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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 […]

The Washington Wizards could be on the market for their 15th overall selection, if other teams would be willing to take on some of their expiring contracts, according to Ben Standig of The Sports Capitol. “The Wizards have five players with expiring contracts, including starters Marcin Gortat and Markieff Morris. Gortat’s $13.56 million salary for […]

DeAndre Ayton is expected to be the first pick in the NBA draft this year, and as good as his basketball skills are, his best quality might actually be his personality. It’s not just one personality either for Ayton, he has a couple. Ayton is his himself, but when he wants to have a bit […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into the NBA Draft with the possibility that LeBron James may not be coming back for the 2018-19 season. The thought of losing the team’s franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists and just about every relevant category, seems imminent, but their selection process in Thursday’s NBA Draft should not be […]

Michael Porter Jr. might just find things unchanged after a torrid year where he has experienced his share of injuries, his first — a back ailment that cut his season short after the first two minutes of his season opener with Missouri, and most recently a hip spasm that made him miss his second pro […]

Former Oklahoma Sooners hotshot Trae Young is soon going to realize his dream to become an NBA player. He’s not there yet, but he’s already heard from a legend in the form of Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, whom Young said had reached out to him and gave him some advice, per TMZ Sports. Trae […]

Luka Doncic is one of the top prospects in this year’s NBA Draft. Analysts have placed him safely within the Top 3. As far as he’s concerned, teams who intend to pass up on him will commit a serious mistake. As reported by Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Doncic is giddy to play in the […]

Michael Porter Jr. used to be regarded as the top overall prospect for the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, but a back injury he suffered during his days with the Missouri Tigers has apparently cost him that lofty estimation. It didn’t help his stock that he reportedly canceled a workout last week due to a sore […]

As Thursday’s 2018 NBA Draft nears, the front office phones of the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, and the Memphis Grizzlies seem to be ringing nonstop akin to a celebrity telethon for a hurricane relief. According to Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN, the aforementioned teams have been fielding several calls from parties interested in acquiring their draft […]

The highly anticipated 2018 NBA Draft is just a few days away, meaning trade chatter is just going to get even more intense. Some teams look to trade up or down in the draft, while others want to move assets and convert them into additional picks in the draft. Among those receiving high interest is […]

Buckle up. Huge developments could be in the offing early in this week’s NBA Draft, according to Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports. While trade chatter this time of year isn’t unusual, there is a growing sense among many team execs that there could be some significant deals early in the draft. As noted by Mannix, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a relatively enviable position in this week’s NBA Draft. In a draft perceived to be one of the deepest in recent memory, holding the no. 5 pick definitely sounds like a huge asset for the Mavs. However, the Mavs are reportedly considering trading up in order to get Luke Doncic, who […]

For all the extensive analysis the experts have been churning out about how they think the 2018 NBA Draft will shake out, sometimes, it’s the most trivial stuff that offers that best clue. Riley McAtee of The Ringer is not one to miss out on minor details, though, at least when it comes to predicting […]

The Toronto Raptors made a big move this offseason firing head coach Dwane Casey, but that sounds like it could be just the first of many moves that could happen to shake up the team dynamics. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Raptors are looking to trade their way into the […]

Expected NBA Draft No. 1 selection DeAndre Ayton may have made the second-largest financial move of this week, signing a multi-year shoe and apparel deal with Puma, according to ESPN’s Nick DePaula. Ayton’s deal is expected to be the highest-paid player of this draft class in an annual basis, per Michael Scotto of The Athletic. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to receive interest in a proposed package of the No. 4 pick and maligned forward Chandler Parsons, said to be “receiving more calls than they are making” with only three days before the start of the NBA Draft, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Grizzlies haven’t had […]

Right about now, with the 2017-18 season in the books and the offseason on the horizon, most teams around the NBA are keeping a keen eye on which prospects they might select in the upcoming NBA Draft, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. EST. One such prospect is […]

The Sacramento Kings are perhaps the biggest wild card in this upcoming NBA Draft, now reportedly “strongly weighing” drafting Missouri forward Michael Porter Jr. with their second overall pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. This very fact can put Porter right where he was pre-injury, as he was previously considered a […]

Top prospect Luka Doncic may attend the NBA Draft in New York if his EuroLeague team clinches the championship. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Doncic — projected to fall within the Top 5 of the NBA Draft — will attend the ceremony if his team, Real Madrid, wins the championship on Tuesday. If […]

In an effort to add some warmth and flavor to the 2018 NBA Draft, the league office has announced its new plans for the upcoming event. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports: As new element to the Draft on Thursday, NBA plans to introduce the 20 green room invites on stage prior to first […]