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In their latest look at the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo broke down who each lottery team could pick, depending on where their pick falls. While things get very interesting depending on who gets the third pick, Cooper Flagg of Duke and Dylan Harper of Rutgers are the consensus first and second picks, respectively. The third pick is heavily dependent on … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper Widely Expected To Be Top Two Picks At 2025 NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob … [Read more...] about Lakers ‘Couldn’t Live With What They Saw’ On Mark Williams’ Physical

Charles Lee delivered a clear mandate to Charlotte Hornets' franchise cornerstone LaMelo Ball during Monday's exit interviews, emphasizing the need for physical development heading into next season. "He's got to get stronger," Lee stated plainly when discussing offseason priorities for the 6-foot-7, 190-pound point guard. Lee noted that opposing teams regularly deployed more … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Instructed By Charles Lee To ‘Get Stronger’ In Offseason

The Charlotte Hornets signed Jaylen Sims to a 10 Day contract via the hardship exception. Because there is only one day left in the regular seasons, Sims will get one day of salary. The contract will expire upon completion of Sunday's regular season finale. Sims appeared in five games with the Hornets on his previous 10 Day contract. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 6.0 points and … [Read more...] about Jaylen Sims, Hornets Sign 10 Day Contract

The Charlotte Hornets signed wing Jaylen Sims to a 10 Day contract. Sims spent the bulk of the season with the Hornets G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm. In 49 games with the Swarm, the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Sims shot 44% from the field, including 37.5% from behind the arc. Charlotte added Sims via a hardship … [Read more...] about Jaylen Sims, Hornets Sign 10 Day Contract