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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 […]

The Phoneix Suns have a lot of different options in regards to what they can do with the number one overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, but it appears they’ve already decided. Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough said that it’s an overwhelming likelihood that the Suns will end up keeping the first pick instead […]

European phenom Luka Doncic had already hinted at a potential stay in Spain after his team Real Madrid made the Final Four of the Euroleague. After taking down Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow and surprise contender Fenerbahce, Doncic, who was named the youngest Euroleague MVP, wouldn’t commit to a move to the National Basketball Association, noting […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has seen his fair share of European talent throughout his 20-year career in the NBA, and among them, stands the new heir to this generation of Euro-phenoms in Slovenian prodigy Luka Doncic. The 19-year-old made headlines around the world last year by winning the EuroBasket tournament, taking out powerhouses like […]

Wisconson Badgers big man Ethan Happ hasn’t even decided if he wants to stay in this year’s draft, but he has drawn some rave reviews during this years draft process. Happ was asked what NBA player he tries to be like and his answer was quick, Nikola Jokic. “The Joker, honestly,” said Happ via The […]

The Atlanta Hawks have already become big winners after landing the third overall selection in this year’s NBA Draft, but now comes the ambition of drafting the best available player. While European wonder Luka Doncic has been largely considered a top-two selection, the Hawks would have to consider the potential of him sliding to them […]

Final Four Most Outstanding Player Donte DiVincenzo has impressed scouts and executives with his play in the NBA Draft Combine this past week, showing a well-built mix of all-around shooting, athleticism, playmaking, and an innate feel for the game. A season-long sixth man for Villanova University, the 6-foot-5 sophomore did wonders for his stock with […]

When Kyrie Irving talked about the Earth being flat, he set the NBA world on fire, but he doesn’t have the craziest conspiracy theory anymore. Lonnie Walker of the Miami Hurricanes was being interviewed by ESPN about his NBA combine experience when he dropped his idea. "We don't know anything about this world … the […]

The New York Knicks have the ninth pick in the NBA Draft, and according to The New York Daily News, they have mutual interesting in drafting Trae Young. His dad talked to the Daily News about his interest last week: “That’s what Trae lives for. He lives for that type of stuff. Just think about it: […]

Michael Porter Jr. declared himself as the best player in this year’s NBA Draft and the L.A. Clippers seem to have listened, now reportedly open to move up in the draft to get him. “The Clippers are open to moving up in the draft, according to multiple league executives,” wrote Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. […]

Earlier this week it was reported that Boise State Broncos guard/forward Chandler Hutchison had pulled out of the NBA Draft combine because he had a draft promise. It now appears that promise came from the Chicago Bulls, according to Aran Smith of the NBADraft.net. The Bulls have the 7th and the 22nd pick in the […]

Despite the raving fuss about Luka Doncic being considered among the top-two talents in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings could potentially pass on the European phenom come draft night, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Doncic was scouted in Belgrade, where his team Real Madrid took part in the Euroleague’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will pick 20th in the upcoming NBA Draft, but it’s possible the organization plans to move up after examining some of the pre-draft interviews OKC is conducting. The Thunder turned some heads when news came out that they plan to interview local product Trae Young of Oklahoma, as well as Missouri’s […]

After being labelled as a dirty player for much of his college career, 2018 Draft prospect Grayson Allen has somehow managed to turn this negative aspect into a competitive edge — or at least he think he has. The 22-year-old former Duke Blue Devil has seen his fair share of on-court controversies after intentionally tripping […]

In one season in Norman, Trae Young was able to show his boundless range and terrific playmaking. The former Oklahoma Sooners guard, however, thinks he needs to reinforce his on-court performance with worded confidence in order to convert any naysayers left into believers. Speaking to reporters on Friday, including Scott Gleeson of USA TODAY Sports, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been rumored to be willing to flip their No. 3 overall selection up or down in the board, according to the offer in place. Yet, contrary to prior reports, the Hawks could very well stay put and make the selection they’ve had in their crosshairs since their slot was announced in the […]

The Atlanta Hawks could consider moving down in the draft board if the return is right. With the top two picks in the NBA Draft widely considered being on a separate tier than the rest of the pack, the organization could consider flipping their No. 3 overall selection for a lower one if the return […]

Despite the strong links to Luka Doncic with their new head coach Igor Kokoskov, the Phoenix Suns are leaning toward drafting Arizona center DeAndre Ayton, according to local radio voice John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. When asked on Twitter about his confidence level on Ayton being selected with the No. 1 pick, Gambadoro gave […]

When the Phoenix Suns won the NBA draft lottery earlier this week, most assumed the decision would come down to two guys, DeAndre Ayton or Luka Doncic. Doncic opened some eyes when he said he wasn’t sure if he’ll come to the NBA next year, and if he doesn’t, that could change the way people […]

Despite missing half-a-year because of a back injury, Michael Porter Jr. of Missouri believes he’s still the best player in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft. As reported by Nick Friedell of ESPN, Porter Jr. said that his fellow prospects are good, but he is confident that he is the better than them: “I know without […]

With the 2018 NBA Draft just over one month away (June 21), most teams around the league are beginning to focus their interests on which prospects they might select. One such candidate who is drawing heaps of interest is former University of Texas stand-out Mo Bamba. If you’re an NBA executive who’s looking for a […]

Despite generating plenty of hoopla around NBA circles, European wonder Luka Doncic might not be joining the biggest league in the world next season after all. The Slovenian small forward spoke during a EuroLeague Final Four press conference and was hesitant to call this his last hurrah for his home club, Real Madrid, not knowing […]

With the Phoenix Suns winning the NBA Lottery selection on Tuesday night their choice seems to be down to two guys, Arizona Wildcat big man Deandre Ayton or Luka Doncic from Slovakia. It appears that the Suns might have given a little hint with their new Twitter name after securing the number one pick. Their […]

Oklahoma product Trae Young has drawn comparisons to Stephen Curry during his rousing freshman season, and now that he’s heading into the pros as one of the first-round prospects of this 2018 NBA Draft, the young point guard revealed he’s gotten some advice from the very one that came before him. “He’s given me a […]

One of the bigger stories surrounding and leading up to the NBA Draft surrounds a guy that isn’t even on many big boards, LiAngelo Ball. The younger brother of Lonzo Ball has already said he would love to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Lakers even sent some scouts to go watch him. […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a rough season finishing with a 24-58 record, which was tied with the Atlanta Hawks for the third worst record in the league. Back in April, the Mavs won the tiebreaker with the Hawks to earn the third position before the lottery and were given a 13.8 percent chance to land […]

The Phoenix Suns have won the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery. They came into the night with the best odds. Here is the order of teams: Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings Atlanta Hawks Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks Orlando Magic Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers (via Brooklyn Nets) New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers (via Los Angeles Lakers) Charlotte Hornets […]

One of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s NBA Draft, is former Oklahoma Sooners guard, Trae Young. He isn’t just gaining attention from NBA teams though, he also is one of the most sought-after guys for the major shoe companies. According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, not only is Young receiving attention from Under Armour, Nike, […]