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
2025 NBA Draft: 4 Lottery Teams Have Worked Out Tre Johnson
On the eve of the 2025 NBA Draft, several prospects that received invites to green room were interviewed, answering myriad queries about the pre-draft process. Much of the attention went to Rutgers freshman forward Ace Bailey, who has caused a stir by avoiding workouts with teams in the top-five. However, Texas freshman wing Tre Johnson’s pressers were even more eye-opening. A … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft: 4 Lottery Teams Have Worked Out Tre Johnson