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Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson is glad the New York Knicks didn’t get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Paxson also breathed a sigh of relief when three of the top four picks went to three Western Conference teams, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. […]

Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers represented his team at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. While there, he was looking rather fresh with a glistening new tan as well as a sharp-looking purple jacket. Whatever Kuzma did, it worked out well for the Lakers, who were one of the big winners on the night. […]

The Boston Celtics got the 14th overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. However, they almost got the fourth pick, according to the team’s assistant general manager Mike Zarren. One tidbit from Celtics assistant GM Mike Zarren – the 14th pick came within one ping pong ball of landing at No. 4. — Mark Murphy […]

After immense hype and mammoth buildup, the New Orleans Pelicans were crowned winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. Of course, all teams with a chance at the number one overall pick were clamoring for the opportunity to draft Zion Williamson out of Duke University – a slam-dunk prospect that will likely light the league […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks may not have jumped up in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, but that did not stop the young star point guard from having an epic reaction. After the New Orleans Pelicans jumped up from No. 6 to No. 1, the Memphis Grizzlies jumped up from No. 7 to No. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went into the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery hoping to come out with a bit of a jump. They were projected to hold the No. 7 overall pick and only had a 6.0% chance to win the No. 1 overall pick and a 19% chance to jump into the top three. Thankfully, […]

Stephen A. Smith was rooting for the New York Knicks to get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and to have a chance at drafting Duke superstar Zion Williamson. Unfortunately, the ping pong balls did not go as hoped. New York ended up falling from the best odds to get the […]

The New York Knicks fell short in Tuesday night’s 2019 NBA draft lottery. They missed on the first overall pick and instead will select third overall this June. Heading into the draft lottery, the Knicks had a 14 percent chance of landing one of the three picks, similar to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft lottery. The Pelicans are widely expected to draft Duke star Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, which is on June 20. IT'S HAPPENING!!!! #BirdStrikes pic.twitter.com/AeJ0UaqG6h — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 15, 2019 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have the No. 4 overall pick in this June’s draft following the 2019 NBA Draft lottery. Their pick was expected to land between Nos. 8 and 12, but lady luck smiled on LA as the Lakers moved into the top-5. After a disappointing season in which they finished with a […]

The Phoenix Suns will be picking sixth in the 2019 NBA Draft. Phoenix finished with a 19-63 record during the regular season, tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second-worst win-loss tally in the league. The team had a 14 percent chance of earning the No. 1 overall pick, tied with the Cavaliers and league-worst […]

The Chicago Bulls will once again add to the struggling franchise’s young core come summertime. On Tuesday evening in the “Windy City,” the Bulls were officially informed that the Eastern Conference franchise will choose at No.7 overall in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft — as it stands today, anyway. The 2019 NBA […]

The 2019 NBA Draft lottery is complete in Chicago, Illinois. The New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and Cleveland Cavaliers finally know what spot in the 2019 NBA Draft they have. Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Location: Chicago, Illinois Odds: Each team’s odds of receiving the #1 pick are here TV channel: ESPN Online streaming: WatchESPN Every team wanted […]

FOX Sports personality Colin Cowherd says the New York Knicks shouldn’t trade the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis if they get it. If the Knicks get the No. 1 pick, they would likely take Duke star Zion Williamson. Davis has requested a […]

The Chicago Bulls pretty much did what everyone expected during the 2018-19 campaign. They weren’t the worst team in the league, but they certainly weren’t playoff contenders, winning 22 games and finishing with the fourth-worst record in the NBA. The Bulls already have a nice stable of young talent, and they can add to it […]

Zion Williamson will finally embark on his NBA journey when commissioner Adam Silver calls his name with the first overall selection in the NBA draft in June. However, despite his all-but-sure fate as the top pick, Williamson still remains agent-less heading into tonight’s NBA draft lottery, per CL Brown of The Athletic. According to one […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones is crossing his fingers for the New York Knicks, hopeful that the franchise can land the consensus top-overall pick Zion Williamson by getting the No. 1 selection in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. “I think it’ll be the Knicks and I’m hoping and praying it’s the Knicks because this guy […]

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 […]