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There is no lack of intrigue surrounding several lottery prospects in tonight’s NBA Draft. That includes Michael Porter Jr., whose stock has been swinging back and forth in the lead up to the draft mostly due to concerns about his health. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, a recent medical examination on Porter revealed no […]

The Dallas Mavericks turned down a proposal by the Atlanta Hawks to move up the NBA Draft. The Hawks had darted a potential swap of lefty wing Kent Bazemore and the No. 3 overall pick for veteran Mavs marksman Wesley Matthews and the No. 5 pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is under way and this year’s class is as electric as any other in recent memory. Follow along as the results for each team are announced today, with every team taking another step toward their future. Phoenix Suns: DeAndre Ayton — C (Arizona)A double-double machine with plenty of untapped potential, despite posting […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is quickly approaching with trade rumors around the top few picks in the draft being the center of the discussion. In the last few hours, the Atlanta Hawks have been the most mentioned among teams possibly looking to make a move to shake up their backcourt, with their eyes directed toward taking […]

The Miami Heat are currently without a draft pick and it’s clear that they are going to do everything they can to get their hands on one. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, the Heat are open to the possibility of trading Justise Winslow for a draft pick. The 22-year-old has shown flashes, but he […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is upon us and the top prospects will find out where they will begin their careers. But players in the NBA move around a lot in their careers so for guys like DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III and Luka Doncic, they may be wearing multiple jerseys over the course of their […]

bagleyLike most teams around the NBA, the Sacramento Kings are keeping a close eye on which players will be available in this year’s Draft. In fact, the Kings have a lot on their plate, as they’re currently holding the No. 2 pick. Who Sacramento will choose is still up for debate. However, according to a […]

Danny Ainge hasn’t been afraid to make trades during his time as the General Manager of the Boston Celtics, and leading up to the NBA Draft there has been a ton of rumors swirling about the Celtics wanting to trade up. Many of the trade rumors have been linked to Boston going after Texas Longhorns center […]

Like most teams around the NBA landscape, the L.A. Clippers are finalizing their options with regards to this years Draft, which is set for Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. EST. Exactly who the Clippers will choose is still up for debate, but it sounds like they have their eyes on the point guard position. According […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently hold the 20th and the 48th pick in Thursday night’s draft, but according to Darren Wolfson of KSTP, the Wolves could be looking to add at least one more. As reported on Ch. 5 last night — hope you watch — #Twolves have inquired with at least 2 teams about acquiring […]

Well, hoops fans, today is the day. The 2018 NBA Draft is upon us, and most teams around the league are evaluating their options, including the Atlanta Hawks, who are reported to have interest in former University of Oklahoma point guard Trae Young. According to a report from Ryen Russillo, the Hawks — owners of […]

The Houston Rockets have a ton of veteran talent, but one thing about their rotation players is they cost a lot of money. One way for a team to fill out rosters, though, is with young talented guys, that come cheap while being able to provide a lot of value. According to Kelly Iko of Rockets […]

Despite the Phoenix Suns being considered a lock to draft Arizona center DeAndre Ayton, the team could still consider potentially moving down in the draft to snatch European wonder Luka Doncic, a favorite of new head coach Igor Kokoskov, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. This move would absolutely shake the NBA Draft […]

Unloading Chandler Parsons along with his onerous contract is seemingly so high on the Memphis Grizzlies’ list of priorities this offseason that they are willing to give up their No.4 pick along with the forward in a trade. It’s also reported by ESPN’s Jonathan Givony that the Grizzlies are in talks with seven other NBA […]

The San Antonio Spurs have the 18th pick in tomorrow’s draft. Reports reveal that they are sending out feelers to teams who might be interested in assembling a package for their pick. As per Jabari Young of the San Antonio News-Express, the Spurs are likely to keep the pick but a good deal might trigger them […]

The New York Knicks and draft lottery prospect Kevin Knox appear to have mutual desires to partner with each other. Recently, Knox’s father, Kevin Knox Sr., said that he thinks that the Knicks are going to take his son as the no. 9 overall pick in this Thursday’s NBA Draft, per Marc Berman of the […]

As reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, NBA Draft prospect Mo Bamba said that the Boston Celtics — a team which has been targetting him — hasn’t reached out to him lately: “I spoke to them at the combine. I knew they’d always been a team that was kind of targeting me. I […]

The NBA offseason has yet to hit full-crazy mode, as that is expected to happen in the free agency period, but that’s also not to say that we haven’t been served with some bizarre news lately. Just take for example this strange story about NBA Draft lottery prospect Kevin Knox, who reportedly was sort of […]

Zhaire Smith was recruited by the Texas Tech Raiders as a three-star recruit, but after just a year in Lubbock, he’s now getting pegged as among the top picks in this Thursday’s NBA Draft in Brooklyn. According to Marc J. Spears of ESPN, the 6-foot-5 guard is being eyed by the Philadelphia 76ers as their […]

Top prospect Michael Porter Jr. is sure to get picked come draft night. However, he might not see as much action as he’s expected. As reported by L. Jason Smith,  co-host at Jason&John 92.9 FM ESPN, Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress said that there’s a possibility that Porter Jr. will be a redshirt in his first NBA season. […]

It’s a very well-known fact that Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has an insatiable desire to take down the Golden State Warriors and bring a championship parade in downtown Houston. This Thursday’s NBA Draft could help the Rockets achieve those goals, but not by much considering that they do not have a first-round pick. […]

Former Kentucky Wildcats guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting plenty of chatter ahead of the draft, as he’s among the prospects who’s moved up a few notches in many mock draft boards. That said, the lengthy court general is not one to give clues which teams have shown greater interests in him. According to Jake Fischer […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are in a unique position to select two players back-to-back in the 2018 NBA Draft. The 12th and 13th picks aren’t exactly the best positions to select a franchise player, but the draft has its share of surprises every year. With two consecutive picks, they have a better chance of at […]

Former Missouri forward Michael Porter Jr. is widely viewed as being one of the top prospects in this year’s class for the 2018 NBA Draft. This has put him in line with the expectation that he will be one of the first few names off the board on Thursday night. According to Darren Rovell of […]

Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic has a unique proposition for NBA Draft prospect Luka Doncic. It seems as though Vucevic is feeling quite generous. In fact, “Vuc,” as he’s come to be known, has said that he would give Doncic permission to drive his Porsche 911 every day if he were to land in […]

The L.A. Clippers are willing to put their future assets on the line to compete with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes. In turn, the San Antonio Spurs will have a big decision to make. According to Kelly Iko of USA TODAY Sports, team advisor Jerry West will spearhead the charge in […]

Information regarding when players are going to be selected in the NBA Draft (and by which team) will be a bit harder to come by this go around. In years past, hoops fan followed Twitter closely, refreshing their time lines and waiting on updates from their favorite expert. According to several reports, the NBA has […]

The Chicago Bulls could be aggressive players in this upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, likely looking to potentially trade up to snag Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “Whether or not the Bulls will sacrifice a future asset for the potential trade-up needed to land the Texas big man […]

Coming off a season in which they fell short of their two primary goals – unseat the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference and ultimately win the NBA title – the Houston Rockets are now in an offseason full of intrigue. Sure, they have James Harden, who is likely to be named as the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are not a lottery team this year after ending their playoff drought. Nevertheless, the No. 20 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft they hold in the first round holds significant value, which the team will be looking to maximize by trying to pick the right or best possible talent available by the […]

European phenom Luka Doncic has moved into the Atlanta Hawks’ radar as a potential No. 3 overall selection, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 19-year-old is the youngest-ever EuroLeague MVP, recently walking away with some added hardware with his Spanish club Real Madrid. The Hawks will consider the likes of Duke’s Marvin Bagley III and […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is upon us and the Chicago Bulls, owner of the seventh pick, is looking to maximize this top-heavy class of future stars. Recent reports have had the Windy City team being enamored by the enigmatic Michael Porter Jr. — possibly the perfect example of a high risk, high reward prospect out […]

The Golden State Warriors just won the 2018 NBA Championship less than two weeks ago, their second title in the last two seasons and third in the last four. Now, however, they’ve already transitioned into full NBA Draft mode as they currently hold the number 28 pick in the Draft, and they’re expected to get […]

Trae Young is expected to be taken before the New York Knicks make their selection with the ninth overall pick in the NBA Draft, but Young really likes what he saw during his workout with the team. The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers both need a point guard and select before the Knicks, but if […]

NBA Draft prospect Mo Bamba has refused to work out for the Memphis Grizzlies, despite being slated to be one of the top five picks this Thursday. The Texas Longhorn made it clear that he has no interest in becoming a piece of their franchise, according to ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony. Via ESPN’s John […]

The Golden State Warriors finally have a first-round selection in this year’s NBA Draft, but that won’t keep them from following a two-year tradition of trying their luck by purchasing a second-round pick. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said during a recent episode of On The Clock that the Warriors will be on the market for a second […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a prime opportunity to reel in more talent through the NBA Draft this season with the 5th overall selection. A potential candidate to slide down the lottery is Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who despite only averaging a mere 10.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, boasts an exceptional ceiling, […]

Earning a deal with any major shoe company is a huge accomplishment for basketball players. In some way, it validates all of the hard work and dedication they’ve put in over the years. And in fact, most hoopers grow up wishing they’ll be good enough to be offered such a contract. On Tuesday morning, ESPN’s […]

Marvin Bagley has been climbing up NBA Draft boards with every work out, and while he’s been rumored to go as high as No. 2 to the Sacramento Kings, that is simply not good enough for him. The Duke standout is hoping to outshine every one of his draft mates, including top prospect and brandmate […]