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Here is something you probably didn’t expect at the beginning of the season: The Los Angeles Lakers are in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery and will have an opportunity to land the No. 1 overall pick on Tuesday night. Of course, the Lakers don’t exactly have a great chance of having a shot at Zion […]

The New York Knicks may have been a laughingstock for the better part of the last two decades, and they may have been one of the biggest on-court disasters in the league this season, but they have big plans for this summer, and it begins with the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. The Knicks, […]

Consensus No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson’s journey to the NBA ran into a speed bump in February when he infamously blew out his shoe and sprained his knee in a highly anticipated game against UNC. Many people, including current NBA players, advised Williamson to sit out the rest of his lone campaign at Duke […]

Duke forward Zion Williamson has been described as a once-in-a-generation type of player, one who can change the scope of an NBA team and turn one from pretender to contender in a few years. While only a few handful have gotten that label, the quickest one coming to mind is “The Chosen One” — LeBron […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year especially if you’re a fan of a team selecting in the NBA Draft lottery. The NBA draft signifies hope for fanbases desperate for relevance. Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are this year’s purveyors.  With the NBA Draft lottery next Tuesday, the NBA Combine next week, and the […]

In an official statement released on Wednesday morning, the Chicago Bulls announced that Horace Grant will serve as the team’s representative at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. We are excited to announce that Bulls legend Horace Grant will be our 2019 NBA Draft Lottery representative! pic.twitter.com/WGozJtoWW9 — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) May 8, 2019 Grant, now […]

The NBA playoffs are in full swing. But the 22 teams that aren’t still fighting for a shot at the league championship have their eyes set elsewhere: the Amateur Draft. While the draft won’t be held until June 20, teams are in the midst of in-depth research on all possible targets. This includes the Los […]

Murray State Racers point guard Ja Morant has not been shy of confidence when it comes to his abilities. The draft prospect told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports he considers “point god” as his natural position coming into the league. Morant is a consensus Top-2 pick in June’s upcoming draft and by far the best […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has nothing but praise for Duke standout and consensus 2019 No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson. James appeared on another episode of HBO’s “The Shop,” and Zion became one of the talking points. On the clip released by HBO on Twitter, The King gave his insights on what he […]

Duke’s Zion Williamson has been the consensus best player in college basketball since he committed to Duke, and for good reason. The 18-year-old possesses a truly rare blend of size and athleticism, along with elite body control that allowed him to dominate the ranks of the NCAA this season. In 33 games, he averaged 22.6 […]

As one of the only freshmen to ever win the Naismith Award and one of the most recognizable college basketball players of all time, the hype train surrounding Zion Williamson keeps steaming forward. Williamson, who declared for the 2019 NBA Draft in an Instagram post on Monday, has been the presumptive No. 1 overall pick […]

While the University of Virginia marched on to an NCAA championship, one of their stars will be a hot commodity in the 2019 NBA Draft. De’Andre Hunter has led the top-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, and has showed enormous amounts of NBA potential in his sophomore campaign. Hunter is a 6’7″ wing who can defend any position. […]

Virginia Cavaliers small forward De’Andre Hunter has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. After leading Virginia to the NCAA Tournament title, the 21-year-old Hunter announced he will turn pro on his Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSdYDpAIEw/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Virginia fans will remember De’Andre Hunter for drilling a 3-pointer which tied the national championship game against the Texas Tech Red […]

Jerry West is as iconic as an individual as any in NBA history. “The Logo” is not only one of the greatest players ever, but he also one of the best executives the game has seen. West has a brilliant track record in the front office, having drafted Kobe Bryant in 1996 while also signing […]

Discussions between the NBA and the players’ association to end the one-and-done era and lower the league’s minimum age to 18 have reportedly resumed in recent weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The rule change would allow players to enter the NBA Draft straight out of high school. Discussions between the […]

Duke Blue Devils star Zion Williamson has capped one of the most notable college basketball seasons in recent memory by winning the Naismith Player of the Year award, becoming just the third freshmen to ever earn that distinction. Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant were the other two: Zion Williamson has been named the Naismith Player […]

Regardless of positional need, Zion Williamson has solidified himself as the best NBA prospect in the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft. Who comes next is a conversation of much debate. R.J. Barrett was a highly recruited prospect coming out of high school and flashed great potential as a dominant wing during his only year at Duke. […]

University of North Carolina freshman point guard Coby White announced on Twitter that he is declaring for the 2019 NBA Draft. White had a strong season at North Carolina and is projected to be a top-10 pick in this year’s draft. Blessed beyond measures🙏🏽 #FMF pic.twitter.com/IhRZte4yn1 — whitecoby2 (@CobyWhite) April 3, 2019 In 35 games this […]

Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant is set to declare for the NBA later today during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨#RacerNation, We have some exciting news to share with you this evening! Join us tonight at 6pm over at the CFSB Center for […]

Michael Porter Jr. was one of the most mysterious yet intriguing players in the 2018 NBA Draft. Though he was widely regarded as perhaps the best prospect in the entire draft class during his high school days, Porter suffered a tough back injury that kept him out of almost all of his freshman year at […]

An NBA Draft scout offered a surprising comparison for top-overall prospect Zion Williamson, linking him to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green due to his never-ending motor. “His closest analog in the NBA is probably Draymond Green, just way more athletic,” the scout told Sports Illustrated. “Draymond Green with rockets in his a**. Play the […]

North Carolina Tar Heels freshman forward Nassir Little has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft and will forgo his remaining three years of eligibility, he announced Monday. Little has been slotted in as a projected first-round pick throughout the majority of the collegiate season, currently tabbed to go No. 17 overall, according to ESPN’s latest […]

Sunday night saw the official end to Zion Williamson’s short-lived college career, as his Duke Blue Devils fell to the Michigan State Spartans, 68-67, in the Elite 8 round of this season’s NCAA tournament. Despite the disappointing end to his season, however, Williamson still remains to be one of the biggest names coming into the […]

This may not exactly surprise you, but it appears that Zion Williamson has likely played his final collegiate game for the Duke Blue Devils. Following Sunday’s loss in the Elite Eight to the Michigan State Spartans, Williamson admitted that there is a good chance that he’ll be declaring for the NBA Draft after his freshman […]

One of the great mysteries of the NBA Draft is where highly-ranked prospects go after suffering injuries. A foremost 2019 example will be Bol Bol of the University of Oregon. The son of former NBA player Manute Bol played just nine games for Oregon last season. His campaign was cut short in December of 2018 […]

In an era of basketball where positionless players are coveted more than ever, the traditional rim-protecting center continues to have immense value. Teams are stocking up on long, athletic guards and wing players. And for good reason, as top teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors can trot out an array of them […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the best teams in the league today, and they are set to get richer in the offseason. The Celtics now have at least three first-round picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Celtics have formally acquired the first-round pick of the Los Angeles […]

NBA scouts were more than encouraged upon seeing Murray State sophomore phenom Ja Morant take center stage for the first time in his collegiate career, doling out two incredible performances against Marquette and Florida State before being eliminated by the latter in a 90-62 defeat. While Morant has yet to declare for the NBA Draft, […]

Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant gave fans and scouts equal reason to think he’s destined for an NBA future after his showcase in the NCAA Tournament, dropping only the eighth ever triple-double in tournament history during a win over No. 5 seeded Marquette in the opening round before scoring 28 points in a valiant […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce came out with an eye-catching statement on Sunday pertaining to Duke standout Zion Williamson. According to Pierce, he already considers Zion to be a top player not only in college, but in the world of basketball altogether: Here a Hot take for you all Zion Williams is already a top […]

Ja Morant is basketball’s latest household name. The Murray State sophomore introduced himself to a national audience in historic fashion on Thursday, showing out in his underdog team’s win over Marquette by scoring 17 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing 16 assists – just the eighth triple-double in NCAA Tournament history. Zion Williamson has the […]

Murray State sophomore point guard Ja Morant put on a show in his first nationally acclaimed opportunity in the NCAA Tournament, dropping only the eighth triple-double in the tournament’s history as the 12th-seeded Racers blazed past No. 5 seed Marquette 83-64 in the first round of competition. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has […]

Not only did no. 12 seed Murray State beat the no. 5 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, but they pounded them into oblivion. The Racers lived up to their namesake by getting out and making plays in transition, with star point guard Ja Morant piling up eight assists in the first half and 16 for the […]

Unbounded love is one hell of a drug. Of course, watching Ja Morant play basketball is, too. In the afterglow of Morant’s epic 17-point, 11-rebound, 16-assist triple-double in Murray State’s upset of Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, his father was asked by Bleacher Report’s Master Tesfatsion where the First-Team […]

Murray State star guard Ja Morant joined Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as one of the eight players to record a triple-double in the NCAA tournament since assists became an official stat in 1983-84. Wade did it with Marquette when he was a college basketball star back in the day. The future NBA Hall of Famer […]

Ja Morant was more than ready for his March Madness moment. The electric sophomore floor general put on a show for a national audience and tens of NBA scouts on the biggest stage of his career to date on Thursday, leading 12-seeded Murray State to an 83-64 beatdown of 5-seeded Marquette. Morant, who’s seen his […]

Ja Morant is more than receptive of the recent comparisons to Russell Westbrook he has gotten before the start of the NCAA Tournament. A spry, freakishly athletic guard who can blur past his opponents off the dribble with sheer speed and dribble control, the Murray State prodigy has drawn comparisons to the player who once […]

The 2019 NCAA Tournament is loaded with the next group of players to hit the NBA Draft. From Duke to Washington, there are many teams with future NBA stars. Here are the five best NBA prospects in each region, starting with the South. South 1. DeAndre Hunter – Virginia All aboard the DeAndre Hunter train. […]

Possibly the most intriguing player in this summer’s NBA Draft is Texas Tech’s Jarrett Culver. The 6’5 guard is a definite lottery pick. His value has been as high as top-five, and as low as the 14th pick. Culver is a sophomore from Lubbock, Texas. He was a low-level prospect coming out of high school. […]