams around the league jockey for the picks they want. The Boston Celtics have already made two big trades this offseason and are seemingly ready to make more. Speculation is that the front office reached out to the San Antonio Spurs for a trade […]

Cooper Flagg expectedly went No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. But he won’t wear No. 1 with the Dallas Mavericks. Guard Jaden Hardy bears dibs on that number. So what will be the jersey number the Duke basketball star will wear? Especially now that Flagg is officially in Dallas? NBA correspondent Marc Stein revealed […]

To nobody’s surprise, the Dallas Mavericks got their newest star when they selected Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. While the decision had been widely expected for months since the Mavs improbably won the top pick at the NBA Draft Lottery, it was still heartwarming to […]

With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks selected Duke star Cooper Flagg, to nobody’s surprise. Flagg has been projected as the No. 1 overall pick for quite some time regardless of who ultimately landed the top overall spot. But with teams obviously unable to speak about the pick prior […]

DALLAS, TX — While Cooper Flagg was being selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft in New York, Paige Bueckers was attending the Mavs’ draft party at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Bueckers took some time for media availability during the draft party and shared her thoughts on the city of […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is officially here, and as the top prospects funneled into the Barclays Center for the big event, fans and pundits alike celebrated their final moments before becoming pros. The red carpet was loaded with impressive fits, fans checked social media for the finals scoops before the big event, and ESPN wanted […]

The NBA Draft kicked off on Wednesday night with Adam Silver getting an earful from a fan. As the NBA commissioner walked up to the podium to announce the Dallas Mavericks’ pick, one fan called him out. Cameras caught the fan saying that the NBA Draft lottery was rigged in favor of Nico Harrison and […]

Cooper Flagg is soaking in being the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks. The standout talent from Duke is entering the pros with tremendous expectations.  As he takes it all in, Flagg takes time out to answer questions about who he is and what he’s all about. During the NBA Draft festivities on Wednesday […]

The Dallas Mavericks have drafted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s a new era for the franchise, as the front office dealt Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers just to luck out and land the top-ranked prospect. However, leading up to the draft, general manager Nico […]

The Dallas Mavericks officially selected Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Flagg was expected to be the No. 1 overall pick, as he features the ceiling of a superstar. However, what should fans expect for his career in Dallas? Flagg played well during his one season at Duke. His NBA future is […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially selected former Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg was immediately linked to the Mavericks after Dallas won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. The 18-year-old enjoyed an outstanding freshman season at Duke and ultimately declared for the draft as a […]

The 2o25 NBA Draft is here, and teams around the league are picking prospects to build the roster for next season and beyond. Rutgers has two top prospects who are projected to be taken within the Top 10 of the draft in Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. Leading up to the start of the draft, […]

The first trade of draft night has happened as the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a deal less than an hour before the 2025 NBA Draft. The Spurs were originally in possession of the 38th overall pick, but that has now gone to the Pacers. In exchange, San Antonio is […]

It is officially time for the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg is going to be the first pick for the Dallas Mavericks and Dylan Harper will be going second, but what happens after that is a major unknown. We finally have the answers to all of the draft questions in live time with the NBA […]

The 2025 NBA Draft kicks off at 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, and Cooper Flagg is highly expected to be the first pick overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Leading up to the big night, the 6-foot-9 forward revealed the one word he uses to describe his play style. In a sit-down interview with basketball reporter […]

The Brooklyn Nets have five first round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. If they make all five selections, it would set a record. However, general manager Sean Marks could package some of their picks in order to move up the board. Brooklyn’s highest pick is No. 8. In addition to that the depth of […]

The Dallas Mavericks own the No. 1 pick overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, and expectations are that Cooper Flagg will be the selection. Leading up to the moment of the draft kicking off, Flagg received a special honor in his home state of Maine. Reports indicate that the Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry is forever grateful for his franchise selecting him with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. After the Warriors watched the Kristaps Porzingis trade go down without them, they’ll focus their attention on Wednesday’s draft. Acquired as part of the Jimmy Butler blockbuster with the Miami Heat, […]

The Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade discussions surrounding the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with several teams eyeing Rutgers guard Ace Bailey, according to ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. League sources told Siegel that the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and New Orleans Pelicans have shown serious interest in acquiring the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most talked-about teams in the league right now as the club owns the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Amid speculation that the front office may or may not select Ace Bailey, rumors reveal a possible draft candidate due to Joel Embiid’s injury concerns. Buzz […]

With trade market surveying being near complete, the Memphis Grizzlies are getting serious about the 2025 NBA Draft. After weeks of only looking at prospects with slim second-round hopes, EVP Zach Kleiman has called in a few lottery talents. Asa Newell tops the charts as a frontcourt option. The team also flew in wings Cedric […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in such great position heading into the 2025 NBA Draft, that it’s difficult to envision — much less, predict — a nightmarish outcome for them. That said, there are two occurrences that could qualify. One, albeit a long shot, comes with only social media speculation and involves the seemingly inevitable […]

It has been a long pre-draft process for Ace Bailey, as rumor after rumor has come out about the Rutgers star. To canceling workouts to not wanting to meet with certain teams, it seems as if Bailey’s draft stock is dipping closer to draft time, which may be concerning. At the same time, it may […]

One of the more interesting storylines heading into Wednesday night’s NBA Draft is what the San Antonio Spurs will opt to do with their number two overall pick. Many have speculated that the Spurs may look to trade that pick for a win-now player as they look to build a competitive team around superstar Victor […]

The Boston Celtics are hitting the reset button as they are set to be without star Jayson Tatum next season. After trading both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, Boston finds itself roughly $4.5 million below the second apron, but is not done making moves. The Celtics are eyeing Illinois guard Kasparas Jakicionis in a potential […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have no shortage of opportunities to find future contributors in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Following Tuesday’s trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics, the rebuilding squad has five first-round selections (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27). Michigan center Danny Wolf is among the center prospects Brooklyn could target. The Nets hosted […]

It is finally time for the 2025 NBA Draft. This year’s pre-draft period has been like none other, as the unpredictability that awaits after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are off the board will change the trajectory of the NBA for years to come. If there is anything known, it’s that plenty of trades are […]

The Orlando Magic have held the first overall pick four times over their relatively short existence. They’ve hit the mark with those picks, drafting Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Dwight Howard, and Paolo Banchero. They haven’t had as much success when not selecting at the top of the draft, though. So, check out the gallery to […]

Wednesday’s draft will be the second straight blockbuster event of the week for the Washington Wizards, as they traded veteran guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The former NBA champion wasn’t part of the franchise’s future plans, but they’ll have a different vision for whoever they get with the No. 6 […]

The Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a move up the board in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Armed with five first-round picks (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27), the team has inquired with several teams in the top five — including the San Antonio Spurs (No. 2), Philadelphia 76ers (No. 3) and Charlotte Hornets (No. 4) — about […]

It’s important to note that he may not be there. In fact, Khaman Maluach is likely to be gone well before the 14th pick of the NBA Draft. But the perfect outcome regarding that San Antonio Spurs selection would be landing the former Duke center. Measuring in as a 7-footer, the South Sudan native would […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to take place this week at Barclays Center, and sharpshooting guard Koby Brea is preparing for the biggest night of his life thus far. The six-foot-seven guard is coming off a couple of strong seasons with Dayton and Kentucky where he’s arguably turned into the best shooter in the […]

The Phoenix Suns have options upon options with less than 24 hours before the NBA Draft. While the draft board might be stacked high with potential prospects, the No. 10 overall pick and potentially Bradley Beal could be off their hands. After the Suns landed the No. 10 pick in the Kevin Durant trade on […]

People have used countless adjectives to describe 18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg, the man who will officially be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. ESPN continues to pour out heaping piles of praise ahead of the festivities, marveling at his immense potential and incredibly versatile skill set. Analyst Kendrick […]