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If there’s one thing Daryl Morey doesn’t much care for doing as the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s using his draft picks. Sure, he’ll select a player from time to time to help fill out the roster like Jaden Springer, and has been darn good at identifying talent all over the board and […]

Ahead of next week’s NBA Draft, many wonder what will become of Bronny James. Will a team select him? Will he go undrafted? What could happen in the aftermath of each scenario? These are just some of the questions being raised by the basketball community with regards to the youngster. In a recent discussion between […]

As much success as the San Antonio Spurs have enjoyed at top of the NBA Draft, they’ve had extraordinary fortune with later selections as well. For Tim Duncan, there is Manu Ginobili. For David Robinson, there is Tony Parker. For Victor Wembanyama, there is Kawhi Leonard. With that, we examine the five best draft picks […]

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in one of the most unique spots entering the 2024 NBA Draft. Due to the fact that they only won 21 games this past season, the Blazers secured the seventh overall pick in the draft. However, they gained an additional lottery pick with the 14th overall selection due to […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner and the rumor mill is red hot. We’ve already heard the Houston Rockets are potentially interested in selecting Reed Sheppard out of Kentucky in the first round. However, it now sounds like the Charlotte Hornets are showing that same interest. With rumors circulating that the Rockets may […]

We’re here to share our NBA draft odds series, and make a No. 3 Overall pick prediction, and pick while analyzing the chances. The NBA Draft is almost here, and there are so many things to talk about, especially when it comes to the top picks. We’re here to share our NBA draft odds series, and […]

The Miami Heat are one of the best organizations at developing young talent in the NBA. Their track record speaks for itself with players like Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and others. The Heat have a chance to add to that group with the 15th pick in the 2024 […]

The 2024 NBA Draft commences next week, and one team near the top of the order is the San Antonio Spurs. Coming off a quiet season, the Spurs hold the fourth overall pick, and many analysts predict that they’ll be selecting UConn guard Stephon Castle. However, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic thinks that San Antonio […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely use the No. 20 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to add a rotation piece, nothing should be off the table. Heading into this offseason, the Cavs need to find consistency from the bench regarding three-point shooting, especially on the wing and from their backup big man. Cleveland is […]

The Illinois basketball team fell short of its ultimate goals of a Final Four and national championship, but former Texas Tech transfer Terrence Shannon still made his mark on the Fighting Illini program. Coach Brad Underwood offered a humble message of support and gratitude on Thursday, with a request for the Illini basketball family on […]

Heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers only have one pick at No. 20 overall in the first round. Any other selections Cleveland might’ve had in the second round have been passed around through trades, and unless the Cavs purchase a pick on the night of the draft, they will only be adding […]

Once they eventually hire their next head coach, the Cleveland Cavaliers must make their next major offseason decision in the 2024 NBA Draft. Heading into draft day, the Cavs only have one pick at No. 20 in the first round. The selection is a golden opportunity to add rotation-worthy talent that can provide an immediate […]

If there is one thing every team in the league is searching for ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, it’s players who can impact winning. Potential and long-term development matter, but what often gets overlooked is the leadership and experience seniors who declare for the draft can bring to the league right away. Tyler Kolek, […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is bound to feature movement amongst teams to various different picks. Teams are always looking into trading up or down but this year, it’s tougher to tell who would be interested in doing so. With a draft class that’s more even than in years past and doesn’t have any elite prospects, […]

Devin Carter is becoming a big name in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 22-year-old guard is a two-way stud and is increasingly expected to go somewhere in the lottery range or perhaps even in the top 10. For an older, smaller (or at least not super big) guard like Carter to generate so much buzz […]

The NBA Draft is coming up! We’re here to share our 2024 Draft Odds series and reveal our No. 2 Overall Pick prediction and pick for this draft. The Washington Wizards currently have the second pick in the draft after their worst season in recent memory. Now, they hope to make a pick that helps […]

The NBA Draft is here and there are several candidates who could possibly go as the top pick. We’re here to share our 2024 NBA Draft odds series and make a No. 1 overall pick prediction and pick for the draft. The NBA Draft has become one of the most anticipated events in basketball, as […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just about one week away and the Utah Jazz currently hold a lottery pick at No. 10. The Jazz missed out on the playoffs this past season, although they showed signs of growth. Based on this past season, the Jazz could say they had a successful 2023 NBA Draft. The […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is a little less than two weeks away and the Memphis Grizzlies currently hold a lottery pick at No. 9. Even so, this is a veteran-heavy team that just ran into some bad injury luck this past season. When healthy, this is a group that is looking to be a playoff […]

The NBA Draft is perhaps the largest and only sanctioned gambling event allowed by the league and federal law. There is no bigger risk in the NBA than a lottery pick, especially in what is considered to be one of the most uninspiring draft classes in recent history. Getting the selection right still requires years […]

The Boston Celtics dominated the NBA Finals and are now planning for an 18th championship parade. The rest of the league is looking forward to the June 26-27 NBA Draft. The New Orleans Pelicans have invited or interviewed at least a dozen different prospects during the pre-draft workout process so far. That information will be […]

With the 2024 NBA Draft fast approaching, fans are running out of time to place their bets on who’ll be selected first overall. French international Alex Sarr had been the favorite for a while, but the tide has shifted. Following recent reports about the Atlanta Hawks’ plans with the first pick, fellow Frenchman Zaccharie Risacher […]

The Phoenix Suns own the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and they can go in several ways with that pick. Phoenix has needs everywhere on their roster, including at point guard and depth in general. They can go about it by standing pat at 22 or try to trade it for a veteran. […]

Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. was recently acquitted from charges of rape and aggravated sexual assault which in result has reportedly boosted his status in terms of the upcoming NBA Draft. This was mentioned by Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN as the initial case surrounding the controversial basketball player was being followed […]

The offseason is here, and NBA Draft is just one week away. The NBA season came to a close on Monday night when the Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks to win it all, and the draft is the first big event of the offseason. The Chicago Bulls had another disappointing season as they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams to watch during the 2024 NBA Draft. The Lakers have the 17th pick in the draft and could go in a myriad of directions with it. The Lakers could trade the pick or stand pat. If the Lakers choose the latter, the best options for […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season about two months ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

Zach Edey’s range is wide leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft, one of the reasons why the former Purdue star refused an invitation to the green room at Barclays Center. As June 26th fast approaches, though, Edey and his camp have at least developed a good idea of his draft-night floor. The 7’4 giant […]

The Atlanta Hawks hold the No. 1 pick in this summer’s NBA Draft and thus have the most leverage in any possible draft-day trade scenario. With the draft soon approaching, rumors have been flying as the basketball world continues to speculate Atlanta’s next moves. While it’s not confirmed, the Hawks are reportedly taking a long […]

So much for Bronny James only playing for the Los Angeles Lakers or Phoenix Suns. Though the son of four-time NBA champion LeBron James has only conducted workouts with the Suns and Lakers, three other teams have apparently shown interest in Bronny leading up to the June 24th NBA Draft. In addition to Los Angeles […]

Rumors have previously swirled suggesting that LeBron James will join any team that drafts his son Bronny James. Rich Paul, LeBron’s agent, recently shut down those rumors, via Jonathan Givony of ESPN. “LeBron is off this idea of having to play with Bronny,” Paul said. “If he does, he does. But if he doesn’t, he […]

There is exactly one week until the 2024 NBA Draft. As is the case every year around this time, teams around the league are scrambling for last-minute details and information on every single prospect that they could potentially target. That is why plenty of rumors pertaining to the draft are flying off the handle. However, […]

The Sacramento Kings missed out on the 2024 playoffs due to a myriad of injuries they were unable to overcome. They stood pat last offseason but cannot afford to make the same mistake again. This offseason has to be a busy one for them, starting with the 2024 NBA Draft. With the 13th overall pick […]

The New York Knicks head into the 2024 NBA Draft with the 24th and 25th overall selections. What they do with those picks is anyone’s guess, though it seems very likely that New York uses at least one of them in a trade. Knicks president Leon Rose has made trades on each of his drafts […]

Isaiah Collier is heading into the 2024 NBA Draft after a very productive season at USC. Despite the talent he showed and the numbers he put up as a freshman, he seems likely to slide into the later parts of the first round. Collier averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per […]

Who will the Houston Rockets select with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft? A number of players have been mentioned as possible No. 3 overall candidates. Reed Sheppard out of Kentucky was recently linked to the Rockets. Houston has been rumored to potentially be interested in trading the pick. Other rumors […]

The Detroit Pistons have the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Their luck in the draft lottery is still poor but it doesn’t mean they can’t add a good, young prospect to their team. The Pistons have a lot of young players at various positions, so it makes drafting the best player available […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest winners of the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. Houston acquired the Brooklyn Nets’ first-rounder thanks to the James Harden trade of 2021. That pick jumped all the way from the ninth slot in the lottery to the third for the Rockets. They are in pole position to add […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of options with the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. They could trade the pick as part of a package for a star. Or, they try to find a sleeper who can contribute to the team right away. They’ve found a number of gems late in the […]