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Southeast Notes: Kupchak, Hawks, Magic, Bagley/Doncic

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If the Hawks keep their pick, Marvin Bagley III looks like an easy choice, assuming Luka Doncic is unavailable, Jonathan Givony said on The Woj Pod (via RealGM).

Pacific Notes: Thomas, Ayton, Doncic

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If the Suns do select Ayton as many expect, the Kings will consider options beyond Slovenian guard Luka Doncic.

Five Key Offseason Questions: Phoenix Suns

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The two best ones are probably Deandre Ayton, an ultra-talented big man who played his college ball at nearby University of Arizona, and Luka Doncic, a 19-year-old EuroLeague standout who has played for Kokoskov on the Slovenian national team.

Luka Doncic Says He’s Undecided On Moving To NBA For 2018/19

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Speaking to reporters at the EuroLeague Final Four Press Conference today, Real Madrid star Luka Doncic was evasive when he was asked whether the upcoming tournament will represent the end of his EuroLeague career (link via Alex Madrid of Eurohoops.net).

Southwest Notes: Rockets, Kawhi, Grizzlies, Pelicans

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4 in the draft lottery, the Grizzlies are probably no longer in play for Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic.

Mavericks Notes: Lottery, Cuban, Free Agency, Porter

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Magic executive Pat Williams, whose team owns the sixth pick, said DeAndre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Marvin Bagley III and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Suns Notes: Draft, Doncic, Ayton, Jackson

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The Suns will conduct plenty of research on Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic and several other prospects before deciding what to do with their No.

Poll: Who Should Suns Draft With No. 1 Pick?

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Many draft experts think just as highly of Real Madrid star Luka Doncic, who is viewed as one of the top prospects to ever come out of the EuroLeague.

Phoenix Suns Win No. 1 Pick In Draft Lottery

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1 pick appear to be Arizona's Deandre Ayton and Real Madrid's Luka Doncic.

Draft Notes: Ayton, Pinson, Spalding, Amius, Eubanks

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Givony has the Arizona center going to the Suns, Euro guard Luka Doncic being snapped up by the Grizzlies at No.

Southwest Notes: Hammon, Nowitzki, Doncic, Pelicans, Gentile

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If the Mavericks somehow land the first or second overall pick in the NBA Draft, the fanbase should familiarize itself with Slovenian standout Luka Doncic, who is expected to be one of the first picks this summer, Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News writes.

Pacific Notes: Bell, West, Suns, Metu

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Phoenix has a history of disappointment in the lottery, but Lapinski sees DeAndre Ayton, Luka Doncic and Marvin Bagley III as high-level talents at the top three spots.

Pacific Notes: Kokoskov, Suns, Ball, Buss

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While the hiring of Kokoskov has led to speculation that the Suns are eyeing Slovenian prospect Luka Doncic with their lottery pick, GM Ryan McDonough dismissed the idea that Phoenix is locked in on Doncic.

Five Key Stories: 4/28/18 – 5/5/18

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Highly touted 2018 NBA Draft prospect Luka Doncic will not work out for NBA teams due to his commitment to Real Madrid in Spain.

Full List Of 2018 NBA Draft Combine Participants

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Ayton, Luka Doncic, and Robert Williams are among the potential 2018 lottery picks who won't be in attendance at the event, which takes place from May 16-20.

Suns To Hire Igor Kokoskov As New Head Coach

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One member of the Slovenian national team he coached: potential top-pick Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic Won’t Work Out For NBA Teams

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Slovenian guard/forward Luka Doncic is a candidate to be the top pick in the 2018 NBA draft, but his commitment to Real Madrid in Spain will prevent him from working out for any NBA teams leading up to the draft, agent Bill Duffy tells Sean Deveney of The Sporting News.

Central Notes: Bucks, Doncic, Pacers

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As one part of a 10-part series focusing on the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, Marc Strotman of NBC Sports Chicago argues that the Bulls should select Luka Doncic if he is available when Chicago makes its selection in June, as his elite-level passing ability is a perfect fit for today’s fast-paced NBA game.

Knicks Rumors: Howard, Blatt, Leonard, Mudiay

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Howard will be the 10th candidate to talk to Perry and team president Steve Mills, who were in Europe this week to interview former Cavaliers coach David Blatt and to scout Luka Doncic, along with other prospects.

Knicks Interview Jay Larranaga For Coaching Job

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Team president Steve Mills and GM Scott Perry are still in Europe, having headed overseas to meet with David Blatt and scout Luka Doncic, per Iannazzone.

Luka Doncic To Enter 2018 NBA Draft

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Luka Doncic of Real Madrid, a potential lottery pick, has submitted paperwork to enter the 2018 NBA Draft, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter).

Dzanan Musa Enters 2018 NBA Draft

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When he scouted Musa earlier this year, ESPN's Mike Schmitz suggested that the 18-year-old is "in the conversation" for 2018's best international prospect outside of Luka Doncic.

Draft Updates: Hogg, Dorn, Wiley, Jogela

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Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders published an updated version of his mock draft today, headed by the usual duo of Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic.