And-Ones: Media Rights, Seattle, Vegas, 2025 Draft, Offseason
2024/07/and-ones-media-rights-seattle-vegas-2025-draft-offseason.htmlJonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report has published his "way-too-soon" mock draft for 2025, with Duke forward Cooper Flagg at No.
And-Ones: Beverley, Second Apron, 2025 Mock, Egan, Plumlee
2024/07/and-ones-beverley-second-apron-2025-mock-egan-plumlee.html1 in The Athletic's Sam Vecenie's 2025 mock draft, but there are plenty of other standout prospects, in Vecenie's estimation.
And-Ones: Porter, Pate, Adams, 2025 Mock, Ownership Changes
2024/07/and-ones-porter-pate-adams-2025-mock-ownership-changes.htmlDuke's Cooper Flagg is ESPN's top prospect for 2025, but a pair of Rutgers guards aren't far behind in a mock draft from Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo (ESPN+ link). … Pate became the youngest professional basketball player last season at age 17 -- he was not eligible for the 2024 draft because he doesn't turn 19 until the 2025 calendar year.
Trade/Draft Rumors: Kuzma, Kings, Kispert, Durant, Raptors, More
2024/06/trade-draft-rumors-kuzma-kings-kispert-durant-raptors-more.html31 in his mock draft of the second round, writing that most league sources expected the Kansas wing to be drafted in the top 23. … 31 pick ahead of the resumption of the draft on Thursday, with presumed first-round picks like Johnny Furphy, Kyle Filipowski, and Tyler Kolek still on the board (those are also the top three remaining prospects on ESPN's best-available list).
Draft Rumors: Knicks, Sixers, Dillingham, Heat, Jazz, Lakers, More
2024/06/draft-rumors-knicks-sixers-dillingham-heat-jazz-lakers-more.html38 - in this year's draft, which begins on Wednesday night, Jonathan Givony writes in ESPN's latest mock draft (Insider link). … The updated mock draft from Givony and ESPN's Jeremy Woo includes several more notable tidbits, including the fact that the Sixers have conducted perhaps the fewest pre-draft workouts of any team with a first-round pick, resulting in speculation that the No.
Draft Rumors: Hawks, Wizards, Sarr, Knicks, Kolek, Bulls, More
2024/06/draft-rumors-hawks-wizards-sarr-knicks-kolek-bulls-more.htmlIn their latest mock drafts ahead of Wednesday's first round, ESPN's Jonathan Givony (Insider link) and Sam Vecenie of The Athletic each say there's no clarity yet on what the Hawks will do with the No. … Both Vecenie and Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 (Twitter link) have received similar feedback on the quality of this year's draft class.
Scotto’s Latest: Hartenstein, Knicks, Kuminga, Holmes, Missi, Lakers, More
2024/06/scottos-latest-hartenstein-knicks-kuminga-holmes-missi-lakers-more.htmlScotto's aggregate mock draft has KJ Simpson coming off the board at No. … While there have been rumors that Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II received a draft promise from the Nuggets, Scotto hears that there's no truth to that chatter, adding that multiple executives believe Holmes will be drafted before Denver picks at No.
Southwest Rumors: Rockets, George, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Sharpe, Doncic
2024/06/southwest-rumors-rockets-george-pelicans-grizzlies-sharpe-doncic.htmlIn his aggregate mock draft, Scotto suggests the Grizzlies might take Tennessee shooting specialist Dalton Knecht as a potential replacement for Luke Kennard, who has a $14.8MM team option for next season and is considered a possible trade candidate. … Even though Houston is considered an unlikely destination for George, it's an indication that the team is engaged in "big game hunting" ahead of the draft and free agency, Scotto adds.
Community Shootaround: Steal Of The Draft
2024/06/community-shootaround-steal-of-the-draft.htmlIt took a long time for Sarr, Risacher and Clingan to emerge as the top prospects, and it's still easy to find one or more mock drafts that suggest at least one of them is being vastly overrated. … Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller were easy first-team choices for the All-Rookie team, but other top picks in last year's draft didn't fare as well.
Draft Notes: Rockets, Wizards, Suns, France, Big Boards
2024/06/draft-notes-rockets-wizards-suns-france-big-boards.htmlClingan is the name most linked to the Hawks over the past week, Vecenie writes in a recent mock draft. … 3 in Wednesday's draft.
Draft Workouts: Spurs, Suns, Pacers, Blazers, Lakers, Wolves, Thomas
2024/06/draft-workouts-spurs-suns-pacers-blazers-lakers-wolves-thomas.htmlAs we relayed on Wednesday, recent mock drafts from ESPN and Bleacher Report both have San Antonio drafting Castle at No. … The Spurs, who are widely expected to draft at least one guard next Wednesday, recently worked out both Stephon Castle of UConn and Devin Carter of Providence, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
Draft Notes: Green Room, Mock Drafts, Samuel
2024/06/draft-notes-green-room-mock-drafts-samuel.htmlIn a new mock draft that also involves Kelly Iko and Josh Robbins, The Athletic has Risacher going second to the Wizards and Castle going third to the Rockets. … Four more players have received green room invites for the 2024 NBA draft.
Western Draft Rumors: Rockets, Sheppard, Spurs, Castle, Nuggets, More
2024/06/western-draft-rumors-rockets-sheppard-spurs-castle-nuggets-more.html3 in their most recent mock drafts. … According to Woo, Carter has been one of the "hottest names on the workout circuit" and some teams now think he'll be drafted in the top 10.
Draft Rumors: Hawks, Risacher, Sarr, Knecht, C. Williams, Dillingham, More
2024/06/draft-rumors-hawks-risacher-sarr-knecht-c-williams-dillingham-more.html1 overall pick, Jonathan Givony writes in ESPN's latest mock draft (Insider link). … 1 pick, Givony says the Hawks have been unable to get the French big man in for a workout so far, and suggests that UConn center Donovan Clingan might be Risacher's top competition for the top spot in the draft.
Hawks GM Fields Expects To Keep Top Pick
2024/06/hawks-gm-fields-expects-to-keep-top-pick.htmlMost mock drafts have the Hawks going the international route and selecting either small forward Zaccharie Risacher or power forward Alexandre Sarr. … 1 overall pick in the draft, Charles Odum of The Associated Press reports.
Scotto’s Latest: J. Smith, Toppin, Weaver, Hartenstein, Huerter, O’Neale, More
2024/06/scottos-latest-j-smith-toppin-weaver-hartenstein-huerter-oneale-more.htmlEarly indications suggest that Pacers power forward Jalen Smith will decline his $5.4MM player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports in his latest aggregate mock draft. … He was selected 10th overall by Phoenix in the 2020 draft and was acquired by Indiana at the 2022 trade deadline.
Northwest Notes: Blazers’ Draft Options, Wolves’ Workouts, Adelman
2024/06/northwest-notes-blazers-draft-options-timberwolves-workouts-adelman.htmlHe examines several mock drafts and notes they have varied widely on Portland's selections since last month's lottery. … With the draft just two weeks away, there's no consensus on which players the Trail Blazers might land with the seventh and 14th picks, writes Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report.
Draft Notes: Fit Vs. Value, International Prospects, Top PGs, More
2024/06/draft-notes-fit-vs-value-international-prospects-top-pgs-more.htmlIn their latest mock draft for ESPN.com (Insider link), Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo provide two paths -- Givony makes each pick based on the team's biggest need, while Woo chooses the player who would be the best value at that spot. … 1, Givony has the Hawks taking Donovan Clingan, arguing that one of the league's worst defenses would benefit from adding the draft's best rim protector, while Woo views Zaccharie Risacher as the choice for Atlanta, since both he and Givony have the French forward ranked as the best prospect in this year's draft class.
Risacher, Sarr, Clingan, Nine Others Receive Green Room Invitations
2024/06/risacher-sarr-clingan-nine-others-receive-green-room-invitations.htmlAll of those players are projected lottery picks, according to ESPN's latest mock draft. … Zaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr, the projected top two picks in the draft, were among 12 players who received green room invites on Tuesday, Jonathan Givony of ESPN reports.
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers
2024/06/2024-nba-offseason-preview-cleveland-cavaliers.htmlFor what it's worth, the latest mock drafts from both ESPN and Bleacher Report have the club rolling the dice at No. … However, Kuzma's subpar three-point efficiency (33.6% in 2023/24; 33.7% for his career) would be an issue for the Cavs, and the rebuilding Wizards, who are in position to draft their center of their future (Alexandre Sarr or Donovan Clingan) at No.
Southwest Notes: Rockets, Clingan, Castle, Grizzlies
2024/06/southwest-notes-rockets-free-agent-targets-clingan-castle-grizzlies.html3 in several mock drafts, but Iko isn't convinced that he's the best choice. … According to Iko, the Spurs' perfect draft would include UConn guard Stephon Castle as No.
Northwest Notes: Giddey, Malone, Nuggets’ Draft, Wolves
2024/06/northwest-notes-giddey-malone-nuggets-draft-wolves.htmlBennett Durando of The Denver Post offers his insight into players the Nuggets are projected to take in various mock drafts if they hold onto their first-round pick. … Vecenie notes that Washington general manager Will Dawkins, a former Oklahoma City executive, was heavily involved in the process when the Thunder drafted Giddey with the sixth pick in 2021.
Draft Rumors: Risacher, Buzelis, Salaun, Carter
2024/06/draft-rumors-risacher-buzelis-salaun-carter.html1 pick in the latest mock drafts from Yahoo Sports, ESPN and The Ringer. … Zaccharie Risacher could be the first selection in this year's draft, but most American fans aren't familiar with the French forward's game.
Draft Notes: Sarr, Risacher, Clingan, Withdrawals
2024/06/draft-notes-sarr-risacher-clingan-withdrawals.htmlAlexandre Sarr holds the top spot in the latest mock draft from Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, but he cautions that the Hawks are a long way from deciding what they're going to do with the No. … 2 in Vecenie's mock draft, helped to solidify his status with a strong performance in the French League playoffs, averaging 15.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
Draft Rumors: Grizzlies, Rockets, Bridges, Hawks, Carter, Furphy, Nunez
2024/06/draft-rumors-grizzlies-rockets-bridges-hawks-carter-furphy-nunez.html11 in his latest mock draft. … The Grizzlies are exploring the possibility of trading up in the 2024 NBA draft and have talked to the Rockets about the No.