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The madness is finally upon us. Now, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves at a pivotal crossroads that extends far beyond the final score of a single tournament game. This franchise has never been afraid to swing for the fences. As such, March Madness represents a live-action scouting laboratory where the stars of tomorrow are forged […]

For the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, March isn’t just about the chaos of the bracket. It is a high-stakes scouting mission. As the 2026 NCAA Tournament tips off, the eyes of the basketball world gravitate toward the blue-chip stars and the Cinderellas alike. Sam Presti and his staff, though, are looking for something more […]

The calendar has turned to mid-March. For the basketball world, that means only one thing: the high-octane, heart-stopping drama of the NCAA Tournament. For Mike Dunleavy Jr and the Golden State Warriors front office, though, the brackets are a scouting map for a franchise at a critical crossroads. As the “Big Three” era enters its […]

One of the biggest stories in the NCAA Tournament this season is the first-year class and its talent. The BYU basketball program has arguably the best of the bunch in AJ Dybantsa, and he has been playing well all season. Dybantsa has been projected as a top-two or three pick in the NBA Draft all […]

The punchless Memphis Grizzlies have reached the point in a lost season where NBA Draft probabilities matter more than pride. With a 23-43 record and no realistic path to the postseason, the focus has shifted entirely to the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. Fortunately for the front office, the remaining schedule all but assures another dozen […]

Zion Williamson has battled late injuries and once heard NBA trade chatter. But the New Orleans Pelicans big trended for another reason Wednesday: Through an astonishing windmill dunk on the Toronto Raptors. Williamson sprinted down the court on the fastbreak and was all alone accelerating to the hoop. The former top overall NBA Draft pick […]

March Madness is on the horizon, and that makes for some potential for big shakeups in the NBA Draft. The highlights of this year’s draft are the first-year students who have dominated college play this season. This year’s college basketball first-year class has been loaded. Based on mock drafts, the Bucks seem destined to pick […]

The San Antonio Spurs have taken the steps towards becoming a legitimate contender this season, and they may even get a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft to continue strengthening their roster. The Spurs own a pick swap with the Atlanta Hawks via the Dejounte Murray trade from 2022, and should it fall in […]

It’s never too early to start planning ahead for the NBA Draft, and for the Golden State Warriors, it’s possible that their pick this year ends up being a lottery pick. ESPN released a new mock draft this week via Jeremy Woo, and it has the Warriors pick falling into the NBA Draft lottery with […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been on the struggle bus in recent weeks, losers of eight straight games after Tuesday night’s defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. At this point, the main things that Mavericks fans have to look forward to are the development of star rookie Cooper Flagg and the NBA Draft lottery, […]

Throughout the college basketball season, the debate between who should be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft between BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, has captured the minds of draft experts. But the choice between the two freshman stars could boil down to which team actually wins the 2026 NBA Draft […]

The Duke Blue Devils are in the ACC Tournament, waiting for their turn to keep their strong season going. Duke will likely be one of the four No. 1 seeds in the Big Dance next weekend. They will play at 7:00 ET on Thursday. With the season coming to an end, the NBA Draft process […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been in full-on tank mode in recent weeks as the 2025-26 NBA season reaches its home stretch. Those efforts continued on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, with the team leading for most of the game on the road before shamelessly pulling their starters early in the fourth quarter and losing […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels suffered a major blow on Friday when it was announced that star freshman Caleb Wilson would miss the remainder of the season due to a thumb injury, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. Wilson has been among a very talented freshman class, and has been projected to be a lottery […]

The finally fully healthy New Orleans Pelicans are keeping things interesting to close out an otherwise underwhelming season. Fights with Stephen A. Smith and the officials aside, Zion Williamson’s workmanlike efforts have been worth defending lately. With Dejounte Murray back in the rotation, James Borrego’s last big push for the full-time job should keep the […]

With the 2026 NBA Draft still several months away, a couple of players have already cemented themselves as the frontrunners in BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Kansas’ Darryn Peterson. But Duke star Cameron Boozer has arguably been just as good this season. While Cameron Boozer isn’t being talked about as much as the potential No. 1 […]

As the Kansas basketball team suffered a shocking loss to Arizona State on Tuesday, it marked another disappointing aspect of the season, next to the up-and-down year from Darryn Peterson, mostly due to his health. While Peterson has led the Kansas basketball team in the lead-up to March Madness and the NBA Draft, the latest […]

The 2026 NBA draft class is expected to be one of the deepest in recent history, with most outlets unanimous in their prediction of Darryn Peterson (Kansas), AJ Dybantsa (BYU) and Carlos Boozer (Duke) as the top-3 picks. However, the Arkansas Razorbacks’ Darius Acuff Jr., who recently produced a 28-point performance against the Texas Longhorns, […]

With EVP Zack Kleiman’s Memphis Grizzlies expected to usher in a new era by trading Ja Morant this offseason, the franchise’s direction has never been more in doubt. Jaren Jackson Jr. has a new home, and Zach Edey’s recurring surgeries already created cracks in the new frontcourt foundation. At least the Desmond Bane deal appears […]

They are really playing the blues before basketball games down on Beale Street. A procedure to address ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress has soured another Zach Edey season, leaving fans to wonder what will happen in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Memphis Grizzlies are still invested in the 7-foot-4 Canadian as part of the […]

There’s just no getting around it. It is the worst of times for the Chicago Bulls. On Thursday, they finished February without a win, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112. The Bulls’ losing streak is at 11, and they are five games shy of the franchise record of 16 set in 2001. On Friday, […]

BYU took a loss on Tuesday night, but while the team took the loss, AJ Dybantsa once again was stellar. The BYU freshman leads the nation in points per game this year, scoring 25.1 points per game, and has been on a hot streak as of late. Now, Bill Simmons of The Ringer is talking […]

There has been a lot of drama surrounding the Kansas basketball program. That drama revolves around the potential No.1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Darryn Peterson. He has had trouble staying on the court due to what he claims are cramps, among other injuries. The other aspect is that he keeps getting questions about […]

As the busted-up Memphis Grizzlies play out the final weeks of a lost season that could deliver a premium pick in the NBA Draft, Tuomas Iisalo is focused on incremental gains. That progress will be built on sound, fundamental basketball that every high school hooper should know. However, fans can feel the tension given the […]

Kansas basketball features the potential top pick of June’s NBA Draft. Yet Darryn Peterson is facing criticism over his desire to play by basketball analysts following the Jayhawks. Even Elmarko Jackson and head coach Bill Self have spoken up. Self needed to address a cramping issue involving his prized freshman Thursday. Peterson suddenly is hit […]

Recently, Kansas basketball guard Darryn Peterson raised eyebrows by checking himself out of the team’s road win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday evening. The move came just days after Peterson was removed from another game during warmups due to illness, which has raised major questions about what his availability might look like at the NBA […]

The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the best draft classes in recent memory. There is a legitimate battle for the top pick between three players, and the entirety of the projected top 10 has All-Star potential. There is even plenty of depth well into the second round. With NBA All-Star […]

The Brooklyn Nets have their sights set on a top pick in a loaded 2026 NBA draft. While four prospects — Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybansta, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson — have separated themselves as the cream of the crop, Brooklyn’s most likely landing spot is currently outside of the top four. Luckily for them, […]

A recent draconian response to NBA teams tanking put the Chicago Bulls in a unique position. Because of such a crackdown on teams losing in the short term, long-term games could hamper the Bulls’ ability to draft higher, per Elias Schuster of Sports Illustrated. In other words, the Bulls cannot afford to forsake games to […]

With the stunning trade of franchise cornerstone Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies have officially pivoted to a rebuild before the NBA Trade Deadline. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman has amassed one of the NBA’s largest collections of future draft assets in the process, including the Desmond Bane deal. A dozen future […]

The 2026 NBA Draft is still four months away, but there already appears to be a consensus No. 1 prospect. Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson will be the first name called in June, if injuries do not prevent him from getting there. Peterson entered the 2025-2026 college basketball season as one of the three best […]

Whether it realizes or not, the media is ensuring that the 2026 NBA Draft class will face a substantial amount of pressure next season. Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa headline a stellar group of freshmen that is drawing historic praise. While an impressive crop of rookies showcase their skills, some people […]

Although neither BYU nor Kansas basketball is ranked inside the top 10 in the country, much of the NBA world will be focused on their Big 12 showdown in Lawrence. Bottom-barrel squads like the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks will be represented inside Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, as executives and scouts feast their eyes on […]

AJ Dybantsa has been one of the best prospects to come through college basketball in a long time. The BYU basketball program shocked everyone when it got a commitment from him. He has been extremely productive this season and has been nothing short of a superstar. However, there are some issues with his game, and […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been the NBA’s worst team since the New Year. Losers of 14 of their last 16 games, the on-court product has bordered on unwatchable at times during the recent stretch. This shouldn’t come as a major surprise during the dog days of a tanking season. While player development is a primary […]

BYU basketball witnessed history out of AJ Dybantsa on Saturday night. The freshman dropped an astonishing 43 points on Utah — getting fans believing he locked up the top pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa joined Houston freshman Kingston Flemings as Big 12 freshmen who scored 40+ in their games, a first in conference […]

The Washington Wizards will try their luck in the NBA Draft Lottery again this year after missing out on generational superstar Victor Wembanyama in 2023 as well as star prospects Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper in 2025. Luckily for the Wizards, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, and Duke forward Cam Boozer have […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee secured an NBA Draft gem in Kon Knueppel. However, Knueppel dealt with a twisted ankle three days ago. Is there signs of improvement on Knueppel’s side? Lee dropped an essential “improvement” update there with reporters Monday. “Every day he sees a little bit of improvement,” Lee said to reporters. […]

The Toronto Raptors found room to add one past high profile NBA Draft pick Sunday. A past top six draft pick at that in Mo Bamba. And the move arrives with RJ Barrett coming back from injury against the Golden State Warriors. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania revealed the news that the 2018 No. 6 […]