NBA Draft Articles - Page 59

Despite not owning any picks following a lottery-bound season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be a factor in the 2022 NBA Draft. Los Angeles has hosted dozens of prospects for pre-draft workouts. They want to buy into the second round and will seek undrafted players afterward. Of course, trades are always in play. (Update: the Lakers […]

The Atlanta Hawks and John Collins have been growing apart for years now. With the 2022 NBA Draft on the horizon, trade is as close as it ever has been. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Hawks are looking to make a Collins trade before tomorrow night’s draft. One thing that is certain: […]

The San Antonio Spurs feature a quality young core led by rising stars Dejounte Murray and Jakob Poeltl. This is a team that displayed contending ability last season. They could be in line to reach the next level with a great 2022 NBA Draft. However, part of drafting means passing on over-hyped players. Today, we […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is set to kick 0ff on Thursday, at 8 P.M. Eastern. It should be an evening full of drama as teams across the league are involved in numerous trade rumors. The Golden State Warriors have received interest from the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Orlando Magic in the 28th pick […]

The New York Knicks are entering this year’s offseason after a 37-45 campaign and a last-place finish in their division in 2021. New York followed up securing their first playoff berth since the 2012-13 season with their eighth losing season in the last nine years. And that’s how you flush away any feelings of optimism […]

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off of an NBA Finals victory and the last thing Dubs fans are thinking about is the 2022 NBA Draft. However, the organization is preparing for the draft as the Warriors look to continue churning out winning seasons. Despite owning a late first round pick, the Warriors understand how […]

New York Jets rookie cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner saw his childhood dream come true in April when he was selected fourth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. With that comes a healthy first payday and it appears Gardner is putting it to good use. Gardner took to Instagram to reveal he bought his mother a […]

The Detroit Pistons have endured three straight losing seasons and have made the playoffs twice in the last 13 years. Such ineptitude has the fans longing to see a team with promise. The Pistons took their first big step towards that in last year’s NBA Draft, selecting Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick. Cunningham […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have an opportunity to select a franchise-changing star in the 2022 NBA Draft. Their second overall pick gives them a chance to add a third star to their current Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey duo. So they need to make sure they get their 2022 pick right. The presumed top trio […]

With the draft quickly approaching, the Charlotte Hornets have their work cut out for them. Yes, they have to figure out which two young pieces they will add to their team, but they also have to figure out who their coach will be & what they will do to secure Miles Bridges. One step at […]

The Washington Wizards find themselves in an interesting spot as a franchise. Despite the stubborn loyalty from Bradley Beal, the Wizards have been unable to win a playoff series since the 2016-17 season. The status of Bradley Beal is still uncertain and is the biggest domino that needs to fall this offseason. The Wizards’ first […]

The Sacramento Kings have failed to hit their desired direction for several years now. The franchise has not had a winning record or made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season. Their attempts at creating a competitive core have come up short. The outlook has been grim surrounding Sacramento for years. The franchise made some notable […]

The Golden State Warriors could trade their first-round pick on Thursday, according to Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated.  Fresh off a championship victory, the Warriors own the 28th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. There are numerous avenues they could take with their pick but the most likely outcome is that they trade out of […]

Draft day is right around the corner with each team getting closer to making their franchise-altering decisions. The Houston Rockets have a massive decision to make as they hold the third overall pick. While they have been linked with Paolo Banchero for some time, there has been a push for other big names as well. […]

The Orlando Magic are armed with the no. 1 pick, the 32nd pick, and the 35th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Coming off of a 60-loss season, the Magic have a chance to get a game-changing prospect, a well as a potential diamond in the rough later in the draft. At the top of […]

Having produced their first 40-win season and first winning campaign since 2016, the Charlotte Hornets may have finally turned a corner as a franchise. But with the 2022 NBA Draft fast approaching, their two first-round selections (13, 15) are key to accelerating that process. LaMelo Ball is the star of this team, but with Miles […]

The NBA Draft is rapidly approaching with each team making its final preparations. However, when scouring over mock drafts and examining the draft order it is clear there is something different this year. The 2022 NBA Draft has just 58 picks this year rather than the traditional 60. While it is common for draft picks […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching, and it wouldn’t be pre-draft time without trade rumors circulating the league. Of course, after falling flat in the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers are a main talking point in these conversations. One rumor focused on multiple star players being traded out of Philadelphia. Now, there’s more insight as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies officially announced their presence to the rest of the Western Conference in 2021. Memphis won 50-plus games for the first time since the 2014-15 season, making the postseason for the second straight year. This time, the Grizzlies advanced past the first round, losing in the Semifinals to the eventual world champion Golden […]

The New York Knicks really want Purdue standout Jaden Ivey at No. 11 in the 2022 NBA Draft. Problem is, he’s expected to go in the top five and as of right now, the Sacramento Kings are the likely landing spot at No. 4. That being said, the Knicks are doing everything imaginable to trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in one final group of prospects ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. Shareef O’Neal, the son of franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal, was among the participants. The Athletic reported earlier this month that Shareef would work out for the Lakers, but it remained TBD when that would take place until the […]

The Phoenix Suns have a huge conundrum this offseason, both literally and figuratively, in the form of Deandre Ayton. The big man has firmly sought after a max contract and the Suns aren’t exactly teeming with extra dough. Phoenix is paying Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Mikal Bridges a combined 82 million next season. Robert […]

The Sacramento Kings are at the center of all the action in the 2022 NBA Draft. A number of teams behind the Kings are reportedly calling in an attempt to trade up, including the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards, among others, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony also […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is now just two days away and there is still some debate as to who could go number one overall to the Orlando Magic. Jabari Smith of Auburn looks like the best bet as of right now, but Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero are also in the mix. However, it appears […]

If the New York Knicks are willing to trade up in the 2022 NBA Draft, a gem of a player could be waiting for them. That player is Jaden Ivey. Ivey, a stud combo-guard from Purdue, is almost everyone’s pick to go fourth overall in the Draft. The only problem is the team that currently […]

Jaden Ivey and the Sacramento Kings are playing cat and mouse. With the 2022 NBA Draft just days away on June 23rd, the Kings are finalizing their options with the fourth pick. Ivey is projected to land in Sacramento. However, mixed reports from Ivey’s camp may throw a wrench in the Kings’ plans. Despite original […]

The rumor mill is pouring in with potential trade scenarios as teams across the league prepare for the 2022 NBA Draft. After being one of the best teams in the Western Conference, it sounds like the Memphis Grizzlies are prepared to make a big move. Especially considering, the latest rumors are they’re interested in the […]

As terrific as LaMelo Ball was this past season, he needed some help. The Charlotte Hornets are hoping to get him just that in the 2022 NBA Draft. Sure, the Hornets are still looking around for a head coach after Kenny Atkinson spurned them and remained with the Golden State Warriors, but this means all […]

After a long wait, the 2022 NBA Draft is down to just a few days away. The rumors are swirling and the trades market is heating up. As each team attempts to gain the competitive edge and maximize value, Thursday is set to be an eventful night. Let’s dive in to see where each name […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a necessary step forward this season as they punched their ticket to the playoffs for just the second time in the past eighteen years. The Timberwolves finished with a 46-36 record led by the growth of Anthony Edwards. The franchise was knocked out of the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies and […]

The Atlanta Hawks are aiming to snag a top 10 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and surround Trae Young with more depth. NBA fans should keep their eyes on the Hawks, who are among the teams to monitor closely this week. Multiple sources say they have been actively looking to move into the Top […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly nearing, with the Sacramento Kings set to pick at No. 4 on Thursday. There have been some rumors that the organization could trade their selection in order to acquire a proven player to immediately come in and help them get better, most notably Atlanta Hawks star John Collins. But, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are shopping Danny Green and the no. 23 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and according to the latest report, they have been aggressive in their pursuit of a trade. Green is expected to be out for a huge chunk of the 2022-23 season after he suffered a torn ACL and LCL, […]

The Toronto Raptors struck gold in last year’s draft when they took Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 overall pick. Barnes eventually won the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year award and will be a huge centerpiece for the Raptors for many years to come. Unlike last year, Toronto will not have a high draft pick […]

The Phoenix Suns had a disappointing playoff run and are primed to make moves this offseason. Phoenix was eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round after making a Finals run in the 2021 season. The Suns have Devin Booker and Chris Paul as solidified stars but could rework the supporting cast. Deandre Ayton […]

The Memphis Grizzlies played the Golden State Warriors as tough as anyone during the postseason, pushing the eventual champions to a hard-fought six games in the second round. They even led Golden State midway through the fourth quarter of Game 6, on verge of taking the series to a decisive final game before Steph Curry […]

In a stacked 2022 NBA Draft, the value of lower picks are inflated. Beyond the designated top three of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith and Paolo Banchero, there are plenty of high-level prospects with ceilings that will entice NBA franchises. The depth of the ’22 draft class is promising for the Sacramento Kings, who hold the […]

The Golden State Warriors proved their status as a dynasty even more by winning their fourth championship in eight years. The big three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have done it again and are hungry for more. Their quest to repeat starts this upcoming Thursday at the 2022 NBA Draft. The Dubs […]

The past few NBA Draft classes have produced some of the best talents in the league today. Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Zion Williamson first overall, and many consider Williamson to be a generational talent that has the makings of the league’s next big superstar, despite Williamson’s recent controversy. League history is funny like […]