NBA PM: Why Teams Love Hollis-Jefferson

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson admits his shot isn’t the best, but the rest of his game makes him an intriguing first-rounder.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Myles Turner Ready to Put Mechanic Issues to Rest

Myles Turner is determined to remove any concerns about his mechanics during the pre-draft process.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Porzingis Emerging as Top 3 NBA Draft Candidate?

Kristaps Porzingis, a smooth-shooting power forward from Latvia, has emerged as a serious threat to break into the top three of the June 25 draft in a potential serious shakeup to the long-held perception the top four spots are set, with some executives at the pre-draft combine here saying Porzingis could go second. “He could […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Tyus Jones: I’m the Best Pure Point Guard in Draft

Duke’s Tyus Jones called himself best “pure” point guard in this draft. Said he’s not a great “attacking” PG, but has most complete game. via Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kaminsky: My Defense Not as Bad as People Think

(Wisconsin Badger Frank) Kaminsky said he has received different answers from every team he has met with, but they all have stuck to a similar theme — he needs to work on his defense and improve his body to make it more NBA-ready. However, he isn’t as down on his defensive skills as some detractors. “I […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Stanley Johnson: “I’m the best player in the draft”

Questioner: “Why should an NBA team draft you?” (Arizona Wildcat) Stanley Johnson: “Because I’m the best player in the draft.” via Keith Langlois of NBA.com/Pistons on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Stanley Johnson is as Confident as They Come

Stanley Johnson declared himself the best prospect in the 2015 NBA Draft, and he truly believes it.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Utah Jazz On The Rise

The Utah Jazz may have finally turned the corner, and another solid offseason could put them in the playoff hunt… The NBA Combine invite list is out and some players got snubbed.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Nikola Milutinov Receiving Interest from NBA Teams?

Multiple NBA teams have interviewed and liked Partizan center Nikola Milutinov – a Serbian 7 footer – I’m told. via David Pick of Basketball Insiders on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021