Carolina Sports News
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Bobby Marks: Oklahoma City will now have the 15th pick in the draft (via Miami). San Antonio will have 2 picks in the lottery (their own and Atlanta). The Heat will have a first from Golden State. Charlotte will now have a 2027 top-14 protected 1st from Miami (unprotected in 2028 if not conveyed in 2027). … [Read more...] about
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Keith Smith: The Oklahoma City Thunder now have two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft: #15 (via Miami Heat) #25 (via LA Clippers)* *tiebreaker pending (could be anywhere from #22 – #25) Heat now have a lottery-protected pick owed to the Charlotte Hornets in 2027 or unprotected in 2028. … [Read more...] about
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Lee will have another chance to maximize the team around Ball, but it will be on the Hornets star to do the same before rival teams start pushing trade offers Peterson’s way. The GM gave Ball a strong endorsement after the season ended, saying Ball can be as good as he wants to be and does things on the court no one else can do. Ball told reporters he loves being in Charlotte … [Read more...] about
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LaMelo Ball addressed the rumors on social media about fans wanting him to play in bigger markets or better teams. “I’m bothered if I don’t eat, if I ain’t got the meal, I’ll call my people, hopefully some food will come. Bother means like stuff throughout the day. Like the dog pisses on the floor or something like that, that bothers me. Little stuff like that. But telling you … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball: Dog pissing on floor bothers me, not trade talk
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Bobby Marks: Draft pick implications: Miami Heat If they reach the first round 2025 1st to OKC 2027 top-14 protected 1st to Charlotte (unprotected in 2028 if not conveyed) If they lose in the play-in They retain their 2025 first 2026 unprotected 1st to OKC 2028 unprotected 1st to Charlotte … [Read more...] about