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Ace Bailey has become a polarizing prospect among NBA executives, with questions about his preparation and feel for the game creating a wider draft range than initially anticipated for the 18-year-old out of Rutgers. Sources told ESPN that Bailey received negative feedback during interviews at the draft combine in Chicago. Teams expressed concerns about his lack of preparation … [Read more...] about Ace Bailey’s Draft Stock Faces Questions After Workout Strategy

Khaman Maluach met with the New Orleans Pelicans, Washington Wizards, and Atlanta Hawks, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Maluach will also visit the Jazz next week. Stein also added that rumors of the Raptors trading their No. 9 pick in the draft is partly due to the belief that Maluach will be drafted before then. The Hawks and Bulls are also looking to draft a … [Read more...] about Khaman Maluach Met With Pelicans, Wizards, Hawks; Raptors, Bulls Looking To Draft Center

There were no surprises at the top of ESPN's latest mock for the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper were the first two players off the board, as most expect. Then things started to get a bit interesting. V.J. Edgecombe went third to the Philadelphia 76ers, followed by Kon Knueppel to the Charlotte Hornets with the fourth pick. The Utah Jazz then selected Tre Johnson … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe Top Three In Latest ESPN Mock Draft

The Philadlephia 76ers are believed to be zeroing in on VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick. Edgecombe visited the Sixers last week. "Edgecombe is said to have impressed with his work ethic, personality and interviews," writes Jake Fischer. Tyrese Maxey also flew in to meet with Edgecombe. The Sixers are bullish on how Edgecombe could help offset Maxey on the defensive … [Read more...] about Sixers Zeroing In On VJ Edgecombe As Hornets, Wizards Also Interested

The NBA held its 2025 Draft Lottery in Chicago on Monday with the Dallas Mavericks winning the lottery with a 1.8 percent chance. The San Antonio Spurs moved up to No. 2 ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. Cooper Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick with Dylan Harper expected to be selected at No. 2. The draft is expected to open up … [Read more...] about Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4