Daily Archives: June 19, 2022

Lakers draft prospect profile: Jabari Walker

Just because the Los Angeles Lakers do not have a pick in the upcoming NBA draft doesn’t mean they’re not doing their due diligence on draft prospects. The team is reportedly interested in acquiring a second-round pick, and many expect it to also try to sign at least one undrafted player as a free agent. One player the Lakers recently …

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Blake Wesley adds depth at guard spots

As the June 23 NBA draft continues to approach, now is the time to look at some potential prospects for the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 23 pick in the draft. While the Sixers are currently shopping the pick and there is a possibility that whoever they select will be going elsewhere, there are still some options in this draft. …

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Stephen A. Smith emphatically picks Warriors to repeat as NBA champions

Stephen A. emphatically picks Dubs to repeat as champs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors’ championship parade hasn’t even begun to roll down Market Street yet, but it’s never too early to speculate on what’s next for the dynasty in the Bay. Just minutes after Golden State clinched its fourth NBA title in eight years, ESPN analyst Stephen …

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Chet Holmgren meets with Orlando Magic, who control No. 1 pick

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren was wrapping up a multiday visit Friday with the Orlando Magic, who hold the No. 1 pick in next week’s NBA draft. A person with knowledge of Holmgren’s visit said meetings, interviews and a dinner with team officials were all part of the process during his time with Orlando. The person spoke on …

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Getting ready for Game 7 tonight

Draymond Green: Getting ready for Game 7 tonight… 🔒in!!! Happy Father’s DaySource: Twitter @Money23Green What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA“No one has proven they can beat us whole.”Draymond Green reflects on the journey this core group has been through#DubNation | @Draymond Green | @Frank Isola | @Greg Anthony pic.twitter.com/Yq1qvbEONF – 4:46 PM Draymond Green @Money23GreenGetting ready for …

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Wake Forest’s Jake LaRavia could be an impact rookie for a contender

There have been many risers leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. However, few have climbed up draft boards faster than Wake Forest forward Jake LaRavia. A player that transferred from Indiana State to the smallest school in the ACC went relatively unnoticed throughout the college basketball season. Now, the 6-foot-9, 228-pound player has caught everyone’s attention. LaRavia averaged 14.6 …

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Tobias Harris, John Collins and more

With the 2021-22 NBA season officially over, teams will now start to maneuver ahead of a huge offseason. We’ve already seen one surprising trade go down, with the Houston Rockets agreeing to send Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks for salary filler and a first-round pick in the upcoming draft. Below, check out the latest installment of our trade rumors rankings …

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Kansas State Wildcats football basketball recruiting Collin Dunn Jerome Tang Desi Sills Kade McIntyre

1. JEROME TANG: After being stuck on eight players for the 2022-2023 roster for quite a while, Kansas State tacked on two more players during the week, including guard Desi Sills that should provide scoring production on the perimeter. 2. SEC: If counting Texas and Oklahoma, they accounted for six of the eight teams that advanced to the College Baseball …

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How Jordan Poole, other Warriors youngsters impacted by NBA Finals run

How JP believes championship run impacted young Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors’ future is bright, and it isn’t because their home is in the sunny Golden State. It’s in thanks in part to the eager group of talented youngsters on their roster who, after receiving their first taste of a championship upon winning the 2022 NBA …

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Funny Draymond Green-Jayson Tatum Subway commercial ages well after NBA Finals

Funny Draymond-Tatum commercial ages well after Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Draymond Green didn’t score as many points as Jayson Tatum when the Warriors and Boston Celtics faced off in the 2022 NBA Finals, but that didn’t matter as the Golden State veteran earned a fourth championship ring thanks to his team’s victory. Funnily enough, the exact same …

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With draft close, who are Sixers projected to take?

Mock draft roundup: With draft night near, who are Sixers projected to take? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Since our mock draft roundup last week, the Rockets have acquired the 26th pick and the Nuggets have added No. 30.  The Sixers still hold No. 23, though no one would be stunned if they deal away that selection (after making …

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Former Gator Bradley Beal could enter free agency for first time

Bradley Beal may have only played one season wearing the Orange and Blue but he will forever be a Gator, and he currently represents the best former Florida player active in the NBA. Drafted with the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft — second-highest only to the legendary Neal Walk and tied with current Boston Celtic Al Horford …

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NBA Draft 2022: Ranking the most intriguing teams, from Knicks trying to move up to Blazers’ crucial decision

The NBA Draft isn’t all about the players who get picked. Sure, we’re all excited to see which franchises that consensus top-three prospects Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero get to call home, but there’s a lot more that will happen behind the scenes leading up to and during Thursday’s draft. This year provides no shortage of potential …

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Brooklyn Nets rank 10th in ESPN’s way-too-early power rankings

The Brooklyn Nets currently sit at number ten in ESPN’s way-too-early NBA power rankings. According to ESPN, the Nets sit at the very bottom of the top ten with the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets all ahead. After the Nets shaky season and surely …

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