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Cooper Flagg is the top prospect in this year’s draft. | Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Wizards have the chance to add young talent NBA talent evaluators and former front office executives have long said there are often only 20-25 players in any given draft they think are actually worth drafting. One fun thing about the draft: the array of opinions these people … [Read more...] about The 2025 NBA Draft According to YODA

The Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans have traded their lead guards heading into draft night. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Washington will trade Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th pick in the draft in exchange for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick. Wizards and Pelicans Swap Guards in Shocking Trade Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, … [Read more...] about Wizards and Pelicans Swap Guards in Shocking Trade

On the eve of the 2025 NBA Draft, several prospects that received invites to green room were interviewed, answering myriad queries about the pre-draft process. Much of the attention went to Rutgers freshman forward Ace Bailey, who has caused a stir by avoiding workouts with teams in the top-five. However, Texas freshman wing Tre Johnson’s pressers were even more eye-opening. A … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft: 4 Lottery Teams Have Worked Out Tre Johnson

With Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving intending to opt out of his $44 million player option for 2025-26 and sign a three-year, $119 million contract, the Mavs “are expected to open up the $5.7 million taxpayer midlevel exception,” according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. “Potential targets for that salary slot would have included Dennis Schroder, D’Angelo Russell, … [Read more...] about Best Point Guard Target For Mavs With $5.7 Million MLE