NBA Draft: 3 perfect picks for the Toronto Raptors at No. 13
The Toronto Raptors need to pick a direction — rebuilding or competing for the playoffs. Who they take in the NBA Draft could help either way.The Raptors are in a very weird spot. Instead of rebuilding, they traded a first-round pick to the Spurs for Jakob Poeltl at the deadline last year,...
2023-06-16 21:20
NBA Draft rumors: Thompson twins drafted together, Lillard watches workout, Raptors target
With less than a week to go, NBA draft rumors are flying — Damian Lillard is watching workouts, the Thompson twins have a chance of ending up together and more.NBA draft rumors: Damian Lillard attends workouts for playerAccording to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden, Damian Lillard was in at...
2023-06-16 01:21
5 biggest warning signs for an NBA Draft bust
From statistical red flags to troubling archetypes, let's break down the five biggest warning signs for an NBA Draft bust.The 2023 NBA Draft is only 10 days away. Hitting on a draft pick is far from a guarantee. In the 2010s, organizations like the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have fou...
2023-06-13 22:19
3 Deandre Ayton trades the Suns would have to consider
The Suns are reportedly exploring trading Deandre Ayton, at the same time as they seek a solution for Chris Paul. These three deals could solve a lot of their problems.News that the Suns were considering waiving Chris Paul, along with considering trades for him, added some early chaos to the NBA...
2023-06-10 03:47
NBA Draft rumors: Trail Blazers have huge incentive to trade No. 3 pick
The Portland Trail Blazers own the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft but Damian Lillard is giving them plenty of reason not to make that pick.With the NBA Draft only two weeks, the rumor mill is heating up. Will Damian Lillard get traded by the Trail Blazers this offseason? What can Portland do to mak...
2023-06-09 11:15
5 biggest surprises in NBA Draft history
Often the picks at the top of the NBA Draft come into focus well before draft night. But then there are those picks that no one saw coming.The 2023 NBA Draft is nearly two weeks away. So, now is a perfect time to look back in time and reexamine some of the biggest surprises in NBA Draft history....
2023-06-08 21:58
10 best undrafted NBA players of all time
From multiple-time All-Stars to award winners, let's take a look at the 10 best undrafted players in NBA history.Every year, teams look to improve their roster in the NBA Draft. Typically, we spend a lot of time analyzing the projected lottery picks, but some impact players slide through th...
2023-05-31 20:23
Ranking the 3 best options for Raptors coaching vacancy
The Toronto Raptors' decision to fire Nick Nurse leaves them at an organizational crossroads. Is this team really capable of contending, and if so, who's the best voice to lead them?There's no denying the baseline talent on the Toronto Raptors' roster. Pascal Siakam earned Al...
2023-05-24 20:51
NBA rumors: Nick Nurse set to interview with 76ers
After firing head coach Doc Rivers, the Philadelphia 76ers are set to bring in former NBA championship-winning coach Nick Nurse for an interview.It's not often you see NBA teams part ways with big-name head coaches, but that is exactly what's happening in 2023.While there were limi...
2023-05-20 07:47
Ranking the 5 best available NBA free agent centers in 2023
This season's NBA free-agent class is loaded with talent, especially at the center position. Here are the five best big men available.With the NBA playoffs winding down, it is a good time to look ahead to free agency. Many teams will undoubtedly be looking for a center. Well, this year'...
2023-05-19 20:22
3 teams that could upgrade from hiring Mike Budenholzer
Mike Budenholzer was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks but he's a championship-winning coach with a great track record. These three teams should snap him up.Mike Budenholzer has been one of the best coaches in the NBA for the last decade. He has spent all 10 of his years coaching in the Eastern ...
2023-05-19 04:24
NBA rumors: 3 trades the Trail Blazers need to make with the No. 3 pick
After missing out on Victor Wembanyama, the Trail Blazers will be looking to trade the No. 3 pick. What are the best packages they could bring in?The NBA Draft Lottery almost certainly locked in two scenarios. The Spurs won the lottery and selecting Victor Wembanyama seems like the obvious choic...
2023-05-17 23:53