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The Los Angeles Lakers nearly traded the No. 17 pick during the 2023 NBA Draft. They decided otherwise, though, instead opting to use that pick to select Jalen Hood-Schifino out of Indiana. The 20-year-old is no Victor Wembanyama — nobody is — but it is clear that the Lakers have some high hopes for the […]

Just like that, the 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone. The Hawks welcomed three rookies to the roster via the NBA Draft. Atlanta has 14 players under contract for them in the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salary website Spotrac. Guard Trae Young, forward John Collins, guard Dejounte Murray and center Clint […]

How did the Indiana Pacers fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? The Pacers entered the draft with the need to add a starting power forward to pair with center Myles Turner in the frontcourt. Turner signed a two-year, $60 million contract extension in January, locking down the former No. 11 pick in the 2015 NBA […]

What path can the Minnesota Timberwolves go down following the end of the 2023 NBA Draft? Minnesota ended the 2022-23 season with a record of 42-40, putting them at second place in the Northwest Division and at the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They earned the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs following […]

The Washington Wizards ended the 2023 NBA Draft with two rookies. The Wizards needed to address their need at point guard as they went into the offseason. They traded for guard Tyus Jones, forward Danilo Gallinari, center Mike Muscala and the No. 35 pick in the NBA Draft in the deal that sent forward Kristaps […]

Did Victor Wembanyama predict that the San Antonio Spurs would land the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery? Wembanyama, who ended up getting selected first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by San Antonio, claims to have made that exact prediction. “It wasn’t a feeling, it was like a certainty,” Wembanyama said, […]

The Chicago Bulls have a lot of big questions on their plate as they enter the 2023 NBA offseason. After failing to make the 2023 NBA Playoffs after losing in the Play-In Tournament to the Miami Heat, the Bulls could be staring down the barrel at a potentially franchise-defining offseason. It’s safe to say there’s […]

The Denver Nuggets are still on a high after winning the franchise’s first NBA Championship. Their fans are not as focused on the NBA Draft compared to other franchises, but one must remember that key cogs like Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. are all home-grown talent in Denver. Furthermore, draft steals like […]

The 2023 NBA Draft took place on Thursday night. Sixty of the world’s most talented young basketball prospects — headlined by French sensation Victor Wembanyama — heard their names called. The NBA Draft is a time of great excitement for the players, the fans, and front offices alike. And few fanbases had more to be […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been fairly busy to start the 2023 NBA offseason. While they have had to deal with the repercussions of Ja Morant’s continued off-court issues, they haven’t been stagnant as they look to upgrade their roster. And while their two additions in the 2023 NBA Draft weren’t the most exciting, they are […]

The 2023 NBA Draft took place on Thursday night. Sixty of the world’s most talented young basketball prospects heard their names called. The NBA Draft is a time of great excitement for the players, the fans, and front offices alike. And few fanbases had more to be excited about during the 2023 NBA Draft than […]

The 2023 NBA Draft took place on Thursday. Sixty of the world’s top young basketball prospects heard their names called. The NBA Draft is a time of great excitement for the players, the fans, and front offices alike. And few fanbases had more to be excited about during the 2023 NBA Draft than the San […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has concluded, but that does not mean teams are done making moves just yet. Even before the final pick of the draft is revealed, teams are on the phone with agents and scouts alike, as all 30 teams in the league quickly scramble to try and add undrafted players on two-way […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a pretty interesting set of circumstances in the 2023 NBA Draft. Of course, they aimed to fortify their roster and set the stage for a brighter future. The draft presented a pivotal opportunity for the team to address its needs. They needed to secure talented prospects who could contribute immediately and […]

The Sacramento Kings have set their sights on the future with their picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. After a promising season that marked their return to the playoffs, the Kings aimed to strengthen their roster with talented prospects. Let’s evaluate the grades for the players they selected and analyze how they fit into the […]

The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2023 NBA Draft with most of their players swirling in trade rumors. The whole roster was practically available in the market, so the NBA pundits had no idea who the Hawks will target at No. 15 in the draft. Some players like Jett Howard and Dereck Lively II were drafted […]

The Toronto Raptors made an intriguing and calculated move during the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft when they decided to select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick. This strategic choice sparked considerable interest and excitement among fans and experts alike. As a sharpshooter hailing from the University of Kansas, Dick brings an exceptional shooting […]

JJ Redick and Andraya Carter went viral during their broadcast of the 2023 NBA Draft after the latter seemingly mocked the former NBA guard by calling him an “average shooter” during his playing career. It didn’t sit well with plenty of Redick fans, who ended up criticizing Carter for her comments. Before things get more […]

Step into the world of potential enveloping Houston Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore. Brace yourself for an in-depth analysis that reveals why Whitmore is poised to become a true game-changer in the NBA. From his collegiate accomplishments to intriguing player comparisons, we delve into the story of this potential rising star. Selected as the No. 20 […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is in the past and now that the dust has settled, it’s time to assess each team’s draft picks. The Oklahoma City Thunder came into the NBA Draft in an interesting situation. They are coming off one their best regular seasons in recent years having made a strong push for the […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone and the hopes and dreams of many players have finally become reality. Now that all the dust has settled, the talk now turns to which teams made out well, which teams maybe did not so well and which teams came away with absolute steals. Every draft there […]

In the aftermath of their housecleaning week where they traded Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis, the Washington Wizards placed their focus on the 2023 NBA Draft. Washington entered Thursday night with four picks — No. 8, No. 35, No. 42, and No. 57. Ultimately, the Wizards left the draft with two new players. They traded […]

Victor Wembanyama, the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs, received a warm welcome to San Antonio on Friday and was loving it. Wembanyama arrived in the Alamo City the day after being drafted by the Spurs, and was greeted by a mob of fans who were waiting for […]

The Dallas Mavericks dug themselves a massive hole in how they constructed their roster, tried to climb out and somehow dug an even bigger one. Then, as desperation set in, owner Mark Cuban and company decided to dive fully into this crater and engage in tank mode at the end of the season. It will […]

Victor Wembanyama might be the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, and when it comes to long-term potential, many predict him to have a highly successful and at least a Hall of Fame career. However, former NBA player Chandler Parsons doesn’t see him winning Rookie of the Year, especially with Scoot Henderson looking more NBA-ready […]

The Detroit Pistons picked at no. 5 in the 2023 NBA Draft and selected Overtime Elite star Ausar Thompson. Detroit did the Thompson twins a favor by selecting the 6-foot-7 wing after his brother Amen Thompson was taken 4th overall by the Houston Rockets. Aside from the 5th overall selection, Detroit also had No. 31 […]

Few people believed that the Miami Heat could survive the Eastern Conference and enjoy one of the most improbable runs to the NBA Finals in history. And few believe they can do it again next season. Although Tyler Herro will be back on the court by then, there are plenty of roadblocks this perpetually adversity-ridden […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is in the books, and the Indiana Pacers picks are Jarace Walker from Houston at No. 8, Ben Sheppard from Belmont at No. 26, Mojave King from G League Ignite at No. 47, and Isaiah Wong from Miami at No. 55. The franchise also made some shrewd trades and picked up […]

Mere hours after the basketball world was rocked by the Chris Paul-Jordan Poole trade, the Golden State Warriors continued revamping their during the 2023 NBA Draft. Entering Thursday night’s proceedings with just the No. 19 overall pick, new general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the front office pounced when a prospect they liked fell all […]

The Detroit Pistons came out of yet another NBA Draft with an impressive group of players. G League Ignite forward Ausar Thompson and Houston guard Marcus Sasser are joining Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart in the Motor City as they try to build toward the postseason. The Pistons chose Thompson, one […]

Many were projecting Dariq Whitehead as a Top 10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft at this time last year. After a foot fracture derailed his freshman season, the 6-foot-6 shooting guard/small forward fell to the Brooklyn Nets at 21st overall Thursday. The second-ranked player in the class of 2022 out of the prestigious Montverde […]

The 2023 NBA Draft came and went on Thursday night with no blockbuster trades being made. However, there were a few moves made in the days leading up to the draft. The Utah Jazz entered the night with three first-round choices after they deal Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert last offseason. The emergence of Lauri […]

By hiring Ime Udoka, the Houston Rockets signaled their intention to be a serious basketball team; By grabbing Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore in the 2023 NBA Draft, they signaled their intention to be an obscenely fun one. The undisputed winners on Thursday night (non-Spurs edition), the Rockets grabbed two of the very best players […]

It goes without saying: the San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA Draft with Victor Wembanyama. Everyone and their mother have known it for over two months now when lady luck sang towards the Spurs’ ping pong balls and landed them the No. 1 overall pick. Thursday night was nothing but a formality for San […]

Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe was expected to get picked in the 2023 NBA Draft, but ultimately went undrafted. Luckily, he finds his new home on Friday as the Indiana Pacers have signed him to a two-way NBA contract, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Oscar Tshiebwe joins Connecticut’s Adama Sanogo and Gonzaga’s Drew Timme as […]

How did the New Orleans Pelicans fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? New Orleans entered Thursday’s draft with the No. 14 selection after ending the 2022-23 season with a record of 42-40. It took second place in the Southwest Division and ninth in the Western Conference. The Toronto Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic […]

To be a top-five 2023 NBA Draft selection, Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson has perhaps been underdiscussed, with fans reveling over the eye-popping athleticism and passing ability of his brother Amen Thompson. To that, Au. Thompson simply points to his “IQ, finishing at the rim, becoming a better catch-and-shoot shooter, coming off screens…,” per The […]

The Toronto Raptors decided to draft Kansas guard Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Pick. Gradey Dick showed off a little of his personality after the draft, displaying an unreal Donald Duck impersonation, via Bleacher Report. Gradey Dick's impersonation of Donald Duck is UNREAL 😂 (@SiriusXMNBA)pic.twitter.com/5qTRRUiYSx — Bleacher […]

A roar of excitement quickly turned to tears of joy for Victor Wembanyama after NBA commissioner Adam Silver called his name as the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. A generational talent this league has truly never seen before, Wembanyama is heading to the San Antonio Spurs, one of the NBA’s greatest franchises […]