While such comments typically produce eye rolls, president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman insists the Magic haven’t decided who they’ll take with the top overall pick, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Weltman says “it’s still early in the process,” even though draft night is Thursday. “Dialogue is always ongoing,” Weltman said. “But, most importantly, … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Magic, Sochan, Hardy, Daniels
Beal Flattered By Prospects' View Of Him
Wizards star Bradley Beal is flattered when draft prospects praise him and say they try to emulate him, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington writes. “It’s surreal. It’s really surreal because I was those kids looking up to pro players and looking up to guys that I watched play,” he said. “I never would have imagined that kids would say I’m their favorite player or that they … [Read more...] about Beal Flattered By Prospects' View Of Him
Southeast Notes: Beal, M. Williams, Ross, Atkinson, Hornets Workout
Bradley Beal didn’t provide any hints regarding free agency during a public appearance today, but he revealed that “a lot” of players have been encouraging him to join their teams, writes Noah Trister of The Associated Press. Beal is facing a decision on a $36.4MM player option for next season that will have a huge effect on the Wizards‘ future, but he didn’t give any … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Beal, M. Williams, Ross, Atkinson, Hornets Workout
Kings’ No. Overall 4 Pick Drawing Serious Interest
The No. 4 overall pick, currently held by the Kings, is generating significant trade interest from teams further down in the draft order, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said during NBA Countdown on Thursday night (video link). With Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, and Paolo Banchero widely expected to be the first three players off the board next Thursday, teams interested in acquiring … [Read more...] about Kings’ No. Overall 4 Pick Drawing Serious Interest
Southeast Draft Notes: Holmgren, Hornets, Williams, O’Neal
Chet Holmgren met with the Magic‘s front office on Wednesday and Thursday, writes Matt Murschel of The Orlando Sentinel. Holmgren is the No. 1 prospect on ESPN’s big board, although his thin frame has caused some other talent evaluators to drop him a bit lower than that. A person with knowledge of the situation tells Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press that the 20-year-old’s … [Read more...] about Southeast Draft Notes: Holmgren, Hornets, Williams, O’Neal