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The NCAA made waves Wednesday by announcing some rule changes that will have an effect on the NBA Draft process, but the situation has been kind of a mess due to multiple clarifications of the rules. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski took the NCAA to task for the sloppiness of the rollout. Few are pleased w/ NCAA's handling […]

After the influx of 17 year-olds in the NBA Draft of the mid-90s to early-00s that brought us transcendental talents like Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, and Kobe Bryant — the NBA and the NBPA, mutually agreed to put the nix on drafting high schoolers and set the age limit to 19 during CBA negotiations in […]

LaVar Ball spoke his prophecy into existence back in 2017, as his son Lonzo was drafted with the No. 2 overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers. The loud-mouthed Ballfather couldn’t help himself but make another to follow, saying both of his other sons, LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball, would wind up joining their older brother […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers made the drafting of their two young guards last week official in a press conference inside their practice facility. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jerome Robinson were named members of the Clippers, becoming the first lottery picks for the organization since the 2010 NBA Draft, when they selected Wake Forest’s Al-Farouq […]

The year is 2021. Victor Oladipo, now a perennial All-Star, dribbles right, hesitates for a fleeting moment, then zips left. Back right. Now left again, burrowing his head for added vigor. Dejounte Murray mirrors every step, stonewalls Oladipo and picks his pocket clean. On the other end, Lonnie Walker IV snares the feed from his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks could have pulled off a rather beneficial trade with the Atlanta Hawks right on draft night, which would have allowed them to move down from the 17th to the 19th overall pick, still able to draft Villanova shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo two spots down, while also getting some added compensation from the […]

In the absence of a permanent general manager, it appears the spirit of Sam Hinkie overtook the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers entered the week with six of the draft’s 60 picks, including No. 10 overall. They left Thursday night with three new rookies, an unprotected 2021 Miami Heat first-round pick and three future second-rounders. That […]

Today’s NBA is ruled by long, switchy wings. LeBron James has the association on a string, Kevin Durant is fresh off back-to-back Finals MVPs, and teams are lining up for Kawhi Leonard’s services. Absent assets or allure to obtain an elite wing, the Orlando Magic are seeking their own path to success. Orlando has long […]

With the 14th overall pick, the Denver Nuggets decided the reward outweighed the risk, drafting Michael Porter Jr. In doing so, they may have landed the steal of the draft. The 6’10” forward was the second-ranked player in his high school class, trailing only Marvin Bagley III, according to 247Sports. However, Porter lasted only two […]

When Paul Millsap bolted westward last summer — after the Hawks opted not to send a contract offer his way — Atlanta’s rebuild was set into motion. The starting five from its euphoric 60-win season, Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver, Demarre Carroll, Millsap and Al Horford, all had fresh NBA kits last season. Without a lottery […]

The 2018 NBA draft was held on Thursday night. Future 15-year veterans, NBA All-Stars, NBA Champions, and maybe even Hall of Famers crossed the stage. Please remember their names: DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Mo Bamba, Collin Sexton, Mikal Bridges, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Michael Porter Jr, these players will shape the NBA landscape […]

Having made three selections in this 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers made another score off the board, signing undrafted point guard Joel Berry II to a free agent deal, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. The North Carolina senior won a championship with the Tar Heels in 2016-17, notably playing through injury […]

There remains just one Ball in the NBA. That much is ascertained after the 2018 NBA Draft came and went away without LiAngelo Ball hearing his name get called. Sensing that LiAngelo was not going to be selected, a pack of folks at Barclays Center broke out with a “We want ‘Gelo” chant just before […]

It’s been a whirlwind kind of day for former Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo. Diallo was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round as the 45th pick overall in this year’s NBA Draft, courtesy of the Brooklyn Nets. However, instead of beginning his professional career flanked by fellow Wildcats in Malik Monk and […]

LOS ANGELES – By the end of the 2018 NBA Draft, it was evident how desperately the LA Clippers coveted point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. With the Phoenix Suns strongly interested in trading their 16th pick to the Charlotte Hornets in order to acquire Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LA stepped in, one-upped the Suns with their 12th pick […]

The Memphis Grizzlies sound very much convinced that they spent their first-round pick in the draft on a future star – at least that’s what general manager Chris Wallace’s level of confidence is on Jaren Jackson Jr., whom Memphis took as the fourth overall pick in Thursday night’s NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. […]

Donte DiVincenzo almost became a Phoenix Suns player. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, the Suns had a target on DiVincenzo’s back and were ready to take him off the board until the Philadelphia 76ers contacted Phoenix for a trade involving another Villanova Wildcats product in Mikal Bridges. Crazy final minutes Suns were […]

Plenty of drama is unfolding in the NBA Draft right now. Some trades have already pushed through, including that of the Atlanta Hawks swapping their no. 3 pick to the Dallas Mavericks for the Mavs’ no. 5 selection and their 2019 first-round pick (top-five protected). One rumor that also sprouted concerns the L.A. Clippers, who […]

Unlike previous years, the Boston Celtics don’t have a lottery pick in tonight’s NBA Draft in Brooklyn. However, their cupboard is not bare, as the Celtics hold the rights to the 27th pick in the first round. In addition to that, Keith Smith of Real GM also reported that Boston is looking to secure a […]

The worst kept secret of the NBA draft is out: Deandre Ayton is the Phoenix Suns’ number one overall pick. As it turns out, Ayton might not have just assumed that he was going to be the first overall pick, he might have known. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, the Suns told Ayton he would […]

There’s probably no draft lottery prospect with a shiftier forecast than Missouri Tigers alum Michael Porter Jr. An equal number of people seemingly expect Porter to be taken within the top 1-5 range, 6-10 frame, and 11-14 bracket. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the L.A. Clippers and the Denver Nuggets are even holding hope […]

There is no lack of intrigue surrounding several lottery prospects in tonight’s NBA Draft. That includes Michael Porter Jr., whose stock has been swinging back and forth in the lead up to the draft mostly due to concerns about his health. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, a recent medical examination on Porter revealed no […]

The Dallas Mavericks turned down a proposal by the Atlanta Hawks to move up the NBA Draft. The Hawks had darted a potential swap of lefty wing Kent Bazemore and the No. 3 overall pick for veteran Mavs marksman Wesley Matthews and the No. 5 pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is under way and this year’s class is as electric as any other in recent memory. Follow along as the results for each team are announced today, with every team taking another step toward their future. Phoenix Suns: DeAndre Ayton — C (Arizona)A double-double machine with plenty of untapped potential, despite posting […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is quickly approaching with trade rumors around the top few picks in the draft being the center of the discussion. In the last few hours, the Atlanta Hawks have been the most mentioned among teams possibly looking to make a move to shake up their backcourt, with their eyes directed toward taking […]

The Miami Heat are currently without a draft pick and it’s clear that they are going to do everything they can to get their hands on one. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, the Heat are open to the possibility of trading Justise Winslow for a draft pick. The 22-year-old has shown flashes, but he […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is upon us and the top prospects will find out where they will begin their careers. But players in the NBA move around a lot in their careers so for guys like DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III and Luka Doncic, they may be wearing multiple jerseys over the course of their […]

bagleyLike most teams around the NBA, the Sacramento Kings are keeping a close eye on which players will be available in this year’s Draft. In fact, the Kings have a lot on their plate, as they’re currently holding the No. 2 pick. Who Sacramento will choose is still up for debate. However, according to a […]

Danny Ainge hasn’t been afraid to make trades during his time as the General Manager of the Boston Celtics, and leading up to the NBA Draft there has been a ton of rumors swirling about the Celtics wanting to trade up. Many of the trade rumors have been linked to Boston going after Texas Longhorns center […]

Like most teams around the NBA landscape, the L.A. Clippers are finalizing their options with regards to this years Draft, which is set for Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. EST. Exactly who the Clippers will choose is still up for debate, but it sounds like they have their eyes on the point guard position. According […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently hold the 20th and the 48th pick in Thursday night’s draft, but according to Darren Wolfson of KSTP, the Wolves could be looking to add at least one more. As reported on Ch. 5 last night — hope you watch — #Twolves have inquired with at least 2 teams about acquiring […]

Well, hoops fans, today is the day. The 2018 NBA Draft is upon us, and most teams around the league are evaluating their options, including the Atlanta Hawks, who are reported to have interest in former University of Oklahoma point guard Trae Young. According to a report from Ryen Russillo, the Hawks — owners of […]

The Houston Rockets have a ton of veteran talent, but one thing about their rotation players is they cost a lot of money. One way for a team to fill out rosters, though, is with young talented guys, that come cheap while being able to provide a lot of value. According to Kelly Iko of Rockets […]

Despite the Phoenix Suns being considered a lock to draft Arizona center DeAndre Ayton, the team could still consider potentially moving down in the draft to snatch European wonder Luka Doncic, a favorite of new head coach Igor Kokoskov, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. This move would absolutely shake the NBA Draft […]

Unloading Chandler Parsons along with his onerous contract is seemingly so high on the Memphis Grizzlies’ list of priorities this offseason that they are willing to give up their No.4 pick along with the forward in a trade. It’s also reported by ESPN’s Jonathan Givony that the Grizzlies are in talks with seven other NBA […]

The San Antonio Spurs have the 18th pick in tomorrow’s draft. Reports reveal that they are sending out feelers to teams who might be interested in assembling a package for their pick. As per Jabari Young of the San Antonio News-Express, the Spurs are likely to keep the pick but a good deal might trigger them […]

The New York Knicks and draft lottery prospect Kevin Knox appear to have mutual desires to partner with each other. Recently, Knox’s father, Kevin Knox Sr., said that he thinks that the Knicks are going to take his son as the no. 9 overall pick in this Thursday’s NBA Draft, per Marc Berman of the […]

As reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, NBA Draft prospect Mo Bamba said that the Boston Celtics — a team which has been targetting him — hasn’t reached out to him lately: “I spoke to them at the combine. I knew they’d always been a team that was kind of targeting me. I […]

The NBA offseason has yet to hit full-crazy mode, as that is expected to happen in the free agency period, but that’s also not to say that we haven’t been served with some bizarre news lately. Just take for example this strange story about NBA Draft lottery prospect Kevin Knox, who reportedly was sort of […]