Western Notes: Thunder, Pelicans, Loucks, Christie, Kings
2024/04/western-notes-thunder-pelicans-loucks-christie-kings.htmlGM Monte McNair said Sacramento is "excited" about the prospects who could be available at that spot, but the team will explore its options with the lottery pick, including potentially trading it, tweets James Ham of ESPN 1320 and TheKingsBeat.com.
Potential Lottery Pick Tidjane Salaun Entering Draft
2024/04/potential-lottery-pick-tidjane-salaun-entering-draft.htmlPotential lottery pick Tidjane Salaun has submitted paperwork to the NBA office, making him eligible for the draft, he told ESPN's Jonathan Givony.
Izan Almansa, Jaxson Robinson Among Draft’s Latest Early Entrants
2024/04/izan-almansa-jaxson-robinson-among-drafts-latest-early-entrants.htmlViewed by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic last August as a potential lottery pick, Almansa has fallen all the way to No.
Purdue’s Zach Edey Officially Enters 2024 Draft
2024/04/purdues-zach-edey-officially-enters-2024-draft.html14 prospect on ESPN's top-100 list, making him a potential lottery pick.
2024 Pre-Lottery NBA Draft Order
2024/04/2024-pre-lottery-nba-draft-order.htmlWhile we'll have to wait until the May 12 draft lottery to learn the exact order for this year’s event, we now know what most of the 58 selections look like.
2024 NBA Draft Lottery Odds
2024/04/2024-nba-draft-lottery-odds.htmlThe NBA will be using its revamped lottery system for the sixth time this year.
2024 NBA Draft Tiebreaker Results
2024/04/2024-nba-draft-tiebreaker-results.htmlTiebreakers among teams with identical regular-season records were broken on Monday through random drawings to determine the order for this year’s draft prior to the lottery.
Colorado’s Cody Williams Entering 2024 NBA Draft
2024/04/colorados-cody-williams-entering-2024-nba-draft.htmlColorado freshman forward Cody Williams, a projected lottery pick who is currently No.
Central Notes: Pacers, Lillard, Middleton, Bulls, Pistons
2024/04/central-notes-pacers-lillard-middleton-bulls-pistons.htmlPerhaps most surprisingly, he thinks 2022 lottery picks Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren could serve as intriguing trade chips for Detroit this summer.
Heat Notes: First-Round Series, Robinson, Rozier, Draft, Lillard
2024/04/heat-notes-first-round-series-robinson-rozier-draft-lillard.htmlThe Heat won't be permitted to trade their selection before the June 26 draft because they owe a lottery-protected first-rounder to Oklahoma City in 2025.
Post-Play-In Update On 2024 Draft Order, Lottery Standings
2024/04/post-play-in-update-on-2024-draft-order-lottery-standings.htmlAs we explained on Monday following the conclusion of the NBA's 2023/24 regular season, the results of the play-in tournament helped move the lottery standings and the 2024 draft order one step closer to being officially set.
Key 2024 NBA Offseason Dates, Deadlines
2024/04/key-2024-nba-offseason-dates-deadlines.htmlNBA draft lottery.
Draft Notes: Karaban, Clingan, Talent, Warren, Crawford, Richard
2024/04/draft-notes-karaban-clingan-talent-warren-crawford-richard.html5 to 20, with most saying mid-to-late lottery (Twitter link).
Rockets Notes: Offseason, Green, Sengun, Draft, Brooks, Landale
2024/04/rockets-notes-offseason-green-sengun-draft-brooks-landale.htmlHouston will likely lose its own first-round pick to Oklahoma City, but controls a lottery selection via Brooklyn.
UConn’s Stephon Castle Entering 2024 NBA Draft
2024/04/uconns-stephon-castle-entering-2024-nba-draft.htmlCastle currently ranks ninth overall on ESPN's big board, making him a probable lottery pick.
Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard Entering 2024 NBA Draft
2024/04/kentuckys-reed-sheppard-entering-2024-nba-draft.htmlSheppard is a projected lottery pick, currently ranked No.
Ignite’s Tyler Smith Entering 2024 NBA Draft
2024/04/ignites-tyler-smith-entering-2024-nba-draft.htmlHe's the third Ignite player to do so this year, joining projected lottery picks Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland.
Potential Lottery Pick Ron Holland To Enter Draft
2024/04/potential-lottery-pick-ron-holland-to-enter-draft.htmlG League Ignite wing Ron Holland, a potential lottery selection, will enter the draft, he told ESPN's Jonathan Givony.
Rockets’ Rafael Stone, Eli Witus Received Contract Extensions
2024/04/rockets-rafael-stone-eli-witus-received-contract-extensions.htmlThe Rockets are projected to control at least one lottery pick this June, and Sengun and Green will become extension-eligible…
Northwest Notes: Thunder, Dieng, Murray, Blazers, Lofton
2024/04/northwest-notes-thunder-dieng-murray-blazers-lofton.htmlAs Cato points out, the Thunder's entire starting lineup consists of players aged 25 or younger, but not all of the team's recent lottery picks are playing major roles at the NBA level.
Poll: Who Will Win Tuesday’s Play-In Games?
2024/04/poll-who-will-win-tuesdays-play-in-games.htmlOnce well positioned to push for a top-six spot, the Kings lost seven of 11 contests to wrap up their season, with three of their four victories during that stretch coming against lottery teams.
Grizzlies Notes: Morant, Rose, Draft Pick, Kennard, More
2024/04/grizzlies-notes-morant-rose-draft-pick-kennard-more.htmlObviously, no decisions will be made until sometime after May's lottery, since the team's plans for a No.
Ja’Kobe Walter Declares For NBA Draft
2024/04/jakobe-walter-declares-for-nba-draft.htmlWalter is viewed as a potential lottery pick heading into the early stages of the draft process.
Checking In On NBA’s 2024 Lottery Standings, Projected Draft Order
2024/04/checking-in-on-nbas-2024-lottery-standings-projected-draft-order.htmlA handful of factors, including the play-in results, random tiebreakers, and - of course - the lottery results themselves will ultimately determine what the 58(*) picks in the 2024 NBA draft look like.
Community Shootaround: Playoff Seeding Battles
2024/04/community-shootaround-playoff-seeding-battles.htmlThat's not inconceivable, given that Minnesota has the toughest matchup of the three -- the Suns still have something to play for, whereas the Mavs' playoff seed is assured and the Grizzlies are lottery-bound.