NBA Draft Articles - Page 17

After signing Lauri Markkanen to a contract extension, the Utah Jazz continue to make moves. They’ve signed ex-Boston Celtics shooter Svi Mykhailiuk, and now they’ve signed rookie Kyle Filipowski to a four-year, $12-million contract. Surprisingly, the former Duke basketball standout fell to the second round, where the Jazz picked him 32nd overall. Still, the Jazz […]

If you haven’t already hopped aboard the Cooper Flagg hype train, you better get on now because soon enough, this sucker is going to be filled to max capacity. The 17-year-old Flagg, who will be playing for the Duke basketball team this upcoming season, has been on the radar of NBA teams for a couple […]

Roster construction has never before been more important (and more difficult) in the NBA. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement has forced changes to NBA teams’ offseason philosophies, and that was evident during the 2024 offseason. Regardless of the new CBA, adding talent through the draft, free agency, and in the trade market is obviously instrumental […]

The 2019 NBA Draft was highlighted by two of the biggest and most entertaining prospects in recent memory. Those two players (Zion Williamson and Ja Morant) have had interesting careers to this point, but there was also a lot of talent to be found elsewhere in the 2019 draft class. Of course, draft classes never […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2024 offseason with a familiar challenge: building a contender around their star-studded core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. While their offensive firepower is undeniable, the Suns’ Achilles’ heel in the 2024 playoffs was once again exposed – a lack of elite perimeter defense. General Manager James Jones […]

There are a lot of siblings who played in the NBA. The most popular ones are Stephen Curry and Seth Curry alongside Lonzo Ball and Lamelo Ball. However, it is often forgotten that Jeff Teague had a brother who played in the league for a substantial amount of time. Marquis Teague spent some solid years […]

Ron Holland II being the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is a major accompaniment. Unfortunately for the Detroit Pistons rookie, it will always be seen with the caveat that he was picked so high in a weak draft class. This year’s draft class being sandwiched in between two really promising draft classes […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is old news. Preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball tournament is at full throttle with the qualifiers all settled. The NBA’s next 82-game slate will not begin until late October, giving fans and front offices plenty of time to get adjusted to new rosters. At the same time, the 2025 […]

Most people consider the 2018 NBA Draft to be the best draft class of the 2010s, and for good reason. Not only is there tons of star talent that has emerged from this class, but it is also a deep class that has plenty of rotation players. Because of how deep this class is, we […]

The draftees from the 2022 NBA Draft class are still young and have plenty of time to better their status in the NBA. For many players, it takes multiple seasons of development before a player is ready for consistent rotation minutes. Oftentimes, though, the best players already begin to separate themselves from the rest of […]

It wasn’t long ago that the 2021 NBA Draft occurred and 60 players heard their names called on draft night, but busts and steals are already starting to emerge from this draft class. It is becoming clearer by the day which teams got their picks correct and which teams didn’t. These players’ careers are still […]

There are plenty of good NBA players who came from the 2016 NBA Draft, but surprisingly, this draft class hasn’t accumulated a ton of accolades. In fact, the number one overall pick in our redraft of the 2016 class hasn’t even made an All-Star game yet. Still, any team would have been happy to pick […]

The 2015 NBA Draft class had a couple of stars, but overall, it lacked elite-caliber talent. With the class having nearly nine seasons under their belt, though, it has become clear that there was solid depth in this class. A lot of that depth came from either the end of the first round, the second […]

Some players were drafted too high in the 2014 NBA Draft, but even more so, there were some players from that class who were drafted way too low. Nikola Jokic comes to mind in that regard, as the player who is now arguably the best player in the NBA wasn’t drafted until the second round […]

Ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, most draft analysts agreed that if 17-year-old Duke commit Cooper Flagg were eligible, he would’ve been a shoo-in to be the #1 pick in the Draft. Now one could argue that this had plenty to do with the fact that the 2024 draft class was considered historically weak in […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone, leaving teams with fresh talent and renewed hopes for the future. For the Toronto Raptors, the draft was a critical opportunity to add pieces that could bolster their roster and help them climb back into contention. Remember that the Raptors have a history of making savvy picks. […]

There were a lot of rumors swirling around the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft that they would use the No. 17 to make a trade for a veteran player to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, when Dalton Knecht was shockingly still available at that point, LA pounced on the […]

There are a lot of rookies that may want to prove themselves in the upcoming season. After all, the 2024 NBA Draft class was dubbed as one of the weakest in league history. This was despite being headlined by guys like Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher. While the top of the class usually gets all […]

After another early playoff exit, the Milwaukee Bucks turned their focus to the future. With two more years of Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Khris Middleton under contract, the Bucks must aggressively build a team for playoff success before their championship window closes. The 2024 NBA Draft was an important window for Milwaukee to obtain […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, but that does not mean teams are done making moves just yet. Even before the final pick of the draft is revealed, teams are on the phone with agents and scouts alike, as all 30 franchises in the league quickly scramble to try and add undrafted players on two-way […]

The Indiana Pacers enter a critical offseason with a clear mission. They will need to address their lack of depth and shooting woes. After a rather anti-climactic Eastern Conference Finals exit in the 2024 playoffs, questions linger about the supporting cast around All-Stars Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. The recent NBA Draft presented an opportunity […]

Former North Carolina basketball star Harrison Ingram ingratiated himself in a hurry to San Antonio Spurs fans during the team’s press conference that centered on two of the team’s picks in the NBA Draft. The fourth overall selection Stephon Castle was on hand and though the team’s choice at number 36, Juan Nunez wasn’t present, […]

In introducing Stephon Castle at a local press conference, the San Antonio Spurs’ first round pick of the NBA Draft opened up about a number of topics, including what it means to start his NBA career with the proud franchise. “It’s definitely been a dream come true,” Castle said about entering the NBA with the […]

The Miami Heat’s 2024 NBA Draft is in the books as they selected Indiana University’s Kel’el Ware in the first round with the 15th overall pick and Arizona’s Pelle Larsson with the 44th overall pick in the second round. Plus picking up some more talent in the undrafted market, let’s go over some draft grades […]

The Atlanta Hawks kicked off the 2024 NBA Draft by selecting Zaccharie Risacher with the first overall pick. The young wing from France has an incredibly high floor, but it’s also difficult to project a path to stardom for him. Given that teams typically look to draft a franchise-caliber player who can become a superstar […]

The San Antonio Spurs came away with a couple of players in the second round of the NBA Draft that fit models they’d previously followed. In drafting Juan Nunez after a trade, they went with yet another foreign player. In adding Harrison Ingram, San Antonio repeated a path that led them to this year’s first […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NBA Draft simply because they just stood pat and made selections with the picks they had. Selecting Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick and Adem Bona with the 41st overall pick gave Philly more youth and upside as they […]

It’s been a day since Bronny James was drafted and the discussions are far from fading away. Many theorize about how the 19-year-old will fare in the league, and even the players themselves can’t help but touch on the topic. During an episode of Podcast P, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Paul George made […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear focus. They needed to bolster their already promising young roster with talent that complements their evolving team dynamics. As the dust settles, it’s time to evaluate how the Thunder fared in their selections. With a mix of strategic choices and bold moves, OKC […]

The Detroit Pistons chose G League Ignite prospect Ron Holland with the No. 5 selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, a higher slot than many had Holland projected to land. Appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, new Pistons President Trajan Langdon explained why the team went with Holland in that spot: “I felt very comfortable from […]

As the Utah Jazz embark on another season of building a championship contender, the 2024 NBA Draft represented a pivotal moment for the franchise. With an array of promising talent available, the Jazz had the opportunity to address key needs and solidify their future. Their selections have drawn attention. Now, it’s time to assess how […]

The 2024 NBA Draft was an important moment for the Sacramento Kings as they continue to build on the momentum from a promising 2023 season. With a focus on shoring up their roster and addressing key areas of need, the Kings entered the draft armed with several picks and a clear strategy. The stakes were […]

The Golden State Warriors entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear focus on bolstering their roster for another championship run. With their core aging but still formidable, the Warriors sought to balance immediate contributions with long-term potential. As the draft unfolded, the Warriors had a pretty interesting journey to go back to exactly where […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear need: an interior presence to complement their high-octane, grind-it-out style. Recall that they were fresh off a disappointing 2023-24 season where they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Sure, questions linger around their selections. However, the Grizzlies made intriguing picks throughout […]

Much like his father, Bronny James is already a polarizing figure among fans, as there are those who are turned off with how agent Rich Paul secured him a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. But the league itself does not seem to have conflicted feelings about the No. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Illinois standout Terrance Shannon Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and also swung a deal to acquire jet-quick Kentucky point guard Rob Dillingham from the San Antonio Spurs after Dillingham was selected eighth overall. The backcourt duo has suddenly inspired hope and optimism for Timberwolves fans […]

It’s officially tank season for the Brooklyn Nets. A year and a half removed from trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks turned to the page to a new era on Tuesday, trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for a package that includes five first-round picks […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, and the Washington Wizards find themselves with a fresh crop of young talent ready to infuse the team with new energy and potential. This year’s draft was crucial for the Wizards. They are looking to rebuild and reestablish themselves as a competitive force in the Eastern Conference. With three […]

Johnny Furphy is set to join the Indiana Pacers after a solid freshman season with Kansas. The 19-year-old, 6-foot-8 wing from Australia made the Big 12 All-Freshman team and was the 35th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He was projected to go earlier but, on the bright side, did end up with an […]