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Illinois freshman G Keaton Wagler to declare for NBA draft
Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler, a consensus second-team All-American, will declare for the NBA Draft, he said on social media on Saturday.,Wagler, projected as a lottery pick in the draft, led the Fighting Illini to a 28-9 record and their first Final Four since 2005.,"This past year has been...
Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. declares for draft
Louisville freshman guard and projected lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.,"Since I first picked up a basketball, it's been my dream to play in the NBA," he posted on Instagram. "I've decided to take that leap, declare for the draft, and chase that dream. No mat...
North Carolina F Caleb Wilson declares for NBA draft
North Carolina freshman star Caleb Wilson officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.,The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds in 24 games before missing the last nine games of the season with hand and thumb injuries.,Wilson captioned a group of photos posted on Instagram on Frida...
A Radical NBA Draft Proposal That Could End Tanking for Good
An innovative NBA proposal would tie first-round picks to the salary cap, eliminating tanking while promoting financial parity across the league....
Five 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Surging Up Boards During the College Season
Five college basketball prospects have boosted their 2026 NBA Draft stock with breakout performances, expanded roles, and elite skill development this season....
James Harden Is the NBA’s Last Hope to Stop a Thunder Super-Dynasty
With the Los Angeles Clippers collapsing, James Harden may be the NBA’s only hope to stop the Oklahoma City Thunder from landing another star in the 2026 NBA Draft....
Ace Bailey Didn’t Want Utah, But the Jazz Drafted Him Anyway
No. 5 pick Ace Bailey didn’t want to land in Utah, but the Jazz drafted him anyway. Now, both sides are playing the leverage game — and that’s perfectly fine....
Report: No. 5 pick Ace Bailey plans to report to Jazz Saturday
After an unconventional approach to the 2025 NBA Draft that saw his stock take a slight dip to land at No. 5, Ace Bailey will report Saturday to his new team, the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN.,"We've had good communication with Ace Bailey and his representatives," a Jazz representative told ESPN Fri...
2025 NBA Draft Winners: Spurs, Suns, Heat Among Teams That Nailed It
From the Spurs’ steal of Carter Bryant to Miami’s grab of Kasparas Jakucionis, here are five NBA teams that emerged as early winners from the 2025 draft — plus two honorable mentions....
College stars go early in second round of NBA draft
Former college basketball stars Ryan Kalkbrenner and Johni Broome went among the first five picks of the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night.,Kalkbrenner, the 7-foot-1 center who won four straight Big East Defensive Player of the Year awards at Creighton, was the fourth pick of the ...
Five NBA Teams That Turned Heads on Night One of the 2025 NBA Draft
From surprise picks to bold trades, here are the five NBA franchises that reshaped their future on the first night of the 2025 NBA Draft....
NBA trade notebook: Grizzlies trade 4 picks for Cedric Coward
The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the first big moves on NBA Draft night by sending two first-round picks and two second-rounders to the Portland Trail Blazers for the No. 11 overall selection, which they used to take Washington State guard Cedric Coward on Wednesday night.,The Grizzlies sent the No...
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first picks of NBA Draft
Cooper Flagg anticipated the moment for many months.,Still, when the Duke product heard his name called Wednesday at No. 1 overall in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, he experienced a flurry of emotions.,"I'm feeling amazing," Flagg said as he stood with his family. "It's a dream come true, to...
NBA roundup: Grizzlies trade 4 picks for Cedric Coward
The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the first big moves on NBA Draft night by sending two first-round picks and two second-rounders to the Portland Trail Blazers for the No. 11 overall selection, which they used to take Washington State guard Cedric Coward Wednesday night.,The Grizzlies sent the No. 1...
NBA roundup: Grizzlies trade 4 picks for Cedric Cowards
The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the first big moves on NBA Draft night by sending two first-round picks and two seconds to the Portland Trail Blazers for Washington State guard Cedric Coward, who was selected No. 11 by the Blazers Wednesday night.,The Grizzlies sent the No. 16 pick in the 2025 dra...
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first picks of 2025 NBA Draft
Cooper Flagg anticipated the moment for many months.,Still, when Flagg heard his name called No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the NBA Draft, he felt a flurry of emotions.,"I'm feeling amazing," Flagg said as he stood with his family. "It's a dream come true, to be honest. ...
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first 2025 NBA Draft picks
Cooper Flagg anticipated the moment for many months.,Still, when Flagg heard his name called No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the NBA Draft, he felt a flurry of emotions.,"I'm feeling amazing," Flagg said as he stood with his family. "It's a dream come true, to be honest. ...
Cooper Flagg selected 1st overall by Mavericks in 2025 NBA Draft
The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke phenom Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.,The announcement ended a months-long buildup for the 18-year-old Flagg, who had long been projected as the top selection. The only question was which team would get a chance t...
Pacers acquire second-round pick from Spurs
A week after trading away their first-round pick, the Indiana Pacers acquired a second-round selection shortly before the NBA Draft began on Wednesday evening.,The Pacers landed the 38th overall pick from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for the Sacramento Kings' second-round selection in 2030 plus...
Cooper Flagg selected first overall by Dallas Mavericks in 2025 NBA Draft
The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke phenom Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.,The announcement ended a months-long buildup for the 18-year-old Flagg, who had long been projected as the top pick. The only question was which team would get a chance to tak...