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If you haven’t heard of Cade Cunningham then you haven’t kept up with college basketball over this past year. Don’t worry college basketball got hit hard by COVID, and thus the ratings have been way down. Don’t tell that to Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham. Just a few months ahead of the NBA Draft, he is expected […]

Emoni Bates is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and is viewed by some as the best prospect since LeBron James. Instead of suiting up for Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans as initially expected, many believe he will take the G League route in a bid to […]

Oklahoma State guard and projected first overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft Cade Cunningham had another epic performance on Saturday. The highly-touted 19-year-old prospect put on a show for OSU as they took down No. 7 Oklahoma in an epic 40-point performance. Here are some highlights of Cunningham’s heroics, as he led OSU to a […]

The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed on a trade that will send Derrick Rose to the Big Apple. After the dust has settled with the trade, it has been revealed that the Knicks will send the Pistons a second-round pick (currently slotted at No. 40) in the 2021 NBA Draft, per […]

Larry Bird had Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain had Bill Russell, and Michael Jordan had Len Bias. I know what you’re thinking. Who? To modern NBA fans, the name Len Bias probably doesn’t ring any bells. That’s because his star was put out before it ever got a chance to shine, with his untimely passing just […]

The 2020 NBA draft class is already proving to have a few surprises, but there still doesn’t seem to be one guaranteed star. According to many experts, that is not the case for the 2021 draft. There are several top prospects that could and should become All-Stars. Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Green, […]

Draft busts, draft steals, and everything in between: every SINGLE NBA Draft has them all. Some drafts are just more infamous for their numerable draft busts; likewise, other drafts are renowned for their remarkable draft steals. With that, it is rare that the top 3 overall picks of a Draft go on to be the […]

The Washington Wizards liked Deni Avdija so much they tried to make a trade with the Chicago Bulls to get him with the fourth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Hughes reports “the cost was too high” to make that trade, as the Bulls really liked Patrick […]

The 1985 NBA Draft was memorable for a myriad of reasons. It was the site of the infamous Ewing Conspiracy with the frozen envelope, and it significantly lessened the number of rounds from 10 to 7. Most notably, it was the first year of the Draft Lottery era. The Draft Lottery, for those who don’t […]

During the NBA Draft, fans often look forward to who gets selected as the first overall pick due to the beaming potential they can possibly bring to the pros. For these cellar dwelling teams, these players will play a major role in turning the franchise around or might even become the new face of the […]

The tankathon can officially begin for Cade Cunningham. On Wednesday, Cunningham, the 6’8″ point guard who is the presumed No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, made his highly anticipated NCAA debut for Oklahoma State. The star freshman didn’t underwhelm. In Oklahoma State’s first game of the season—a 75-68 victory over UT Arlington […]

Montrezl Harrell sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world with his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers. After all, it was not too long ago when he was on the other side of a rivalry with the Purple and Gold’s crosstown rivals, Los Angeles Clippers. Sure enough, reactions about the surprising move flooded social media. […]

The 2020 NBA Draft marked the first time the league conducted the festivities virtually, but was still met with rousing success. Most mock drafts were spot on heading into Wednesday’s selection day, with projected Top 3 picks Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball being the first names off the board, respectively. But like every […]

The New York Knicks went into the NBA Draft looking to make some savvy selections. They left the night hitting the jackpot, selecting Dayton big man Obi Toppin with the eighth overall pick. Obi Toppin is a franchise scorer Toppin likely fell to eight based on his potential fit with the seven teams ahead of […]

After a hectic Wednesday night with too many trades to keep track, Detroit Pistons fans finally have what they were for looking all last decade: a clear identity and direction for the future. New Pistons general manager Troy Weaver made a few splashes in his first draft running the Pistons, making trades to get the […]

The Phoenix Suns are starting to turn the corner. For a long time, Devin Booker was their only bright spot but now they’ve acquired Chris Paul to hopefully lead their young group to the playoffs. The Chris Paul trade was a calculated risk but many of the Suns’ other recent moves have been questionable if […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is in the books. It was a unique occurrence, as the coronavirus left the league no choice but to hold the event in a virtual setting. All things considered, it went off without a hitch. And now that they’re names have been called, these talented young players are set to embark […]

The 2020 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening, with some of the more polarizing teams receiving grades for the unfolding events. While the draft had plenty of buildup as one of the most uncertain classes prepared to hear their names called on Wednesday, weeks of trade chatter and the possibility of multiple teams […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is finally over, albeit in a much different form and much later than usual due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Our 2020 NBA Draft tracker kept you updated on the league’s first virtual draft, including the date, start time, location, how to watch, live streaming information, TV schedule, the order of […]

While Anthony Edwards just became the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, his path to success wasn’t always set that way. Edwards did a complete 180 in terms of his career path, and he deserves credit for becoming a big-time basketball prospect.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Tyrese Maxey with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Philadelphia is selecting Tyrese Maxey with the No. 21 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Tyrese Maxey played his college ball at Kentucky. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 14.0 points, 4.3 […]

Devin Vassell is heading to Texas, with the San Antonio Spurs selecting him with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: San Antonio is selecting Devin Vassell with the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Vassell played his college hoops at Florida State. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have made their pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, choosing Kira Lewis Jr. with their 13th overall selection. Lewis Jr. played two seasons at Alabama. In 2018-19, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 13.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 43.3 percent from the field, 35.8 percent from beyond the arc […]

Tyrese Haliburton is officially in the NBA after he was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Sacramento is selecting Tyrese Haliburton with the No. 12 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Haliburton played his college ball at Iowa […]

The Washington Wizards have selected Israeli guard Deni Avdija with the No. 9 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Washington is selecting Deni Avdija with the No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Deni Avdija garnered international recognition while playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli […]

The New York Knicks have selected former Dayton Flyers standout Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: New York selected Obi Toppin with the No. 8 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 To many experts and analysts, Obi Toppin is viewed as […]

The Atlanta Hawks have selected two-time California Mr. Basketball award winner Onyeka Okongwu with the No. 6 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Atlanta is selecting Onyeka Okongwu with the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 A 6-foot-9, 245 pound forward who starred at the University […]

Isaac Okoro is headed to Cleveland after the Cavaliers selected him with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Okoro needed just one season at Auburn to show NBA teams he was ready for the pros. He averaged 12.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 51.4 percent from the field, 28.6 […]

Teenage forward Patrick Williams is headed to the Windy City after the Chicago Bulls drafted him with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Chicago is selecting Patrick Williams with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Patrick Williams played one season at Florida […]

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Chino Hills, California native LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Charlotte is focused on LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 pick, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020 At 6-foot-7, Ball is a taller guard. Still, he […]

The Golden State Warriors have selected former Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Golden State is selecting James Wiseman with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Wiseman recorded impressive numbers with the Tigers, but […]

Anthony Edwards could very well be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, if the Minnesota Timberwolves select the scoring guard, they may be getting a player who truly doesn’t love the game of basketball. In a weird interview with ESPN’s Alex Scarborough, Edwards admitted he “can’t watch basketball” in his […]

Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics have been quite involved in trade talks ahead of Wednesday night’s NBA Draft. The Celtics reportedly offered Gordon Hayward and all of their first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Jrue Holiday before the Pelicans sent Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks. Wednesday, it was reported that […]

By the end of Wednesday, potential top 2020 NBA Draft pick Anthony Edwards will have found himself a new home with an NBA team. Though he hasn’t played one single game in the league, that didn’t stop the Georgia standout from taking a little jab at Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard’s rapping ability. An aspiring […]

The Atlanta Hawks are set to stand pat with the No. 6 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Any interesting offers could still change the team’s decision, but they’re comfortable with their current pick, per Bleacher Report‘s Jonathan Wasserman. There had been a number of rumors about the Hawks possibly trading the No. 6 pick, […]

The New York Knicks’ bad luck continued when they fell to the No. 8 spot in the 2020 NBA Draft despite finishing with a dismal 21-45 record in the 2019-2020 season. After already making a trade on Wednesday to acquire the No. 23 pick, the Knicks are looking to make another one to move way […]

The Boston Celtics continue their efforts to move up in the 2020 NBA Draft. According to a report from Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Celtics are trying to get into the top three. As it stands now, Boston has three first-round picks (14th, 26th and 30th). It’s not clear what sort of […]

After finishing with the third-worst record in the 2019-20 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves drew the luck of the lottery when they landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, ever since they obtained the top pick, there have been rumblings about Minnesota’s desire to trade out of that spot to acquire […]

The guard position headlines the top of the 2020 NBA Draft, with LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards viewed by many as the two best prospects in this draft. Here are the top five guard prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. 5. Kira Lewis Jr. One of the dark-horse prospects who is rising up NBA Draft […]