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There is a lot of media attention surrounding Bronny James right now due to the NBA Draft Combine. Avid spectators of the game are observing if the young player out of USC will get to fulfill LeBron James’ dream of playing with his son in the coming season. While there is a lot of vitriol […]

The expectation for Bronny James was to be a one-to-one copy of LeBron James. Avid spectators would grow to realize that players often have different gifts imparted to them that can be used on the court. Coming out of USC, it was very clear that Coach Andy Enfield and the rest of the college basketball […]

The 2024 NBA Draft Combine continued on Wednesday in Chicago with the second day of scrimmages. While some draft prospects sit out and conduct interviews behind the scenes, all of the eyes in Wintrust Arena fell on who was actively looking to improve their draft stock by playing five-on-five. Of course, the attention was cast […]

Illinois basketball star Coleman Hawkins is currently at the NBA Draft Combine testing the waters, but he can still go back to school for another year if he wants to. Hawkins also entered the transfer portal, so he won’t be coming back to the Fighting Illini. One team that is hoping to get him in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was spotted at the NBA Draft Combine with general manager Rob Pelinka on Wednesday, which has sparked even more rumors about the possibility of the Lakers selecting Bronny James in the draft. LeBron James and Rob Pelinka are in attendance for the second NBA Draft Combine scrimmage, which includes […]

The Kansas basketball team started last season ranked #1 in the country. The Jayhawks had one of the most loaded rosters in college basketball, but the season ended up being a disappointment as Kansas was a four seed in the NCAA Tournament and had their worst Big 12 season in a long time. A big […]

The Detroit Pistons and their unfortunate NBA Draft Lottery luck continues. For the third straight season, the Pistons once again landed the worst-case scenario No. 5 pick in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. Hope was centered around Detroit leaving the lottery with a selection close to the top after finishing last season with an all-time […]

LeBron James draws a variety of opinions from sports fans. He has millions of supporters, but he’s got plenty of critics as well. Still, no matter what one thinks of him, it can’t be denied that James is a family man. Just look at his recent Instagram story about his eldest son, Bronny James. “Just […]

In a rare public comment at the NBA Draft Combine, Bronny James said on Tuesday that he isn’t thinking about playing with his father LeBron James. Instead, Bronny is focused on making a name for himself in the NBA and, as such, is going through the NBA Draft Combine like any other player. Bronny James’ […]

Ever since Bronny James broke the internet with his announcement that he’s leaving USC, the basketball world has been fiercely speculating where he’ll end up next. The possibility of him playing with his father LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers next year has fans and pundits alike on the edge of their seats. However, […]

Bronny James didn’t have a big season during his freshman campaign with the USC basketball team, but as time passes, it’s looking more and more likely that he will stay in the NBA Draft. When the season concluded, James decided to declare for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, and he also entered […]

While the Miami Heat’s season ended prematurely as they fell to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs after making the Finals the year prior, their focus is now on an integral offseason. It all starts with the NBA Draft as the Heat will be picking their next star as they […]

The 2024 NBA Draft Combine officially began on Monday, with almost every single prospect in this year’s draft being put through various agility and shooting tests. From measurements to speed analysis to seeing the prospects up close, this was the first real time that scouts and executives have seen some of these players since they […]

After impressing fans and scouts in the agility and vertical jump drills, Bronny James put up some intriguing stats at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. The USC basketball guard’s production during Tuesday’s scrimmage is a bit surprising considering his previous athletic performance. In 19 minutes of action, James amassed four points and four rebounds, as […]

After spending the first three years of his college career as a member of the University of North Carolina basketball program, Caleb Love transferred to the University of Arizona, where he was the 3rd-leading scorer in the Pac-12 last season. For his efforts for the regular season conference champions, Love was named the Pac-12 Player […]

The first overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft is likely going to be Alex Sarr. The versatile French big man is one of the most intriguing prospects in a draft class without a true top name. On The Ringer NBA show, Sarr discussed his path to the NBA and what he thinks he will […]

Nikola Topic is projected to be one of the first players off the board come time for the 2024 NBA Draft on June 26. However, a recent injury scare on Monday left Topic and executives from NBA teams holding their breath while they awaited to see the results of his injury. The good news is […]

A former Duke basketball player is turning some heads at the NBA Draft Combine. Blue Devil Jared McCain is hitting nearly every three-point shot he is attempting at the event. Serious shooting display from Jared McCain. Hit 19 of 25 3s. pic.twitter.com/RYQG85gEIX — Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) May 13, 2024 The former Duke basketball player hit […]

Donovan Clingan is going to the NBA after two great seasons in the UConn basketball program. It’s not certain where he will go in the 2024 NBA Draft but he is expected to be drafted highly, especially as he continues to impress in the pre-draft process. Prospects are looking to make their mark at the […]

Because the San Antonio Spurs have tons of roads they can take – even more thanks to two first round picks won in Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery – to build their roster around generational talent Victor Wembanyama, it’s appropriate to look at the different options. Wemby used his spectacular rookie year to establish that he’s […]

Even though he did not have a stellar freshman campaign in college with the USC Trojans, Bronny James is still attracting so much attention at the 2024 NBA Combine. Whether he likes it or not, a big reason for that is the fact that he’s the eldest son of arguably the greatest player of all […]

USC basketball guard Bronny James is undergoing an exciting process at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. James participated in a series of drills on Monday designed to gauge his physical ability for the professional level. The star guard’s performance impressed fans after videos of his reps surfaced online. First, James participated in the pro lane […]

The Washington Wizards landed the No. 2 pick overall in the NBA Draft. They’re now in a position to reel in some exciting players this offseason to continue their rebuild. And from the sounds of it, the rumor mill has them pegged to potentially trade Kyle Kuzma for another first-round selection in the upcoming draft. […]

The beauty of the NBA Draft Lottery is that no one truly knows what will happen. That could not have been more true during the 2024 version of the event.  The Atlanta Hawks jumped all the way from the tenth spot to the very top, earning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. […]

The first official day of the 2024 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago was on Monday. With scouts, agents, league executives, and media members all in attendance, a closer, in-depth look at many of the biggest names looking to hear their name called during June’s draft took place. The draft combine is always the best time […]

Nikola Topic, who is expected to be one of the first guards selected during the 2024 NBA Draft in June, suffered a non-contact knee injury on Monday while playing in Game 1 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Finals with Serbian club KK Crvena zvezda, according to EuroHoops. While attacking the lane with his left hand […]

The NBA Combine has officially begun as prospects are showing off their talents for the league. On Monday, Kentucky basketball star, Reed Sheppard turned heads after displaying a surprising vertical at the combine. Reports indicate that Sheppard recorded a 42-inch max vertical at the NBA Combine, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The Kentucky basketball star […]

The Atlanta Hawks gaining the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft may signal a potential rebuild for the lagging squad, three years removed from an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Podcast hosts Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo further fueled speculation on The Bill Simmons Podcast that the move by Trae Young to change agents […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft at their disposal as they look to fortify the team around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also have a lot of pressure to put it to the best use possible. The Sixers have to fill the roster out with more talent […]

Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers are coming off of a miserable 2023-24 campaign in which they won 21 games and finished last in the Western Conference. To make matters worse, they got a raw deal in the NBA Draft lottery and ended up with the seventh overall pick. So, if UConn big man […]

We’re in the middle of the NBA Combine with the Draft right around the corner. Prospects from around the world are showing off their skills but before that, the league is taking down each player’s measurements. With that said, we finally have Bronny James’ official measurements after he was medically cleared to enter the draft. […]

After finishing 27-55 this past season, the casual observer may have thought that a rebuilding phase was coming for the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the team is rumored to be approaching the upcoming NBA Draft like a contender. Memphis is reportedly looking to trade out of the No. 9 spot in the draft with star guard […]

The Atlanta Hawks have won the NBA Draft Lottery, the first time they have ever been awarded the first overall pick. This came after they entered Sunday with just a 3 percent chance of securing the top pick. Now, the biggest question heading into the 2024 NBA Draft on June 26 revolves around what they […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner and the San Antonio Spurs own the fourth and eighth picks overall. It’s not entirely clear what the front office is going to do just yet, however, the rumor mill claims they have two rookies on their radar. Victor Wembanyama is a superstar in the making and […]

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery took place on Sunday afternoon, and the Atlanta Hawks defied the odds and secured the 1st overall pick in June’s NBA Draft. But even with this mid-May victory that took place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, the summer of 2024 could turn out to be a tumultuous […]

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery took place on Sunday afternoon, and in an extremely surprising development, the Atlanta Hawks ended up winning the first overall pick in the upcoming draft, despite the fact that they had just a three percent chance of landing the top pick. It’s safe to say that general manager Landry Fields […]

The Atlanta Hawks had one of the most disappointing 2023-24 seasons in the NBA, finishing 36-46 and getting smoked by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 10 seed in the play-in tournament. But a new era could be on the horizon in Atlanta. Following Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, the Hawks used a miraculous stroke of […]

Bronny James has reportedly been medically cleared to play in the NBA and is set to take part in this week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. He’s also expected to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft after spending one season with USC basketball, so now the question is where he may get drafted. Bronny did […]

While the San Antonio Spurs didn’t win the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, they did come away winners. They ended up with two picks, which will help Victor Wembanyama immensely next season. There was nowhere near a guarantee that they’d receive the Toronto Raptors selection, which would only transfer if it came outside the top […]