Tag: NBA Draft
Steve Sterby: Why do you consider yourself the best player in the draft? Willie Cauley-Stein: Because nobody plays both sides of the ball. I mean, they do, but I feel like most people care about offense and then play defense ’cause they have to. I take pride in defense, and will play offense when I have […]
With the 2015 NBA Draft around the corner, things at the top are starting to take some shape.
With the NBA draft coming Thursday, few prospects are creating more buzz than Croatian shooting guard Mario Hezonja. No longer is he certain to be available when the Nuggets pick in the No. 7 slot. Hezonja is the best player at his position in the draft. At 6-foot-8 and 200 pounds, his athleticism is off […]
Houston Rockets brought in forward Cliff Alexander (Kansas) as part of a group workout today, league sources tell Sheridan Hoops. #NBADraft — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 20, 2015 Source: Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops on Twitter
Days after the end of the Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers are working on upgrading their roster by shopping the potentially valuable contract of Brendan Haywood, and — in some cases — offering it along with the 24th overall pick in Thursday’s draft, sources told ESPN.com. Haywood’s $10.5 million contract is not guaranteed for next season […]
Emmanuel Mudiay's camp has, to date, been refusing a Kings workout – says several sources. That strategy is smart though – likely gone by 6 — Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) June 19, 2015 Source: Sean Cunningham of News10 Sacramento on Twitter
A spate of teams picking before the Bucks have also worked out (forward Bobby) Portis, including Detroit (No. 8), Indiana (11), Utah (12), Phoenix (13), Oklahoma City (14), Atlanta (15) and Boston (16). When I asked the personable Portis whether any team has given him a “promise’’ to select him, he smiled and said, “A […]
Our 2015 draft prospect profiles include NBA comparisons, strengths, weaknesses and more.
George Lucas de Paula, the Brazilian point guard with humongous hands, will withdraw from the draft his agent tells ESPN. Source: Chad Ford of ESPN on Twitter
Michael Qualls’ knee procedure will be conducted by renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. No MCL tear reportedly, just ACL. Source: Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress on Twitter
