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Many thought that Kevin Durant would be the first blockbuster trade to happen before the 2025 NBA Draft. Well, that is not the case. The Orlando Magic came out of left field and traded a boatload of first-round picks, along with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. The Magic, […]

As Rutgers star Ace Bailey and his draft stock had been in question with the NBA Draft upcoming on June 25, the latest report gives insight into what his representation is telling teams. While Bailey will be having a private workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, with them having the third overall pick, there’s no doubt […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and it’s going to be interesting to see how the Chicago Bulls approach their first round pick. The Bulls lost a coin toss with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the NBA Draft lottery, and it turned into a big what could’ve been moment as Dallas went […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most prestigious team in the NBA. They have been to a record 32 NBA Finals, winning 17 of them. Because of that, the team has obviously had a lot of talent throughout their existence. A number of the best players in NBA history came to Los Angeles at some […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers having the third overall pick in the NBA Draft, there have been many discussions wondering who will eventually be the selection come June 25. While there seems to be options as the prime candidate for the 76ers, the latest ESPN Mock Draft gives its pick and speaks on the ongoing debate […]

The 2024-25 season served as a wake-up call for the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite showing signs of consistency with a promising core, the team has been exposed in several areas: particularly depth, perimeter defense, shooting, and physicality. Now equipped with high-value draft capital (via Orlando) and a new coaching regime under Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies are […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is a little over a week away, and it is a big one for the Chicago Bulls, who currently own the 12th overall pick in the draft. The Bulls nearly struck gold in the NBA Draft lottery as a coin flip with the Dallas Mavericks ended up having a ton on […]

The Phoenix Suns are making headlines this offseason due to speculation about what might happen with star players Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. However, the Suns’ roster issues go even further than what will happen with those two. The Suns desperately need an entire roster overhaul, so while a trade involving either of those allows […]

The Toronto Raptors own the No. 9 pick overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s an opportunity for the club to find a solid prospect to continue rebuilding the roster. However, rumors are swirling that the No. 9 pick is the most likely of all of the picks within the Top 10 to be traded […]

Few teams routinely produce more top NBA Draft prospects than Duke. Consensus top pick Cooper Flagg leads the Blue Devils’ 2025 draft class, but center Khaman Maluach is not far behind. Maluach was one of three Duke freshmen to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, joining Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Despite playing a complementary role with […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to begin on June 25. Rumors are already swirling around numerous teams, as there is speculation that several trades could be made early in the draft. The latest buzz suggests that both the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are jockeying for one of the league’s rising prospects. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most exciting opportunities to rebuild in the current off-season and shape the franchise’s future after another abysmal season. With a record of 26-56 in the previous season, a perfect opportunity has presented itself in terms of Draft capital in the 2025 NBA Draft and cap space to explore […]

NBA front offices have just about one week left to devise their final plans and team draft boards before the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25. In what many around the league are preparing to be one of the most volatile and unpredictable drafts in recent years, all 30 organizations are in the final stages […]

With the San Antonio Spurs having the second overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, there could be questions about who the team would take or if they would keep the selection at all. As the Spurs have been mentioned as a preferred destination for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, the latest report detailed what […]

While Kevin Durant reportedly would welcome a trade to the San Antonio Spurs, there seems to be skepticism around the NBA that a trade between the Spurs and Phoenix Suns will be pulled off. It appears the Spurs are holding firm to a strategy that prioritizes building around Victor Wembanyama through the NBA Draft by […]

They are the only team in the NBA with four first round picks in this year’s draft. After they make their selection at No. 8, though, Sean Marks will have to wait awhile before he gets another chance to add to his team. This year’s draft is one of the more important one for the […]

The Orlando Magic enter the 2025 NBA Draft with momentum and ambition. After a .500 season and a first-place finish in the Southeast Division, the Magic have begun to transition from a rebuilding team to a legitimate playoff contender. The front office, led by Jeff Weltman, has made it clear: this offseason is about “win-now” […]

The Orlando Magic surprised NBA fans when they gave the Boston Celtics a series in the first round. Orlando lost 4-1 against the defending champions, but showed signs that they are one or two pieces away from being serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. With Jayson Tatum out for the season with a torn ACL, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks surprised the NBA world at the draft lottery. The 76ers jumped up to the third spot while the Spurs received the second overall selection. However, Philadelphia is reportedly not content to pick third in the draft. Daryl Morey was a big fan of Dylan Harper in the pre-draft process. […]

Even though the NBA Finals are still in full swing, NBA teams and fans alike have one eye turned toward the NBA Draft. With the draft just weeks away, everyone is trying to figure out who is going where on draft night. Georgia forward Asa Newell is one of the more polarizing players in the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans hired a new executive vice president ahead of the 2025 offseason. Joe Dumars joins a regime that features Bryson Graham as the general manager after years in the league offices. The new-look front office’s first big challenge is the 2025 NBA Draft. The Pelicans received the seventh pick in the lottery, […]

New Orleans Pelicans insider Fletcher Mackel has pushed back against a recent trade rumor involving defensive standout Herb Jones. The speculation suggested that Jones could be included in a package to help the Pelicans move up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, potentially via a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

On Friday, the Dallas Mavericks announced that a 2025 NBA Draft Party will be held at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday, June 25. Paige Bueckers is expected to be among the guests in attendance at the party, the Mavs announced. Bueckers, who was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in 2025, will watch […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still trying to find a ‘focal point’ as recently-hired EVP Joe Dumars settles into the job. Other executives are giving the new front office little time to figure things out. According to league sources, more than a handful of teams are inquiring about what it would take to pry Trey […]

Having been founded in 1989, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the youngest teams in the NBA. Even so, they’ve had more NBA Draft day mistakes than almost any other team in the league, which is largely why they have the worst all-time franchise record for NBA teams. Anthony Edwards has been a star since […]

The Boston Celtics face a challenging offseason as the team navigates the NBA’s most restrictive cap situation. Due to the high salary contracts of players, the Celtics are facing significant luxury tax and second-apron penalties, which will surely force them to use their finances wisely. Therefore, landing a rotation-level guard on a rookie contract looks […]

The San Antonio Spurs ‘ second overall choice in the 2025 NBA Draft would be their tenth ever selection in the top 10. Three of those picks came at No. 1 overall. But because David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Victor Wembanyama would spoil the fun because they’d easily rank one, two, and three, with Duncan undoubtedly at the top, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ descent from title favorite to basement dweller has been yet another gut punch for a downtrodden fan base. However, the next calendar year will present a unique opportunity for the organization. Think about the most popular and successful franchises in the NBA: the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Golden State […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been stockpiling draft picks for years. Their unprecedented rebuilding efforts have led to them constructing arguably the best roster in the NBA. The Thunder led the league with 68 wins in 2024-25, and they are currently playing in the NBA Finals. The team is well set up for the future, […]

The Dallas Mavericks should be heaving a sigh of relief, after it was announced that they won the NBA Draft Lottery for the first time in league history. After engaging in a controversial trade that saw them ship away franchise star Luka Doncic, Dallas can make its first step towards redemption by using the top […]

With fans wondering what the plan will be for the Atlanta Hawks come the NBA Draft, their selections could also coincide with a possible free agent departure. As the Hawks’ first pick is with the 13th overall pick and also the 22nd, there is a specific type of player they are looking for, according to […]

The Wizards got stuck with the No. 6 pick in May’s NBA Draft Lottery, but they have plenty of capital to move up from that spot. However, who they get might be surprising to some. Washington is reportedly interested in trading up for Baylor wing VJ Edgecombe, via NBA insider Jake Fischer. “One team that […]

The Denver Nuggets have had some solid NBA Draft luck in recent years. Most notably, they selected Nikola Jokic 41st overall in 2014. The three-time MVP has since established himself as the greatest second-round pick of all time. The rest of Denver’s core consists of Christian Braun, who was taken in the 20s, Michael Porter […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have engaged the San Antonio Spurs on a trade involving the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Nothing is imminent at this time, and Scotto reports the 76ers for now have “zeroed in” on four prospects with the No. 3 pick. The Sixers are in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves crashed out of the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive time at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Therefore, the defeat to the Thunder highlighted some of the key issues with the current Timberwolves roster that can be resolved this offseason in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves currently have […]

Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins and team president Michael Winger had just taken over when they flipped Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for a package including Jordan Poole in July 2023. Almost two years later, Poole’s name is swirling in trade rumors, via NBA Big Board’s Rafael Barlowe. “Also worth noting — […]

The Utah Jazz may not have had the lottery outcome they were expecting, but they still have options to add impact-level players to their roster with the picks they have in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Jazz currently hold two first round picks in the NBA Draft at No. 5 and No. 21. Despite finishing […]

This year’s NBA Draft is full of talent at the top of the board. Duke forward Cooper Flagg is expected to be the first overall pick, followed by Rutgers guard Dylan Harper at No. 2. However, Ace Bailey is at the heart of the latest draft speculation when it comes to his draft projection. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s not entirely clear what the front office plans to do with that pick. However, the latest rumors reveal a “prime candidate,” while also revealing two likely possibilities to play out. Philly is deemed to either stick and pick, or trade […]