Sources: Grizzlies Open to Moving No. 4 Overall Pick

With that reality settling in, the buzz around this week’s predraft combine here is that the Grizzlies are ripe for a move out of the No. 4 spot. The preference would be to move into the top two and take [Deandre] Ayton or [Luka] Doncic, but it’s a longshot that Phoenix (No. 1) or Sacramento […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Trae Young: ‘I’m the best overall player in this draft’

Trae Young believes he’s not just the best scorer in the NBA draft this season, he’s the best player. When asked Friday if he felt he was the best scorer in this year’s class of potential picks, the Oklahoma guard felt he needed to add a little more to the description. “I think I’m the best […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Luka Doncic Undecided on Joining NBA Next Season

Potential top draft pick Luka Doncic told reporters that he hasn’t decided if he will make the leap from Europe to the NBA next season. “Ι’m not sure if these are the last two games [in Europe],” Doncic said at a news conference for the EuroLeague Final Four. “We have yet to make this decision. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Michael Porter Jr.: ‘I’m the best player in this draft’

Michael Porter Jr. still believes he is the best player in the NBA draft, despite the fact he missed almost all of his lone season at Missouri after having back surgery. When asked during Thursday’s session with the media if he could have been the No. 1 pick had it not been for his injury, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Atlanta Open to Moving No. 3 Overall Pick

So some early early draft scuttle — word from Chicago is Atlanta seems to be open to trading the #3 if the return is right, they seem interested in moving down – that could change as they meet with prospects. So some early early draft scuttle — word from Chicago is Atlanta seems to be […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
69 Players To Attend The 2018 NBA Draft Combine

69 players have accepted invites to attend the 2018 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Luka Doncic Won’t Work Out for Teams Before Draft

[Agent Bill] Duffy said that [Luka] Doncic won’t work out for teams ahead of this June’s draft because of his commitments to Real Madrid. The team is part of the Euroleague Final Four, which will take place on May 18 and 20, and will start with Doncic’s Spanish team taking on Russian powerhouse CSKA. Expect a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Luka Doncic Declares for 2018 NBA Draft

Potential No. 1 overall pick Luka Doncic of Real Madrid has declared for the 2018 NBA draft, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Doncic, 19, submitted draft paperwork this week to formally enter his name, league sources said. Doncic is arguably the most decorated European player to make a jump to the NBA, a wunderkind who’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Top Ten NCAA Basketball Juniors: 2017-18

While the NCAA junior class typically provides a limited number of NBA-ready options, this could be the most talented group in quite some time.

Alan Draper  •  16 Aug 2022