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The 2026 NBA Draft cycle began with a burst of energy as college basketball tipped off this week, and several freshmen made powerful first impressions that echoed across Sam Vecenie’s inaugural mock draft. The early headline? BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Arizona’s Koa Peat wasted no time proving why scouts see them as potential lottery locks. […]

Duke basketball is hoping to return to the Final Four this season. The Blue Devils have several new players, including the Boozer twins Cameron and Cayden. The Boozers are the twin sons of former NBA star, Carlos Boozer. Cameron Boozer is getting tons of buzz. The young diaper dandy is listed third in a NBA […]

The NBA kicked off the G League Draft on Saturday, where numerous athletes were selected to G League teams for the 2025-26 season. With the No. 1 overall pick, the South Bay Lakers, the affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, selected a former first-round pick from the 2024 NBA Draft. Reports indicate that the franchise […]

One Minnesota Timberwolves veteran handed a rookie his “Welcome to the NBA” moment Wednesday. Jaden McDaniels flat out posterized Yang Hansen in his league debut with the Portland Trail Blazers. His viscous throw down even drew a “goodness” reaction by his own team. JADEN. McDANIELS. GOODNESS. pic.twitter.com/1r7gvoEX0j — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 23, 2025 McDaniels’ […]

The 2023 NBA Draft featured Victor Wembanyama, who was one of the most highly touted prospects in NBA history. The 2024 draft was considered one of the weakest in league history, both in terms of the talent at the top and the overall depth. Now, expectations are high for the crop of 2025 rookies, which […]

The Brooklyn Nets were the butt of many jokes for their 2025 draft. General Manager Sean Marks’ decision to make an NBA-record five first-round picks, three of which were point guards, left many scratching their heads. However, entrenched in a rebuild, the Nets are playing the numbers game, hoping one or more of their selections […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with one of the deepest rosters in the NBA, blending seasoned stars and promising veterans. With the return of Chris Paul on a one-year deal, alongside James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal, and Brook Lopez, the Clippers are built to contend deep into the playoffs. In such […]

On Tuesday, the NCAA broke new ground for a top-rated player in the NBA G League. Thierry Darlan will be eligible to play for Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, per Jeremy Woo of ESPN. Darlan, 21, is off playing two seasons in the NBA G League with the Delaware Blue Coats. Previously, he […]

Many within the NBA community made a mockery of the Brooklyn Nets following their historic 2025 draft. Much of that skepticism centered on the team using its first lottery selection in 15 years on Egor Demin. While the majority of the draft community has labeled the pick a reach, one draft analyst is pushing back. […]

Anthony Edwards threw the Minnesota Timberwolves on his back the moment he arrived. Sparking consecutive conference title runs as the No. 1 pick from the 2020 NBA Draft. But Rashad McCants delivered honesty about Edwards and the T-Wolves as a rising contender. The former Minnesota guard believes Edwards needs more help. Which he dove into […]

One year out, and the 2026 NBA Draft is generating an incredible amount of buzz. In large part due to the talent that is on the horizon. Among the players in that class are Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Nate Ament, and Koa Peat. Peterson, Dybansta, and Boozer were touted early on as the […]

Less than two months removed from the 2025 NBA Draft, front offices are turning their focus to next year’s group of prospects. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper fueled a heated NBA tank race last season. Several highly touted prospects atop the 2026 class — including Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and BYU’s A.J. Dybansta — could have […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in June’s draft drew widespread skepticism. After the team endured a flurry of criticism on draft night, an ESPN poll of 20 NBA executives and scouts labeled Demin the biggest reach of the draft. The Nets point guard recently reacted to the narratives […]

Brooklyn Nets draft picks Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf won’t be the only Israelis on the floor during one of their first NBA appearances. The Nets will host a preseason game against Hapoel Jerusalem on Oct. 4 at Barclays Center, according to Basketball News Australia. This won’t be the first time the Nets have hosted an […]

BYU Basketball’s AJ Dybantsa was initially expected to be a part of the 2025 class, and was odds-on to become a lottery pick. However, after reclassifying to the 2026 Class, Dybantsa is now the clear favorite to become the No. 1 pick at the 2026 NBA Draft. And for good reason. The 18-year-old BYU freshman […]

The Milwaukee Bucks did not have a first round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft as it belonged to the New Orleans Pelicans via the Jrue Holiday trade from a few years ago. The only draft pick the Bucks had was the No. 47 overall pick which they used on Bogoljub Markovic. But after a […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA Draft, fans had a pretty good idea of who the Philadelphia 76ers were going to draft with the third overall pick: VJ Edgecombe. Now sure, there was a time when it looked like Ace Bailey was “the guy” for Philadelphia, the third-best player in the class who played a position […]

The Harper family is becoming quite the powerhouse in basketball. Of course, it is Dylan Harper who is most in the spotlight right now. The San Antonio Spurs made the Rutgers product the number two overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper put his skills on display and showed everybody why he could be […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason. After making an NBA-record five first-round draft picks plus two trades, the team’s future looks vastly different from what it did one month ago. While the Nets have been active, their moves have not drawn rave reviews. ESPN’s Kevin Pelton gave the team […]

The Utah Jazz took a swing for the future when they selected Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Known for his elite athleticism, high motor, and scoring upside, Bailey looked like a franchise piece in the making. But after his shaky Summer League debut and a few red flags […]

Getting drafted in the NBA is a huge steppingstone to realizing a childhood dream for many aspiring professional basketball players. In fact, it’s a privilege that could only be enjoyed by 60 prospects every year. But surprisingly, some players aren’t satisfied with getting their name called, especially when it’s a franchise they don’t want to […]

Coming into the 2025 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers did not have a first round pick. They ended up with two second round picks, however, in trading for the No. 38 pick from the San Antonio Spurs, and then already possessing the No. 54 pick. In days past, it used to be difficult for second […]

Egor Demin was pegged as the Brooklyn Nets’ point guard of the future after the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the No. 8 pick played primarily off the ball during his three appearances at Summer League. While part of that was by design, most of it was due to his deficiencies as a ball handler. “I […]

After ending the 2024–25 season with a franchise-worst 17–65 record and allowing 121.2 points per game, the Utah Jazz needed more than just another draft pick or quiet roster tweak. They needed a foundational adjustment. Instead of chasing flashy names or overcommitting their future, they made one move that was clean, effective, and deeply strategic. […]

Yang Hansen may be the new kid on the Portland Trail Blazers roster, but he is already winning fans over with his charisma, sense of humor, and potential. The 7-foot-1 Chinese rookie shared a story during a recent interview that gave a glimpse into his humble beginnings and the legendary support behind his rise. Before […]

The 2024-25 season was shaping up to be a promising one for Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. They may have been hovering near the .500 mark, but with victories against the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks looked like they were going to be a force to be reckoned with come postseason […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to draft three international point guards left many observers scratching their heads. Even more puzzling was the fact that all three of their guard selections — Egor Demin, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf — were subpar shooters last season. Yet, the Nets have projected confidence, even adamance, that their draft picks […]

While attention remains focused on standout performances at the NBA 2K26 Summer League, concerns are growing behind the scenes over the long-term outlook of the league’s talent pipeline. According to a new report by ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, NBA executives are raising early red flags about the 2027 NBA Draft, which some insiders believe could be […]

The Chicago Bulls are getting an early taste of rookie Noa Essengue. He’s getting his first pro experience in via NBA Summer League. But he became the recipient of one poster dunk. Johnny Furphy of the Indiana Pacers raced down the court with Essengue the last defender standing in the way. Furphy cocked back his […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ historic 2025 draft stunned NBA executives and analysts. That shock wasn’t just a product of the team making a record five first-round picks, but also using three of them on international point guards. Yet, the Nets are confident that Egor Demin (No. 8), Nolan Traore (No. 19) and Ben Saraf (No. 26) […]

Portland Trail Blazers’ brand new star Yang Hansen continued his impressive NBA Summer League showing against the Memphis Grizzlies. Yang earlier made his debut against the Golden State Warriors on July 11, returning with a stacked two-way statline. It included 10 points, five assists, four rebounds, three blocks and a steal in less than 24 […]

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the 2025 NBA Draft was the rise of former Duke commit Cedric Coward into a lottery pick. Coward was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft by the Portland Trail Blazers and then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Before the draft though, Coward had committed to […]

Cooper Flagg didn’t disappoint in his much anticipated NBA Summer League debut. But he wasn’t the most dominating performer either inside the Thomas and Mack Center. That title belonged to a unheralded Mavericks player. One who grabbed the spotlight and handled the scoring load for Dallas. Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers helped headline […]

Jason Kidd must wait until Nov. 1 to officially coach Cooper Flagg. But the Dallas Mavericks head coach got a glimpse of his prized first overall pick in Las Vegas. Kidd observed from the Thomas and Mack Center stands for Flagg’s NBA Summer League debut. The top pick entered a heavily hyped summer league battle […]

Cooper Flagg wasted no time in attacking the rim in his NBA Summer League debut. Delivering an all-out sprint before throwing it down for the Dallas Mavericks. The top pick of the NBA Draft walked into the Thomas and Mack Center as the main attraction. Flagg even received an honest claim from one summer league […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have uncovered their next defensive star. On Thursday night, rookie Joan Beringer made an unforgettable NBA Summer League debut, tying the all-time record with seven blocks in a single game during the annual showcase. The No. 17 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft flashed elite timing, instincts, and athleticism—quickly cementing […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper already knew he was stepping into a franchise with a rich history. Even before he signed his first contract, he had a good look at the five championship banners that hang from the Spurs’ rafters during his draft workout. What he did not expect was to run into […]

The San Antonio Spurs added Dylan Harper to lead the new movement near the River Walk. The franchise will hope this move flows into recapturing their glory years. The ones that recently saw Manu Ginobili near the forefront. Harper signed his contract already. But Harper himself made a Ginobili admission. Right before he starts his journey […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without one of their first-round picks when they take the floor at the NBA’s summer league. Drake Powell, the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, will not play in Las Vegas due to what the team is calling left knee tendinopathy, league sources told ClutchPoints. The North Carolina […]