The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2026 NBA Draft looking to add talent after a 25-57 season that left them 13th in the Western Conference. By the end of draft night, the franchise had not only selected Mexican wing Karim Lopez but also accumulated five additional second-round picks through a pair of trades that allowed it […]
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It’s not draft night without a little awkwardness. And it indeed got uncomfortable when Kenny Smith’s appearance on ESPN’s live coverage of the 2026 NBA Draft changed up the usual routine. The Inside Guy joined Richard Jefferson and Jay Williams on an epic night that warranted a little throwbacks to their own draft nights. When […]
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Few leaders in professional sports have more patience at the podium than Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. Stevens is typically verbose, fields more questions than is necessary, and goes into more depth than is required (while also being impressively articulate). But, on Tuesday night, just moments after the Celtics selected Houston forward Chris […]
Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the books.
Twenty-four years ago, Jay Williams had his future laid out in front of him. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft after his legendary career at Duke. Williams had a solid run in his rookie year, averaging 10.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals and earning […]
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The Pistons may have a logjam.
You’re telling me Leon Rose didn’t pick at No. 24 and instead decided to trade back multiple times to accumulate future second-round picks? No… it can’t be. He’d never do something like this… The Knicks entered Tuesday night with the 24th pick. They then traded back three different times (technically). They came out the other […]
LeBron James is arguably the most criticized player in NBA history. That just comes with the territory when you’re also arguably the greatest player of all time. The Los Angeles Lakers star has experienced a lot of criticism and hate over the last few years. It’s no surprise, then, that the Lakers star is also […]
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The Warriors' general manager explains his viral interaction with their owner, Joe Lacob, before drafting Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Why the Denver Nuggets traded out of the first round of the NBA Draft and what's next.
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The Atlanta Hawks added a blend of toughness, production, and emotion Tuesday night by selecting Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ejiofor entered draft night after a standout season at St. John’s, where he became one of the nation’s most complete frontcourt players. He earned Consensus All-American honors, won […]
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There is a new man at the helm for the Portland Trail Blazers after they hired Micah Nori as coach on Tuesday. Nori got his break after serving as an assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2021 until this season. The story, however, has revolved around Nori’s unique contract with the Trail Blazers. The […]
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Round 1 of the NBA Draft is in the books and the futures of a number of teams looks drastically different after Tuesday night’s events. Like in all drafts, there were big winners and big losers as some teams struck out on some of the top prospects in the class. Outside of the teams at […]
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The Miami Heat now possess not only one of the best frontcourt duos in the Eastern Conference, but in the NBA, after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this week. While the trade hasn’t been made official by the league yet (it won’t until July 6), Antetokounmpo wasted no time spending time with his new […]
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“To be here is a blessing and a dream. I have dreamt of this as a kid,” Cameron Carr said in his pre-Draft night interview. Draft night delivered everything Carr had worked for. A guaranteed place amongst the country’s elite athletes on the biggest stage. Moments after hearing his name called by Adam Silver, the […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks are embracing a new chapter, as they bid farewell to the greatest player in franchise history, Giannis Antetokounmpo, after trading him to the Miami Heat in a multi-player deal. However, the trade cannot be officially completed until the sixth of July, when the league moratorium is lifted and the 2026-27 NBA calendar […]
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The 2026 NBA Draft kicked off at the Barclays Center as one of the most anticipated and deepest talent pools in recent memory. A draft class defined by four potential No. 1 overall prospects allowed teams like the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Memphis Grizzlies to land foundational cornerstones capable of spearheading their next eras of […]
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The 2026 NBA Draft will go down in the history books for the Utah Jazz. It really was a long time coming. Tonight, they selected their first top-2 pick since the 1980 Darrell Griffith selection. For weeks, there was a shakeup between the top-3. First, the Wizards-Jazz egregious mock trades (sorry, Ace is still ours, […]
Veteran Golden State Warriors big man Al Horford was clearly thrilled with the franchise selecting Yaxel Lendeborg in the NBA Draft.
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The Pistons eventually got their replacement for Jaden Ivey.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be the newest member of the Miami Heat, but that will have to wait until the sixth of July before it becomes official. Nonetheless, the deal is basically as good as done, with Antetokounmpo now looking to get a new contending lease in life after running the course with the […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in the middle of their quest to slash a significant amount from their luxury tax bill, with their salary dump of Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks being the first domino to fall. Make no mistake about it, however, the Thunder have their sights set on winning another NBA […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers took wing, Cameron Carr, with the No. 24 overall selection, a player with a ton of upside and a strong reputation. The post Lakers Draft Pick Has Surprising Kobe Bryant Connection appeared first on LA Sports Report.
You have to give it to Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. Three years ago, she boldly analyzed the NBA’s historic stats and made an opinion that got every New York fan worked up: their “1A dude,” Jalen Brunson, was too small. Even when Knicks’ Josh Hart directed a remark at her this Friday […]
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In the latest episode of The Garden Report, the crew provided instant reaction and analysis to the Boston Celtics selecting PF/C Chris Senac Jr. from the University of Houston with the 27th overall pick. With many people describing the big man as a “project,” how much of an impact will he make in year 1? [...]
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