The latest trade rumors out of Gotham involve the New York Knicks securing the #4 pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft from the Sacramento Kings so they can select Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, who helped guide the Boilermakers to a Sweet 16 appearance in March Madness 2022. As a […]
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Denver Nuggets Trade JaMychal Green to OKC Thunder for #30 Pick
The Denver Nuggets made the first major trade of note involving the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft when they sent veteran power forward JaMychal Green and an unprotected 2027 first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the #30 pick in this year’s draft, plus two additional future second-round picks. The […]
Will the Sacramento Kings Trade the #4 Pick in the Upcoming Draft?
The Sacramento Kings were awarded the #4 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the teams has been aggressive with shopping the fourth-overall pick for a player like Jerami Grant from the Detroit Pistons, or they could trade down in the draft to teams looking to move into the top five. […]
2022 NBA Draft: Betting Odds for First Four Picks
DraftKings posted odds for picks one through four in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft, so you can place prop bets on which player will get selected with the #1 pick, or the #2 pick, the #3 pick, and the #4 pick. The Orlando Magic hit the lottery when they were […]
2022 NBA Draft #1 Pick Odds: Close Race Between Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren
The Orlando Magic hit paydirt with the #1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and Jabari Smith from Auburn is the betting favorite at DraftKings at -125 odds, followed by Chet Holmgren from Gonzaga at +150 odds. The Magic hit the jackpot last night when they officially won the Draft […]
2022 NBA Draft Odds: Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero in Top 3 to be #1 Pick
A pair of freshmen big men are the favorites to get selected with the top pick in the next NBA Draft, set for June 23 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. Jabari Smith — a versatile freshman from the Auburn Tigers — is the betting favorite to become the #1 pick […]
Big Ten’s Leading Scorer Keegan Murray Declares for NBA Draft
Keegan Murray, the versatile 6-foot-9 sophomore forward from the Iowa Hawkeyes, is leaving school after declaring himself eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft. Murray led the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten in scoring with 23.5 points per game. He was also the nation’s fourth-best scorer and named to the […]
2021 NBA Draft Odds: Green, Mobley, Suggs Favorites for the #2, #3, #4 Pick
Oklahoma State’s All-American Cade Cunningham is the consensus favorite to become the #1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but how about the next few picks and prospects? DraftKings posted odds for the #2, #3, and #4 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Jalen Green (Ignite) is -160 odds favorite […]
Houston Rockets Seek Trade with Detroit Pistons for #1 Pick in the 2021 NBA Draft
The Houston Rockets have three first round picks, including the #2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but they’d love to acquire #1 overall pick in a trade with the Detroit Pistons to grab Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham. The Rockets went 17-55 last season for the worst record in the […]
Detroit Pistons Snag #1 Pick in 2021 NBA Draft Lottery, Houston Rockets #2
The Detroit Pistons secured the top pick in the 2021 NBA Draft when they won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday evening. The Pistons edged out the Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavs, and Toronto Raptors in the Cade Cunningham sweepstakes. Cunningham, a shooting guard from Oklahoma State, is projected as the […]
NCAA Leading Scorer Max Abmas from Cinderella ORU Declares for NBA Draft
Max Abmas, college basketball’s leading scorer from Oral Roberts, wants to go pro so he declared for the 2021 NBA Draft while maintaining his NCAA eligibility by not hiring an agent. As a sophomore, Abmas led the NCAA in scoring with 24.5 points per game. He also shot 42.9% from […]
Michigan Swingman Franz Wagner Declares for NBA Draft
German-born Franz Wagner, a sophomore swingman at Michigan, will bypass his junior season in Ann Arbor and declare himself eligible for the 2021 NBA Draft. Wagner is the younger brother of NBA player and former Michigan standout Moritz Wagner. Wagner, 19, averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per […]
No Surprises in NBA Draft, Anthony Edwards Goes No. 1
The 2020 NBA Draft, at least the lottery portion of it, stuck close to the script and followed the consensus projection in numerous mock drafts. As expected, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards with the #1 pick. Edwards, a shooting guard from Georgia, became the 11th straight one-and-done collegiate player […]
Three NBA Franchises That Should Never Be Allowed to Draft Again
NBA Draft Day is a little like a late-night trip to the drive-thru. Everyone piles in famished and filled with expectations. When the food comes, one person gets everything they wanted, one steals another’s best item, a third settles for whatever’s leftover, and one gets left holding a sweaty bag […]
2020 NBA Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Anthony Edwards or LaMelo Ball First?
Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves select #1 in the upcoming NBA Draft? DraftKings updated their odds on which player will become the #1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft with Anthony Edwards (-152) and LaMelo Ball (+135) leading the way. Last season, Zion Williamson went #1 in the NBA Draft. […]
OG’s Complete List of Every No. 1 NBA Draft Pick from Alcindor to Zion
Some of your all-time favorite players, including LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Patrick Ewing, and Lew Alcindor (before he changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) were selected #1 in the NBA Draft. With the 2020 NBA Draft approaching, we’ve compiled a complete list of every #1 pick since its […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Hit Lottery, Land No. 1 Pick in 2020 NBA Draft
The Minnesota Timberwolves had the second-worst record (19-45) in the NBA during the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, but the T-Wolves hit the lottery on Thursday, securing the #1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The T-Wolves also have the #17 pick in the upcoming draft for a total of two first-rounders […]
2020 NBA Draft and Free Agency Dates Set
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the 2020 NBA Draft will take place on Oct. 16. NBA free agency will begin two days later on Oct. 18. Anthony Edwards, a shooting guard from the Georgia Bulldogs, comes into the NBA Draft as the potential #1 pick. James Wiseman, a 7-foot […]
Who Will Go No. 1? Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, or Obi Toppin?
DraftKings updated its odds on which player will end up as the #1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and Anthony Edwards (Georgia) is the overall favorite at -110. Big man James Wiseman (Memphis) and LaMelo Ball (Illawarra Hawks) are also among the top-three betting favorites as a potential first […]
LaVar Ball Wants LaMelo Picked #1 or Drafted by NY Knicks
LaVar Ball, the outspoken father of LaMelo and his basketball prodigy siblings, thinks his youngest son has enough talent to get selected #1 in the upcoming NBA Draft. If LaMelo isn’t picked first, then LaVar Ball would prefer that the New York Knicks draft his son. “The best fit in […]