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Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Wednesday evening was round one of the 2025 NBA draft. Thirty players were selected. During the first round, several players slipped past where they were projected to be drafted. One of them was Miami’s first-round draft pick, Kasparas Jakucionis. He was the 20th pick by the Heat. Jakucionis was projected to be a top-14 pick […] The post Chris Broussard said Miami’s...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Sacramento Kings are targeting Jonathan Kuminga as the Golden State Warriors forward approaches restricted free agency, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Kings Unlikely To Acquire Jonathan Kuminga Although Amick reported Thursday the Kings “will be monitoring his market,” he added that “it appears unlikely that Kuminga will ultimately come their way.”...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Following round two on Thursday night, the 2025 NBA draft has concluded. A total of 59 players were drafted this year. The Knicks forfeited their second-round pick due to a tampering violation in 2022. Otherwise, the number would have been 60. Each year, players wait to hear their name called, but some never do. That […] The post Former FAU big man Vlad Goldin signed a two-way contract...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Boston Celtics guards Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are still receiving plenty of attention from teams across the league, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Celtics have already saved an estimated $180 million in luxury tax penalties by trading guard Jrue Holiday and big man Kristaps Porzingis. Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Would Come At A […] The post Celtics Trade Rumors:...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The second round of the 2025 NBA draft was on Thursday night. Another 29 players were selected in round two, hearing their names called by Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum. After the conclusion of the draft, several players were signed to two-way contracts. Not everyone’s path to the NBA is the same, and it could involve […] The post All-American Mark Sears has agreed to a two-way...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves reportedly declined an extension offer. According to The Athletic’s Dan Woike, Reaves declined the four-year, $89.2 million max offer that he is eligible to sign this summer. Woike noted “limitations placed on the amount the Lakers were allowed to offer this week.” This means the decision “wasn’t a reflection […] The...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Ace Bailey didn’t expect to hear his name called by the Utah Jazz with the No. 5 overall pick on Wednesday night in the 2025 NBA draft. Leading up to the event, Bailey’s decision to skip workouts with every NBA team led to speculation that he potentially already had a promise from a team. Despite […] The post Ace Bailey’s Reps Told Team Drafting In Top 5 He...
Basketball Insiders (Ben Pfeifer) —
A wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft brought plenty of excitement with trades, consensus reaches and big moves all over the place. Let’s dive into some winners and losers from the first day of the Draft. Winner: Jase Richardson And The Orlando Magic As a player I deemed a lottery-level talent, Richardson was […] The post NBA Draft 2025: Winners And Losers Of The First Round appeared...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Heading into the first round of the 2025 NBA draft, the Pelicans had two selections. With the seventh overall pick, New Orleans selected Jeremiah Fears out of Oklahoma. The Pelicans were slotted to pick again at 23rd overall. However, New Orleans’ front office made a questionable trade to move up 10 spots and draft Derik […] The post Derik Queen updated his LinkedIn profile...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the 2025 offseason as they search for ways to upgrade their roster and build around their superstar duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The Lakers are expected to make improvements to bolster their frontcourt via adding big-man depth, but they could potentially target other players at the […] The post 3 Realistic Trade Targets For Lakers in 2025...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Thirty players heard their names called on night one of the 2025 NBA draft. ESPN’s draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, shared his thoughts on the Celtics’ first-round selection. With the 28th pick, Boston selected Spanish wing Hugo Gonzalez. Hours before he was drafted by the Celtics, Gonzalez won a Spanish League Championship with Barcelona. Jonathan Givony […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Joel Embiid continues to recover from his arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April, which he badly needed after enduring the entire 2024-25 campaign limited to injuries. The two-time NBA scoring champion only played 19 matches last season and the Sixers suffered without their main man. The Philadelphia organization expects him to be fully […] The post 76ers anticipate Joel...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly has yet to ask for a trade this offseason, but the two-time MVP still remains “open-minded” about leaving the team, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Giannis Antetokounmpo is open-minded and considering other options outside of Milwaukee. He has not requested a trade yet, but he remains open-minded from my...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Playing in your first year for the Spurs certainly has its’ advantages, especially considering how the team has earned back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners over the last two drafts. Now they hope to do the same this upcoming campaign, as the club picked Dylan Harper as the No. 2 overall pick. After Wednesday’s big […] The post No. 2 pick Dylan Harper can’t wait to...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
From playing in the 2024 NBA Finals to selecting Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA draft. It’s been one hell of a year for the Dallas Mavericks. Don’t forget that the team traded Luka Doncic in that timeframe. Despite the setbacks Dallas faced from trading Doncic to the Lakers, they lucked out and got the […] The post Shams Charania said ‘Nico Harrison has built arguably...