The NBA’s first-ever two-day draft featured plenty of noteworthy moments. From three Frenchmen going in the top six to the Minnesota Timberwolves trading up to draft Rob Dillingham in the top ten to Bronny James being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick, what was deemed “the worst draft in recent memory” provided an abundance of entertainment.  While some teams used the two days to gear up for another year of championship contending or other drafted players that will lead their franchises into the future, a select few teams left the draft still unsure of their next steps ..read more

Announcing winners and losers on draft day can be as dangerous as announcing the outcome of a game after the first quarter. It can take years for beginners to fully develop. After a few years, quick predictions often look silly. But they’re really interesting, aren’t they? Plus, if you’re a sports bettor then you know how talent signing affects NBA odds on basketball & football betting sites. Let’s try to highlight the clear winners and losers in this year’s NBA Draft. The Biggest Winners and Losers of the NBA Offseason The Denver Nuggets Have Done it Again Two years after signing Michael ..read more

Last year at UNC, Cole Anthony was supposed to lead the Tar Heels to glory. Anthony was the number two ranked recruit by ESPN and was MVP of the McDonald’s All American Game. In addition, he was co-MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic. With a former NBA player as his father to guide him, the sky was supposed to be the limit. But a severe knee injury caused him to miss eleven games, and the team finished with a 14-19 record. Although Anthony put up stats (18.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 4.0 APG), the perception from NBA scouts and media alike has soured. Instead of projecting him as a top ten pick, mock drafts h ..read more

The NBA Draft Lottery is usually predictable or people know what the expect but this year was different. The top three picks came out yesterday and it was not what was expected at all. The New Orleans Pelicans got the number one overall pick, the Memphis Grizzlies got the number two pick, and rounding out the top three was the New York Knicks. These three teams certainly have a lot to do to get back to the top and this could certainly help. Top Three Picks 1. New Orleans Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans will have the number one overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. This was a complete shock to ..read more

As we head into the conference portion of the basketball schedules, I thought I would start to look at the 2019 NBA draft. The first position I will look at is the point guard position. While this is not a deep position, nor does it have a top five player as of right now, this is still a coveted position that garners a lot of attention. So here are my top point guards heading into the new year. Ja Morant, 6’3 Sophomore, Murray State 27.2 ppg/8.2 rpg/8.4apg/57%fg/33%3fg After a solid freshman season, Morant has become a fierce offensive player putting up over 27 points a game and dishing out al ..read more

Marvin Bagley III, the 6’11 ” 239 pound forward from Duke, is projected to go within the top three picks of this year’s 2018 NBA Draft. Bagley is an accurate, left-handed shooter and an excellent offensive and defensive rebounder, which has earned him many comparisons to NBA greats like Chris Bosh. Bagley is a well-rounded player who is great on both ends of the court, which makes him a target for any NBA team. However, these are the teams that need this eccentric big man the most. NBA Draft: Marvin Bagley potential fits 1. Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies are in a depressing spot currently, as ..read more

Round 1: 1: Phoenix Suns: C DeAndre Ayton – Arizona 2: Sacramento Kings: PF Mavin Bagley – Duke 3: Atlanta Hawks: PF Jaren Jackson Jr.– Michigan State 4: Memphis Gizzlies: SF Michael Porter Jr.– Missouri 5: Dallas Mavericks: SG Luka Doncic – Real Madrid 6: Orlando Magic: PG Trae Young – Oklahoma 7 : Chicago Bulls: C Mohamed Bamba – Texas 8 : Cleveland Cavaliers: C Wendall Carter Jr – Duke 9: New York Knicks: SF Mikal Bridges – Villanova 10: Philadelphia 76ers: PG Collin Sexton – Alabama 11: Charlotte Hornets: PF Robert Williams – Texas A&M 12: Los Angeles Clippers: PG Shair Gilgeous-Alexan ..read more

Lonnie Walker is a 6’5” 204 pound wing player from Miami University. Walker could be the sleeper in this years draft class. He checks all the boxes that you look for when evaluating prospects. With his freakishly athleticism to his offensive and defensive capabilities. Lonnie Walker could be the Donovan Mitchell in this draft and could do wonders for any team that selects him. With the help of a NBA coaching staff and constantly working day in and day out he could become a high level NBA player. NBA Draft: Lonnie Walker potential fits 1 : New York Knicks The New York Knicks are in the need of ..read more

Trae Young has a lot of potential and talent. Breaking out in his first tournament in a garbage game against Oregon, Young busted for 43 points and proved to be an electrifying offensive star. His assist totals went through the roof, and became the first player in Division I history to lead the nation in points per game and assists per game. Last season proved that Oklahoma wasn’t a great school for Young to play at. The talent he had around him to work with was among the bottom in the nation. However, he put his team on his back and carried them to a tournament appearance. Young has potential ..read more

Collin Sexton is a 6’1” 190 lb point guard from the University of Alabama. Collin Sexton is the best defender at the guard position in this years draft. Sexton is a dog on defense and loves to press full court and is never afraid of a challenge. Collin Sexton is a freak athleticly while still working on his offensive game. Sexton will be a starting point guard in this league for a long time because of his defensive ability. At the University of Alabama under head coach Avery Johnson, Sexton shined in the SEC and got the coaching of an NBA coach in college. NBA Draft: Collin Sexton potential fi ..read more