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There’s been a pile of conflicting reports on who will be selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball was — according to some sources — losing draft stock after flunking some of his interviews with teams slated with top picks. It appears much of that speculation about LaMelo Ball […]

The 2020 NBA Draft process has been long and arduous for the Pistons and everyone else, but it’s inching closer and closer. Now it appears the rumors and reports are heating up like they always do the week before the draft. On the daily Locked On Pistons Podcast, host Matt Schoch reveals who the Pistons […]

According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Boston Celtics are contemplating using their three first-round draft selections (14, 26, and 30) to trade up in the 2020 NBA Draft. Memo to Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and the Boston Celtics: keep the picks. There are four players who are justifiable number-one picks in this draft class: Anthony […]

After having gone through numerous stops throughout the early stages of his basketball career, LaMelo Ball is finally making his much-awaited jump to the big leagues in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. Even with a rookie class bannered by the likes of Georgia’s Anthony Edwards and Memphis’ James Wiseman, the youngest Ball brother remains to […]

The Detroit Pistons have the No. 7 overall pick in this month’s upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, but they might be hoping to move up the board. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said moving up is “definitely” an option Detroit could look to pursue, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. If the Pistons do indeed trade up, they […]

After yet another disappointing end to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers are faced with some tough decisions in the offseason.  While there have been rumors about a potential Ben Simmons trade, it appears that the Sixers are not at all interested in letting their superstar go — not even for either of the top two […]

The Boston Celtics hold three first-round picks in the 2020 NBA Draft, giving them an endless amount of possibilities on what they can do. After reports surfaced that the Celtics could trade up in the draft, ESPN’s Zach Lowe confirmed that Boston is looking into possible trades involving their picks. In the 2020 NBA Draft, […]

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away and at this point for franchises, most of the work is already done. Most players haven’t played a game since March, but in the case of James Wiseman, he hasn’t played an organized basketball game in about a year. On the daily Locked On Hawks Podcast, […]

Anthony Edwards compared himself to Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade on Thursday night at a Klutch showcase ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. According to Edwards, he considers Wade to be one of his biggest idols, and he hopes to one day surpass the future Hall of Famer. Wade caught wind of Edwards’ remark and […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in an interesting situation in this year’s NBA Draft. They hold the third pick in what many experts are saying is a three-player draft and all three of those players could also fit on their current team. However, there have been reports that the Hornets are willing to trade up to […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on November 18 and the Charlotte Hornets have their sights set on a particular player at the No. 3 overall pick. With the draft less than a month away, the Hornets are reportedly eyeing James Wiseman out of Memphis at No. 3, per Rick Bonnell of […]

The New York Knicks need a star to build around, and LaMelo Ball comes prepackaged with the star power and subsequent talent to move the needle. However, the lottery odds didn’t line up for the Knicks, and Ball will surely be gone by the time they select with the eighth pick. On the daily Locked […]

The NBA Draft is a time of the year when teams can make or break their futures. Teams can find diamonds in the rough later in the draft, or select players that turn out to be major busts. The unpredictability makes it one of the most defining dates of the year for NBA franchises. Over […]

The Chicago Bulls are coming off of yet another disappointing season, finishing 22-43 and marking the third straight season that the team has failed to hit 30 wins, or make the playoffs. The lottery drew the Bulls picking fourth, in a draft with three clear top prospects: Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and Lamelo Ball. Georgia […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and with the Golden State Warriors having the second overall pick, there’s a lot of speculation about what the team will do with the pick.  There are rumors that the Warriors will choose to trade the pick and other assets to try to land another […]

The Golden State Warriors have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, and there has been plenty of speculation as to how the team will proceed with its pick. Given both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will be fully healthy, the Warriors are hoping to contend again next season. This would figure […]

The New York Knicks need to add a player with superstar potential to lead their complementary role players and jumpstart their rebuild. The Golden State Warriors need to add quality pieces around Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green to help them return to contender status. On the daily Locked On Warriors Podcast host, Wes Goldberg […]

Barring any offseason or draft night trades, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set with the No.1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, it seems that the ball club hasn’t decided exactly who would they select with the first pick, according to ESPN. “There’s no guy that has separated himself from the pack from public or […]

Tyler Herro, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, De’Aron Fox, Malik Monk, Jamal Murray, Devin Booker, Eric Bledsoe, John Wall, and Rajon Rondo: What do all of these NBA guards have in common? They’re all Kentucky basketball graduates. Kentucky is known for producing high-quality NBA players, and that trend does not seem like it’s going to end anytime soon. […]

The New York Knicks still need a focal point; a young star around which they can build their team. RJ Barrett doesn’t seem to be that guy. They’ve taken flyers on Frank Ntilikina, Dennis Smith Jr., and Kevin Knox, but none seem to have star potential. Mitchell Robinson was a steal in the second round […]

Now that the 2019-20 season is officially over, teams are putting more emphasis on their plans for the next campaign, starting with the upcoming NBA Draft. In this respect, a number of league executives have identified 7-foot-1 Memphis freshman James Wiseman as a “safe” bet for most teams. This report comes via Sam Vecenie of […]

The National Basketball Association is going to allow teams to host NBA draft prospects for workouts, interviews, and medical evaluations this week. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the NBA has set a one-month time frame from Oct. 16 to Nov. 16 for teams to meet in-person with the 2020 NBA Draft prospects. Prior to […]

The Golden State Warriors possess the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and trading down could be a viable option. If the Warriors do choose to move back in the draft, then they could consider taking Devin Vassell, per San Francisco Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau. According to multiple league sources that spoke to […]

LaMelo Ball is regarded by many as one of the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. Yet, Ball claimed during a Zoom media session the only team he has spoken to is the New York Knicks. As K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago says, however, the answer might have to be taken with “a grain […]

LaMelo Ball does not share the same sentiment as his father when it comes to his potential fit with the Golden State Warriors. The highly touted point guard prospect responded to some recent comments from his father, LaVar Ball, stating he feels he can play for any organization: “My old man, he’s his own man,” […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is still a couple of months away, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are already reportedly feeling the pressure of nailing their selection with the first overall pick. If rumors are to be believed, they might not even use the draft pick but instead look to trade it. At least that’s according to […]

The Golden State Warriors have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but it is unlikely they use it to select LaMelo Ball. While LaMelo is regarded by some as the top prospect in the draft, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports executives around the league feel the Dubs will pass on […]

LaMelo Ball has been in the spotlight for a long time. The limelight is growing even brighter now that’s he’s entering the NBA Draft. Almost everyone has seen his highlights at some point in his career, but what kind of pro player is LaMelo going to turn out to be?  On the daily Locked On Warriors […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have two young All-Stars in Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell. They also have the number one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. So, they have a massive decision to make. Should they select an unproven talent who needs development, or trade the pick for a more established player to pair with their […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a massive decision to make before the NBA Draft on November 18th. If they keep the No. 1 pick, there’s no clear consensus for the selection, but if they decide to trade it, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to the player they’d get back. On the daily Locked […]

The best young basketball recruits in the world will finally get a chance to join the big leagues on November 18, as the NBA finally set the date for the highly anticipated 2020 Draft. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Twitter on Tuesday after initial reports stated that the draft would commence on the […]

With possession of the second overall pick in the upcoming draft, the Golden State Warriors are in a great position to improve their roster for the 2020-21 campaign ahead. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, everything is on the table for the Dubs. They could keep the pick or potentially make a big trade. […]

The 1996 NBA Draft has long been hailed as one of the holy grails of basketball talents, producing Hall of Fame talents like Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and many others who stuck in the league for 10 or more years. Ray Allen knows he was drafted amid basketball royalty, but he […]

The NBA is reportedly eyeing Nov. 18 as the new date for the 2020 draft, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The NBA plans to further discuss the Nov. 18 date with the Board of Governors and general managers in meetings this week, so it could become finalized soon. In a memo to teams, the NBA […]

According to a Tuesday evening report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, the NBA and NBPA have come to an agreement regarding the start of next season and the 2020 NBA Draft. Charania explains that the two sides have agreed to “push back key dates” like the previously scheduled October 16th 2020 NBA raft and […]

It’s becoming more and more common to hear experts saying that the 2020 NBA Draft doesn’t have a lot of top-end talent, but where would RJ Barrett have gone if he entered the selection process this year instead of 2019? All of the projected top-five picks, including Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball, have […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a slew of decisions to make ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft, equipped with the No. 1 selection and a huge chance to add a key component to their roster. Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas provided some insight as to what Minnesota might do come draft time. Basically, everything […]

On NBA Draft Lottery night, the Minnesota Timberwolves landed the No. 1 pick for the second time in six years. But unlike in 2015 when Karl-Anthony Towns was the obvious choice, this year has a top tier of three players that most draft experts conclude are in the running for the top selection: James Wiseman, […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to field trade calls on the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft and could trade the pick if a star player becomes available once the 2020 playoffs end. However, according to Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News, the Warriors are reportedly prepared to select a player no […]