NBA AM: Tacko Fall Undecided on Future

Would Tacko Fall get drafted? Ahead of Wednesday’s deadline to pull out of the draft, he’s still wondering.

Alan Draper  •  11 Oct 2023
Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas Speaks to Markelle Fultz

Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas said he’s talked with potential No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz since Boston landed the top spot in Tuesday’s draft lottery, adding that he thinks the two could thrive together. Thomas wouldn’t divulge the full nature of their conversations but said Fultz is excited for the possibility of being the top […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics, Lakers Land Top Two Picks in Draft

The NBA’s two most storied franchises were big winners on Tuesday night, as the Boston Celtics won the NBA draft lottery and the top overall pick, with the Los Angeles Lakers landing the second pick. Less than 24 hours after outlasting the Washington Wizards in Game 7 to reach the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Lonzo Ball Might Only Workout With Lakers

Lonzo Ball is undecided on whether he’ll work out for teams other than the Los Angeles Lakers, a source close to Ball tells ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “We will make that decision closer to June,” the source said. The source added that it’s been “clear from the start our desired destination is Los Angeles.” Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Thornwell Proves Maturity Beats Potential

Teenagers rule the top of the NBA Draft, but Sindarius Thornwell’s experience is as valuable as potential.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: Justin Jackson, Lottery Crasher

After participating in the 2016 Combine, Justin Jackson returned to college. Time has shown that it was wise.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Dillon Brooks 2017 NBA Draft Combine

2017 NBA Draft hopeful Dillon Brooks talks about the skills he could bring to the NBA, transitioning to the next level and how his prior experiences at Oregon have prepared him for success.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Hamidou Diallo 2017 NBA Draft Combine

2017 NBA Draft hopeful Hamidou Diallo talks about his transition to the NBA, his decision to go to Kentucky and how life has changed over the past few months.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Durant: Top Prospects Should Skip Combine

Times have changed in the NBA. Draft prospects are flexing their collective might and with it, sitting out the combine. Kevin Durant, who 10 years ago failed to bench-press 185 pounds even once but still was drafted No. 2 overall by the Seattle SuperSonics, isn’t discouraged by this recent trend. In fact, with the benefit […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021