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Despite the raving fuss about Luka Doncic being considered among the top-two talents in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings could potentially pass on the European phenom come draft night, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Doncic was scouted in Belgrade, where his team Real Madrid took part in the Euroleague’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will pick 20th in the upcoming NBA Draft, but it’s possible the organization plans to move up after examining some of the pre-draft interviews OKC is conducting. The Thunder turned some heads when news came out that they plan to interview local product Trae Young of Oklahoma, as well as Missouri’s […]

After being labelled as a dirty player for much of his college career, 2018 Draft prospect Grayson Allen has somehow managed to turn this negative aspect into a competitive edge — or at least he think he has. The 22-year-old former Duke Blue Devil has seen his fair share of on-court controversies after intentionally tripping […]

In one season in Norman, Trae Young was able to show his boundless range and terrific playmaking. The former Oklahoma Sooners guard, however, thinks he needs to reinforce his on-court performance with worded confidence in order to convert any naysayers left into believers. Speaking to reporters on Friday, including Scott Gleeson of USA TODAY Sports, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been rumored to be willing to flip their No. 3 overall selection up or down in the board, according to the offer in place. Yet, contrary to prior reports, the Hawks could very well stay put and make the selection they’ve had in their crosshairs since their slot was announced in the […]

The Atlanta Hawks could consider moving down in the draft board if the return is right. With the top two picks in the NBA Draft widely considered being on a separate tier than the rest of the pack, the organization could consider flipping their No. 3 overall selection for a lower one if the return […]

Despite the strong links to Luka Doncic with their new head coach Igor Kokoskov, the Phoenix Suns are leaning toward drafting Arizona center DeAndre Ayton, according to local radio voice John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. When asked on Twitter about his confidence level on Ayton being selected with the No. 1 pick, Gambadoro gave […]

When the Phoenix Suns won the NBA draft lottery earlier this week, most assumed the decision would come down to two guys, DeAndre Ayton or Luka Doncic. Doncic opened some eyes when he said he wasn’t sure if he’ll come to the NBA next year, and if he doesn’t, that could change the way people […]

Despite missing half-a-year because of a back injury, Michael Porter Jr. of Missouri believes he’s still the best player in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft. As reported by Nick Friedell of ESPN, Porter Jr. said that his fellow prospects are good, but he is confident that he is the better than them: “I know without […]

With the 2018 NBA Draft just over one month away (June 21), most teams around the league are beginning to focus their interests on which prospects they might select. One such candidate who is drawing heaps of interest is former University of Texas stand-out Mo Bamba. If you’re an NBA executive who’s looking for a […]

Despite generating plenty of hoopla around NBA circles, European wonder Luka Doncic might not be joining the biggest league in the world next season after all. The Slovenian small forward spoke during a EuroLeague Final Four press conference and was hesitant to call this his last hurrah for his home club, Real Madrid, not knowing […]

With the Phoenix Suns winning the NBA Lottery selection on Tuesday night their choice seems to be down to two guys, Arizona Wildcat big man Deandre Ayton or Luka Doncic from Slovakia. It appears that the Suns might have given a little hint with their new Twitter name after securing the number one pick. Their […]

Oklahoma product Trae Young has drawn comparisons to Stephen Curry during his rousing freshman season, and now that he’s heading into the pros as one of the first-round prospects of this 2018 NBA Draft, the young point guard revealed he’s gotten some advice from the very one that came before him. “He’s given me a […]

One of the bigger stories surrounding and leading up to the NBA Draft surrounds a guy that isn’t even on many big boards, LiAngelo Ball. The younger brother of Lonzo Ball has already said he would love to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Lakers even sent some scouts to go watch him. […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a rough season finishing with a 24-58 record, which was tied with the Atlanta Hawks for the third worst record in the league. Back in April, the Mavs won the tiebreaker with the Hawks to earn the third position before the lottery and were given a 13.8 percent chance to land […]

The Phoenix Suns have won the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery. They came into the night with the best odds. Here is the order of teams: Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings Atlanta Hawks Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks Orlando Magic Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers (via Brooklyn Nets) New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers (via Los Angeles Lakers) Charlotte Hornets […]

One of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s NBA Draft, is former Oklahoma Sooners guard, Trae Young. He isn’t just gaining attention from NBA teams though, he also is one of the most sought-after guys for the major shoe companies. According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, not only is Young receiving attention from Under Armour, Nike, […]

When the full list of participants was released for the NBA draft there was one popular name that was noticeably missing, LiAngelo Ball. The younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, not many were expecting him to get the invite, but he is still in this years NFL draft. According to Lonzo Wire’s Josh […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is just a number of weeks ahead, so prepare to hear more of the names of the top NBA prospects in the leadup to the highly anticipated event. But before that, most of these prospects will be trying to impress scouts in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft Combine, which is set […]

Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic is likely not to hold any workouts with NBA teams prior to the draft, given that his responsibilities to his team, Real Madrid, are bound to keep him busy during the time teams will hold workouts for players that have declared, according to Sean Deveney of The Sporting News. The 6-foot-6 […]

It’s only a matter of time before former Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young invades the shore of the NBA with the 2018 NBA Draft only less than two months away from happening. For now, though, Young is content getting gifts like this one from no other than Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant himself. This […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is less than two months away, and by now, we are all familiar with names like Trae Young, DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley, and Mo Bamba to name a few top prospects. But how about the other guys, the players with considerable potentials but are being given little to zero buzz at […]

Top NBA prospect Mo Bamba believes that turning pro right after high school would have been better for his development as a basketball player. Bamba, of course, was not able to take that route, as the NBA is currently not accepting players younger than 19. Instead, he had to play one year in college under […]

European star Luka Doncic has submitted paperwork to officially enter the 2018 NBA Draft, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports. Doncic, who is currently 19 years old, is playing in the postseason in the Euroleague for Real Madrid right now. The Slovenian-born swingman is projected to be one of the top picks. Doncic is […]

The NBA Draft Lottery tiebreakers have been announced now that the regular season has come to an end. There were some tiebreakers to sort out with a few teams finishing with the same record. Here is a look at the results: NBA Draft Lottery order following today's tiebreaker: 1. Phoenix2. Memphis3. Dallas 4. Atlanta5. Orlando […]

Villanova junior forward Mikal Bridges will forgo eligibility for his senior season and declare for the upcoming NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Fresh off a second championship season with the Wildcats, the All-American is projected to be a lottery pick, having won the Julius Erving award as the nation’s top small forward. With […]

While the playoff-bound teams are fighting tooth and nail for postseason positioning, there is another ongoing battle involving the teams that are in the bottom of the standings. Up for grabs is the highest odds to select the best player available in the upcoming NBA Draft and Sunday night saw the Phoenix Suns claiming the […]

Many prospects have already declared for June’s NBA Draft and while the national headlines have given Oklahoma’s Trae Young most of the spotlight after leading the nation in points and assists, some scouts seems to think his game-changing antics won’t translate into the league. Collin Sexton, an Alabama freshman point guard that declared for the […]

The college route has long been considered the traditional route for making it to the NBA. After all, it is a big stage. Every scout is on the lookout for the next NBA talent. For most NBA aspirants, playing division one college ball is the next step to making it to the pros. High school […]

Alabama freshman guard Collin Sexton plans to declare for the NBA Draft, according to Matt Zenith of AL.com. One of the best point guard talents in the lottery will now remain in draft boards around the league, even if he doesn’t immediately sign with an agent. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Sexton had pondered the possibility of […]

The Texas Tech Red Raiders could be without guard Zhaire Smith next season. This is after Smith himself announce on his Twitter account that he will be among the applicants in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft following an impressive freshman season in Lubbock. I am excited to say that I am going to enter my […]

The Kansas Jayhawks will not have its brightest star in the recent NCAA National Tournament back for next season. This is after it was announced by Jayhawks guard Malik Newman that he intends to hire an agent and join the 2018 NBA Draft. By hiring an agent, Newman will not have the chance of going […]

Following a meteoric performance in the title game against the Michigan Wolverines, junior shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo chose the best possible time to pour in a career-high 31 points, leading the Villanova Wildcats to a 79-62 win to crown themselves champions for the second time in three years. In a team full of NBA prospects […]

Michigan State freshman forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has declared for the NBA Draft, as the top prospect tweeted out his decision to go pro. “Spartans, this was not an automatic decision. And honestly thank you for making it one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to think about,” said Jackson in a Twitter statement. […]

DeAndre Ayton, Trae Young, Mo Bamba, and Michael Porter Jr. are among the top prospects who have declared for the 2018 NBA Draft. All three are favorites to be selected anywhere in the Top 10 with Ayton shaping up to be a unanimous top overall talent. However, one player who hasn’t received as much attention […]

Mirjam Poterbin, mother of top European prospect Luka Doncic, recently confirmed that her son will declare for the upcoming NBA Draft, noting he probably won’t be there when NBA commissioner Adam Silver calls his name, according to Antonis Stroggylakis of EuroHoops. “He will declare for the Draft but he will probably not be there (USA). […]

Former Syracuse commit and McDonalds All-American Darius Bazley has decided to skip college and sign with the G-League next year according to Yahoo! Sports. Bazley made the decision after talking to his inner circle and most importantly his mother, Lynnita Bazley. This is a life-changing decision,” Bazley told Yahoo Sports. “I put a lot of thinking into […]

Retired NBA star Paul Pierce was ambushed by TMZ Sports for an interview recently and was asked for his take on whether LiAngelo Ball, brother of Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, is going to hear his name get called in the upcoming NBA Draft. Unlike most people, Pierce did not guffaw at […]

As the time gets closer to the NBA Draft, more and more players are starting to declare. Maryland sophomore Justin Jackson has decided to forgo his final two years of eligibility to join the NBA draft. Maryland sophomore Justin Jackson is foregoing his final two seasons of eligibility and declaring for the 2018 Draft. "After talking with […]