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The Denver Nuggets had an unfortunate season this year. What seemed like a chance to make it to the NBA Finals turned into disappointment after losing Jamal Murray to an ACL injury last April. Before that, this Nuggets team seemed to have all the pieces to win the Western Conference and possibly even the championship […]

The Phoenix Suns have built a great roster and have made a deep playoff run thus far. They are led by guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul who were both All-Stars this season. The Suns have done a great job in surrounding these guards with players that fit well. They have surrounded those guards with […]

The Atlanta Hawks have built a great young core and have had a great season thus far. They have shocked the NBA world by making it all the way to the Eastern Conference finals. While no one predicted it, the Hawks have a shot at making the NBA Finals. The 2021 NBA draft will enable […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a nice run in the latter portion of the season and made the Western Conference playoffs after winning the play-in tournament. Memphis is a young, talented team that is still learning to play together. They don’t have many players leaving for free agency and could free up to $13 million if […]

Notwithstanding the way they performed in the playoffs, Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks are still among the best stories of the 2020-21 NBA season. Now, the Knicks look to build on their recent success, as they plan to address some roster issues to sustain their momentum going forward. One of the items on […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a disappointing season that resulted in just barely missing out on the postseason. Gregg Popovich’s squad lost in the play-in tournament to the Grizzlies, who eventually clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. While the Western Conference will likely continue to be loaded with stiff competition, […]

With so much hype and excitement surrounding the top 10 picks of this year’s NBA draft, it’s safe to say there won’t be as much attention directed to the lower-numbered picks. These are the players who are either overlooked because of their style of play or because they excelled at a smaller school. Regardless of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2021 NBA Draft with just one draft pick, so they definitely have to make it count. They currently have possession of the No. 22 overall pick, and based on reports, it looks like the Purple & Gold intend to use it on a prospect that could help LeBron James […]

For the Sacramento Kings, this offseason will be critical as they try and build around a couple of their key players in De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton. How they attack the 2021 NBA Draft and free agency will be noteworthy but might they dip into the trade market and move on from the bloated contract […]

The Golden State Warriors hit a mini-jackpot when they landed two lottery picks in the 2021 NBA Draft. Sure, one was their own pick, a result of missing out on the postseason after losing in the play-in tournament. The other pick though, came via the Timberwolves as a final stamp on the Andrew Wiggins – […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have amassed 36 draft picks over the next seven years, including this 2021 NBA Draft. Out of those 36 picks, 18 are set to be first-round selections, 18 will be second-round picks. This year, the Thunder have picks No. 6, No. 16 and No. 18. Sam Presti has done an incredible […]

Nothing is set in stone in the NBA Draft. Even if the Detroit Pistons have already won the NBA Lottery and will be allowed to select first in the 2021 NBA Draft, trades can still shake up draft night as they have in the past. Whether it was the Milwaukee Bucks trading Dirk Nowitzki to […]

The Golden State Warriors know where they stand in the 2021 NBA Draft after Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Warriors will be picking seventh and 14th in this year’s process unless they make a trade beforehand. That said, whatever the Warriors do, their draft picks could still be considered as assets and can help the […]

Currently holding the No. 3 pick in this year’s NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot going for them right now. This comes with plenty of opportunities for their front office to explore, specifically how to use this pick as leverage to facilitate a trade. This summer is bound to have plenty of blockbuster […]

The Orlando Magic had dreams of landing a top 3 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Instead, they ended up at No. 5. It’s not the worst case scenario, but for a team that had a 14% chance at landing the No. 1 overall pick (tied for the best odds), it’s not too flashy either. […]

After winning the first overall pick in the NBA Draft lottery, the Detroit Pistons have put themselves in a great position to land the next big star in the NBA. With all signs pointing to them selecting star guard Cade Cunningham, it seems as though the Pistons would actually be better off drafting Jalen Suggs. […]

How should the Toronto Raptors proceed after getting the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft? Will they settle for one of Jalen Green, Evan Mobley or Jalen Suggs? Could they try to trade up to No. 1 for Cade Cunningham or move down the board to add assets? The answers to those questions […]

After a horrific season under first-year head coach Stephen Silas, the Houston Rockets were officially awarded the second overall pick on Tuesday in next month’s NBA Draft. While it’s unfortunate they just missed out on the top pick, which is expected to be Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham, there are still going to be some […]

The Detroit Pistons managed to find a stroke of luck on Tuesday night, successfully landing the top overall pick in the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft. It is the first time the franchise got that high of a selection since 1970 when they drafted big man Bob Lanier from St. Bonaventure, per ESPN. As usual, the […]

Now that the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery is in the books, the next step for teams not in the postseason is to look ahead to the NBA Combine and then the draft. It’s a list of teams that includes the New York Knicks. For the Knicks, they were not about of the NBA Draft Lottery […]

It’s official. The Detroit Pistons will have the first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Most experts believe the franchise will take Cade Cunningham with that pick, but more on that in a minute. The organization definitely deserves it. After dealing with all the Blake Griffin drama in the regular season, the Pistons can now […]

The NBA Draft lottery came and went on Tuesday night right before the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers faced off in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Some teams left ecstatic, and some left disappointed with where the ping pong balls landed for them. With Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Jalen Suggs, and Evan […]

The Golden State Warriors gained a high-end draft pick when the Minnesota Timberwolves failed to reach the top three in the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday evening. The Warriors already had the No. 14 pick. They will add the No. 7 pick as a result of the lottery. 7 and 14 for the Warriors — […]

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 […]