Indiana Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin should be on notice for his first meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers later this season. LeBron James has never been one to take too kindly to trash talk. Just prior to the 2022 NBA Draft, Mathurin began talking about his excitement to compete against the Lakers forward. “A lot … Read more
Johnny Juzang became a centerpiece and pillar of a UCLA Final Four team. He helped the Bruins get back to the Sweet 16 this past season. Had they beaten North Carolina in the regional semifinal round, the Bruins — facing No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s in the Elite Eight — would have been a heavy … Read more
Christian Braun was selected 21st overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night, but it was his mother, Lisa, who stole the show. Once Braun’s name was called, cameras captured the moment the former Kansas guard embraced his family, namely Lisa, who wore an eye-catching red dress. Minutes later, the … Read more
Chet Holmgren isn’t as NBA-ready as you think.Image: Getty Images The 2022 NBA Draft is just hours away, and the top three seem to be locked among Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga), Jabari Smith (Auburn), and Paolo Banchero (Duke). Some talking heads and experts think it’s a toss-up as to which player will be selected No. 1. … Read more
With the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic selected Duke forward Paolo Banchero. The move came as something of a surprise, given that Banchero never met with the Magic and the consensus around the league was that Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. would be headed to Orlando. Instead, it was Banchero … Read more
NBA draft night is hugely exciting for pretty much everyone involved. For the draftees, it’s the culmination of a lifelong dream (and a hefty paycheck). For families, it’s a time of absolute pride. For fans, it’s a chance to dream of a future full of MVP awards and NBA titles. Some of the most entertaining … Read more
As NBA teams finalize their boards ahead of Thursday night’s NBA draft, sources have told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the order of the top three picks is “increasingly firm,” with Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. going to the Orlando Magic at No. 1, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren to the Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 2 and Duke’s … Read more
Each summer, the National Basketball Association’s annual Draft shines a light on the top college and international players looking to enter the pros—and it also affords professional teams the opportunity to improve their roster by bringing in young talent and strengthening the key offensive and defensive skills necessary to put together a winning record. Presently, … Read more
Just because the Los Angeles Lakers do not have a pick in the upcoming NBA draft doesn’t mean they’re not doing their due diligence on draft prospects. The team is reportedly interested in acquiring a second-round pick, and many expect it to also try to sign at least one undrafted player as a free agent. … Read more