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Greatest of all-time debates can definitely be subjective, but Alabama star forward and NBA Draft prospect Brandon Miller is defying reasonable boundaries with his controversial stance. The 2023 SEC Player of the Year reiterated his viewpoint that Paul George, not LeBron James or Michael Jordan, is his personal GOAT just a day after first raising […]

The rebuilding Houston Rockets have expanded their young core by selecting Amen Thompson from Overtime Elite with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. An athletic, versatile guard who possesses great length, Thompson was always expected to be one of the top picks in this year’s draft because of all the boxes he […]

Whether or not they would trade their draft pick was the key storyline revolving around the Portland Trail Blazers entering the 2023 NBA Draft as questions revolve around Damian Lillard’s future, but they did not make a massive deal. As a result, Scoot Henderson is the newest member of their roster after being selected with […]

Gradey Dick made an interesting outfit selection for the 2023 NBA Draft. The Kansas basketball product wore a sparkling red suit to the draft, drawing no shortage of reaction on Twitter. Gradey Dick and Dorothy… two Kansas natives!#NBADraft presented by State Farm ⏰ 8 PM ET on ABC/ESPN pic.twitter.com/XU0PFMb0iR — NBA (@NBA) June 22, 2023 […]

The Charlotte Hornets have decided to select Brandon Miller, a 6’9″ forward from Alabama, with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There were some draft day rumors suggesting the Hornets might take Scoot Henderson, but it’s Miller after much of the pre-draft hype surrounded the former Crimson Tide star. The top prospect […]

With NBA Draft finally here, it’s no secret that Victor Wembanyama is going to be the No. 1 overall pick to the San Antonio Spurs. The Charlotte Hornets have the No. 2 overall pick and have reportedly been deciding between Scoot Henderson of the G League Ignite or Alabama’s Brandon Miller. Whether Henderson is drafted […]

No matter who held the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama was going to be the first player selected. Now it is official, as the French big man is heading to the San Antonio Spurs. Arguably the greatest draft prospect the league has seen since LeBron James in 2003, Wembamnyama enters […]

Scoot Henderson has named the top three players he’s looking forward to playing against in the NBA. The electric point guard, who will play in his first season next year after being selected in the top three in the 2023 NBA Draft, told ESPN that Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry, Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron […]

When the San Antonio Spurs select Victor Wembanyama No. 1 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, fans can officially start salivating over the potential dream matchups to come across what is hopefully a long and prosperous career. The 19-year-old super prospect has a player he is especially looking forward to battling on the court. “I’d […]

The betting odds for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft have changed, yet again. Shortly before the NBA Draft is set to start, Brandon Miller is the favorite over Scoot Henderson to be taken second after presumptive No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. The odds for the No. 2 pick have […]

Brandon Miller is a familiar kind of player. More precisely, he’s the kind of player who dots the rosters and starting lineups of pretty much every serious team, a mobile, 6’8 sharpshooter who can seamlessly slot into any lineup. Beyond merely checking certain physical boxes, Miller was arguably the best player in college basketball during […]

The NBA Draft has finally arrived with coverage beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. After months of speculation, scouting, and analysis, fans will finally see who will lead the future of their franchises. While a definitive top three have settled, the rest of the draft is up in the air. Thankfully, FanDuel […]

The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world on Wednesday night by trading their leader Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porziņģis. And while it’s a big deal that Boston swapped its longest-tenured player, it’s also worth noting the draft haul the C’s got in the exchange. Following the three-team trade, the Celtics got a 2024 first-round pick […]

A projected lottery pick, Overtime Elite wing Ausar Thompson is one of the most interesting prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. Gifted with extraordinary athleticism at 6-foot-7 and 215 pounds, Thompson is a crafty three-level scorer with cerebral playmaking ability and positional versatility. The knock on he and his brother Amen Thompson has been the […]

Amen Thompson is getting ready to hopefully hear his name called within the top five picks of the 2023 NBA Draft taking place Thursday night at Barclays Center in New York City. There have been rumors of Thompson to the Portland Trailblazers at three, the Houston Rockets at four, and the Detroit Pistons at five. […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is tonight! Check out our NBA odds series as we give you a Kobe Bufkin draft position over/under prediction and pick. Michigan basketball had a very tough season in 2022/2023, but Bufkin did his best to make it good. He averaged 14.0 points per game, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists last […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, who hold the no. 17 and now no. 40 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, are candidates to trade up, down, or out of the proceedings altogether. With the draft hours away, every option remains on the table. Los Angeles can package picks and the contracts of Malik Beasley ($16.5 million) […]

The 2023 NBA draft could be one of the most active trade nights in recent memory. With two first-round picks (Nos. 21, 22) and several valued veterans, league sources expect the Brooklyn Nets to be at the center of the action. The Nets are said to be “extremely active” in trade conversations with their back-to-back […]

Assuming the Portland Trail Blazers keep the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, it’s been assumed that the team would take either Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson. With the Blazers set to go on the clock in just a few hours, it’s at least possible that Portland could go in a completely different […]

Scoot Henderson is currently preparing for the biggest day of his life as the 2023 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday night at the Barclays Center in New York City. Rumors have pinpointed Henderson for either the No. 2 or No. 3 pick, landing with the Charlotte Hornets and the former or the Portland Trailblazers […]

It may not have been the long-awaited blockbuster involving Myles Turner and/or Buddy Hield, but the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers have made a trade. The Pacers will send the no. 40 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Lakers in exchange for the no. 47 pick and cash, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

Dereck Lively II, a 7’1″ big man from Duke University, is one of the more highly touted centers in the 2023 NBA Draft class. Lively II has scouts enamored, thanks to his tremendous defensive potential. He was arguably the best rim protector in the nation in his freshman year with the Blue Devils, as he […]

Kansas freshman forward Gradey Dick will be a lottery pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 wing could go as high as No. 7 to the Indiana Pacers, as low as No. 14 to the New Orleans Pelicans, and most mock drafts have him at No. 11 to the Orlando Magic. So, ahead of Dick […]

The NBA Draft is tonight! Check out our NBA Odds series as we hand out a Cason Wallace over/under draft position prediction and pick. The NBA Draft is where dreams come true. This where the next great basketball player finds out which team he will be suiting up for next season. There are some real […]

The Golden State Warriors have recently made it clear they don’t plan on trading forward Jonathan Kuminga, but that hasn’t stopped teams from calling about the former lottery pick. In fact, the Indiana Pacers contacted the Dubs to see what Kuminga’s availability looks like. Via Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports: “Indiana has been scouring the […]

The 2023 NBA Draft kicks off on Thursday night, and the Charlotte Hornets have long been torn between Alabama star Brandon Miller and G League Ignite star Scoot Henderson. However, the latest intel suggests that the Hornets could be leaning toward Henderson with the selection, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. ‘Sources: Scoot Henderson is […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a huge offseason as the 2023 NBA Draft approaches on Thursday night in New York City. Rumors are that the Raptors have been linked to as many as three teams in a potential trade of their No. 13 pick in the NBA Draft; those three teams are […]

With the NBA Draft approaching tonight, the possibility of the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks making a trade involving the No. 10 and No. 15 picks still remains depending on the players the Hawks made available in the deal, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. De’Andre Hunter, John Collins, Dejounte Murray and starting center […]

With highly touted head coach Quin Snyder looking to build the team into a formidable playoff contender, Atlanta Hawks have been one of the more active teams this offseason, engaging other franchises in trade discussions that include both the No. 15 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and players like De’Andre Hunter, John Collins, and […]

Late Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics completed a blockbuster three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics received star big man Kristaps Porzingis, the 25th pick in the 2023 draft, and a 2024 protected first-round pick via the Golden State Warriors. The Wizards received Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, and the 35th […]

Arkansas point guard Anthony Black will be a top-10 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 point guard could go as high as No. 6 to the Orlando Magic or as low as No. 8 to the Washington Wizards. So, ahead of Black finding out his NBA destiny, let’s take a look at which current […]

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics completed a blockbuster three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics received star big man Kristaps Porzingis along with the 25th pick in the 2023 draft and a 2024 first-round pick via the Golden State Warriors. The Wizards received Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, […]

The NBA Draft is Thursday and the Detroit Pistons will be picking fifth. It is now time to continue our NBA Draft odds series with a No. 5 overall selection prediction and pick. Victor Wembanya is expected to be the top pick in the draft on Thursday. He will most likely be followed by Brandon […]

The Houston Rockets are an up-and-coming team. They hired coach Ime Udoka this offseason and have several rookie contracts they can trade if they choose. Houston will have the No. 4 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. The Rockets also have the No. 20 pick, which they received in a trade with the Los Angeles […]

It’s time for the 2023 NBA Draft and we are excited! We are here to share our NBA odds series and make a first three draft picks prediction and pick while calculating the exact order position. Victor Wembanyama is going to the San Antonio Spurs, barring some kind of collapse, with the first overall pick. […]

Over league history, front offices have missed on NBA Draft picks far more often than they’ve hit. And not every year is a class is as deep as the 2023 NBA Draft class is expected to be. Even as scouting has become more advanced, predicting how a young man will navigate the complexities of NBA […]

It’s time for the NBA Draft and there are a lot of eyes on Bilal Coulibaly and where he will go. We are here to share our NBA odds series, and make a Bilal Coulibaly draft position over-under prediction and pick. Coulibaly is someone lots of people are talking about. Now, we get to see […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired face of the franchise Shai Gilgeous-Alexander via trade. But the rest of their roster around him has been built through the NBA draft. Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams, OKC’s two latest lottery picks, have both flashed All-Star potential in their early campaigns. 2022 second overall pick Chet Holmgren still has […]

It is officially time for the 2023 NBA Draft!  Thursday night, the lives of 58 young basketball players will forever be changed when they hear their names called and receive the hat for which NBA franchise they will be representing to begin their careers.  In what appears to be a very deep and talented draft, […]