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The 2024 NBA Draft is one month away. At this point, the only given is that the Atlanta Hawks own the first overall pick for the moment. Plenty of movement up and down the draft board is expected on June 26, especially since scouts and executives continue to have questions about the overall talent in […]

The 2013 NBA Draft class is widely regarded as one of the worst of all time, and if that isn’t the case, it’s certainly the worst from the last decade, as it is filled with busts and disappointments. In fact, Anthony Bennett – the number one overall pick – is considered by many to be […]

The 2012 NBA Draft produced three surefire Hall of Famers, yet it is still one of the worst draft classes in recent memory. Anthony Davis has been one of the best players in the league since being drafted first overall, and Draymond Green is one of the best second-round picks in NBA history. Damian Lillard […]

Long before reigning Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year runner-up Victor Wembanyama was officially made the 1st overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, most NBA analysts and executives had reached the very same conclusion about the 2024 NBA Draft, and that conclusion could be summarized […]

A report by Kelly Iko of The Athletic says the San Antonio Spurs are interested in UConn Huskies standout Stephon Castle. The freshman guard has been gaining steam leading up to the NBA Draft where the Silver and Black have the fourth and eighth selections in the first round. Castle helped lead Connecticut to the […]

Aside from trading John Collins to the Utah Jazz last offseason, the Atlanta Hawks have delayed major roster reconstruction over the last two years. Instead, they trusted that their talent and head coach Quin Snyder could smooth out the bumps and lead the franchise back towards a promising trajectory. Porous defense, injuries and a lack […]

Bronny James’ NBA Draft stock continues to be a hotly debated topic among the league and fans. There are those who passionately believe his defense and instincts can quickly translate to the next level, while many others think he is a second-round pick at best. Even if the latter does end up holding true, however, […]

Highly touted NBA Draft prospect Bronny James has gained momentum after turning heads in the Combine process, especially for his defensive performance during scrimmages. As a result, he now appears one step closer to possibly joining his father on the Los Angeles Lakers. James will work out with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, […]

The NBA Draft is just weeks away and fans everywhere are wondering what could happen with the Bronny James situation. James turned in an incredibly underwhelming performance last season with USC basketball, adding to confusion over his status as a potential draftee. Recently the man known as the ‘The Big Ticket,’ Kevin Garnett, came to […]

Bronny James has suddenly become the most polarizing prospect ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, which is set to take place in less than five weeks. While he initially declared for the draft with the option to return to college, all indications point towards James staying in due to the fact that interest levels in […]

With the second round of the NBA playoffs over, every team that deployed a high-impact rookie has already been eliminated. Still, the 2023 NBA Draft class lived up to expectations. A generational prospect (Victor Wembanyama) proved that he was worth the hype, and a number of young teams have exciting young cores to look forward […]

One easy way to know if the stock of a rookie prospect is good is to observe how many teams would be a good fit. The more teams make sense, the more that player has a chance of succeeding at the next level. That’s the case for Reed Sheppard, one of the latest Kentucky basketball […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers walked away holding pair of lottery picks in next month’s NBA Draft. Portland holds the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, […]

The Charlotte Hornets are at a pivotal part in their franchise history. They’re poised to break through if they do everything right in the 2024 offseason. Of course that starts with the 2024 NBA Draft, since it’s the first domino before the flurry of free agency. Trades will be happening before and after the draft […]

DJ Burns was a sensation during March Madness, leading the No. 11 seed NC State basketball team to the Final Four, where the program lost to Purdue in the semifinal, but now he is trying to maximize his status ahead of the NBA Draft that is fast approaching, and he has reportedly dropped a ton […]

Currently, NBA teams are in the process of scouting out the talent for the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft, which is set to take place in late June following the conclusion of the NBA Finals, whose participants are currently being decided in the ongoing conference finals. This year’s NBA Draft class is not exactly billed as […]

The 2024 NBA Draft class is not anywhere near as talented as last year’s group was. But, the big name that everybody is wondering about is Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Naturally, the question over the next few weeks will be where does Bronny go in the draft? Or […]

The Washington Wizards have the second overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The possibilities for who they could draft are plentiful, with names like Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher, Nikola Topic and many more floating around. The Wizards’ front office features top executives who worked previously for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have become a […]

It’s no secret Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James would prefer to play alongside his eldest son Bronny James in the NBA. But after Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest last summer and underperformed during his freshman season at USC, there were some doubts Bronny would be capable of making a jump to the league quick […]

The Denver Nuggets’ quest to repeat as NBA champions fell short. They fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. With their season over, they now move on to the offseason. The Nuggets’ focus will begin with the 2024 NBA Draft, where they have the 28th overall pick. Denver could […]

The NBA Draft is coming up soon as it will take place on June 26th and 27th. This is a big time for draft prospects as they just wrapped up the combine, and they are going to find out where they are headed soon. One player that should hear his name called pretty early in […]

Kyle Filipowski is one of the better NBA Draft prospects. The product coming out of Jon Scheyer’s Duke Blue Devils system has been thriving in college basketball. A lot of it has to do with how he developed his game from his post moves, playmaking, and even developing an outside shot. These developments in his […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just about one month away and one team that has a major decision to make is the Houston Rockets. The Rockets used a little bit of draft lottery luck to move up to the No. 3 overall pick. That’s incredible fortune for a team that finished with a .500 record […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder quickly emerged as one of the best stories of the 2023-24 NBA season. Despite being the second-youngest team in the league, the Thunder established themselves as legitimate contenders and finished with the best record in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, their run in the playoffs was ended by the Dallas Mavericks. But, […]

With the 2024 NBA Draft quickly approaching, it’s that time of the year where teams are looking to add franchise players. Others are looking to at least add cornerstones to add to their cores. The Charlotte Hornets fall into the latter. Armed with the 6th pick in the draft, there is a few different options […]

Bronny James has received no shortage of attention for a few years now. The attention was expected given the fact that he is LeBron James’ son. With the 2024 NBA Draft right around the corner, Kendrick Perkins recently went on a rant while speaking on ESPN about all of the coverage surrounding Bronny, via Tyler […]

Just because there’s no clear-cut generational prospect or likely even a foundational star in this year’s draft class hardly means there isn’t a player available who could drastically alter a team’s fortunes going forward. As the NBA Draft quickly approaches, French big man Alex Sarr has separated himself as the favorite to be the top-overall […]

A huge expectation entering the NBA Draft is that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to get a guard from USC. It’s not Isaiah Collier or Boogie Ellis but instead, it’s Bronny James. A lot of it has to do with LeBron James’ dream of getting to play with his sons in the league. But, […]

There is always pressure on players entering the NBA Draft. When you are the son of arguably the greatest NBA player of all-time, though, that pressure reaches an entirely new level. Bronny James happens to be in that exact position heading into the 2024 NBA Draft. Of course, Bronny is used to the pressure at […]

The NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois, has provided league personnel with more information on almost all of the prospects who are looking to hear commissioner Adam Silver call their name on draft night. Alexandre Sarr, who found himself as the top-rated prospect on ClutchPoints’ 2024 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0 ahead of the combine, […]

LeBron James made it no secret in the past of his desire to play alongside Bronny James in the NBA. League executives are now considering to use their first-round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft on Bronny to potentially draw the future Hall of Famer in his upcoming free agency. Talks around the league revealed […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers walked away holding pair of lottery picks in next month’s NBA Draft. Portland holds the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. While there is talent to be found, […]

The NBA Draft is quickly approaching as teams around the league are preparing to acquire some prospects. Bronny James has dominated the news cycle lately as everyone is curious about who may select him. With that said, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green weighs in on James’ potential. Green began discussing Bronny James and the […]

UConn basketball big man Donovan Clingan is getting some good news. The center is strongly in consideration to be a top-three 2024 NBA Draft pick, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If that holds, that means Clingan would go to either the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards or Houston Rockets. Clingan was a member of the UConn basketball […]

There’s no denying that Bronny James has benefited from being LeBron James’ son. Not only is the younger James blessed with a genetic makeup similar to the one that helped make his father arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, but Bronny has also developed his game for years under the tutelage of coaches, […]

LeBron James’ 21st season in the NBA didn’t end the way he wanted. The Los Angeles Lakers were summarily dispatched from the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets again, this time building comfortable leads in each of their four losses following what many called the most competitive postseason sweep ever a year ago. Jamal Murray hit […]

The Chicago-based combine has produced a few storylines to follow before the 2024 NBA Draft (June 26-27) decides where the newest batch of prospects will start their professional adventures. The fates of many soon-to-be draftees depend largely on the trade market brewing up for All-Stars like Brandon Ingram. The New Orleans Pelicans may not have […]

The NBA Combine is nearly complete and prospects are making their decision to either enter the draft or return to college if they still have eligibility. From the sounds of it, the Arizona basketball program got a big boost on Friday after one of their top guards made a huge announcement. KJ Lewis took to […]

The Detroit Pistons finished with the worst record in the NBA but fell flat on their faces in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, ending up with the fifth overall pick. The streak of bad luck has Pistons fans, coaches and management alike contemplating their next move, which could include putting the pick up on the […]