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With less than two weeks until the 2019 NBA Draft, the first-round picture is starting to take shape. This year’s crop has few jaw-dropping prospects and a slew of question marks, so several teams will take big risks on June 20th. Beyond the first couple of picks, most of the lottery is still in flux. […]

Phoenix Suns officials traveled to Lubbock, Texas for a private workout with Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. In two seasons with the Red Raiders, Culver averaged 14.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He exploded onto the draft scene with a dominant sophomore season, averaging 18.5 points, […]

The Phoenix Suns have no clear route to immediately improving their team besides the recent hire of head coach Monty Williams. Having struck out in the NBA Draft Lottery and fallen outside of the top three, despite having one of the worst three records in the league last season, along with a 14% chance to […]

Ja Morant has been penned as the Memphis Grizzlies’ obvious choice as the No. 2 overall selection in the NBA Draft after coming up big in the lottery. And while he recently underwent a knee surgery, it won’t keep the team away from having Morant don their hat on draft night, according to Sam Vecenie […]

There might be a tendency to look at the Golden State Warriors–who have the No. 28 selection in the 2019 NBA Draft–and feel like their first-round draft selection is irrelevant. After all, the team is likely to still have (at the very least) their trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, how much […]

In the last 20 years, the Atlanta Hawks have finished at .500 or above only eight times. Before the 2017-18 season, the franchise was so close to success then to see it blow away within a summer. Take the two teams fighting in the Finals for example — not many of the players on either […]

James Jones and the Phoenix Suns are entering a very important offseason for the future of their franchise. After choosing to hire Monty Williams to be their new head coach, the Suns now have to add to their roster in order to take a leap forward. That will all start with the 2019 NBA Draft. […]

Former UCF big man Tacko Fall has no idea where he’ll be taken in this year’s draft, but it sounds like he wouldn’t mind playing for the Magic. On Monday, Fall was asked what it would feel like to play for the Magic. He smiled: “I can’t express how happy I would be,” Fall told […]

The Atlanta Hawks could reportedly look into packaging their two top-10 picks to move up in the NBA Draft, possibly to get as high as the New York Knicks’ pick at No. 3, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The Los Angeles Lakers at No. 4 and the Phoenix Suns at No. 6 are also engaging […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the receiving end of a bit of luck in the NBA Draft Lottery and ended up landing the No. 4 overall pick. However, the Lakers may not end up keeping the selection. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, the Lakers are “active in trade talks” regarding the fourth overall […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off of another season that ended in disappointment. Gone are the days where they were championship contenders each and every season. This year, the Spurs were unable to overcome the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and went home early. Now, the Spurs are heading […]

Romeo Langford is one of the top prospects available in the 2019 NBA Draft class and there are quite a few teams that would love to have him. While he is a great talent, he has slid down draft boards a bit due to an inconsistent freshman season with the Indiana Hoosiers. Despite that possible […]

Duke University forward RJ Barrett will visit the New York Knicks early next week for meetings, medical evaluation and light court work, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks will select third overall in this upcoming 2019 NBA Draft, making Barrett, the consensus No. 3 selection, the most likely selection. The Knicks fell short of […]

This summer will be one of the most transitory phases in recent years for the Miami Heat. With franchise legend Dwyane Wade retiring, the Heat will officially enter a new era in hoping to recapture some of the championship glory that they experienced during the age of the “Big Three.” But Pat Riley and the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have the 17th and 27th overall picks in the first round in the upcoming NBA Draft. They also have the first pick of the second round, 31st overall. That pick could be just as valuable, as it’s barely out of the first-round and could yield them a player with great potential and […]

The Chicago Bulls are wanting to improve their back-court this offseason and there is one way that they could do just that. Currently holding the No. 7 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Bulls will have a chance to take a guard should they choose to do so. They may have even made […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are heading into the 2019 NBA offseason looking to make a few improvements. While they need to make some moves, they don’t need to make many. Retaining their talent from this season will be a major key while adding other pieces around the core. Even though they were unable to defeat Kawhi […]

The New York Knicks are facing a huge offseason. They have enough cap space to sign two top-tier free agents and own the third overall pick in the draft. The franchise has long been a laughingstock of the league, but if they get things right, they will turn their fortunes around in a heartbeat. But […]

A report has recently surfaced pertaining to the New York Knicks looking into the possibility of trading down in the upcoming NBA Draft. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz, the Knicks do not appear to be a hundred percent committed on using the third overall pick — a spot that many believe ought […]

Consensus 2019 NBA Draft No. 1 pick Zion Williamson signed with CAA Sports agency after spending the vast majority of his post-collegiate career without representation. CAA Sports represents plenty of notable clients in the sports industry, including Paul George, Chris Paul, D’Angelo Russell in the NBA and other stars in different sports. We are proud […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are heading into the 2019 NBA Draft looking to bring in another young role player on a cheap contract. They are currently scheduled to be on the clock with the No. 25 overall pick, which means that they aren’t going to get a star. Even though they aren’t going to get […]

Former Duke forward Cam Reddish believed his game is better-suited to fit the NBA style of offense than what he showed during his lone year in college. Reddish was thought to be an elite-caliber shooter, drawing comparison’s to Bradley Beal and others capable of rounding the top-five prospective selections due to their unmatched ability to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading into the NBA offseason looking to add a piece or two around the core that they were able to put together last season. Unfortunately, keeping that core together is going to be a very difficult thing to do. Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris are set to hit the open free […]

The Boston Celtics reportedly made a draft promise to Washington Huskies guard Matisse Thybulle, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. The Celtics have the 14th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is on June 20. They also have the 20th and 51st overall picks. I was told after the Combine that Thybulle's […]

With the 2019 NBA Draft rapidly approaching, now is as good a time as any to really dive deep into the class. And with guys like Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, two players who had a lot of question marks entering the league, currently making their marks in the playoffs, it’s interesting to look at […]

The Utah Jazz are coming off their third straight NBA playoff appearance, and now they enter an important offseason as they try to continue to take another step forward in the Western Conference. Quin Snyder’s squad was ousted by the Houston Rockets in the first round this season, but the Jazz have a solid nucleus […]

Murray State standout Ja Morant has a lot to be excited about. He’s projected to be a top-2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and now he’s just signed an endorsement deal with Nike. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported news of Morant’s deal with Nike on Monday morning: Murray State’s Ja Morant — a […]

The Boston Celtics had a disappointing season after entering the 2018-19 campaign with sky-high expectations. The Celtics went 49-33 after some were expecting 60 wins, and they were hammered by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs. One decent consolation prize is the Celtics have three first-round picks in the 2019 NBA […]

The top prospects in the 2019 NBA Draft showed what they are made of in the recent draft combine in Chicago. However, one executive believes that the event is not too significant for NBA teams. One prominent team executive told Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated that he does not see any significance with regards to […]

The Orlando Magic finally took a big step in the right direction in the 2018-19 NBA season after making it to the playoffs. New head coach Steve Clifford immediately turned the team around and the future could not be brighter. Orlando has a lot of young talent and quite a few ways to improve this […]

Nassir Little is starting to climb up the draft boards as the NBA Draft draws near. According to Jabari Young of The Athletic, a lot of people from the NBA believe that the former North Carolina Tar Heel is going to end up being selected in the top ten this June. Around league, word is […]

As teams approach the evaluation process of NBA hopefuls prior to the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft, there has been a growing concern regarding players’ previous injuries and medical condition ahead of the day they’re selected. Teams often have to gamble and trust their gut instinct when drafting a player with an injury history, making this […]

Relative to years past, the 2019 NBA Draft class is not considered to be flowing with talent. Rather, behind Zion Williamson, the presumed number one pick in the draft, are a slew of prospects who are surrounded with more skepticism than optimism. Last year’s NBA Draft class was stocked with talent, with a high dosage […]

The Miami Heat are coming off of a disappointing 2018-19 NBA season that saw them miss the playoffs in what was Dwyane Wade’s final season in the league. As the season came down the stretch, it appeared that Miami might have a chance to squeeze in. Unfortunately, they could not get the job done. Now, […]

Nate McMillan and the Indiana Pacers suffered through a rough and disappointing 2018-19 NBA season. After getting off to a strong start and being one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Pacers saw Victor Oladipo go down with a season-ending torn quad. It was a brutal blow for the Pacers and they […]

Former Duke Blue Devils assistant coach Jeff Capel joins a growing list gushing at the talent level of RJ Barrett, specifically noting that he is “tailor-made for the NBA game.” This was what Capel told the New York Post’s Marc Berman on May 22. I think he’s going to be a great pro. I think […]

With the 2019 NBA Draft rapidly approaching (just over 4 weeks to go), all teams are gearing up for intense scouting and film sessions while also scheduling private workouts and attending various events that showcase the various talented amateurs that will grace the NBA next season. One such event is the 2019 Global Camp, which […]

The 2019 NBA Draft will be here before you know it, and after the exploits of the NBA Draft Lottery, the New Orleans Pelicans will be selecting first overall – likely taking Duke University forward (and general basketball dynamo) Zion Williamson. However, after Zion, there is one player whose brilliant highlights captured the attention of […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year especially if you’re a fan of a team selecting in the NBA Draft lottery. The NBA draft signifies hope for fanbases desperate for relevance. Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are this year’s purveyors of it. With the draft itself on June 20th, let’s buckle up and get […]