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Herald Celtics’ Derrick White hired as president of basketball strategy at alma mater Will Celtics trade Jaylen Brown? Brad Stevens won’t ‘predict the future’ Celtics draft Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th overall pick What’s next for Jaylen Brown, Celtics after failed Giannis Antetokounmpo bid? Globe Brad Stevens was noncommittal on Jaylen Brown’s […]
Herald Celtics’ Derrick White hired as president of basketball strategy at alma mater Will Celtics trade Jaylen Brown? Brad Stevens won’t ‘predict the future’ Celtics draft Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th overall pick What’s next for Jaylen Brown, Celtics after failed Giannis Antetokounmpo bid? Globe Brad Stevens was noncommittal on Jaylen Brown's Celtics future, and other takeaways from NBA Draft presser 4 things to know about Celtics’ 2026 first-round pick Chris Cenac Jr....
Who will the Hawks add alongside Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor tonight at 57th overall (barring a trade)? Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, NY Start Time: 8:00 PM EDT TV: ABC, ESPN Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: ESPN+, […]
After the Timberwolves traded Julius Randle, Naz Reid will join the starting lineup and his fit with the rest of the team couldn't be clearer.
The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft is tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Washington Wizards hold the No. 51 and No. 60 picks, or at least held them at around 6:40 a.m. ET when I wrote this first thing in the morning. The Washington Mystics also play the Minnesota Lynx at […]
After trading up to select Sergio De Larrea with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the 6-foot-6 point guard will help fix the Dallas Mavericks' lack of positional size in the backcourt.
Jaden Henley emerged as one of the Mountain West's most productive players during his lone season at Grand Canyon. The 6'7" guard earned First-Team All-Mountain West honors after leading the Antelopes and ranking third in the conference in scoring at 17.7 points per game.
PHOENIX – For a team with limited draft capital, the Phoenix Suns aren’t operating as one. The franchise traded three second-round picks and cash to the New York Knicks for the 30th overall pick to draft Arizona’s Koa Peat. A heartwarming and cool moment to select the hometown kid, but it does murky up the future […]
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns made one of the most intriguing moves of the 2026 NBA Draft when they traded up to select Arizona forward Koa Peat with the final pick of the first round. It was a move that signaled more than just talent acquisition. It showed a commitment to bringing local basketball success […]
The Chicago Bulls selected Texas wing Dailyn Swain with the No. 15 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and fans should be thrilled with this Jalen Brunson comparison.
Austin Reaves went undrafted out of college and had a tough mountain to climb to even reach the NBA.
Tyler Nickel continued to build his reputation as one of college basketball's most reliable perimeter shooters during his final season at Vanderbilt. The 6'6" wing averaged 13.5 points while knocking down 40.0 percent of his three-point attempts—his third year in a row averaging roughly 40 percent from deep.
The New York Knicks have officially selected Tyler Nickel with the No. 47 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
It’s time for the second round of the NBA Draft. Follow along this thread and on @BrightSideSun on X/Twitter for the latest updates and insights on all things Phoenix Suns and the NBA Draft with staff writer Holden Sherman at the Barclays Center covering the event. 5:47 PM EST: Don’t expect any Suns picks tonight After […]
Draymond Green and Yaxel Lendeborg are different in so many ways. The former is 36 years old, has completed 14 seasons in the NBA, and is putting the finishing touches on a Hall of Fame career; the latter is 23, and just beginning an NBA journey that began on Tuesday, when the Golden State Warriors […]
The Heat have picked up their $2.3MM team option on Pelle Larsson for the 2026/27 season, the team announced (via Twitter). After being selected in the second round of the 2024 draft, Larsson signed a three-year deal that included a team option in the third year. Larsson’s salary will remain non-guaranteed until the start of […]
DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Open To Trading Brown For Elite Big The Boston Celtics are willing to trade small forward Jaylen Brown for a “big man,” according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Boston offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded to the Miami Heat. Brown was upset when […]
Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank revealed the Clippers' reasoning heading into the draft. The post Clippers Executive Explains Winning Mentality Behind Draft Pick appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Quadir Copeland put together the most complete season of his college career after transferring to NC State. The 6'6" guard averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 assists and 1.8 steals while showcasing one of the more intriguing all-around skill sets among non-first-round prospects.
The Houston Rockets have officially signed Quadir Copeland to a two-way deal after the guard went un-drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
PHOENIX – One of the best moments during NBA draft cycles is the reaction of young men having their dream come true. The draft fulfills a dream that they have had since a kid, but for some, that moment becomes sweeter because of the team. The Phoenix Suns traded three second-round picks for the 30th pick […]
Yesterday the Portland Trail Blazers welcomed Micah Nori as their next head coach. The hire came after an extended process. Though rumors of their search started in May, the Blazers were the last NBA franchise to fill their vacant coaching position this summer. Along with the appointment came news of a highly-unusual contract structure for […]
For every college star chasing a lifelong dream of reaching the NBA, one stage stands above all others. Every June, future franchise cornerstones walk across that stage, shake the commissioner’s hand, and officially become professionals. For more than a decade, that moment has unfolded inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The NBA Draft did not always […] The post Brooklyn’s Biggest Night: Why Barclays Remains the Home of NBA Draft appeared first on EssentiallySports .
(Mandatory credit: Getty Images) The Miami Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster broke the internet on the eve of NBA Draft day. The word to describe it? Relevant. That’s what Antetokounmpo’s arrival in South Beach has made the Heat franchise. After years of mediocrity, Giannis has injected new life into the organization. It took only a year […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat has made shockwaves throughout national media appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Dallas Mavericks traded for Sergio De Larrea toward the end of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and this could very well jeopardize Brandon Williams' future in Dallas.