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The New Orleans Pelicans walked away from the 2023 NBA Draft with just one player. The team took UConn guard Jordan Hawkins with the No. 14 pick. That’s a fine pick, as Hawkins brings shooting and depth to the team. The Pelicans’ draft mistake has nothing to do with Henderson, though. The big miss for […]

The Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards completed a trade during the NBA Draft that allowed the Bulls to draft Julian Phillips in the second-round. Official compensation for this trade has now been released by the Wizards, via the Wizards Twitter account. Official: We have acquired the Chicago Bulls’ 2026 and 2027 second round draft picks […]

Taking Jaime Jaquez Jr. as the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft was a solid decision by the Miami Heat. However, the biggest mistake the Heat made was a move they did not make — and that is trading for Damian Lillard. Miami entered the 2023 NBA Draft with just one pick. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into the 2023 NBA Draft with the last pick of the first round at No. 30. They also had a second round pick at No. 48. The draft hasn’t exactly been kind to the Clippers in recent seasons. Going back to the last ten years to 2013, there’s only two […]

The Sacramento Kings’ best move in the 2023 NBA draft wasn’t selecting a player. It was a trade the Kings made with the Dallas Mavericks. Sacramento entered Thursday’s draft with three picks — No. 24, No. 38, and No. 54. They traded No. 38 and a future second-rounder to acquire Xavier guard Colby Jones, the […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks viewed the Washington Wizards as a legitimate threat to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. After all, the Wizards had a star-studded duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis with a solid collection of complementary players around them, such as Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Corey […]

The 2023 NBA Draft came and went with plenty of headlines leading up to the event. There were a total of 58 choices made during this year’s draft, with two picks being forfeited. The Milwaukee Bucks, who finished the season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, lost to the Miami Heat in the […]

After winning the 2022 NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors entered the 2022-23 NBA campaign with one goal in mind: repeat as NBA champions. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s clear that the Warriors fell very short of their goal. The Warriors finished the regular season with a mediocre 44-38 record (including a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came away from the 2023 NBA draft with two players. LA picked up combo guard Jalen Hood-Schifino from Indiana at No. 17 and wing Maxwell Lewis from Pepperdine at No. 47. These Lakers draft picks are both good on their own, but the best move that Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka […]

Heading into the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies — spearheaded by superstar point guard Ja Morant — seemed prime to make a deep postseason run. After all, the Grizzlies ended the 2022-23 regular season with the second-best record in the Western Conference at 51-31 and the best home record in basketball at 35-6. But […]

Will the Minnesota Timberwolves be able to make another run to the NBA playoffs next season? Minnesota added two rookies to its roster during the 2023 NBA Draft. They entered the draft with the need to boost their bench production after their bench scored 18.8 points per game in the NBA playoffs, putting them at […]

The Dallas Mavericks tanked the end of their season in the hopes of keeping their first-round pick (top-10 protected) from the New York Knicks. They accomplished the goal and ultimately walked away with two Mavs draft picks — Duke’s Dereck Lively II and Marquette’s Olivier-Maxence Prosper — in the 2023 NBA Draft. And of those, […]

The Boston Celtics were quite busy before and during the 2023 NBA Draft. They ended up moving themselves into the first-round of the action as a result of their blockbuster Kristaps Porzingis trade, swapping the 35th overall pick for the 25th overall pick. Suddenly, the draft had a bit of intrigue for the Celtics and […]

How close are the Houston Rockets to completing their core of the future? Houston started assembling its young core of players when they selected guard Jalen Green with the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Green averaged 22.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for the Rockets last season, leading Houston […]

Where can the Brooklyn Nets go from here? The Nets ended last season with a record of 45-37, taking the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference behind the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers. They traded forward Kevin Durant and guard Kyrie Irving for a multitude of picks and players, including a former […]

Where do the Chicago Bulls stand after the 2023 NBA Draft? Chicago ended its 2022-23 campaign with a record of 40-42, putting it in third place in the Central Division and tenth place in the Eastern Conference. They won a matchup against the Toronto Raptors in the Play-In tournament but fell to the Miami Heat […]

The Golden State Warriors have done all fans have ask for so far in this offseason. While they do not feel like one of the favorites in the Western Conference right now, they have made enough moves to revitalize their fan base. Trading for Chris Paul adds depth and veteran leadership, two things that were […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had wise words for Orlando Magic lottery pick Anthony Black ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. Black was selected No.6 overall to the Magic and was just the second NCAA player selected after several G-leaguers and foreign unicorn Victor Wembanyama. Jokic took a video and sent it to the top […]

Despite recent reports, there still remains a chance that the Portland Trail Blazers will trade Damian Lillard. If that does indeed come to fruition, many fans will pinpoint the 2023 NBA Draft as the official time and place the organization lost the beloved point guard. And yet, the Blazers accomplished exactly what they needed to […]

The Houston Rockets made significant moves in the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired two promising rookies in Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. These additions are expected to bring much-needed athleticism to the team. While the Rockets’ draft choices received positive feedback overall, there is a question that casts a shadow over their endeavors. This article […]

The Charlotte Hornets, in their quest for rejuvenation, made significant waves during the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired four promising players – Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Jr., Amari Bailey, and James Nnaji. With these, the Hornets sought to bolster their roster and lay the groundwork for a brighter future. Among these picks, the selection of […]

The San Antonio Spurs made headlines in the 2023 NBA Draft when they acquired French phenom Victor Wembanyama. He is an extraordinary talent hailed as a generational prospect. With an 8-foot wingspan and remarkable shooting skills, Wembanyama’s arrival brought excitement and anticipation to Spurs fans. This article delves into the Spurs’ draft moves, highlighting their […]

The Washington Wizards have been making waves with their recent acquisitions in the 2023 NBA Draft. With the addition of rookies Bilal Coulibaly and Tristan Vukcevic, the team has set its sights on further elevating its chances of success. However, to fully maximize their potential, the Wizards must also look towards free agency to secure […]

The Orlando Magic have made significant moves in the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired two talented rookies to join their promising young core. With Anthony Black and Jett Howard bolstering their ranks, the Magic aim to return to the playoffs and reignite their pursuit of success. However, to maximize their potential and accelerate their growth, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t help but react after seeing a recent 2024 mock draft projecting his son Bronny James to be picked by the Atlanta Hawks. On ESPN’s latest projections, the sports media outlet has Bronny landing at No. 17 on the Hawks, with G League Ignite’s Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis […]

It isn’t a secret to most NBA fans that the Utah Jazz are not necessarily trying their hardest to compete, at least this season. Having earned an early draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Jazz seem comfortable with resetting their timeline – although how they act in free agency could bump that up. […]

Victor Wembanyama’s welcome dinner in San Antonio shortly after the 2023 NBA Draft made all sorts of headlines. This does not come as a surprise at all considering how a handful of San Antonio Spurs icons attended the meeting to give the team’s soon-to-be cornerstone star a warm welcome to the city. This included none […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formally introduced 2023 NBA Draft picks Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis at a press conference on Tuesday. The draftees met the media alongside general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham at the team’s practice facility. The Lakers selected Hood-Schifino at no. 17 after exploring various trades and seriously considering […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have just unearthed a real gem in the recently-concluded 2023 NBA Draft. This comes in the form of Jalen Hood-Schifino, who LA fans are hoping will prove that the team made the right decision in selecting him as the 17th overall pick. Hood-Schifino just turned 20 this June, and he’s […]

The Orlando Magic had two first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft and ended up with Arkansas point guard Anthony Black at No. 6 and Michigan wing Jett Howard and No. 11. These two picks filled needs for the team and will make the young roster better. However, the team had a chance to take […]

The Golden State Warriors kept it local with the No. 19 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, selecting reigning West Coast Conference co-Player of the Year Brandin Podziemski. While the lefty guard’s close proximity to Chase Center at nearby Santa Clara University no doubt helped the Dubs keep a close eye on him throughout 2022-23, […]

Coming off an early playoff exit for the third time in four seasons, this off-season is crucial for the Milwaukee Bucks. Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton are both free agents and the Bucks do not have much cap space to work with. This leaves the NBA Draft as the cheapest way for the Bucks to improve […]

The Denver Nuggets draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft helped the best get better. After winning the first NBA championship in franchise history, the Nuggets kept the good time rolling by crushing the NBA draft. The team took three players who will help keep the team at the top of the Western Conference in […]

Have the Detroit Pistons completed their young core of the future after the 2023 NBA Draft? The Pistons entered Thursday’s draft with a need to add depth that could improve the team’s defense. Detroit ended last season with a defensive rating, or “the number of points allowed per 100 possessions by a team,” of 117.8, according to […]

How close are the Toronto Raptors to making another run in the NBA Playoffs? 11 players will be under contract for Toronto in the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Forwards Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes highlight the players who could return for the Raptors next season. Forwards Thaddeus […]

How close are the Utah Jazz to completing their young core of the future? 13 players at least have the option of returning to Utah for the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Guards Jordan Clarkson and Talen Horton-Tucker are listed with player options for next season. Guard Kris Dunn, center […]

How close are the Miami Heat to making another run to the NBA Finals? Nine players will at least have the option of returning to the Heat for the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Forward Jimmy Butler, center Bam Adebayo, and guard Kyle Lowry highlight the players who could return to Miami […]

How close are the New Orleans Pelicans to returning to the playoffs following the conclusion of the 2023 NBA Draft? The Pelicans welcomed one rookie to their roster during the 2023 NBA Draft. As they entered Thursday’s draft, they had to address their need for a high-quality backup at the one or the two. Guards C.J. McCollum, […]

Where can the Indiana Pacers go following the end of the 2023 NBA Draft? 12 players will be under contract for the Pacers next season, according to sports contract and salary website Spotrac. Center Myles Turner, guards Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton highlight some of the returning players for Indiana. Guard George Hill, forward Oshae […]