Draft Notes: Henderson, Top Prospects, Magic, Pacers, Jazz
2023/06/draft-notes-henderson-top-prospects-magic-pacers-jazz.htmlIn the latest aggregate mock draft for HoopsHype, Michael Scotto reports that rival teams believe the Magic might be open to packaging their two lottery picks (Nos. … Henderson, who is projected a top-three pick for the upcoming 2023 NBA draft, also explains his desire to achieve greatness.
Dariq Whitehead Has Second Foot Surgery
2023/06/dariq-whitehead-has-second-foot-surgery.html26 in ESPN's latest mock draft, has met with several teams during the pre-draft process, including some in the lottery,…… Whitehead was considered a 10-top draft prospect when he committed to Duke, and he was able to recover from the first surgery to play 28 games.
Draft Notes: Wembanyama, Lively, Mocks, Lewis, Warriors, Wizards
2023/06/draft-notes-wembanyama-lively-mocks-lewis-warriors-wizards.htmlLively is mentioned among the risers in the latest mock draft from Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports. … Reynolds points out that the Hornets will also be playing in Sacramento, so the top two picks in this year's draft could be on display.
Poll: What Should Rockets Do With No. 4 Pick?
2023/06/poll-what-should-rockets-do-with-no-4-pick.htmlThe latest mock drafts at ESPN, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, and The Athletic all have the Rockets using the fourth overall pick to draft Overtime Elite guard Amen Thompson. … The Rockets were technically one of the winners on lottery night last month, claiming one of the top four spots up for grabs in the 2023 NBA draft.
Draft Notes: Henderson, Sheppard, Wizards, Hornets, Magic, Warriors
2023/06/draft-notes-henderson-sheppard-wizards-hornets-magic-warriors.htmlWith Scoot Henderson ranked second or third in nearly every mock draft, the G League Ignite star only plans two workouts during the pre-draft process, tweets Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report. … Henderson hasn't scheduled a session with the Hornets yet, but he told Casey Holdahl of NBA.com that he expects to work out for them at some point before the June 22 draft.
Draft Notes: Mocks, B. Miller, Thompson Twins, J. Powell
2023/06/draft-notes-mocks-b-miller-thompson-twins-j-powell.html12 overall and goes 14th overall in Givony's updated 2023 mock draft with Jeremy Woo of ESPN (Insider link). … 2 prospect on both mock drafts now, but noteworthy that he goes before Scoot Henderson (No.
Draft Decisions: A. Jackson, Edey, Beekman, More
2023/05/draft-decisions-a-jackson-edey-beekman-more.htmlThe junior shooting guard ranks 32nd on ESPN's big board and is projected to go to the Pacers with the 32nd pick in the latest mock draft by Jonathan Givony of ESPN. … Andre Jackson Jr., who helped lead Connecticut to a national title, has opted to keep his name in the draft rather than return to the Huskies for another season, writes ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
G League Ignite Signs Matas Buzelis, Gets Commitment From Ron Holland
2023/05/g-league-ignite-signs-matas-buzelis-gets-commitment-from-ron-holland.htmlHe's currently considered the top player in the NBA's 2024 draft class by ESPN's Jonathan Givony, who had the Lithuanian-American prospect coming off the board first overall in a '24 mock draft earlier this year. … 6 pick in ESPN's aforementioned 2024 mock draft.
Draft Notes: Sanogo, Withdrawals, Hornets, Magic, Thunder, Sensabaugh
2023/05/draft-notes-sanogo-withdrawals-hornets-magic-thunder-sensabaugh.htmlThe latest ESPN mock draft from Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo (Insider link) includes several interesting tidbits. … UConn big man Adama Sanogo will be keeping his name in the draft and leaving the Huskies following a wildly successful junior year, sources tell Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports (Twitter link).
And-Ones: Team USA, Summer League, Draft, E. Lewis
2023/05/and-ones-team-usa-summer-league-draft-e-lewis.htmlMichael Scotto updated HoopsHype's aggregate 2023 mock draft with commentary that includes several of the tidbits he has heard about this year's top prospects. … It could draw far more attention this year if San Antonio and Charlotte are involved, given that they control the top two picks in the draft.
Central Notes: Mannion, Bucks, LaVine, Cavs, Pistons
2023/05/central-notes-mannion-bucks-lavine-cavs-pistons.htmlIn a mock draft for The Detroit News (subscription required), Mike Curtis has the Pistons selecting Houston forward Jarace Walker at No. … 48 pick in the 2020 draft, Mannion spent just one season in Golden State, logging limited minutes in 30 games, before returning to his home country of Italy to play for Virtus Bologna.
Poll: Who Should Hornets Draft With No. 2 Pick?
2023/05/poll-who-should-hornets-draft-with-no-2-pick.htmlWhen Jonathan Givony of ESPN published a mock draft last October, Miller was the No. … They'll miss out on generational prospect Victor Wembanyama, but the Hornets still had a great night on Tuesday at the draft lottery, moving up from No.
Southwest Notes: Rockets, Mavs, Whitmore, Wembanyama, Pelicans
2023/05/southwest-notes-rockets-mavs-whitmore-wembanyama-pelicans.html10) will dangle their first-round picks in trade talks, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports within a post-lottery mock draft. … While those players make some sense from Dallas' perspective, I'd expect Toronto to seek a more substantial return for either of their forwards, while Phoenix likely won't be prioritizing draft assets in an Ayton trade.
Rockets Notes: No. 4 Pick, Thompson, Porter, Harden
2023/05/rockets-notes-no-4-pick-thompson-porter-harden.htmlOvertime Elite star Amen Thompson is aware that he's listed fourth in many mock drafts, and he told Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle that he would be excited to come to Houston if that's how the draft plays out. … 1 and the chance to draft Victor Wembanyama.
Draft Notes: Henderson, Miller, Combine, Mock Drafts
2023/05/draft-notes-henderson-miller-combine-mock-drafts.htmlTuesday's lottery resulted in a slew of new mock drafts from ESPN, The Ringer, The Athletic and Bleacher Report. … Speaking to reporters Wednesday at the NBA Draft Combine, Henderson said he believes he's just as valuable as the French big man and he's willing to meet with the Spurs to make his case.
Draft Notes: Wembanyama, Henderson, Combine, Roach
2023/05/draft-notes-wembanyama-henderson-combine-roach.htmlWembanyama and Henderson occupy the top two spots in the latest mock draft issued by Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. … Victor Wembanyama will be the grand prize at Tuesday's draft lottery, so Brian Windhorst and Jonathan Givony of ESPN took a look at the decade-long development of the French phenom.
Bronny James Commits To USC; NBA Could Be A Year Away
2023/05/bronny-james-commits-to-usc-nba-could-be-a-year-away.htmlGivony has Bronny going 10th in his latest 2024 mock draft and calls him "arguably the best perimeter defender in…… He has indicated a willingness to sign with whatever team selects Bronny in next year's draft.
And-Ones: Grizzlies, Cavs, 2023 Draft, World Cup, More
2023/05/and-ones-grizzlies-cavs-2023-draft-world-cup-more.htmlNone of them are still alive in the postseason, but rising stars Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, and Zion Williamson are the top three picks in a hypothetical "23-and-under" mock draft conducted by James L. … Sam Vecenie of The Athletic has updated his top-100 big board for the 2023 NBA draft, moving UCF's Taylor Hendricks all the way up to No.
Southeast Notes: Young, Wizards’ GM Search, Draft, F. Wagner
2023/04/southeast-notes-young-wizards-gm-search-draft-f-wagner.htmlTyler Byrum and Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington have released a new mock draft that has the Wizards landing Arkansas guard Anthony Black if they keep the No.
Draft Notes: Mitchell, Shannon, Early Entrants, Mock Draft
2023/04/draft-notes-mitchell-shannon-early-entrants-mock-draft.html2 pick in the latest mock draft compiled by Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN (Insider link). … Texas freshman Dillon Mitchell will test the NBA draft waters while maintaining his college eligibility.
Arkansas’ Anthony Black Enters 2023 NBA Draft
2023/04/arkansas-anthony-black-enters-2023-nba-draft.htmlIn ESPN's latest mock draft (Insider link), Givony and Jeremy Woo have Black going to the Wizards at No. … Another projected lottery pick has declared for the draft.
Draft Notes: Murrell, Dingle, Cross, Davison, Mocks, Edey
2023/04/draft-notes-murrell-dingle-cross-davison-mocks-edey.htmlIn the wake of the NCAA's championship game this week, both Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer and Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report updated their 2023 mock drafts. … Ole Miss shooting guard Matthew Murrell is declaring for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining his remaining NCAA eligibility, he announced on Instagram.
Alabama’s Noah Clowney Among Draft’s Recent Early Entrants
2023/04/alabamas-noah-clowney-among-drafts-recent-early-entrants.htmlIn his most recent mock draft, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic had Clowney coming off the board at No. … Alabama power forward Noah Clowney will enter the 2023 NBA draft following his freshman season, having announced his intentions on Instagram.
Duke’s Dariq Whitehead Declares For 2023 NBA Draft
2023/03/dukes-dariq-whitehead-declares-for-2023-nba-draft.html22 in his most recent mock draft.… Duke freshman Dariq Whitehead announced on Wednesday that he's entering his name into the 2023 NBA draft pool, per a press release from the school.
Draft Notes: Hawkins, Shead, Lawrence, Sharavjamts, Powell, Mitchell
2023/03/draft-notes-hawkins-shead-lawrence-sharavjamts-powell-mitchell.htmlIn the introduction of his latest mock draft, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic writes that NBA teams are "all over the map" on many of the players in this year's class, making the draft difficult to forecast, especially beyond the top 11 or so players. … Illinois power forward Coleman Hawkins will enter the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining his remaining NCAA eligibility, he tells Jon Rothstein of College Hoops Today.