The Phoenix Suns had a surprising 2025 NBA Draft day yesterday. After watching Khaman Malauch, seen as the top big man in the draft, fall into their laps at No. 10, the Suns added more size by trading for injury-plagued 7-footer Mark Williams. For sending Williams to the Valley of the Sun, the Charlotte received the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft (Liam McNeeley), Vasilije … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Grades: Suns Add Much Needed Size, Hornets Add Assets
Grading the Charlotte Hornets on Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft
Last night, the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft took place. The Charlotte Hornets were not shy about making moves. Charlotte selected Kon Knueppel number four overall, and traded Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns for the 29th pick and a 2029 first-round pick. Grading the Charlotte Hornets on Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft Fourth Overall: Kon Knueppel At 6-foot-7, Knueppel is … [Read more...] about Grading the Charlotte Hornets on Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft
Lakers Need To Flex Financial Muscle To Draft 7’1″ Target
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers, with a glaring hole at center, have taken a strategic step in Thursday night’s NBA Draft. By using financial leverage, they moved up to the 45th overall pick, aiming to secure a needed big man. The Lakers’ main target? Ryan Kalkbrenner, a 7-foot-1 senior from Creighton. Lakers Need To Flex Financial Muscle To Draft 7’1″ Target, Ryan … [Read more...] about Lakers Need To Flex Financial Muscle To Draft 7’1″ Target
Could Jazz’s Top Draft Pick Request Trade?
When Ace Bailey‘s name was called, announcing that he had been selected by the Utah Jazz with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, there didn’t appear to be the usual excitement. He wasn’t smiling ear to ear. He wasn’t giddy. Of course, most people aren’t body language experts. They certainly aren’t telepathic. So, everyone that’s doubted whether he was happy about … [Read more...] about Could Jazz’s Top Draft Pick Request Trade?
7 Big Surprises Of 2025 NBA Draft’s First Round
The 2025 NBA Draft is underway, with the first round taking place last night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. While the top four picks went as expected, led by Cooper Flagg going to the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 overall selection, there were some surprises, as usual, in a deep draft. 7 Big Surprises Of 2025 NBA Draft’s First Round Things started to get interesting with … [Read more...] about 7 Big Surprises Of 2025 NBA Draft’s First Round