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The NBA handed down its Ja Morant suspension after he flashed a handgun on social media for the second time in three months. The Memphis Grizzlies star is now out for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season. After this latest incident, all options are on the table, including some blockbuster Ja Morant trades. […]

Future NBA rookie and top-draft prospect Scoot Henderson is helping Puma release their new All-Pro Nitro basketball sneaker and will do so with an homage to his hometown. While the shoe isn’t Henderson’s signature model (he has yet to be given one), it’s the first iteration of the sneaker catalogue for one of the NBA’s […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is coming up next Thursday, June 22nd, and Scoot Henderson is patiently preparing to hear his name called early. In order to stay in game shape amid the draft speculation, Scoot Henderson linked up with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry to get a workout in, via NBC Sports’ Dalton Johnson. […]

The Houston Rockets have the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft and are looking to bring in Scoot Henderson for a visit in preparation. However, it sounds like they are failing to do so, reports Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. “The Rockets have also attempted to bring G League Ignite guard Scoot […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is quickly approaching on June 22nd and the Charlotte Hornets figure to be a part of some big moves. They already have the No. 2 selection, and rumors around the NBA are that they might be involved in trade talks with the New Orleans Pelicans for Zion Williamson. Regardless, they are […]

In just over a week, 58 different basketball prospects will hear their names called during the 2023 NBA Draft, changing their lives forever. At this point, everyone who has entered the draft is keeping their name right where it is, as the final withdrawal deadline has come and gone.  After a total of 242 players […]

The Portland Trail Blazers would “be pleased” to select either Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller with the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo. The Blazers have to decide if they will keep the No. 3 pick and rebuild or trade it for contending purposes. Givony […]

Speculation over a 2023 NBA Draft trade by the New Orleans Pelicans that would include Zion Williamson is gaining hype. Rumors around the NBA are that the Pelicans want Scoot Henderson and are willing to take part in a blockbuster trade to land him. This suggests that Zion Williamson might not be safe in New […]

The Charlotte Hornets own the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The names Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller have been frequently floated, with the latter being seen as the favorite to be picked. The Hornets are weighing their options and seem to like Henderson, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The 19-year-old guard […]

With the NBA Finals coming to an end and the Denver Nuggets claiming their first championship in franchise history, the league’s focus now shifts to the 2023 NBA Draft, which is set to take place on June 22. Victor Wembanyama will be going first overall to the San Antonio Spurs, but what the Charlotte Hornets […]

The New Orleans Pelicans front office is reportedly looking to make a huge splash with the 2023 NBA Draft beckoning. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pelicans are looking to trade up for either the second or third overall pick of the upcoming draft with the intention of drafting Scoot Henderson in mind. […]

Recent rumors around the NBA indicate that the New Orleans Pelicans might be trying to trade up with the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft. The trade interest is due to the Pelicans believing Scoot Henderson could be their future at the point guard position, via Run It Back on FanDuel TV. “I’m told […]

The biggest decision for the Portland Trail Blazers head of the 2023 NBA Draft is not what they should do with the No. 3 pick, as face of the franchise Damian Lillard has all but given them an ultimatum ahead of his 12th NBA season. Yet, while the Blazers have been willing to dangle the […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is set to take place next Thursday and aside from the San Antonio Spurs selecting Victor Wembanyama first overall, it seems like another draft pick is becoming clearer. The Charlotte Hornets are leaning towards selecting Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson with the second overall pick in this year’s draft, sources told […]

The NBA Draft is over a week away, and yet draft-related trade talks are already reportedly heating up. The New Orleans Pelicans are interested in trading up for a top-three pick in this year’s draft so they can select guard prospect Scoot Henderson, via Shams Charania of The Athletic. Henderson, 19, averaged 16.5 points, 5.3 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in acquiring a top 2-3 pick in the NBA Draft, with their sights set on Scoot Henderson, per Shams Charania. Henderson, along with Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller, is expected to be selected within the top three picks of the draft. New Orleans clearly believes in his talent […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft set to take place next week, many teams around the league are still attempting to figure out what this offseason will look like. The idea of certain teams being “buyers” while others turn into “sellers” is still not clear, and the direction of this NBA offseason could very well be […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a critical offseason on their plates, with superstar guard Damian Lillard desiring to immediately build a championship contender in RIP City. That, however, things became even more complicated when they landed the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Now, the Blazers have the dilemma of whether they […]

We have reached that point of the NBA calendar year in which chaos is about to ensue with all of the rumors that are out there. The 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat roll on, but the other 28 teams across the league are preparing for the NBA Draft in two […]

As the NBA Draft comes closer, Scoot Henderson shared how Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard gave him advice that will stick with him for the rest of his career. The former guard of the G-League Ignite from Georgia averaged 16.5 points on 43 percent shooting from the field, 28 percent shooting from three, and 76 […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is just over two weeks away. On May 31, several notable collegiate players who were looking to take their talents to the NBA withdrew their names from the draft in order to maintain their college eligibility.  This list of those withdrawing from this year’s draft was highlighted by Purdue’s Zach Edey, […]

Scoot Henderson made a lot of impressions on his predraft workout with the Portland Trail Blazers and addressed possibly playing with Damian Lillard. The Marietta, Georgia native averaged 16.5 points on 43 percent shooting from the field, 28 percent shooting from three, and 76 percent shooting from the line, 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 […]

Scoot Henderson believes he is as deserving as the other top prospects like Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller to go no. 1 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. In fact, he is confident he has an edge over his peers. After his workout with the Portland Trail Blazers, who own the no. 3 pick in […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is set to take place in Barclays Center on June 22, exactly three weeks from now. Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson and many of the other top prospects in this year’s draft will be hearing their names called, but there are plenty other potential prospects who will wait until next […]

The Boston Celtics crashed out of the 2023 NBA playoffs in heartbreaking fashion, coming back from 3-0 down to the Miami Heat to force a Game 7 at home and then getting crushed in Boston in that final game. Now, the team must seriously consider making some changes to the team during the Celtics’ offseason, […]

Scoot Henderson is ready to take over the NBA. Widely viewed as the second-best prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft behind Victor Wembanyama, the explosive guard has the confidence, physical tools and skills to become a star at the next level. The only question is what team he will join. Wembanyama is all but guaranteed […]

The NBA Draft Combine 2023 took place in Chicago from May 16 through May 18, and all 30 teams from around the league have been getting an in-depth look at this year’s draft class. From pro days to individual workouts, a better picture is being painted for how this year’s draft will play out.  There […]

There is exactly one month until the 2023 NBA Draft, and many draft prospects put their skills to the test in last week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. With hundreds of scouts, league executives, coaches and others in attendance, players displayed their shooting skills, strength and agility, as well as who they are as a […]

What is already expected to be a very interesting offseason for the Chicago Bulls is about to get even more intriguing. This is after reports emerged that the Bulls intend to attend Scoot Henderson’s pro day ahead of the NBA Draft. What makes this noteworthy is that this could be a clear indication of Chicago’s […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in an interesting spot this offseason. The biggest question surrounding the franchise at the moment remains, “can they build a contending team around Damian Lillard?” The past few years haven’t exactly gone according to plan for Lillard and the Blazers. For the past two years, the Blazers essentially gave up […]

After advancing to the play-in tournament in the past two seasons, the Charlotte Hornets had a horrific 2022-23 campaign, thus opening up a massive opportunity to select a top-tier pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama has been discussed as one of the best NBA prospects ever, so every organization has been vying for […]

The Orlando Magic have plenty of decisions to make leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft. Thanks to the Nikola Vucevic trade in 2021, the Magic have two lottery picks to work with, their own at No. 6 and the Chicago Bulls’ at No. 11. Now the question is, how they will use these picks? […]

G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson set the basketball world on fire as a walking highlight reel, drawing comparisons to future Hall of Famers like Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose with his athleticism and playmaking ability. A projected top-three selection in the 2023 NBA Draft, there are many who believe he should be the clear-cut […]

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery is official, and we now know the order of the first 14 selections. The San Antonio Spurs won the lottery and will take French sensation Victor Webanyama at No. 1 overall. After that, the draft order is wide open. For example, G League Ignite point guard Scoot Henderson was a lock […]

The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery and will presumably be selecting French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall selection. However, top prospect Scoot Henderson still believes his name is, and should be, in consideration, reports Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney. “For sure. I think I have a [possibility] of going No. […]

The NBA Draft Combine 2023 began earlier this week and while big names like Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson highlight those in attendance, none of the projected top picks will be participating in the scrimmages. Every year, the five-on-five scrimmages prove to be the most important aspect of the combine, as plenty of players have […]

Being one pick away from a generational talent in Victor Wembanyama does feel like a slap in the face. The San Antonio Spurs cashed out in the NBA Draft Lottery with the number one overall pick and everyone is well aware of who they will select. Meanwhile, Charlotte Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak and company have […]

The San Antonio Spurs may have exited the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery as the biggest winners of the night, but the Charlotte Hornets won’t be too far behind with the jubilation they surely felt when they leapt two spots to bring home the second overall pick. It may not net the Hornets Wembanyama, but having […]

The NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night marks a momentous occasion for the young hopefuls that are looking to kick off their NBA career next season. In particular, the magnitude of Tuesday’s lottery results cannot be understated for Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, who happen to be the Top 2 prospects in the upcoming NBA […]