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The Philadelphia 76ers will officially trade for the No. 1 overall selection in this year’s NBA Draft, giving the Boston Celtics a package of the No. 3 overall pick, the 2018 first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers, and the 2019 first-round pick from the Sacramento Kings, according to TNT’s David Aldridge, who first reported the news. The deal […]

The potential trade between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers for the coveted No. 1 overall pick is not as close as it may have seemed yesterday, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. While many thought the deal was only a Markelle Fultz medical report and a meeting away from happening, there is […]

After LaVar Ball claimed to have talked into existence the Lakers and his son Lonzo’s respective paths to intersect, the younger Ball worked his way out of it, albeit unintentionally. Lonzo Ball’s initial workout with Los Angeles proved to be a down moment for his family as the Lakers were reportedly unimpressed with the out-of-shape […]

Only a few days left before the 2017 NBA Draft commences and, as expected, rumors intensify by the day. Draft-related news have interestingly evolved over the past few weeks. From teams eyeing certain prospects to workouts shaking up numerous projections, it has been quite a ride. But amid all these, nothing beats it when star […]

Malik Monk, a 6-foot-3 guard out of Kentucky, worked out with the Philadelphia 76ers this past Thursday in hopes of impressing the franchise that holds the 3rd overall pick in next week’s NBA Draft. Coaches put him through an intense workout, consisting of 3-on-3, coming off of screens, shooting, and vigorous defensive drills. According to Keith […]

University of Washington standout Markelle Fultz has his eyes on the prize and will do what it takes to get there. That of course includes beating out rival UCLA freshman point guard Lonzo Ball, who’s slotted only one pick behind him in this year’s NBA Draft. Fultz followed his workout with the Boston Celtics with […]

With the 2017 NBA Draft less than a week away, things have begun to heat up with the prospects projected at the top of the board. Much of this has surrounded the fate of UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball come next Thursday night. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Ball could consider working out for […]

Despite being believed to be the consensus top pick in this year’s draft, Markelle Fultz may not end up being selected by the Boston Celtics. The C’s are apparently considering taking Kansas swingman Josh Jackson with the first overall pick, as they are intrigued with his two-way skill set and what he can bring to their […]

There were earlier reports that the Sacramento Kings were possibly looking to trade their fifth- and 10th-overall picks in the NBA Draft for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ third-overall pick in order to have surefire shot at nabbing Kentucky point guard De’Aaron Fox. However, as the Sacramento Bee’s Ailene Voisin points out, her sources within the Kings organization stated that […]

Phil Jackson‘s undying obsession with the triangle offense is starting to become evident to the young NBA prospects coming into the New York Knicks facility for pre-draft workouts, as North Carolina forward Justin Jackson quickly got wind of. “It was more teaching than all the other ones,’’ the young forward told Marc Berman of the New […]

Only a month away from the 2017 NBA Draft, a group of soon-to-be pro basketball players took on the chance to thank their dads prior to Father’s Day in a Foot Locker ad, telling anecdotes about their times growing up and what it took to make it this far into their careers. Then we have Lonzo Ball […]

University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari had one of the biggest praises for his star freshman Malik Monk — one of his two NBA prospects that figure to land in the top 10 of the 2017 NBA Draft. The New York Knicks have been reportedly “enamored” with Monk during his workout with the team, as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were “very impressed” with North Carolina State point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and have been reportedly “hopeful” to bring in University of Washington standout Markelle Fultz for a workout this week, per Adam Zagorida of ZagsBlog. The purple-and-gold have been heavily linked to lottery prospect Lonzo Ball, but are still exploring their options, […]

Markelle Fultz to the Boston Celtics has felt like a done deal for some time now. Fultz has long been considered the most talented prospect in this class, Fultz recently decided to only work out for the Celtics and no other player has really emerged as someone that will unseat Fultz as the top pick. […]

The Phoenix Suns have been notorious through the years for being more than willing to put draft prospects through the wringer in order to assess their capabilities. In this latest video of internal workouts, they put Kentucky freshman shooting guard Malik Monk through their infamous three-minute run, in which they are forced to do court-length sprints […]

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly willing to trade both of their first-round picks (No. 5 and No. 10 selections) in order to move up and obtain Kentucky freshman point guard De’Aaron Fox, according to ESPN Draft Insider Chad Ford, via Liberty Ballers. Fox has been an intriguing prospect that has steadily remained with lottery potential, […]

Kentucky freshman point guard De’Aaron Fox has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike, according to Nick DePaula of The Vertical. Fox was the top target for the major brands out in the market, making this yet another big name in the regalia of athletes that sport the iconic swoosh across their sneakers. The 19-year-old has […]

NBA Draft workouts are one of the most essential parts in which the front office puts their brains and mettle to the test. To assign a player for a visit to their respective facility and look at every single aspect possible — athletic ability, endurance, fundamentals, character, charisma, and in instances, commitment to the game […]

Washington standout and potential No. 1 overall selection Markelle Fultz has told ESPN’s Jeff Goodman that he’s had multiple conversations with Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge since his NBA Draft Combine earlier this month in hopes to becoming the top pick in the draft. “I’ve talked to Danny a few times, and they want to […]

Heading into the lottery and before workouts have been conducted, Kansas swingman Josh Jackson was everyone’s favorite to be included in the top three overall selections come NBA Draft in June. A lot of teams were high on his potential to become a Kawhi Leonard-type of player with his length, defensive acumen, and two-way potential. […]

Lonzo Ball is entering the draft as one of the more highly-touted prospects in recent years. But no thanks to his father’s desperate attempts to catch attention, much of the spotlight has been hogged by LaVar Ball. The former UCLA standout finds himself in a unique situation wherein his father is part of almost every […]

This year’s draft class is among the most talked about since maybe 2003 when names such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony were lottery selections. No doubt, there is a serious amount of incoming talent expected to have an immediate impact in the league. As deep as this year’s class is, two players stand head […]

University of Washington freshman standout Markelle Fultz is just as hyped up as the rest of the NBA world for the draft to take place come June. Boasting a draft class that could see as many as 15 freshmen drafted in the first round, including up to eight in the top 10 — Fultz is […]

The NCAA’s Sweet 16 will not be the last time UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball and Kentucky guard De’Aaron Fox go head-to-head, as the Los Angeles Lakers have recently expressed interest in the latter and plan to entertain a workout between the two, per Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress. The Lakers made their infatuation with Ball and a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have even more to be thankful for after Tuesday night’s NBA Draft Lottery, invoking a pick swap with the Sacramento Kings as a parting gift from their former general manager Sam Hinkie, who pulled off the deal in 2015. After a legacy of consistent draft royalty, the Rights To Ricky Sanchez podcast raised a banner […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would once again have the luck of the draw as they have regularly had during the last few seasons. Team President Magic Johnson was in the middle of said fortune, receiving the honor of representing the organization during Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery and drawing the No. 2 overall pick. Head coach […]

With the order of the picks for the 2017 NBA Draft now known following Tuesday night’s draft lottery, the focus can now shift to the possible selections for the teams placed at the top. One of the names that will certainly gain much more traction over the next month leading up to the draft will […]

Paul Pierce‘s trail of achievements in a Boston Celtics jersey have etched a mark in the franchise, but nothing says legendary like leaving not only a legacy, but a seed to grow for the future of the organization. Despite having played his last season in an L.A. Clippers‘ uniform, The Truth had the most adequate […]

Several agents of NBA hopefuls are discouraging their clients from any involvement with two particular franchises in the league, the Boston Celtics and the Sacramento Kings, each for their own individual reasons. Sacramento has developed a reputation of being the most dysfunctional team in the league, from their front office and coaching hirings, to their […]

University of Washington standout freshman Markelle Fultz is, by most experts, locked as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. The talented scorer met with six of the top eight teams in the lottery during the NBA Draft Combine this past week, according to SiriusXM NBA Radio. The soon-to-be 19-year-old has high […]

The 2017 NBA Draft is just over a month away, but that hasn’t stopped LaVar Ball from making bold proclamations regarding his son Lonzo Ball’s NBA future. In the in-depth feature piece by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne about the Ball Family, LaVar made it quite clear once again that he believes the former UCLA product will […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson will be one of the most renowned faces in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. Among others are an array of team owners, coaches, current and former players of each organization. Here is the entire list of representatives — (via Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN) Lottery representatives for each team tomorrow night […]

Gonzaga freshman center and NBA prospect Zach Collins had quite the funny encounter with a member of the Portland Trail Blazers scouting team at the NBA Draft Combine, mentioning the team had just sent a psychologist to interview him. “It was kind of funny because Portland actually just sent out their team psychologist, and no one else […]

The New York Knicks wrapped up yet another disappointing season that saw them miss the playoffs for the fourth consecutive campaign, which has only heightened the push for change from their passionate fan base. The Knicks’ struggles have also put the team in the position to snag one of the top prospects from this year’s draft […]

Since Lonzo Ball publicly stated that he wanted to join the Los Angeles Lakers, his name has continued to remain prevalent in the news wire much due to his father, LaVar Ball’s, continued antics. This has pushed forth the question of whether his actions will affect his son’s draft status. In light of that notion, Magic […]

Just days after the release of the overpriced ZO2’s, NBA prospect Lonzo Ball teamed up with DC The Don for a remix of “Free Smoke,” filling out his offseason with as much hype and headlines as a soon-to-be-drafted player can get. If making $495 a pop for the standard model of his signature shoe wasn’t […]

This season hasn’t been kind to the New York Knicks and that trend simply continued today. Tiebreakers for the NBA Draft were determined today and the Knicks, who were tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 31-51 record this season, lost out on the tiebreaker for the 6th overall pick in the draft. As a […]

With the 2016-17 season under wraps, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke about the issue of rest and teams tanking after the halfway mark of the season. “We are gonna have to react and change incentives a bit. I do think it’s frustrating,” said Silver in an interview with ESPN’s Mike & Mike on Friday morning. “I was […]

North Carolina junior forward Justin Jackson has declared for the 2017 NBA Draft and signed with an agent, according to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. The lanky 6-foot-8 forward is fresh off yet another All-American season that earned him the ACC Player of the Year award. The junior capped off his 2016-17 campaign by cutting the nets with […]