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The offseason is here, and there is no offseason tradition quite like predicting Los Angeles Lakers trades. Being the most prestigious team in the league, the Purple and Gold are always in win-now mode, and there are always rumors of the team making blockbuster trades in order to fit that philosophy. Los Angeles’ desire to […]

The NBA Draft is here and we’re here to analyze a popular parlay featuring Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham in tonight’s Draft. We’re here to share our NBA draft series. Everyone is speculating who will take who and where every player will go in this year’s NBA Draft. A lot of the talk is that […]

Bronny James may just be the most talked-about draft prospect ever who isn’t projected to go in the first round of the NBA Draft. A lot of this has to do with the fact that he is LeBron James’ son, as heavy expectations fall on the 19-year-old, seeing as his father is the league’s all-time […]

The Atlanta Hawks were lucky enough to secure the rights to the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Unfortunately, that is where their luck ran out as this year’s draft features the rare class without any players who have any obvious superstar potential. Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr are two likely candidates to […]

Can you feel it NBA fans? The 2024 NBA Draft is only moments away, and the excitement can be felt all throughout the globe. Let’s check out our 2024 Draft Odds series where our N0.5 Overall Draft Pick Prediction will be revealed for all to see. Equipped with the fifth-overall pick in this year’s draft, […]

As soon as the Houston Rockets acquired the Phoenix Suns’ draft picks from the Brooklyn Nets as an extension of the blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade on Tuesday night, momentum that the Rockets were going to pursue a star rapidly grew. The one name that was quickly linked to the Rockets in trade rumors was Suns […]

With the NBA Draft mere hours away, the Orlando Magic find themselves in an unprecedented position following a remarkable 2023-2024 season. Finishing with an impressive 47-35 record, they secured the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference and engaged in a hard-fought playoff series that culminated in a seven-game loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is only moments away and the drama will surely be on full display. It is time to take a look at our 2024 Draft Odds series where our No.4 Overall Pick Prediction will be revealed. With the fourth pick in this year’s draft, the San Antonio Spurs will be eager to […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is still months away, but the Boston Celtics may have to begin their quest for back-to-back championships without center Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian big man sustained a number of injuries during the Green Team’s run to the title, as he missed the entirety of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals […]

All eyes have been and will continue to be on the Houston Rockets this offseason. Despite improving drastically and nearly making the NBA Play-in Tournament, the Rockets ended up with the number three pick in the 2024 NBA Draft because they own the Brooklyn Nets’ selection. Houston improved from 22 wins two seasons ago to […]

The Denver Nuggets didn’t reach the NBA Finals this season. The year prior, they not only made the championship series, but they also won their first title. Denver has an understanding of how to win it all, and they have the itch to get back to the NBA’s highest stage. For the most part, Denver […]

The Houston Rockets enter the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 3 overall pick thanks to the James Harden trade back in 2021. Now, the Rockets may turn around and trade this pick as well in order to get an established veteran instead of yet another developmental youngster. If general manager Rafael Stone decides to […]

The Orlando Magic’s rebuild is nearly complete. In only two seasons they went from winning 22 games and owning the number one pick in the NBA Draft to making the NBA playoffs and advancing to a Game 7 where a win would have advanced them to the second round. The team is improving and has […]

It is finally the day as the first round of the NBA Draft starts Wednesday with the Miami Heat looking to make moves to kick off what will no doubt be an eventful summer. As they currently have the 15th overall pick in the first round, here are last minute bold predictions for the Heat […]

It is officially draft day in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks still hold the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, although they have been discussing every possible scenario presented to them leading up to the draft, including the option of possibly moving the first overall selection. The debate of Zaccharie Risacher vs. Donovan Clingan […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a massive trade on the eve of the 2024 NBA Draft, acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. There are still plenty of other moves to pull off with the draft now here. The Knicks did not include in their package to the Nets any of their picks in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, for as long as LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on the roster, have an impetus to build a contending team year-in, year-out. Reports have come out as well that James and Davis are urging the team to do whatever it takes to upgrade the roster, perhaps by acquiring a star […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is here, marking the beginning of a very important offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers have the 16th and 41st overall selections. This is the first time they’ve had a draft pick in both rounds since 2021 and the first time they’ve had a top-20 selection since Daryl Morey became […]

Predicting what any NBA team will do in the draft often proves tough. Predicting what the San Antonio Spurs will do seems almost impossible. Predicting what the Spurs will do with two top-ten picks in a 2024 NBA Draft field filled with parity and uncertainty near the top is probably futile. All that said, we […]

The Boston Celtics experienced a lot of turnover on their way to banner No. 18. Franchise cornerstones were traded, coaching changes were made, and rosters were overhauled all in the name of another championship. Despite the many shifts, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens was there for nearly all of it. He became the […]

The first round of the NBA Draft is tomorrow and the Atlanta Hawks hold the No. 1 overall pick. While the NBA world awaits the Hawks decision, it appears as if their selection may have already been made for them. Alex Sarr, one of the top prospects in the NBA Draft, had reportedly turned down […]

The calm before the storm that comes before every NBA Draft is over. The free agent and trade market feeding frenzies are ramping up to full bore now that the first free agent has been signed and trade completed. EVP David Griffin said the New Orleans Pelicans would act with a sense of urgency this […]

Rivalries prior to entering the NBA Draft are nothing new. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird had a thing going prior to even making it to the association. But, it is rare that two people who rarely meet each other on the court blast each other off it. This is exactly the situation from NBA G […]

John Wall has not played in the NBA since the 2022-2023 season with the Los Angeles Clippers, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to hang up the sneakers just yet. Recently, Wall got real on the urge he’s been feeling to join the world’s preeminent hoops league for the first time in nearly two years, […]

The New York Knicks are in unfamiliar territory heading into the 2024 NBA Draft. They are dangerously close to becoming a legitimate title contender. Therefore, this year’s draft is of the upmost importance. And while New York has two first-round picks and one second-round pick, none are higher than 24th overall. So, the Knicks will probably […]

Unless the Dallas Mavericks make a trade before the NBA Draft, their only selection this year will be No. 58 overall. Sure, the No. 58 pick will not receive much attention. That does not mean it should be overlooked, though. Perhaps the Mavs will find a diamond in the rough. Bronny James has been rumored […]

With just one day until the 2024 NBA Draft, there are still a lot of unknowns that could reshape the league as we know it. Aside from the possibility of big names being on the move during and after the draft, there is still no clarity at the top of the NBA Draft Big Board […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the more intriguing teams in this week’s NBA Draft, owning four picks – including a pair of lottery selections. The Blazers are deep into a rebuild and have a variety of needs. While Portland could go in multiple directions on draft night, here are some last-minute bold predictions […]

With the draft just around the corner, there are still question marks around who will be the number one pick in the NBA Draft. This causes more uncertainty for the other teams that are picking after the Atlanta Hawks like the Charlotte Hornets and everybody else. There’s no telling who will fall into Charlotte’s lap. […]

The Brooklyn Nets do not own a pick in this week’s draft, but they’re hoping to change that with the first selection one day away. With both of their selections (No. 3 to Houston and No. 39 to Memphis) out the door as part of the 2021 James Harden trade, Brooklyn has been active in […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just hours away and the Los Angeles Lakers have some decisions to make. Do they draft some promising youngsters with their two first-round picks to help safeguard their future? Or do they use the pick to go all-in on winning now? The latest rumor is that Lakers superstars LeBron James […]

Legitimate interest or a head fake? With the NBA Draft on the doorstep, the San Antonio Spurs have an increasing interest in getting to know more about Donovan Clingan according to a report headlined by ESPN’s Jonathan’s Givony and Jeremy Woo. For all the players linked to the Black and Silver as they look to […]

This offseason is extremely pivotal for the Detroit Pistons. With the 2024 NBA Draft around the corner, there is so much uncertainty about how they will move. After a disappointing 14-68 finish last season, the Pistons must make sure they walk away from the draft as winners. Detroit has a new leader in their front […]

The NBA Draft is fast approaching and with no clear-cut top-end talent in it, there are some steady risers on front-office boards. One of them just so happens to be an NBA Draft target of the Denver Nuggets. He goes by the name of DaRon Holmes II and he has been phenomenal with the Dayton […]

The Boston Celtics sit at the bottom of the first round in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, they stand atop the basketball world after winning their 18th title in franchise history last Monday, beating the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals. With the parade over and the rest of the championship festivities […]

Though they lost in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the New York Knicks’ 2023-24 season was an overwhelming success.  They emerged as one of the best teams in the league, and are now poised to add to their core with the 24th and 25th picks of the 2024 NBA Drafts. Players like Tyler Kolek and Kel’el […]

Sam Presti knows that he has a championship-caliber core in the Oklahoma City Thunder already. They have a fairly complete starting five with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge. However, some pieces within the roster need to be changed such that they notch the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy. This is why there may be big moves […]

In the final days before the NBA Draft, most teams, especially those picking in the lottery, are rumored to be examining several different options. No different for the San Antonio Spurs, who hold the fourth and eighth picks this week. Reports indicate that the Black and Silver have a strong interest in forward Zaccharie Risacher. […]

No one was a bigger loser during the 2024 NBA Draft lottery than the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors had the sixth-best odds of landing the first pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Not only did they not get the first pick, they slid down two spots to the eighth pick. Unfortunately for them, that pick […]