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The NBA Draft is just days away, and the rumor mill is hot with speculation. The latest rumblings name-drop the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, as there is a growing belief these teams are expected to trade up. Brooklyn, which owns picks 8, 19, 26, and 27, is seemingly the most talked-about team […]

Though Rutgers star Ace Bailey cancelled a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, there is still a chance he could be selected by the team with the No. 3 overall pick. Even with reports of the 76ers viewing others as prime candidates for the selection, the latest from ClutchPoint’s NBA insider Brett Siegel gives insight into […]

Highly touted NBA Draft prospect Ace Bailey canceling a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers caused a bit of a stir and raised even more questions about his approach to the pre-draft process. And at least one former No. 1 overall pick is out on Bailey as a result. On late Wednesday night, ESPN reported that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers surpassed expectations in the 2024-25 season, as they still made the playoffs despite the departure of Paul George. With a competitive squad, it’s safe to say that Los Angeles will be hoping to keep pulling off surprises next year. But in order to maintain their level of competitiveness, a few upgrades […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare for the 2025 NBA Draft, currently holding the 16th and 48th picks. Thankfully, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman has shown a knack for uncovering useful talent outside of the NBA Draft lottery lately. Santi Aldama, John Konchar, Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer, Trey […]

No matter where you look around the NBA, every team is fully engaged in something. The NBA Finals are heading to a Game 7 on Sunday night. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft will begin on Wednesday night. Not long after the draft, the free agency window will open, and teams can start […]

The Washington Wizards are just six days away from progressing in their rebuild, but will they make the right decision? Only time will tell, but there’s a clear picture of who they want to take during Wednesday’s draft. A team insider revealed insight into the front office’s thought process, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “A […]

The Chicago Bulls were quite close in booking a playoff spot. Unfortunately, they fell at the 2025 Play-In Tournament. Currently, it looks like Chicago has plenty to be excited about, given that they’re inching closer towards a rebuild thanks to their young core. However, it’s a fact that the franchise is still reeling since the […]

The San Antonio Spurs may be the most interesting team to pay attention to in the next week leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft. The franchise has a lot of options, and they could very well be the team that trades for Kevin Durant. San Antonio owns the No. 2 overall pick in the […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft less than a week away, drama continues to build around the top prospects. Ace Bailey turned heads on Wednesday when he canceled his private workout with the Philadelphia 76ers. Players hoping to be selected at the top of the draft rarely turn down interviews or workouts with any of the […]

Every NBA team evaluates draft prospects differently and inevitably come to different conclusions on how these prospects will translate to the professional game and fit on their particular roster. Because of this, every year, certain prospects get drafted higher than mock draft and big board projections. The 2025 NBA Draft will be no different. There […]

One of the best players on last year’s Michigan basketball team was big man Danny Wolf, and he is gaining momentum as the 2025 NBA Draft nears. Wolf is an incredibly attractive NBA Draft prospect because of his size, athleticism and shooting ability. Wolf was a seven-foot point guard at time for Michigan as he […]

With the news surrounding Ace Bailey calling off a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, this has been a one in a string of interesting stories surrounding his journey, building up to the NBA Draft. As some have been perplexed by Bailey’s NBA Draft strategy, Kevin O’Connor provides more insight into his outlook. O’Connor would be […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly exploring trade options involving the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with the intent of offloading Paul George’s contract as part of the deal. According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, the 76ers have had discussions with the Utah Jazz about a potential trade-down scenario. […]

Every year, prospects slide down the board during the draft. This was evidenced by Shedeur Sanders’ slide to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 NBA Draft will certainly have some big-name players who are expected to go high in the draft but don’t come off the board until much later than […]

The New York Knicks have solidified themselves as a heavyweight in the Eastern Conference, especially after making it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Although they were denied a Finals appearance by the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks still impressed, especially after dethroning the defending champions in […]

The Chicago Bulls were hoping for a hometown miracle at the NBA Draft Lottery that took place in the Windy City back in May, but it didn’t happen. Coming into the night, the Bulls had just a 1.7% chance of landing the first overall pick. Expectations weren’t high, but it was a little bit painful […]

The Orlando Magic have spent years meticulously building a promising young core, stockpiling assets, and positioning themselves as one of the NBA’s most intriguing up-and-coming teams. But as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, the franchise faces a pivotal moment that could set them back if the wrong decisions are made. Here’s a deep dive into […]

As the 2025 NBA Draft nears, the Dallas Mavericks’ attraction to Cooper Flagg only continues to grow. If the team’s direction with the No. 1 overall pick was not already set in stone, Flagg’s pre-draft workout sealed the deal. Roughly one week ahead of the draft, the Mavericks flew Flagg out to Dallas for an […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as one of the most successful drafting franchises in the modern NBA era. From building a generational core in the late 2000s (Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden) to recent hits like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Josh Giddey, OKC’s identity has been deeply rooted in its ability […]

The Miami Heat enter the 2025 NBA Draft at a crossroads. After a turbulent season that saw the franchise trade away Jimmy Butler and barely scrape into the playoffs via the play-in tournament, the Heat’s future hangs in the balance. With only the No. 20 pick (acquired from Golden State in the Butler deal) and […]

Ace Bailey, one of the top prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft, has decided to call off his end-of-week visit and meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers before the 2025 NBA Draft, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday evening. The Rutgers star and his representation were scheduled to meet with Sixers personnel on Friday, following the […]

The Chicago Bulls have been blessed by the basketball gods multiple times in the draft. Michael Jordan fell to their lap in the 1984 NBA draft, they were given the No. 1 pick to draft Derrick Rose, and many more. However, when a coin flip determines the Bulls’ draft odds, the result has been quite […]

The Detroit Pistons in recent years have been fixtures in selecting in the first round of draft night. But this year, the franchise won’t be enjoying the same privilege, as they will be selecting in the second round with the 37th overall pick. As a result, they will have to find a potential diamond in […]

There is arguably no NBA team that is worse at drafting and that makes more poor draft day decisions than the Sacramento Kings. The team’s history is full of draft busts, and although they had more success as a franchise when they were called the Rochester Royals, Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City-Omaha Royals, or Kansas City […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is buzzing with speculation around former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. He’s set to visit with the Philadelphia 76ers soon, and one scout makes the case why some teams might want to ignore the rumored red flags. Initial buzz around the 18-year-old forward is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reeling after a second straight playoff exit. With Giannis Antetokounmpo rumored to be growing impatient, it seems like the Bucks have to move heaven and earth to keep their two-time NBA MVP happy. However, it’s not promising that they will only have the 47th overall pick to upgrade their roster through […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t exactly have a rich history. However, they turned things around after the arrival of LeBron James followed by the current era that has propelled the franchise back to relevancy. After a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, the Cavs will look forward to the offseason to make […]

No NBA team has had worse injury luck throughout their existence than the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has somewhat frequently drafted near the top of the draft, but they’ve regularly selected some of the biggest draft busts in NBA history. Even now, 2023 third-overall pick Scoot Henderson has been looked at as a draft […]

The Houston Rockets cemented themselves as one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA after placing second in the Western Conference with a 52-win season. Unfortunately, their playoff hopes quickly died off after the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Rockets in the first round. On the bright side, they have the option to make some […]

The 2025 NBA draft is still eight days away, but Cooper Flagg is already in Dallas for his scheduled pre-draft visit. The Duke graduate is expected to be picked by the Dallas Mavericks after Nico Harrison’s team won the draft lottery despite only having a 1.8% chance of securing the number one pick. Dallas had […]

From a refugee camp in Uganda to the bright lights of Duke and now the doorstep of the NBA, Khaman Maluach’s story is one of resilience, structure, and opportunity. As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, the 7-foot-2 South Sudanese center is drawing attention not just for his athleticism and shot-blocking but for the foundation that […]

The 2024-25 season did not go according to plan for the Atlanta Hawks. It was a disappointing end to the year for them, as they ended up missing the playoffs entirely after suffering two defeats in the play-in tournament. The Hawks made a name for themselves as the league’s giant slayer this past season, only […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and all of the buzz has been surrounding Cooper Flagg and the fact that he is a slam dunk to be picked as first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. There has also been a lot of buzz about who else will be picked because it loses […]

The 2025 NBA Draft kicks off on June 25, and it’s widely expected that Cooper Flagg will go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Leading up to the draft, the former Duke Blue Devils star has received plenty of interesting comparisons in the league. However, one former player turned heads after comparing Flagg to […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a disappointing finish to their season after failing to advance past the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It’s safe to say that the Warriors dynasty currently hangs in the balance, despite making a major trade at the deadline for disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. While […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have no shortage of directions they can take with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Noa Essengue has been linked to the rebuilding squad amid a recent surge up draft boards. The French Phenom received a green room invite to attend the draft at Barclays Center, according to […]

With the Charlotte Hornets having the No. 4 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, there seems to be some perplexing nature with what the team will do with the selection come the first night on June 25. As the Hornets look to build around star LaMelo Ball, it isn’t the player that’s in question at […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Indiana Pacers have made a trade involving draft picks with eight days until the 2025 NBA Draft. After fielding offers for the 23rd overall pick in this year’s draft, the Pacers have decided to trade this selection to the Pelicans, along with the draft rights to Mojave King, for Indiana’s […]