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After a thrill ride of a season for the New York Knicks in which they went 41-31, for the first time in a long time the franchise won’t be sitting back and keeping their fingers crossed on NBA Draft Lottery night. Gone are the worries of whether or not the ping pong balls will fall […]

The Golden State Warriors are not only set up to win now, but also have the most to gain from Tuesday night’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Warriors will very likely have the No. 14 pick in the 2021 draft after faltering in the NBA play-in tournament and missing the playoffs. That seems significant until realizing […]

Tuesday is NBA Draft Lottery night. It’s a night where the league takes center stage as the draft order is cemented into place in a way that differs from the other three major sports. For teams that missed the postseason, this is the first day on the schedule during the offseason to circle. The NBA […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery is on Tuesday, and the Golden State Warriors have a lot at stake. While they have less than a 1% chance of winning the first overall pick, they’re also hoping for some lottery luck when it comes to the pick they own courtesy of the Minnesota Timberwolves. If […]

With the Golden State Warriors looking to building a championship contender around Stephen Curry, many believe they will look to trade young center James Wiseman just one year after making him the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. But as the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery approaches on Tuesday, the Warriors haven’t had any […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder dropped a bombshell on the NBA world after agreeing to a trade. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston is sending Kemba Walker to the Thunder for Al Horford. Draft picks are included as well, where Wojnarowski explains in detail. The Celtics are trading […]

When it comes to rookies, most basketball fans would turn to the draft classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019 as some of the most talented in the league right now. Rightfully so, because the likes of Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant came from these classes. While they’re […]

On Tuesday, the 2021 NBA Draft order was nearly finalized after winners of the various tiebreakers were determined. The league conducted a series of behind the scenes coin flips to separate teams with equal regular season records. The draft lottery, set to take place on June 22, will determine the order for the top four […]

Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Mac McClung has signed with an agent and will enter the 2021 NBA draft. Who is the closest comparison for McClung as he prepares to begin his NBA career? McClung has had a rather curious journey as an NBA prospect. He was previously a top football recruit out of Gate […]

The Detroit Pistons have spent the better part of the last decade mired in the bottom half of the league’s standings. Never good enough to avoid becoming first-round cannon fodder and never bad enough to earn a significant lottery pick, the Pistons have come to inhabit the dreaded No Man’s Land of NBA team-building; having […]

Johnny Juzang, the UCLA star responsible for leading his team to an epic journey into the NCAA Tournament Final Four, has declared for the 2021 NBA Draft but will still maintain his college eligibility. Juzang made the announcement on his Instagram and Twitter accounts, noting how wonderful the process has been. He also thanked the […]

Cade Cunningham has been the near-consensus number one overall pick in the NBA since before the NCAA season even started. However, throughout the season, USC’s Evan Mobley made the case that he belongs in the conversation with Cade. Mobley is a fascinating two-way talent. He is a seven-footer with smooth hips defensively, long arms, incredible […]

We’re in the back end of the NBA regular season with the playoffs right around the corner. Most teams are making that final push for a spot in the postseason, but there are a few bottom-feeders likely already preparing for the NBA draft. The reason being, USC star Evan Mobley has officially declared to take […]

Moses Moody had an impressive freshman season for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Moody is a 6’6, smooth-shooting wing with upside as a two-way scorer. He was the 45th ranked player nationally coming out of high school, according to 247 Sports, but he thoroughly outplayed that ranking this season. At Arkansas, Moody averaged 16.8 points per game […]

As one of the most improved all-around college basketball players of the 2020-21 season, the news that Baylor Bears star Davion Mitchell is entering the 2021 NBA Draft should come as no surprise. The guard was nothing short of spectacular in these past two years for the Bears, but especially during this junior season, as […]

There were several heroes in Baylor’s dominant 86-70 win over Gonzaga in the national title game that gave the Bears their first NCAA championship. Four players finished in double figures for Baylor, including Adam Flagler, Davion Mitchell, MaCio Teague, and Jared Butler. And while it is Mitchell who has raised his stock as a potential […]

Cade Cunningham has been the consensus number one pick since November, but since Gonzaga’s recent run in the NCAA Tournament and the heroics of Jalen Suggs, there is some doubt surrounding that now. Gonzaga has been, perhaps, the best team in the history of the NCAA and Jalen Suggs is a major reason for that. […]

The 2021 NBA Draft is expected to be filled with talented players who can make a difference on an NBA roster. Among the elite names fans are excited to hear get called on draft day are Cade Cunningham and Jalen Suggs. But what about Davion Mitchell of the Baylor Bears? Davion Mitchell has emerged as […]

The Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is set after the Gonzaga Bulldogs rolled past the USC Trojans and UCLA’s Cinderella run continued following a narrow victory over Michigan. This weekend will present players with the opportunity to cement their collegiate legacies and carve out a place in NCAA men’s basketball history. It […]

With the 2021 NBA Draft date now set for July 29 and the Final Four right around the corner, it’s the perfect time for a mock draft. The 2021 NBA Draft is a fascinating one for multiple reasons. First, there is a lot of talent this year, specifically at the top of the draft. It’s […]

Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham officially declared for the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday. So, put it down in writing: Cunningham will be the No. 1 overall pick on July 29. The freshman sensation set the college basketball world on fire this season with his exceptional scoring and playmaking ability. Cunningham was thoroughly dominant in […]

The NBA has finalized the date for the 2021 NBA Draft. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports the draft will take place on July 29. Charania also says the Draft Lottery will be on June 22, with the Draft Combine scheduled for June 21-27. These dates are much closer to the norm for […]

If you haven’t heard of Cade Cunningham then you haven’t kept up with college basketball over this past year. Don’t worry college basketball got hit hard by COVID, and thus the ratings have been way down. Don’t tell that to Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham. Just a few months ahead of the NBA Draft, he is expected […]

Emoni Bates is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and is viewed by some as the best prospect since LeBron James. Instead of suiting up for Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans as initially expected, many believe he will take the G League route in a bid to […]

Oklahoma State guard and projected first overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft Cade Cunningham had another epic performance on Saturday. The highly-touted 19-year-old prospect put on a show for OSU as they took down No. 7 Oklahoma in an epic 40-point performance. Here are some highlights of Cunningham’s heroics, as he led OSU to a […]

The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed on a trade that will send Derrick Rose to the Big Apple. After the dust has settled with the trade, it has been revealed that the Knicks will send the Pistons a second-round pick (currently slotted at No. 40) in the 2021 NBA Draft, per […]

Larry Bird had Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain had Bill Russell, and Michael Jordan had Len Bias. I know what you’re thinking. Who? To modern NBA fans, the name Len Bias probably doesn’t ring any bells. That’s because his star was put out before it ever got a chance to shine, with his untimely passing just […]

The 2020 NBA draft class is already proving to have a few surprises, but there still doesn’t seem to be one guaranteed star. According to many experts, that is not the case for the 2021 draft. There are several top prospects that could and should become All-Stars. Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Green, […]

Draft busts, draft steals, and everything in between: every SINGLE NBA Draft has them all. Some drafts are just more infamous for their numerable draft busts; likewise, other drafts are renowned for their remarkable draft steals. With that, it is rare that the top 3 overall picks of a Draft go on to be the […]

The Washington Wizards liked Deni Avdija so much they tried to make a trade with the Chicago Bulls to get him with the fourth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Hughes reports “the cost was too high” to make that trade, as the Bulls really liked Patrick […]

The 1985 NBA Draft was memorable for a myriad of reasons. It was the site of the infamous Ewing Conspiracy with the frozen envelope, and it significantly lessened the number of rounds from 10 to 7. Most notably, it was the first year of the Draft Lottery era. The Draft Lottery, for those who don’t […]

During the NBA Draft, fans often look forward to who gets selected as the first overall pick due to the beaming potential they can possibly bring to the pros. For these cellar dwelling teams, these players will play a major role in turning the franchise around or might even become the new face of the […]

The tankathon can officially begin for Cade Cunningham. On Wednesday, Cunningham, the 6’8″ point guard who is the presumed No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, made his highly anticipated NCAA debut for Oklahoma State. The star freshman didn’t underwhelm. In Oklahoma State’s first game of the season—a 75-68 victory over UT Arlington […]

Montrezl Harrell sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world with his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers. After all, it was not too long ago when he was on the other side of a rivalry with the Purple and Gold’s crosstown rivals, Los Angeles Clippers. Sure enough, reactions about the surprising move flooded social media. […]

The 2020 NBA Draft marked the first time the league conducted the festivities virtually, but was still met with rousing success. Most mock drafts were spot on heading into Wednesday’s selection day, with projected Top 3 picks Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball being the first names off the board, respectively. But like every […]

The New York Knicks went into the NBA Draft looking to make some savvy selections. They left the night hitting the jackpot, selecting Dayton big man Obi Toppin with the eighth overall pick. Obi Toppin is a franchise scorer Toppin likely fell to eight based on his potential fit with the seven teams ahead of […]

After a hectic Wednesday night with too many trades to keep track, Detroit Pistons fans finally have what they were for looking all last decade: a clear identity and direction for the future. New Pistons general manager Troy Weaver made a few splashes in his first draft running the Pistons, making trades to get the […]

The Phoenix Suns are starting to turn the corner. For a long time, Devin Booker was their only bright spot but now they’ve acquired Chris Paul to hopefully lead their young group to the playoffs. The Chris Paul trade was a calculated risk but many of the Suns’ other recent moves have been questionable if […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is in the books. It was a unique occurrence, as the coronavirus left the league no choice but to hold the event in a virtual setting. All things considered, it went off without a hitch. And now that they’re names have been called, these talented young players are set to embark […]