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The NBA season is up and running, but all eyes will now be on the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Organizations will have a final chance to watch and analyze the top prospects in the upcoming class and take some final notes before the 2023 NBA Draft. Teams such as the Brooklyn Nets should have active offseasons, […]

The New York Knicks are playing well and are currently focused on the upcoming NBA playoffs. However, with the 2023 NCAA Tournament about to start and the 2023 NBA Draft to follow, it’s time for fans to look toward the future as well. In that vein, here are the three best potential Knicks draft picks […]

March Madness is one of the most wonderful annual events of the sports year as teams across the country compete for the chance win a championship. That being said, while Houston Rockets fans may have their eyes in France or on the NBA G League, their eyes need to be on the NCAA Men’s Basketball […]

It’s that time of year, the one every basketball fan has been waiting for, March Madness. The 2023 NCAA Tournament tipped off on Tuesday with the First Four, and for the next few weeks, it will be the talk of the sports world. For NBA teams, the main draw of the event will be to […]

It is that time of the year for college basketball fans. The 2023 NCAA Tournament kicks off on Tuesday with the First Four. NBA franchises will observe some of the best young players in the country and will have the chance to make some final notes before the 2023 draft. Contending teams such as the […]

The NBA season is entering the home stretch, but for the next couple of weeks, it may not be the focus of the basketball world. Instead, that honor will go to the NCAA Tournament, which begins on Tuesday with the First Four. While the main focus will be on teams competing for the national title, […]

While the NBA is in midst of a critical stretch run toward the playoffs, basketball fans of all stripes will nevertheless be paying close attention to college hoops over the next few weeks. The 2023 NCAA Tournament starts on Tuesday with the First Four and will wrap up in early April, giving NBA organizations the […]

After months of college basketball, March Madness is officially here. The NCAA Tournament kicks off on Tuesday with the First Four. NBA organizations will have the chance to scout some of the top prospects and take some final notes before the 2023 NBA Draft. Rebuilding teams such as the Orlando Magic should have high picks, […]

With March Madness beginning in less than a day, many are interested to see which NBA prospects will do well. Of course, this also means some modifications in our 2023 NBA Mock Draft. Right now, it really makes no difference if your favorite team is in the playoff hunt or not. In fact, it may […]

When March arrives, it means one thing for college basketball fans: March Madness. The 2023 NCAA Tournament is just around the corner, which means fans will have probably their last chance to see some of the top prospects before they take the next step and join the NBA. The tournament will kick off on Tuesday […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has evoked much excitement from fans, especially those of basement-dwelling franchises. The hype tends to center around two names, though. Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. But anyone who watched the Overtime Elite Finals know there are two more names not to be overlooked ahead of June 22. Twins Amen and Ausar […]

French phenom Victor Wembanyama may be dominating NBA Draft news right now, but there’s no denying that there are more than a few highly-touted prospects in the 2023 draft class. One of them happens to be 19-year-old Scoot Henderson, who currently plies his trade with the NBA G League Ignite. There’s also so much hype […]

The NBA and NBA Players Association are making strides toward signing a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will address longstanding concerns like load management, luxury tax thresholds and minimal age to enter NBA Draft, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Talks have progressed as both sides are determined to reach a new deal […]

The NBA Draft is a special moment for prospects who’ll embark on a new chapter in their lives. More often than not, it usually marks the beginning of an NBA career. While some basketball prospects will get selected, others will not. Given that the NBA is the best basketball league in the world, there are […]

Projected number one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Victor Wembanyama had another viral play in France men’s national basketball team’s World Cup qualifier game against the Czech Republic, and this time it was not for a positive play. Victor Wembanyama on the receiving end of a poster dunk, France off to a sluggish start […]

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Metropolitans 92 big man Victor Wembanyama is going to be the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Listed at 7-foot-5 in shoes, Wembanyama’s penchant for taking pull-up jumpers and his ability to handle the ball in the open floor is breathtaking. However, at 230 pounds, there’s already concern that he […]

Every season since the emergence of Latvian center Kristaps Porzingis, NBA execs, scouts, analysts and fans have attached the unicorn moniker to various big men with a rather unique combination of physical attributes and skillset. However, that term has become overused, leading people such as LeBron James — the NBA’s all-time leading scorer — to […]

Scoot Henderson from the G League Ignite and French sensation Victor Wembanyama are widely projected to be the top two picks in the 2023 NBA draft. Wembanyama is considered the overwhelming favorite to be drafted with the No. 1 overall pick and he continues to draw rave reviews among NBA circles. While there could be […]

When Overtime Elite first began, the premise was to provide high school players with a possible alternative to the traditional college basketball route. Players can begin getting paid while prepping for the NBA Draft. During the 2022 draft, Dominick Barlow became the first Overtime Elite player to make to the NBA when he was signed […]

The 2023 NBA Draft isn’t even close, but one name has been talked about for a long time: Victor Wembanyama. The French star is undoubtedly the No. 1 prospect in this year’s draft, and while watching his film, it is clear that he is a once-in-a-lifetime player. Wembanyama is already making NBA teams drool, especially […]

There are always a few fan bases who know their seasons will essentially be wrapped up well before Christmas. Mock NBA Drafts usually get them through the many dog days that lie ahead. This year, though, Victor Wembanyama has made tanking less shameful and more socially acceptable than ever before. It feels like ions since […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta may have just tipped everyone off about his plans for the 2023 NBA Draft (h/t Ben Dubose of Rockets Wire), with an emphatic “pray for Victor!” message when asked about his team during Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration. Metropolitans 92 big man Victor Wembanyama is projected to be the first pick […]

G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson is projected to be a top-2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t fantasized about playing with the league’s current stars. Asked by reporters who he would love to play with in the NBA, Henderson says that he wants to “play with guys like […]

Houston Rockets rookie forward Jabari Smith Jr. will be a participant during All-Star Weekend after he and teammates Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason, were invited to the Jordan Rising Stars Challenge. Smith, the third overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, hasn’t had an ideal start to his NBA career. Though he has […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren in the 2022 NBA Draft with the No. 2 overall pick. Their selection came after the Orlando Magic had taken Paolo Banchero No. 1 overall. Jabari Smith Jr., who ended up going No. 3 overall to the Houston Rockets, was reportedly stunned after the Thunder passed up on […]

Baylor Bears combo guard Keyonte George is a projected top-10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Still, that doesn’t necessarily mean that NBA executives see him as a future starter. Coming out of high school as the top-ranked shooting guard in the country, the Texas native is averaging a cool 16.9 points per game this […]

The NBA Draft Combine is a great way for teams to get a closer look at prospects who they can add to their organizations. And for prospects, this allows them to boost their stock and take a step closer to achieving their NBA dream. Given that the Draft Combine is one of the most anticipated […]

In a sport where talented players can find in difficult to step out their father’s shadow, Bronny James — the eldest son of NBA megastar LeBron James — has a chance to do what the sons of players like Michael Jordan and Rick Barry were unable to do. Be selected in the first-round of the […]

Although Victor Wembanyama is widely considered to be the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2023 NBA draft, the consolation prize isn’t bad at all. Scoot Henderson of the G League Ignite is expected to be selected in the top three of the draft if not second overall. And there is at least one NBA […]

Until 2006, high school basketball players were allowed to skip college and enter their names in the NBA draft. During those years, quite a few players took advantage of that opportunity with notable names such as Moses Malone, Darryl Dawkins, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Tracy McGrady. There were those that didn’t end […]

NBA Draft prospect Ausar Thompson continues to show in Overtime Elite why he is one of the top prospects for 2023. On Friday against the Cold Hearts, Thompson put on display his insane speed that should only make NBA executives salivate about his potential as a pro. After getting the rebound, the young shooting guard […]

Tanking in the NBA has been a topic of discussion for a very long time. It’s the pink elephant in the room that isn’t necessarily acknowledged by the league, but most fans believe occurs nearly every season. This year’s perceived top draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, chimed in on the subject. […]

Victor Wembanyama is widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. While he may have some competition for the top spot from Scoot Henderson of the G League Ignite, it’s tough to imagine any team that lands the top pick passing up on Wembanyama. He’s drawn praise from various […]

The NBA season is nearing its mid-point, leaving fans to look ahead to the 2023 NBA Draft. Much of the talk regarding the draft has surrounded Victor Wembanyama, and understandably so. He is incredibly gifted, athletic and longer than maybe anyone with those sets of skills. But he isn’t the only one turning heads. Overtime […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has had a lot of headline material already, and action has continued to intensify during the holiday season. Despite that, a lot of NBA fans are looking ahead to the future talents who’ll play in the Association. Likewise, scouts are already talking about the 2023 NBA Draft. That’s especially after many […]

The NBA has finally made a ruling in the Jalen Brunson tampering investigation. The league announced Wednesday that the New York Knicks have been docked their own 2025 second-round pick for early discussions with Brunson. From the NBA: “This outcome reflected a finding, following an investigation, that the Knicks engaged in free agency discussions involving […]

Michael Pina over at The Ringer caused a bit of a stir among Chicago Bulls fans this week with a column calling the Bulls the “NBA’s most depressing team” and suggesting they should tank. It’s not a totally unpopular sentiment among fans, even after finally returning to the playoffs for the first time last season […]

The Utah Jazz may appear on more trade rumors as they start to think about their plans for the 2023 NBA Draft soon. The race to the bottom of the NBA standings may not start now, former NBA forward Channing Frye said on a new episode of Legend Lounge with Trill Withers, but teams may […]

The Victor Wembanyama draft hype has been growing and growing, and it will only continue to rocket to the moon with the NBA’s latest decision to stream all of his Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 French League games for free on the NBA app. Wembanyama is the clear-cut No. 1 prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft, with […]