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Los Angeles LakersREPORT: Lakers want to trade top-3 pick for Paul George

Despite the Indiana Pacers‘ early exit for the 2016 postseason, Paul George once again demonstrated that he’s one of the premier talents in the NBA, and with the right group around him, he could potentially lead a team to a title at some point (won’t be easy with goliaths like San Antonio, Golden State, and Cleveland). […]

Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns to hold free NBA Draft Lottery party

The Phoenix Suns are ready to party, but not because they’re en route to a championship – they didn’t even qualify for the playoffs. It’s because the NBA Draft Lottery is coming up, and with it an opportunity for the franchise to move forward from a dismal 23-59 season that saw them end in second […]

NBAEarly entrance candidates, international players for NBA draft announced

One of the most exciting times of the NBA calendar is coming up: free agency and the NBA Draft. The NBA Playoffs are still ongoing, but that doesn’t make the business away from the court come to a halt. Today, the NBA announced that 162 players (117 players from college and 45 international players) – have […]

Los Angeles LakersREPORT: Lakers Could Trade Top 3 Draft Pick

With the NBA regular season officially over, the Los Angeles Lakers now move beyond the Kobe era and set their focus on the draft on May 23. RELATED: Byron Scott: Next Lakers’ Key Player Will Be Free Agent, Not Draft Pick The Lakers have a 55.8 percent chance at obtaining a top 3 protected pick […]

NBAHow Thon Maker Became the First High School Player to Enter the NBA Draft in 11 Years

The 2005 NBA Draft was the last time that high school basketball players were allowed to jump straight over college to the pros. A number of rules were put into place by the league as well as the NCAA to force student athletes to attend at least one year of college before entering the draft. […]

Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Lakers Have 55.8% Chance At Top 3 NBA Draft Selection

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers! Thanks to the Phoenix Suns victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, the Lakers have locked themselves in as having the 2nd worst record in the NBA for the 2015-2016 NBA season. With a top 3 protected draft pick this year, the Lakers have a 55.8% chance of retaining the rights to their […]

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