NBA Draft Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/category/nba-draft/ Wed, 15 May 2024 18:50:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png NBA Draft Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/category/nba-draft/ 32 32 Bronny James’ priority isn’t to play with LeBron, but to ‘make a name for myself’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bronny-james-priority-isnt-to-play-with-lebron-but-to-make-a-name-for-myself/ Wed, 15 May 2024 18:50:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311396 Bronny James is attracting a lot of attention during this week in Chicago participating in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. Not only is there a lot of expectation surrounding him due to the fact that he’s LeBron’s eldest son, but also because he’s decided to test the draft waters after only one season in college […]

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]]> Combine sit down with 2024 NBA Draft prospect Cam Christie https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/combine-sitdown-with-2024-nba-draft-prospect-cam-christie/ Tue, 14 May 2024 16:48:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311339 Cam Christie was one of the 78 players invited to attend the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. But more than that, many draft experts view Christie as a potential first round pick. In his lone season at Minnesota, the brother of NBA wing Max Christie shot 39.1% from three on 5.4 attempts per game. At 6-6, NBA teams are hoping that the […]

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]]> Bronny James Declares For 2024 NBA Draft, Enters NCAA Transfer Portal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bronny-james-declares-for-2024-nba-draft-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:30:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309658 USC freshman guard Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility and will also enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Friday on Instagram. James was sidelined for five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July due to a congenital […]

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]]> UConn coach says there’s ‘something wrong with the NBA’ if Zach Edey is not a lottery pick https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/uconn-coach-says-theres-something-wrong-with-the-nba-if-zach-edey-is-not-a-lottery-pick/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:10:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309322 Zach Edey has become one of the most polarising college athletes in years, as many doubt if he has what it takes to make it to the NBA. Both fans and experts have been outspoken about how his stature playing against him in the big leagues, while others are convinced that his combination of skill […]

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]]> Projected First-Round Pick Bobi Klintman to Enter 2024 NBA Draft https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/projected-first-round-pick-bobi-klintman-to-enter-2024-nba-draft/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 22:27:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306788 Swedish forward Bobi Klintman, a projected first-round pick, told ESPN on Friday that he has submitted paperwork to make himself eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft. “I believe I am ready for the next challenge, which is the NBA,” Klintman said. “It’s been a goal since I was young. I’ve always tried to challenge myself […]

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]]> NBA Summer League 2023 Sets Viewership Record At ESPN https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-summer-league-2023-sets-viewership-record-at-espn/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:55:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=263889 The NBA season might be over but the league has continued to break viewership records in Las Vegas. The 2023 Summer League set the mark for most viewers on the ESPN platform during the opening weekend. The first weekend of the NBA Summer League averaged 456,000 viewers across 12 games, making it the most-watched opening […]

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]]> Cooper Flagg put on an incredible performance at the Nike Peach Jam on Thursday afternoon and had the game-sealing block https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/cooper-flagg-put-on-a-incredible-performance-at-the-nike-peach-jam-on-thursday-afternoon-and-had-the-game-sealing-block/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:26:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=262540 Certain high school athletes just have that “it factor” and Cooper Flagg is one of those players. The #2 ranked prospect in the class of 2025 just finished up his sophomore season of high school. Yesterday, he had the chance to play in the Nike Peach Jam tournament. Flagg put on an absolute masterpiece and […]

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]]> The Lakers drafted Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino as a potential replacement for SG Austin Reaves https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-lakers-drafted-indianas-jalen-hood-schifino-as-a-potential-replacement-for-sg-austin-reaves/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:44:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=260520 With their current roster, the LA Lakers are still one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. In the 2023 NBA Draft, the Lakers owned the 17th overall pick. They ended up taking Jalen Hood-Schifino out of Indiana. Many were surprised to see the Lakers take another guar with who they already have. Reports […]

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]]> The Minnesota Timberwolves turned down every trade offer they received for Jaden McDaniels in the 2023 NBA Draft https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-minnesota-timberwolves-turned-down-every-trade-offer-they-received-for-jaden-mcdaniels-in-the-2023-nba-draft/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:25:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259474 This past season, the Minnesota Timberwolves snuck into the playoffs as the eighth seed. They lost in five games to the Denver Nuggets. Despite the year ending poorly, the Timberwolves still have a solid core of players. During the 2023 NBA Draft, Minnesota “received a ton of interest” for SF Jaden McDaniels. The Timberwolves shot […]

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]]> LOOK: Gradey Dick’s Wacky ‘Wizard of Oz’ Inspired, Sparkling NBA Draft Outfit https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/look-gradey-dicks-wacky-wizard-of-oz-inspired-sparkling-nba-draft-outfit/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:21:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259477 At the 2023 NBA Draft, among a sea of hopefuls, one shining standout was Kansas-native Gradey Dick, not only for his talent but for his sartorial choices. A charismatic nod to his Kansas roots, Dick paid homage to the iconic film “The Wizard of Oz” with his glitzy, show-stopping outfit. Gradey Dick Pays Homage to […]

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]]> What Next For College Basketball Superstars Drew Timme & Oscar Tshiebwe After Going Undrafted in 2023 NBA Draft? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/what-next-for-college-basketball-superstars-drew-timme-oscar-tshiebwe-after-going-undrafted-in-2023-nba-draft/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:29:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259459 The 2023 NBA Draft drew to a close with surprising developments for two college basketball superstars: Drew Timme and Oscar Tshiebwe. Despite their remarkable records, both went undrafted. Yet, their basketball stories are far from over. Drew Timme Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with Milwaukee Bucks The Gonzaga Bulldogs’ all-time leading scorer, Drew Timme, didn’t wait […]

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]]> The Magic took UConn’s Andre Jackson Jr. with the 36th overall pick and quickly traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-magic-took-uconns-andre-jackson-jr-with-the-36th-overall-pick-and-quickly-traded-him-to-the-milwaukee-bucks/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:19:46 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259446 In the most recent NCAA tournament, the UConn Huskies dominated their competition. Head coach Danny Hurley helped lead the Huskies to their fifth national title in the last 25 years. Their roster was full of elite talent, even some NBA draft picks. Last night, UConn’s Andre Jackson Jr. was drafted by the Magic and then […]

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]]> After going undrafted, Markquis Nowell has a agreed to a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/after-going-undrafted-markquis-nowell-has-a-agreed-to-a-two-way-contract-with-the-toronto-raptors/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:00:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259409 Not every player’s path to the NBA is the same. The top prospects are lucky enough to hear their names called at the draft. For others, their journey will be more difficult. Kansas State’s standout PG Markquis Nowell went undrafted last night as many presumed he would. That doesn’t mean he can’t carve out a […]

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]]> WATCH: First overall pick Victor Wembanyama got emotional when talking about what being drafted meant to him https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/watch-first-overall-pick-victor-wembanyama-got-emotional-when-talking-about-what-being-drafted-meant-to-him/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:09:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259360 The worst-kept secret of the 2023 NBA Draft was the Spurs taking Victor Wembanyama first overall. It would have been extremely hard for them to pass on an elite prospect like himself. Wembanyama has known for a while now that he was going to be taken first overall. Still, the 19-year-old French sensation was emotional […]

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]]> Last night, Amen and Ausar Thompson became the 1st pair of brothers taken in the Top 5 of the same draft https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/last-night-amen-and-ausar-thompson-became-the-1st-pair-of-brothers-taken-in-the-top-5-of-the-same-draft/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:36:08 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259350 The 2023 NBA Draft was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY last night. Top prospects were invited to attend along with their families and friends. Picks 1-3 went as many draft experts predicted, but after that, the board was wide open. Twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson made draft history. They became the […]

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]]> ChatGPT & Google Bard AI Predict Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Career: Hall of Fame Beckons For Spurs No.1 Draft Pick https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/chatgpt-google-bard-ai-predict-victor-wembanyamas-nba-career-hall-of-fame-beckons-for-spurs-no-1-draft-pick/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:21:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259222 In the ever-evolving world of professional sports, predicting the career trajectory of promising young athletes has always been an exciting, albeit uncertain, endeavor. Recent advances in artificial intelligence have added a new dimension to this activity. In this exercise, we put two AI models, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard AI, to the test to predict […]

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]]> ChatGPT Predicts The 2023 NBA Draft: Who Does AI Think Goes Second and What Trades Will be Made? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/chatgpt-predicts-the-2023-nba-draft-who-does-ai-think-goes-second-and-what-trades-will-be-made/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:05:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259221 Gather around basketball fans, we’re boarding the AI train for a thrilling trip to the future! Buckle up as we voyage through a maze of statistical data, mock drafts, and in-depth player analysis, to unlock the mystery of the 2023 NBA Draft selections. We’re not fortune tellers, but we’re armed with something just as potent […]

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]]> Projected No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama appreciates stardom ahead of NBA Draft: ‘I’m just so lucky’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/projected-no-1-pick-victor-wembanyama-appreciates-stardom-ahead-of-nba-draft-im-just-so-lucky/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:19:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259199 The first chapter of Victor Wembanyama’s NBA story is finally being written, as the player has enjoyed stardom after spending some days in the United States ahead of this Thursday’s NBA Draft, where he is expected to be the No. 1 pick and head to the San Antonio Spurs.  “Ever since I knew about the […]

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]]> If the Magic draft Anthony Black tonight, Jalen Suggs or Cole Anthony are rumored to be on the move https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/if-the-magic-draft-anthony-black-tonight-jalen-suggs-or-cole-anthony-are-rumored-to-be-on-the-move/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:19:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259203 Tonight, the Orlando Magic have the sixth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Last year, they had the #1 overall pick and took PF Paolo Banchero out of Duke. Orlando had 12 more wins last season than they did the previous year and they’re looking to build on that small success. If the Magic […]

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]]> Breaking: Pistons expected to pick Ausar Thompson No. 5 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/breaking-pistons-expected-to-pick-ausar-thompson-no-5-overall-in-the-2023-nba-draft/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:56:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259177 In the 2023 NBA Draft lottery, the Detroit Pistons did not have the greatest luck. They were one of three teams with the best odds to get the #1 overall pick. However, they fell to the fifth overall pick in this year’s draft. After having the worst record in the NBA last season, falling out […]

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]]> NBA Report: Blazers Have Made Decision on Number 3 Pick https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-report-blazers-have-made-decision-on-number-3-pick/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:25:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259154 The Portland Trailblazers And Damian Lillard Are At a Crossroads The aftermath of the Bradley Beal trade has shifted the spotlight onto Damian Lillard and his future with the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite Lillard’s unwavering loyalty to the franchise, the organization faces a critical decision regarding their superstar guard and the potential for building a […]

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]]> Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell is out to prove his height isn’t a problem as NBA Draft approaches https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kansas-states-markquis-nowell-is-out-to-prove-his-height-isnt-a-problem-as-nba-draft-approaches/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:21:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259119 As the 2023 NBA Draft is approaching this week, college basketball star Markquis Nowell can’t help but feel the need to prove himself as he’s been here before and was left unchosen in the past. The main reason? His height! The 23-year-old is an elite basketball player, but all the uncertainty that surrounds him is […]

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]]> Michael Jordan Will Have Final Say on Charlotte Hornets No.2 Draft Pick Despite Selling Team https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/michael-jordan-will-have-final-say-on-charlotte-hornets-no-2-draft-pick-despite-selling-team/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:01:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259115 Despite a forthcoming transfer of majority ownership, Michael Jordan, the legendary former player and owner of the Charlotte Hornets, maintains a crucial role in deciding the franchise’s future. The basketball icon will deliver the final verdict on the Hornets’ No. 2 draft pick, even as he relinquishes his majority stake. Jordan Still Holding Sway Over […]

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]]> The Hendersons weigh in on how their family gym prepared Scoot for the NBA: ‘I had to create that culture in my household’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-hendersons-weigh-in-on-how-their-family-gym-prepared-scoot-for-the-nba-i-had-to-create-that-culture-in-my-household/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:49:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259096 Top 3 Draft prospect Scoot Henderson is ready for the NBA, and the more you know about his family, the easier it is to understand why he was made to play basketball. The G League Ignite player is the second youngest out of seven siblings, who three of them thrived in the sport in their […]

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]]> ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says Brandon Miller ‘further solidified’ his chances to be picked by the Hornets #2 overall https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/espns-adrian-wojnarowski-says-brandon-miller-further-solidified-his-chances-to-be-picked-by-the-hornets-2-overall/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:08:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259085 Tomorrow night, the league’s top prospects will eagerly wait to hear their names called in the 2023 NBA Draft. It’s a special time for these players and their families. Ahead of this year’s draft, there’s been speculation on who the Hornets should take second overall. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says Brandon Miller ‘further solidified’ his chances […]

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