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Potential NBA top pick LaMelo Ball believes he is destined to be the first name off the boards once the 2020 NBA Draft takes place on Wednesday, November 18. Never short on confidence, the brash 19-year-old entertained questions from the media a day before the draft and shrugged off notions of the immense pressure that […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on Wednesday night, and it is still a mystery where LaMelo Ball will be selected in the first round. Just a day before the draft, Ball confirmed that he has spoken to a total of five teams, per The Observer’s Rick Bonnell. Altogether, the playmaking guard […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is fast approaching, and talented prospects from all around the globe are anxious to find out where they’ll be playing in the coming season. In this piece, we’ll take a look at five of the top-rated wing players in the class. In today’s NBA, wing players need to be a versatile […]

When the ping pong balls dropped at this year’s NBA Draft Lottery, the Chicago Bulls came away with the No. 4 overall pick. With the draft rapidly approaching, it appears this new Bulls front office led by Arturas Karnisovas is keeping its intentions very close to the vest. Via Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated: Ok, […]

While traditional big men are a dying breed in today’s fast-paced, spread-out game, there are still a number of skilled bigs making an impact in the NBA. Superstars like Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, and Bam Adebayo are just some of the best giants the NBA has welcomed through the draft over the […]

The New York Knicks should select Florida State wing Devin Vassell with the eighth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Defense and shooting are the hallmarks of Vassell’s game. He’s a superb on-ball and perimeter defender, partially generated by his near-seven-foot wingspan. On the other end of the floor, Vassell has a lengthy, cockback jump […]

Chris Paul and Dennis Schroder probably agree: If there’s one thing that the Oklahoma City Thunder are good at, it’s finding talent in the NBA draft.  In just their second season since moving to Oklahoma City, the team was able to win 50 games and reach the playoffs. That is largely thanks to young players […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is on Wednesday and it is unknown what the Chicago Bulls will do with the No. 4 overall pick. With the team possibly looking at a guard with the fourth-overall selection, some people in NBA circles believe Zach LaVine “could be had in a trade,” per Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated. […]

It’s been a few days since it was reported that Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook wants to leave the team after just one season alongside James Harden. Since then, Westbrook’s name has been linked to numerous teams, including the Charlotte Hornets.  Joining the Hornets would turn the 32-year old guard into the team’s centerpiece and […]

LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman, and Anthony Edwards headline the 2020 NBA Draft class, and understandably so. The prospect of teams trading up for one of those players, as well as trading back given the close proximity of several lottery prospects has also been discussed at length. Given the above storylines, many players have camouflaged into […]

The NBA has welcomed plenty of amazing point guards from the draft in recent years. While this year’s crop is not considered as deep as the previous ones, most pundits believe that LaMelo Ball has the brightest future at that position. Duke Blue Devils legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski, however, completely disagrees with the public […]

The Boston Celtics were only a few games away from making the NBA Finals in 2020, yet they have three first round picks in the 2020 NBA Draft. If the Cs decide to keep all of their picks, they’ll be picking at 14, 26 and 30. Just days away from the draft, the Celtics are […]

Isaac Okoro is expected to be a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but some experts believe he is going to be selected too high. On the daily Locked On Auburn Podcast, Zac Blackerby interviewed Locked On Fantasy Basketball host Josh Lloyd about the former Auburn standout. Lloyd’s analysis of Okoro’s offensive game does […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is a guessing game. There’s no consensus best player or talent, most teams in the lottery don’t have a bang-bang selection, and teams had to wait an extra five months to make their selections. Should teams in the upper sixth of the draft take the best player on the board? Should […]

Georgia guard Anthony Edwards says he wants the Minnesota Timberwolves to take him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves, who have All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell on the roster, have a big decision to make on Nov. 18, but Edwards claims he’s ready to play for Minnesota […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one quarter away from winning their first-round playoff matchup against the Houston Rockets this past season. Despite that, they are one of the few teams widely known as a rebuilding team. OKC has a ton of assets from trades they made with the Los Angeles Clippers for Paul George; and […]

Under new head coach, Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks want to play a physical brand of basketball moving forward. With the 2020 NBA Draft on the horizon, the Knicks may be targeting Isaiah Stewart late in the first round of the draft, per Marc Berman of The New York Post. In today’s NBA, most […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is just a week away and there’s still a cloud of uncertainty over what the Golden State Warriors will do with their second overall pick. Most pundits and fans believe the safe choice would be to draft a young big that could fill the void in the their front court. But […]

There’s been a pile of conflicting reports on who will be selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball was — according to some sources — losing draft stock after flunking some of his interviews with teams slated with top picks. It appears much of that speculation about LaMelo Ball […]

The 2020 NBA Draft process has been long and arduous for the Pistons and everyone else, but it’s inching closer and closer. Now it appears the rumors and reports are heating up like they always do the week before the draft. On the daily Locked On Pistons Podcast, host Matt Schoch reveals who the Pistons […]

According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Boston Celtics are contemplating using their three first-round draft selections (14, 26, and 30) to trade up in the 2020 NBA Draft. Memo to Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and the Boston Celtics: keep the picks. There are four players who are justifiable number-one picks in this draft class: Anthony […]

After having gone through numerous stops throughout the early stages of his basketball career, LaMelo Ball is finally making his much-awaited jump to the big leagues in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. Even with a rookie class bannered by the likes of Georgia’s Anthony Edwards and Memphis’ James Wiseman, the youngest Ball brother remains to […]

The Detroit Pistons have the No. 7 overall pick in this month’s upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, but they might be hoping to move up the board. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said moving up is “definitely” an option Detroit could look to pursue, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. If the Pistons do indeed trade up, they […]

After yet another disappointing end to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers are faced with some tough decisions in the offseason.  While there have been rumors about a potential Ben Simmons trade, it appears that the Sixers are not at all interested in letting their superstar go — not even for either of the top two […]

The Boston Celtics hold three first-round picks in the 2020 NBA Draft, giving them an endless amount of possibilities on what they can do. After reports surfaced that the Celtics could trade up in the draft, ESPN’s Zach Lowe confirmed that Boston is looking into possible trades involving their picks. In the 2020 NBA Draft, […]

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away and at this point for franchises, most of the work is already done. Most players haven’t played a game since March, but in the case of James Wiseman, he hasn’t played an organized basketball game in about a year. On the daily Locked On Hawks Podcast, […]

Anthony Edwards compared himself to Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade on Thursday night at a Klutch showcase ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. According to Edwards, he considers Wade to be one of his biggest idols, and he hopes to one day surpass the future Hall of Famer. Wade caught wind of Edwards’ remark and […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in an interesting situation in this year’s NBA Draft. They hold the third pick in what many experts are saying is a three-player draft and all three of those players could also fit on their current team. However, there have been reports that the Hornets are willing to trade up to […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on November 18 and the Charlotte Hornets have their sights set on a particular player at the No. 3 overall pick. With the draft less than a month away, the Hornets are reportedly eyeing James Wiseman out of Memphis at No. 3, per Rick Bonnell of […]

The New York Knicks need a star to build around, and LaMelo Ball comes prepackaged with the star power and subsequent talent to move the needle. However, the lottery odds didn’t line up for the Knicks, and Ball will surely be gone by the time they select with the eighth pick. On the daily Locked […]

The NBA Draft is a time of the year when teams can make or break their futures. Teams can find diamonds in the rough later in the draft, or select players that turn out to be major busts. The unpredictability makes it one of the most defining dates of the year for NBA franchises. Over […]

The Chicago Bulls are coming off of yet another disappointing season, finishing 22-43 and marking the third straight season that the team has failed to hit 30 wins, or make the playoffs. The lottery drew the Bulls picking fourth, in a draft with three clear top prospects: Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and Lamelo Ball. Georgia […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and with the Golden State Warriors having the second overall pick, there’s a lot of speculation about what the team will do with the pick.  There are rumors that the Warriors will choose to trade the pick and other assets to try to land another […]

The Golden State Warriors have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, and there has been plenty of speculation as to how the team will proceed with its pick. Given both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will be fully healthy, the Warriors are hoping to contend again next season. This would figure […]

The New York Knicks need to add a player with superstar potential to lead their complementary role players and jumpstart their rebuild. The Golden State Warriors need to add quality pieces around Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green to help them return to contender status. On the daily Locked On Warriors Podcast host, Wes Goldberg […]

Barring any offseason or draft night trades, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set with the No.1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, it seems that the ball club hasn’t decided exactly who would they select with the first pick, according to ESPN. “There’s no guy that has separated himself from the pack from public or […]

Tyler Herro, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, De’Aron Fox, Malik Monk, Jamal Murray, Devin Booker, Eric Bledsoe, John Wall, and Rajon Rondo: What do all of these NBA guards have in common? They’re all Kentucky basketball graduates. Kentucky is known for producing high-quality NBA players, and that trend does not seem like it’s going to end anytime soon. […]

The New York Knicks still need a focal point; a young star around which they can build their team. RJ Barrett doesn’t seem to be that guy. They’ve taken flyers on Frank Ntilikina, Dennis Smith Jr., and Kevin Knox, but none seem to have star potential. Mitchell Robinson was a steal in the second round […]

Now that the 2019-20 season is officially over, teams are putting more emphasis on their plans for the next campaign, starting with the upcoming NBA Draft. In this respect, a number of league executives have identified 7-foot-1 Memphis freshman James Wiseman as a “safe” bet for most teams. This report comes via Sam Vecenie of […]