Hoops Rumors

The Wizards are unlikely to trade up in the lottery, due to the high cost of doing so, but they could use it to facilitate a trade for a veteran point guard, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. However, they have a history of holding onto their first-rounders in recent drafts. … [Read more...] about Lottery Pick Could Be Moved For Point Guard

Not only did the Thunder move up in Tuesday’s draft lottery to claim this year’s No. 2 overall pick, but they’re also one of just three teams with four picks in the 2022 draft. No team’s 2022 selections are more valuable than Oklahoma City’s — in addition to the second overall pick, the Thunder control No. 12, No. 30, and No. 34. The Spurs and Timberwolves also each own four … [Read more...] about 2022 NBA Draft Picks By Team

The 2022 NBA draft lottery will take place on Tuesday night prior to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Celtics. The half-hour event will be broadcast on ESPN beginning at 7:00 pm central time. This year’s draft pool features a group of four prospects generally considered by experts to be a level above the rest of the class: Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith … [Read more...] about 2022 NBA Draft Lottery Primer

With Tuesday night’s lottery results now official, the top 14 slots for the 2022 NBA draft have been set. The lottery order is as follows: Orlando Magic Oklahoma City Thunder Houston Rockets Sacramento Kings Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers Portland Trail Blazers New Orleans Pelicans (from Lakers) San Antonio Spurs Washington Wizards New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder (from … [Read more...] about Magic Win 2022 NBA Draft Lottery; Thunder, Rockets, Kings In Top Four

Following a disappointing 4-1 first-round playoff loss to the Heat as the No. 8, the Hawks could undergo significant roster overhaul, predicts Chris Kirshner of The Athletic. In a new piece, Kirshner assesses who among Atlanta’s current personnel may not return for the 2022/23 NBA season. “Yes, I think we should have tried to get better rather than bring back what we had,” team … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hawks, Sheppard, Hornets, Magic