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The Dallas Mavericks own the No. 1 pick overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, and expectations are that Cooper Flagg will be the selection. Leading up to the moment of the draft kicking off, Flagg received a special honor in his home state of Maine. Reports indicate that the Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry is forever grateful for his franchise selecting him with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. After the Warriors watched the Kristaps Porzingis trade go down without them, they’ll focus their attention on Wednesday’s draft. Acquired as part of the Jimmy Butler blockbuster with the Miami Heat, […]

The Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade discussions surrounding the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with several teams eyeing Rutgers guard Ace Bailey, according to ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. League sources told Siegel that the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and New Orleans Pelicans have shown serious interest in acquiring the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most talked-about teams in the league right now as the club owns the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Amid speculation that the front office may or may not select Ace Bailey, rumors reveal a possible draft candidate due to Joel Embiid’s injury concerns. Buzz […]

With trade market surveying being near complete, the Memphis Grizzlies are getting serious about the 2025 NBA Draft. After weeks of only looking at prospects with slim second-round hopes, EVP Zach Kleiman has called in a few lottery talents. Asa Newell tops the charts as a frontcourt option. The team also flew in wings Cedric […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in such great position heading into the 2025 NBA Draft, that it’s difficult to envision — much less, predict — a nightmarish outcome for them. That said, there are two occurrences that could qualify. One, albeit a long shot, comes with only social media speculation and involves the seemingly inevitable […]

It has been a long pre-draft process for Ace Bailey, as rumor after rumor has come out about the Rutgers star. To canceling workouts to not wanting to meet with certain teams, it seems as if Bailey’s draft stock is dipping closer to draft time, which may be concerning. At the same time, it may […]

One of the more interesting storylines heading into Wednesday night’s NBA Draft is what the San Antonio Spurs will opt to do with their number two overall pick. Many have speculated that the Spurs may look to trade that pick for a win-now player as they look to build a competitive team around superstar Victor […]

The Boston Celtics are hitting the reset button as they are set to be without star Jayson Tatum next season. After trading both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, Boston finds itself roughly $4.5 million below the second apron, but is not done making moves. The Celtics are eyeing Illinois guard Kasparas Jakicionis in a potential […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have no shortage of opportunities to find future contributors in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Following Tuesday’s trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics, the rebuilding squad has five first-round selections (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27). Michigan center Danny Wolf is among the center prospects Brooklyn could target. The Nets hosted […]

It is finally time for the 2025 NBA Draft. This year’s pre-draft period has been like none other, as the unpredictability that awaits after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are off the board will change the trajectory of the NBA for years to come. If there is anything known, it’s that plenty of trades are […]

The Orlando Magic have held the first overall pick four times over their relatively short existence. They’ve hit the mark with those picks, drafting Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Dwight Howard, and Paolo Banchero. They haven’t had as much success when not selecting at the top of the draft, though. So, check out the gallery to […]

Wednesday’s draft will be the second straight blockbuster event of the week for the Washington Wizards, as they traded veteran guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The former NBA champion wasn’t part of the franchise’s future plans, but they’ll have a different vision for whoever they get with the No. 6 […]

The Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a move up the board in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Armed with five first-round picks (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27), the team has inquired with several teams in the top five — including the San Antonio Spurs (No. 2), Philadelphia 76ers (No. 3) and Charlotte Hornets (No. 4) — about […]

It’s important to note that he may not be there. In fact, Khaman Maluach is likely to be gone well before the 14th pick of the NBA Draft. But the perfect outcome regarding that San Antonio Spurs selection would be landing the former Duke center. Measuring in as a 7-footer, the South Sudan native would […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to take place this week at Barclays Center, and sharpshooting guard Koby Brea is preparing for the biggest night of his life thus far. The six-foot-seven guard is coming off a couple of strong seasons with Dayton and Kentucky where he’s arguably turned into the best shooter in the […]

The Phoenix Suns have options upon options with less than 24 hours before the NBA Draft. While the draft board might be stacked high with potential prospects, the No. 10 overall pick and potentially Bradley Beal could be off their hands. After the Suns landed the No. 10 pick in the Kevin Durant trade on […]

People have used countless adjectives to describe 18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg, the man who will officially be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. ESPN continues to pour out heaping piles of praise ahead of the festivities, marveling at his immense potential and incredibly versatile skill set. Analyst Kendrick […]

The Washington Wizards may not have a draft capital war chest like the Brooklyn Nets, but they have the resources to transform their franchise on Wednesday. They made their first trade of the offseason by sending Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, and they’re probably not done making deals. Washington wants to […]

The NBA Draft will be held on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The first two picks are essentially set in stone and already locked in, with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper projected to go to the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, respectively. As a result, the draft will really […]

Duke basketball product Cooper Flagg is a virtual lock to be selected first overall in the 2025 NBA draft that begins on Wednesday. The Dallas Mavericks own the rights to the top pick, and so are expected to be Flagg’s landing spot. But before Flagg could hear his name announced on the stage at Barclays […]

Heavy anticipation surrounds the upcoming offseason activity of the Detroit Pistons. Franchise President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon fielded questions from the media about what could be next this summer from the front office. After fighting their way to their first postseason berth since 2019, the Pistons have been discussed as a team that could […]

With the NBA Draft around the corner, speculation grows about which team may draft former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. After declining to work out for any team during the predraft process, it appears Bailey is keeping busy with a special duty that has nothing to do with basketball. On Tuesday, the 18-year-old forward threw the […]

Former Illinois men’s basketball standout Will Riley is expected to go somewhere in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night and when he does, he will have taken a global route to get there. Originally from Canada, Riley was a consensus five-star recruit when he committed to Brad Underwood and the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are hosting the Atlanta Dream in Arlington on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2025 NBA Draft in New York. As fans know, the Wings selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Unless the Mavs shock the NBA […]

Much of the focus on the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft has centered on the No. 8 pick. However, the team has three other first-round picks (19, 26, 27) in a class featuring several enticing mid-round prospects. Cedric Coward is among the players general manager Sean Marks is eyeing after his first selection. The Washington […]

Ace Bailey is one of the most talked-about prospects entering the 2025 NBA Draft. The talent seems to be there; however, there are plenty of red flags surrounding the former Rutgers star. Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George recently gave Bailey a word of advice after Bailey canceled his workout with the organization. During the latest […]

Dell Curry may be known now as Stephen Curry’s dad, but he was once known for his lengthy Charlotte Hornets career. The 61-year-old spent 10 years as a member of the Hornets — he was an inaugural member of the franchise in 1988 — establishing himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in the […]

The New York Knicks only have one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. 49 prospects will be selected before they’re on the clock. Leon Rose, however, has made draft-night deals in four of his first five drafts as Knicks team president. Reports are already surfacing that they’ll be active in this year’s market, too. They’re […]

The first overall pick of the NBA Draft is usually the most talented prospect out of the class. The Dallas Mavericks certainly hope that’s the case with Cooper Flagg, the consensus top pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. But while true more often than not, there are only a handful of top overall picks […]

On Sunday, the Phoenix Suns officially ended the Kevin Durant sweepstakes by trading the future Hall of Famer to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and draft compensation, including the number ten pick in this year’s draft. The move doesn’t necessarily signal a full rebuild for the Suns but it does […]

The Portland Trail Blazers appear to have identified a primary draft target following their recent acquisition of veteran guard Jrue Holiday. According to ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel, 19-year-old Illinois point guard Kasparas Jakucionis has emerged as a serious option for Portland with the No. 11 pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. The report […]

The 2025 NBA Draft begins on Wednesday. The New York Knicks do not have a first round pick. However, the team is apparently liable to make a trade involving the second day of the draft, per Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman. “I’d bet on them moving up into early 2nd rd,” Wasserman wrote on X, formerly […]

As rumors swirl around the Miami Heat, the team now looks for another way to improve the team after they were unable to land Kevin Durant in a trade, despite being a finalist along with the winner of the sweepstakes in the Houston Rockets. While the Heat now prepare for the NBA Draft on Wednesday, […]

The first big moment of the offseason is coming for the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday as the 2025 NBA Draft will get underway. The Bulls are in possession of the 12th overall pick, but there have been some rumors about Chicago trading up for a higher spot. We’ll have to wait and see how it […]

The Houston Rockets made the most significant move of the NBA offseason, receiving Kevin Durant in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five future second-round picks. This massive deal left the Rockets with no picks in this year’s draft. There are rumors that the Rockets are […]

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their recent NBA championship victory with a parade through the streets of the city. Less than 48 hours later, general manager Sam Presti and company will be back in the office and deciding who the team should select in the upcoming NBA Draft, where they hold the number […]

With the Charlotte Hornets having the fourth overall pick in the NBA Draft, which commences on Wednesday night, there are a few options that have been linked to the team besides the option of them trading out of the spot. While Duke’s Kon Knueppel has been linked to the Hornets, there shouldn’t be fans who […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had another forgettable season after finishing the year with only 21 wins. It’s safe to say that the team is headed towards another rebuilding chapter. Fortunately, the Pelicans will be one of the major players at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. The team currently owns the seventh and 23rd picks. It’s […]