The Sixers are expected to make one last attempt to trade up to No. 2 for the chance to draft Dylan Harper, but it’s not likely to be successful, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer believes the Spurs have decided they want Harper to be part of their future and haven’t given serious consideration to parting with the pick. Fischer adds that the most … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Sixers, Bailey, Edgecombe, Fears, Maluach, More
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Wizards Select Tre Johnson At No. 6
The Wizards have used the sixth overall pick in the draft to add Texas guard Tre Johnson. A 6’6″ shooting guard with a 6’10” wingspan, Johnson averaged 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists on .427/.397/.871 shooting in 33 games (34.7 MPG) for the Longhorns in 2024/25 as a freshman. Johnson was named the SEC Freshman of the Year and made the All-SEC second team in his lone … [Read more...] about Wizards Select Tre Johnson At No. 6
Wizards Trade No. 18 Pick Walter Clayton Jr. To Jazz
11:46 pm: The trade is official, according to a press release from the Jazz. 9:17 pm: After drafting Ace Bailey fifth overall earlier in the evening, the Jazz have traded up to No. 18 and used their second first-round pick of the night on Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr., reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Washington is acquiring the Nos. 21 and 43 picks in the … [Read more...] about Wizards Trade No. 18 Pick Walter Clayton Jr. To Jazz
Wizards Pick Will Riley At No. 21
After trading down from No. 18 to No. 21, the Wizards have made Illinois guard/forward Will Riley their second pick of the night. Washington drafted Tre Johnson at No. 6. The Big Ten’s Sixth Man of the Year as a freshman in 2024/25, Riley scored 12.6 points per game on .432/.326/.724 shooting while also contributing 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 25.7 minutes per … [Read more...] about Wizards Pick Will Riley At No. 21
Preview: Mystics head to Vegas to play Aces
Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images The Mystics have a chance to jump up to .500 against Las Vegas. The Mystics are facing the Aces in Las Vegas tomorrow night. Here’s the preview: Game info When: Thursday, June 26 at 10 p.m. EST Where: Las Vegas, Nevada How to watch: Prime Video Injury report Mystics: Brittney Sykes is DAY-TO-DAY. Georgia Amoore remains OUT with a torn … [Read more...] about Preview: Mystics head to Vegas to play Aces