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Cam Boozer vs Darryn Peterson is a March Madness gift that could decide Wizards draft

A Duke versus Kansas Sweet 16 matchup provides the Washington Wizards an opportunity to evaluate top draft prospects Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson before making their lottery pick decision.

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Trae Young might have just teased his choice for the Wizards' top pick

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Bleacher Report's latest NBA Mock Draft would be a nightmare for the Wizards

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NBA reporter Drops eye-opening take on Wizards rookie that fans need to hear

Wizards just received a reassuring sign they dodged a bullet in the 2024 NBA Draft

Washington's recent draft and new front office have produced promising young talent, suggesting the franchise may be escaping a long cycle of bad draft luck.

Bub Carrington sees Trae Young as the catalyst the Wizards have been missing

Trae Young's arrival aims to provide a floor general and offensive catalyst for the rebuilding Wizards, and Bub Carrington publicly supports the addition.

3 hours ago

Cam Boozer vs Darryn Peterson is a March Madness gift that could decide Wizards draft

A Duke versus Kansas Sweet 16 matchup provides the Washington Wizards an opportunity to evaluate top draft prospects Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson before making their lottery pick decision.

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Trae Young might have just teased his choice for the Wizards' top pick

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Bleacher Report's latest NBA Mock Draft would be a nightmare for the Wizards

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NBA reporter Drops eye-opening take on Wizards rookie that fans need to hear

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Wizards just received a reassuring sign they dodged a bullet in the 2024 NBA Draft

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Bub Carrington sees Trae Young as the catalyst the Wizards have been missing

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Will Riley is quietly forcing his way into a league-wide conversation

Will Riley, the Wizards' overlooked 21st overall draft pick, has emerged as a potential steal by averaging 14.6 points on efficient shooting while the team pursues a superstar duo of Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

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Will Riley just proved to Brian Keefe he belongs in the Wizards rotation

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Wizards' rookie makes doubters eat crow after second preseason game

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Will Riley is quietly forcing his way into a league-wide conversation

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Will Riley just proved to Brian Keefe he belongs in the Wizards rotation

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Wizards' rookie makes doubters eat crow after second preseason game

March Madness matchup Raptors must watch with their draft pick on the line

The Toronto Raptors should scout NCAA Tournament point guards, particularly Alabama's Labaron Philon and Texas Tech's Christian Anderson, as potential draft replacements for Immanuel Quickley.

5 days ago

Bilal Coulibaly's most consistent trait may also be his most frustrating

Bilal Coulibaly possesses elite two-way potential but struggles with inconsistency, limiting his impact despite flashes of dominance for the Washington Wizards.

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1 week ago

It's not too early to say the Miami Heat nailed the 2024 NBA Draft

The Miami Heat successfully drafted Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larsson in 2024, with both players performing significantly above their draft positions after just 21 months.

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Haunting Heat draft pick has only gotten worse with age

Miami Heat

2 NBA execs, scouts believe Kasparas Jakucionis will be steal of 2025 NBA Draft

1 week ago

It's not too early to say the Miami Heat nailed the 2024 NBA Draft

The Miami Heat successfully drafted Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larsson in 2024, with both players performing significantly above their draft positions after just 21 months.

Miami Heat

Haunting Heat draft pick has only gotten worse with age

Miami Heat

2 NBA execs, scouts believe Kasparas Jakucionis will be steal of 2025 NBA Draft

Boston Celtics

Cooper Flagg was asked if he wants to be a Celtic one day. Here's what the Maine native said.

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When will Cooper Flagg be an All-Star? Projecting the No. 1 pick's NBA future

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Cooper Flagg's NBA soft launch showed the spotlight fits just fine

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Cooper Flagg was asked if he wants to be a Celtic one day. Here's what the Maine native said.

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When will Cooper Flagg be an All-Star? Projecting the No. 1 pick's NBA future

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Cooper Flagg's NBA soft launch showed the spotlight fits just fine

Sources: UNC's Wilson out rest of season after thumb surgery

North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson underwent season-ending surgery for a broken right thumb and will pursue NBA draft preparation during the predraft process.

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The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois

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Ranking men's basketball Freshman of the Year contenders: Who is No. 1?

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Kansas star Peterson (hamstring) out vs. Duke

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An NBA fan's guide to college basketball: 10 teams with most prospects

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The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois

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Ranking men's basketball Freshman of the Year contenders: Who is No. 1?

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Kansas star Peterson (hamstring) out vs. Duke

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An NBA fan's guide to college basketball: 10 teams with most prospects

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LA Lakers

Lakers hire former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as a draft advisor

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Lakers add ex-Virginia coach Tony Bennett as draft adviser

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Lakers hire former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as a draft advisor

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Lakers add ex-Virginia coach Tony Bennett as draft adviser

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4 weeks ago

NBA offseason storylines: Watching LeBron, Reaves, Giannis, more

Giannis' contract decision and the Bucks' draft assets will shape the offseason, while Lakers' free-agent choices and league-wide trades influence hierarchy shifts.

Adam Silver's bold threat to stop tanking could spell disaster for the Wizards

The NBA may end the draft and make prospects free agents to eliminate tanking, which would favor big-market teams and threaten franchises like the Wizards.

#darryn-peterson

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KU's Darryn Peterson 'good to go' against Iowa St., Bill Self says

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NBA execs: Kansas' Peterson, BYU's Dybantsa top draft prospects

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Self: Family wants Peterson near 100% for return

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KU's Darryn Peterson 'good to go' against Iowa St., Bill Self says

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NBA execs: Kansas' Peterson, BYU's Dybantsa top draft prospects

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Self: Family wants Peterson near 100% for return

What the Charles Bediako ruling means for Alabama and future NCAA eligibility cases

A judge denied Charles Bediako's injunction, reinforcing that players who enter the NBA draft or sign two-way contracts forfeit NCAA college basketball eligibility.

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The Sacramento Kings Are Dedicated To Dignified Losing | Defector

Sacramento Kings are intentionally losing games to improve draft positioning and pursue a potentially elite prospect.

Portland

Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson to make season debut Friday

Scoot Henderson will make his season debut Friday for the Portland Trail Blazers after recovering from a torn left hamstring.

#toronto-raptors

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The Raptors need to target these players in the 2026 NBA Draft

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Raptors 2020 NBA Draft haunted by 'what if'

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Undrafted free agents defined the 2018 and 2019 NBA Drafts for the Raptors

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Raptors dodged a draft-day disaster that's already haunting another team

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The Raptors need to target these players in the 2026 NBA Draft

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Raptors 2020 NBA Draft haunted by 'what if'

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Undrafted free agents defined the 2018 and 2019 NBA Drafts for the Raptors

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Raptors dodged a draft-day disaster that's already haunting another team

The Wizards now have a major question to answer about Bub Carrington

Trae Young's arrival likely removes Bub Carrington as the Wizards' intended long-term starting point guard, casting doubt on his future role.

Amid boos, Baylor's Nnaji debuts in loss at TCU

James Nnaji debuted for Baylor, scoring five points in 16 minutes during a 69-63 loss to TCU in their Big 12 opener.

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The surreal journey of James Nnaji, the Barcelona youth player selected in the NBA Draft who ended up in the NCAA

NBA-drafted center James Nnaji joined Baylor mid-season, creating a first-of-its-kind move that blurs NCAA amateur boundaries and sparked controversy.

Kyshawn George may have identified the key to unlocking his game

Kyshawn George is a versatile, improving Wizards playmaker averaging 14.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and showcasing high basketball IQ.

How Derik Queen became the Pelicans' future after a shocking draft-night trade

Derik Queen is a 20-year-old, high-potential Pelicans center whose controversial draft acquisition drew scrutiny but has produced historic rookie-level performances.

#alex-sarr

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Alex Sarr could be the one player who completely changes the Wizards' reputation

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Wizards general manager sings Alex Sarr praise that should excite fans

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Alex Sarr could be the one player who completely changes the Wizards' reputation

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Wizards general manager sings Alex Sarr praise that should excite fans

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Wizards are learning a harsh Cam Whitmore lesson they should've known all along

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Bub Carrington just revealed why Cam Whitmore's talent is anything but normal

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Wizards are learning a harsh Cam Whitmore lesson they should've known all along

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Bub Carrington just revealed why Cam Whitmore's talent is anything but normal

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The potential ugly tanking consequence Nets have to keep fighting

Brooklyn Nets

Kenny Atkinson believes Nets are in a 'similar' situation to the Brooklyn team he took over in 2016

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Jordi Fernandez and the NBA's boldest experiment: Can the Nets develop five first-round picks at once?

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Hanifan's Offseason Outlook: Evaluating the Brooklyn Nets' 2025 offseason

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The potential ugly tanking consequence Nets have to keep fighting

Brooklyn Nets

Kenny Atkinson believes Nets are in a 'similar' situation to the Brooklyn team he took over in 2016

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Brooklyn

Jordi Fernandez and the NBA's boldest experiment: Can the Nets develop five first-round picks at once?

Brooklyn

Hanifan's Offseason Outlook: Evaluating the Brooklyn Nets' 2025 offseason

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Inside Danny Wolf's mental chess match on the court: 'He's like my laptop'

I would make the joke to him that he's like my laptop, Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May told the Daily News. I felt like that's how Danny's brain was working on a lot of days, just too many tabs going at one time.

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#tre-johnson

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Tre Johnson just got the kind of praise you rarely hear from NBA scouts

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Wizards' Tre Johnson could make a statement nobody's ready for

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Kyshawn George just confirmed what the Wizards love about Tre Johnson

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Wizards general manager says what Wizards fans already know about Tre Johnson

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Tre Johnson was the perfect prospect for the Wizards rebuild and it's not close

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Tre Johnson is climbing into rare Wizards rookie air after Summer League tear

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Tre Johnson just got the kind of praise you rarely hear from NBA scouts

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Wizards' Tre Johnson could make a statement nobody's ready for

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Kyshawn George just confirmed what the Wizards love about Tre Johnson

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Wizards general manager says what Wizards fans already know about Tre Johnson

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Tre Johnson was the perfect prospect for the Wizards rebuild and it's not close

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Tre Johnson is climbing into rare Wizards rookie air after Summer League tear

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Why Karim Lopez looms as Mexico's first NBA star

Karim López, an 18-year-old, 6-foot-9 New Zealand Breakers forward from Hermosillo, is an NBA first-round prospect poised to become a prominent Mexican basketball figure.

#collin-murray-boyles

Toronto

Webster weighs in on Murray-Boyles, expectations for rookie season

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A short blurb on everything the Raptors did this summer

Toronto

Webster weighs in on Murray-Boyles, expectations for rookie season

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A short blurb on everything the Raptors did this summer

Sources: Rookie Bailey, rep part after draft drama

Ace Bailey parted ways with manager Omar Cooper and is seeking new representation after agents warned teams he would not report during the draft process.

Wizards regret in drafting Bilal Coulibaly grows after nightmare EuroBasket

Bilal Coulibaly's poor EuroBasket performance increased doubts about his fit with the Washington Wizards and raised questions whether drafting him was a mistake.

OKC rookie Sorber out for season with torn ACL

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber tore the ACL in his right knee and will miss the entire 2025-26 season.

Hanifan's Offseason Outlook: Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets' 2025 offseason

Severe injuries led to a 19-63 season, but key offseason additions and a promising draft pick, Kon Knueppel, materially improve Charlotte's future outlook.

Golden State Warriors

High school coach? Ayesha Curry opens up on Stephen Curry's early career goal

Stephen Curry nearly became a high school basketball coach instead of an NBA superstar.

John Wall's retirement makes one thing clear about the Wizards recent draft selection

John Wall retires from the NBA at 34 due to injuries and joins Amazon Prime as an NBA analyst, leaving a lasting Wizards legacy.

Haunting Raptors draft pick has only gotten worse with age

Malachi Flynn's time in Toronto was largely marked by stifled development and a lack of true breakthrough. He hardly solidified a long-term spot within the Raptors' pecking order.

Toronto Raptors

NBA Draft guru confirms what Heat fans already knew about Kel'el Ware

Kel'el Ware must improve his consistency, especially defensively, to secure his future as Miami Heat's franchise center.

Toronto Raptors

Can the Raptors win their NBA Cup group?

Ulrich Chomche and Jonathan Mogbo have contrasting projections and potential for their future with the Raptors.

Heat's best-kept secret that no one will see coming could change everything

Jaquez Jr. must improve to enhance Miami's roster depth for competitive success.

Boston Celtics

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RJ Luis' Trade To Celtics Could Be Perfect Way To Start NBA Career

RJ Luis transitions from college stardom to the NBA after signing with the Boston Celtics post-trade from the Utah Jazz.

No. 1 hoops recruit Oladotun reclassifying to '26

Babatunde Oladotun, the No. 1 high school basketball player, is reclassifying to the class of 2026 and will graduate spring 2026.

Toronto Raptors

ESPN poll uncovers split opinions on Raptors rookie's future in the league

Collin Murray-Boyles is considered both a potential steal and reach in the draft, reflecting his controversial placement within NBA evaluations.

#nba-summer-league

Miami Heat

Miami Heat: Kasparas Jakucionis speaks on Summer League experience

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Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser showing growth in Summer League

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Miami Heat: Kasparas Jakucionis speaks on Summer League experience

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Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser showing growth in Summer League

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