Izaiyah Nelson earned extra attention after going for 22 points, nine boards and three blocks against Louisville in the NCAA tournament. He capitalized on the pre-draft process, standing out at the Portsmouth Invitational and then earning an invite to the NBA Combine.
The Orlando Magic (via Washington Wizards) have officially selected Izaiyah Nelson with the No. 51 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
The Knicks may need sacrifices from two of their stars to avoid difficult roster decisions.
It took a last second miracle, but the streak lives. The New York Liberty got all they could handle against the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night, but a Sabrina Ionescu game winner in the final seconds helped them get out of the Windy City with a 96-95 win. The winning streak is now at eight […]
The Dallas Mavericks are one of only two NBA teams that still have a head coaching vacancy, and their interest in a highly touted college coach is reportedly the reason why.
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought by winning the 2026 NBA Finals, and judging by Thursday’s celebration in Manhattan, the fanbase had plenty of pent-up excitement to release. According to a post from Fan Duel on the…
Small improvements in various areas created enough versatility for Joshua Jefferson to build NBA interest.
The Brooklyn Nets (via Minnesota Timberwolves) have officially selected Joshua Jefferson with the No. 28 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
With the 2026 NBA Draft now just a few days away and workouts entering their final stages, it’s a good time to continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the shooting guard position. This year’s group features an intriguing mix of elite shot-makers, explosive athletes, polished upperclassmen, and versatile combo guards capable of filling…
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If the Oklahoma City Thunder land an elite power forward or center by trading up in the 2026 NBA Draft, that could spell danger for Chet Holmgren.
Many believe that Julius Randle will be traded by the Timberwolves, but Sam Amick doesn't share that belief.
If the Celtics get their way, it seems they'd like to pull off a one-for-one swap and bring the Greek Freak to Boston.
After some time away from writing for the site, a brief spark of inspiration hit me: drawing a parallel between the FIFA World Cup currently taking place in the United States and the Phoenix Suns. Let me explain. Here in Europe — and especially in France — football is what shapes the sporting calendar. Every […]
While the Celtics have attempted to avoid keeping Jaylen Brown‘s name out of trade rumors, the All-NBA wing would almost certainly have to be included in any trade that sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to Boston, and Sam Amick of The Athletic suggests that the Celtics would be comfortable making a one-for-one swap of the two stars. […]
Jason Kelce spent more than a decade playing professional football, but the former Philadelphia Eagles center had always hoped to fulfill a lifelong dream: dunking a basketball. Fortunately, Kelce was scheduled to do just that during the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Sacramento Kings in January in front of thousands of fans. However, he had […]
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After three straight years, it’s becoming a norm for a UConn player to be picked in the first round of the NBA Draft. The only other schools with that distinction in the last three years? Duke and Baylor, a couple of five-star daycares with questionable methods. I still remember the delight of hearing James Bouknight’s […]
TKO might be clearing the deck for Vince McMahon's shocking return to WWE. The former CEO of WWE stepped down from his role in July 2022 after misconduct allegations.
Our rankings are determined by how great a prospect is but also how they project to contribute toward winning. We don’t get everything right but we attempt to look at things differently than the majority given our intel from scouts and evaluators around the league as well as our insights on winning and losing teams. […]
Swapping Rui Hachimura and Isaiah Stewart could work out for both the Pistons and Lakers.
A torn ACL ended Richie Saunders' career early, but it didn't stop NBA teams from showing interest.
The Memphis Grizzlies have officially selected Richie Saunders with the No. 32 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens threw Boston’s hat in the ring amid this offseason’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes. But Stevens could already be cooking up a backup plan in case his pursuit of the Greek Freak topples over. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported Friday morning that Boston could shift its interest from Antetokounmpo […]
It's not often a prospect generates NBA interest after averaging fewer than 20 minutes a game in all four college seasons.
The Detroit Pistons (via New York Knicks) have officially selected Ugonna Onyenso with the No. 53 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
The Dallas Mavericks are interested in trading up from the No. 30 overall pick, and this could give them the chance to steal North Carolina center Henri Veesaar.