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[ad_1] It’s time for the Sweet 16, which makes this a perfect time to release my first mock draft for the 2025 NBA Draft. Below is the first round for my mock. You can find this mock, plus a full second round and scouting reports for every single prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft Guide. Some of the top prospects …

[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is often willing to speak his mind, but rarely sits down for an extended interview on all-things NBA. James did just that Wednesday, addressing a number of topics during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” During the hour-long sit down, James discussed his relationship with Michael Jordan, thoughts on ESPN journalist Brian …

[ad_1] The Sixers signed Phillip Wheeler to a 10-day contract, the team announced Wednesday. According to a source, the deal was again done via the NBA’s hardship exception. Marcus Bagley, Oshae Brissett and Chuma Okeke have been other March 10-day signings for the injury-depleted, 23-49 Sixers. Wheeler has taken a unique, circuitous route to the NBA. The 6-foot-8 forward decided …

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler made it abundantly clear where he stands with Miami Heat president Pat Riley. It’s no secret the star forward’s relationship with Riley soured in the months leading up to the blockbuster trade to the Warriors on Feb. 5, but now six-plus weeks removed from the trade deadline saga, Butler does not appear to be on speaking terms …

[ad_1] The vast majority of Heat fans gave Warriors forward Jimmy Butler a warm welcome back in his return to Miami on Tuesday night, something that didn’t sit right with ESPN’s Bobby Marks. “I was embarrassed last night,” Marks said Wednesday morning on “Get Up.” “I was embarrassed watching that and looking at what the Heat fans did. To give …

[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is often willing to speak his mind, but rarely sits down for an extended interview on all-things NBA. James did just that Wednesday, addressing a number of topics during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” During the hour-long sit down, James discussed his relationship with Michael Jordan, thoughts on ESPN journalist Brian …

[ad_1] The bottom-tier teams in the NBA have more incentive to lose than to win late in the season. Here’s how to change it. The Sixers and Pelicans played Monday night in a game where both fanbases were justified in hoping for a loss rather than a win. The Raptors and Wizards played under similar circumstances. That’s because the NBA …

[ad_1] Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns Preview The Boston Celtics (53-19) and Phoenix Suns (35-37) are all set to square off from Footprint Center in Phoenix. Jayson Tatum will be out of the game tonight after injuring his ankle earlier in the week against the Kings. The Celtics are on a six-game winning streak. The Suns are on a winning …

[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is often willing to speak his mind, but rarely sits down for an extended interview on all-things NBA. James did just that Wednesday, addressing a number of topics during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” James discussed the trade that brought Luka Dončić to the Lakers, James’ feud with Stephen A. Smith …

[ad_1] Alex Toohey of the Kings wins the rebound during the round 16 NBL match between Sydney Kings and Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena, on January 12, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe Photography/Getty Images) Summary: Toohey is a jack-of-all-trades Australian forward who grinds on defense and loves to dish the ball around. But his scoring comes …

[ad_1] Joan Beringer blocks the ball during Round 17 of the BKT EuroCup regular season. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua via Getty Images) Summary: Beringer began playing basketball only three years ago, which makes him a raw project, but also makes his natural talents all the more impressive. He’s a center but has the quickness of a guard, giving him immense …

[ad_1] Nolan Traoré is a projected lottery pick. (Photo by Esra Bilgin/Anadolu via Getty Images) Summary: Traoré oozes upside with his size, blazing speed, and shiftiness off the bounce. But he’s an inefficient scorer all over the floor who needs to improve his erratic decision-making to prove he’s worth the big swing. Comparisons: Dejounte Murray, Scoot Henderson Strengths Speed: He’s …

[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets Preview The Milwaukee Bucks (40-31) and Denver Nuggets (45-28) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. Both the Bucks and the Nuggets have struggled recently. Both are 4-6 in their last 10 games. Much like other teams, they have both been bitten by the injury bug. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damien Lillard, …

[ad_1] LeBron James and JJ Redick surprised the NBA world when they announced the “Mind the Game” podcast last March. The show offered rare insight from James on the nuances of the modern NBA and smart analysis by Redick, who was quickly emerging as one of the more insightful broadcasters. A few months later, Redick got hired by the Los …

[ad_1] KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 04: Boogie Fland #2 of the Arkansas Razorbacks looks on during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on January 04, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) Summary: Fland boogies around the floor with shifty handles, pick-and-roll poise, and shot-making upside. Whether he sticks in the …

[ad_1] Ian Jackson #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during the second half of the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at the Dean E. Smith Center on February 22, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Summary: Jackson is a dynamic scorer with a blazing first step who thrives creating shots off the …

[ad_1] It’s hard to become the first to ever do something in the Knicks long and storied history, but Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns did just that on Tuesday night against the Mavericks: Towns and Hart became the first Knicks teammates to get triple-doubles in the same game during a comfortable home win against the shorthanded Mavericks (no Anthony Davis …

[ad_1] Rutgers’ Ace Bailey is a projected top-5 pick. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Summary: Bailey is a ridiculous shot-making machine, capable of splashing contested jumpers from every spot on the floor with the swagger of a throwback bucket-getter. But his shooting consistency, plus his raw edges as a shot creator and defender, need sanding down to …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, March 26, and the Los Angeles Lakers (43-28) and Indiana Pacers (42-29) are all set to square off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Lakers are currently 15-19 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Pacers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. Los Angeles won the only meeting …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, March 26, and the Toronto Raptors (25-47) and Brooklyn Nets (23-49) are all set to square off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Raptors are currently 9-26 on the road with a point differential of -5, while the Nets have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. This is the third of four meetings …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, March 26, and the Washington Wizards (15-56) and Philadelphia 76ers (23-49) are all set to square off from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Wizards are currently 8-28 on the road with a point differential of -12, while the 76ers have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Philadelphia is 1-0 against the Wizards …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, March 26, and the Los Angeles Clippers (40-31) and New York Knicks (45-26) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York. The Clippers are currently 15-20 on the road with a point differential of 3, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Los Angeles won …

[ad_1] There were 15 seconds left on the clock when a 19-year-old college basketball player launched a 16-foot winning shot that would change sports marketing forever. Watching that day was marketing executive and grassroots promoter Sonny Vaccaro. He was so impressed by what he saw that two years later he would bet his job at sports manufacturer Nike on backing …

[ad_1] BOX SCORE Jimmy Butler III’s return trip to Miami was less a revenge game than another stain on the Warriors’ suddenly spiraling season. Golden State trailed from the start, never got close enough to touch the Miami Heat and wound up on the business end of a 112-86 walloping that delivered all manner of ominous signals. This loss, the …

[ad_1] NBA team owners are expected to vote this week on an initiative to launch a professional basketball league in Europe, Sportico’s Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams reported Tuesday. The proposed league would be comprised of eight to 10 teams and aims to expand basketball’s presence across Europe and capitalize on the sport’s popularity by being more involved in the …