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In a memo sent to all 30 teams in its league, the NBA reiterated that everyone should keep in mind that there could be significant changes to the way future NBA prospects are filtered. According to a report by Zach Lowe of ESPN, while the memo does not exactly point to the removal of the […]

A back surgery that kept him out for most of his freshman season at Missouri and a recent hip strain hasn’t done much to deter teams from leaning toward selecting Michael Porter Jr., according to Mike Fisher of 247 Sports. Previously lauded as a top-two prospect in the NBA Draft coming out of high school, […]

Duke standout Marvin Bagley III might have upped his stock since he declared for the NBA Draft, but he sure isn’t content to play second-best to any of his draftmates. The lengthy forward has gone from being the third overall prospect to the second among most mock drafts, now the likely pick of the Sacramento […]

Oklahoma standout Trae Young canceled his workout with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. The reason for this move is the likely belief that he won’t be on the draft board by the time the Sixers select with the No. 10 pick. Now more than in any recent drafts, […]

Michael Porter Jr., a top prospect in the upcoming NBA Draft, has been cleared for a workout this Friday. As reported by Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Porter Jr.’s agents have informed teams that he’ll show up on Friday in Chicago for the medical/physical examination. Teams traveling to Chicago have understood Friday's workout purpose: medical/physical evaluation. […]

In light of Michael Porter’s sudden cancellation of his second pro day, due to a strained hip, his recent MRI brought better news than anticipated. This has enticed lottery teams — impressed by Porter’s first pro workout — to bring their own medical staff to his rescheduled second pro day to do further tests, according […]

NBA Draft prospect Michael Porter Jr. underwent an MRI this morning, with results coming back clean after the Missouri standout canceled workouts on his second pro day on Friday, as teams were informed Wednesday night of a strained hip injury that would keep him from moving forward with it, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo […]

Oklahoma Sooners sensation Trae Young is convinced he’s an unmatched talent in this year’s NBA Draft after having one of his best workouts to date for the Chicago Bulls. “They’re going to get somebody different,” Trae Young said after finishing his workout in Chicago, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell, saying there’s no one else like […]

Texas Longhorns standout Mo Bamba continues to impress during this pivotal offseason, recently working out for the Atlanta Hawks this morning, who boast the third overall selection in this year’s draft, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. The stud center is on the bubble for the top five on the board and could […]

Missouri standout Michael Porter Jr. canceled his second pro-day workouts on Thursday due to a strained hip, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. NBA lottery teams who were scheduled to watch him work out were told Wednesday afternoon that the workout had been canceled. Porter will undergo treatment, with the possibility of rescheduling this workout swinging […]

Like most other NBA teams, the San Antonio Spurs are looking forward to next week’s 2018 NBA Draft as an opportunity to shore up their lineup. The Spurs own the No. 22 pick in the first round and are still in the process of reviewing their options. According to sources of Jabari Young of the […]

NBA Draft prospect Michael Porter Jr. canceled his workout set for Friday, as reported by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Michael Porter Jr.’s group canceled a workout scheduled on Friday, per league sources. The Knicks, Suns, Kings and other lottery teams had planned to attend in Chicago.@ringer's mock draft is updated to reflect the latest […]

Much of the focus ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft is put on the likes of Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Marvin Bagley Jr., and Mo Bamba, but guys like Kentucky product Kevin Knox is also gaining some steam because of his youth, physical tools, and perceived immense potential. Knox is a 19-year-old forward who stands […]

It remains a mystery as to which player the Dallas Mavericks will spend their No. 5 pick on in the first round of the looming 2018 NBA Draft, but it does appear that the team is very much impressed with Texas Longhorns product Mo Bamba, especially after the big man’s workout with the team on […]

On Sunday, top draft prospect Jaren Jackson Jr. had an exclusive workout with the Phoenix Suns. Based on what Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting, it appears as though Jackson has blown the Suns’ minds away with his talent showcase. Sources: Jaren Jackson Jr., had a monster workout for Suns on Sunday, and continues to […]

Euroleague superstar Luka Doncic has dropped from being a top-two prospect to the outside of the top-three of this year’s NBA Draft, as other prospects have been able to work out and interview with teams ahead of mid-June, while Doncic remains overseas. The likes of DeAndre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Jr., Mo Bamba, and Wendell Carter […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to go high in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, but not exactly projected to become the top overall pick by the Phoenix Suns. Those would be the anyone from the likes of DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III, and Luka Doncic. That being said, Jackson is player who could be considered […]

The general consensus among experts and fans alike is that Deandre Ayton is going to be selected by the Phoenix Suns as this year’s top overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.  At least one person, however, is not taking that well. According to the Bob Baum of the Associated Press, Marvin Bagley III is […]

It’s still not quite a certainty what the Phoenix Suns will do with the No. 1 Draft pick later this month. DeAndre Ayton is considered the favorite by most to get taken with that pick and it does seem like the Suns are leaning in that direction. Of course, a team can always trade a […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is only a couple weeks away with the usual speculation starting to heat up about the best players available. Although the consensus seems to be that Arizona’s Deandre Ayton being the top prospect and the player likely being selected by the Phoenix Suns at No. 1, Texas star Mohammed Bamba, or […]

Leading up to last year’s draft, the Los Angeles Lakers shipped D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets to escape from Timofey Mozgov’s albatross contract. At the time, general manager Rob Pelinka explained why the Lakers sold so low on Russell, who they selected with the second overall pick only two years priors. The Lakers, he […]

Former Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba has shot up NBA Draft boards the last few weeks because of the upside he has. He has already improved since his season ended with the Longhorns and coming into the NBA he will already be an above average defender. Bamba is still trying to refine his craft on […]

As holders of the No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns are making due diligence of reviewing and weighing their options. A couple of days after hosting Arizona Wildcats product Deandre Ayton in an exclusive workout, the Suns are about to do the same this Friday with Duke Blue Devils […]

Former Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba might be the best prospect in this upcoming NBA Draft, but he also is one of the rawest, and he is nowhere close to reaching his ceiling. Mo Bamba has been working with trainer Drew Hanlen who is one of the most well respected trainers in NBA circles. Bamba also has […]

It’s been pretty much a foregone conclusion over the last few months that the top pick for the NBA Draft should be a decision between DeAndre Ayton and Luka Doncic. Ayton measures off the charts physically and in terms of potential while Doncic is an incredibly accomplished European star for his young age. But if […]

Like most teams around the NBA landscape, the New York Knicks have shifted their focus to the upcoming Draft, which is to be held on Thursday, June 21st. The Knickerbockers, who are currently holding the ninth pick, are said to have interest in quite a few players, including University of Oklahoma guard Trae Young. The […]

Texas A&M forward Robert Williams is set to begin workouts with several NBA teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, and New York Knicks, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With the 2018 Draft just days away (Thursday, June 21st), most experts and analysts are projecting Williams to be taken somewhere in the 7-13 […]

The Phoenix Suns hold the top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft this month, and it’s been long expected that their choice will come down to either European star Luka Doncic or Arizona Wildcats big man DeAndre Ayton. On Wednesday, the Suns will get their chance to have an exclusive close look at one of […]

There’s always that one NBA rookie prospect who boosts his stock the sooner the draft gets. This year, that player appears to be big man Mo Bamba, whose physique is already the talk of the town and his agility a reason why scouts have their minds blown. According to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune, […]

As Trae Young gets prepared to hear his name on draft night, he has put together a select list of teams he will work out for, and it only includes four teams. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, the four teams are the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and Chicago […]

The Dallas Mavericks could make the most of their No. 5 overall selection in this year’s draft, looking to add a key talent this offseason in hopes to give Dirk Nowitzki the farewell season he deserves and fortify their roster with some decent cogs already in place. “It is what it is. The good news […]

The Chicago Bulls look like they could be dropping some hints on their team website. The Bulls website posted on Friday an in-depth look at former Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba who is expected to be one one of the first guys taken off the board during the draft. Sam Smith of the official Chicago […]

The Phoenix Suns hold the No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, and the consensus is that general manager Ryan McDonough and the team’s front office is going after either European phenom Luka Doncic or hulking Arizona Wildcats product Deandre Ayton. However, that does not mean that the Suns can’t pull off a […]

Trae Young is one of the most intriguing prospects coming into this years NBA Draft. He is one of the most gifted passers of his class, and he can also pull up from anywhere on the court. One of the questions surrounding Young is just how strong can he get. His body was good-enough with the […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov has a great deal of familiarity with Luka Doncic, whom he coached with the Slovenian national team at last year’s EuroBasket tournament, which built his case into major prominence after snatching the country’s first-ever gold in international competition. Yet Kokoskov revealed where his thinking was headed coming into the […]

NBA Draft hopeful LiAngelo Ball held a private workout with the Los Angeles Lakers today and things did not look anywhere near promising. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, there was “pessimism in the extreme” after the rookie Lonzo Ball’s younger brother tried out in front of scouts and team executives. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the NBA Finals for the fourth year in a row. All eyes are, rightfully, on the franchise’s series against the Golden State Warriors. And yet, there’s important decisions looming in the offseason for the Cavs. Regardless of how things turn out for the team against the All-Star-laden Golden State Warriors […]

Villanova Wildcats Sophomore breakout star Donte DiVincenzo has decided to forgo his last two years of eligibility and stay in the NBA Draft, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports. Villanova sophomore Donte DiVincenzo will remain in the 2018 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility, sources told Yahoo. The Final Four Most Outstanding […]

The Sacramento Kings hold the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, but according to Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee, the team has yet to determine which player they are going to select on draft day. They haven't decided. They'll consider Porter. Just don't buy the story they're Luka or nothing. That's […]