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Road to the draft: Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. looks to parlay Gators’ championship into long NBA career

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Walter Clayton Jr.’s road to the NBA is truly a one a kind story. After starting his career by playing and learning a new position under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, Clayton parlayed that experience into a national championship run with the Florida Gators.  Clayton, who is currently projected as a late first-round pick … Read more

Situational Analysis: Noa Essengue – NBADraft.net

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“Situational Analysis” is a series of articles that seeks to examine the circumstances that most often influence an NBA prospect’s success. Each player will be scored on a scale from 1-10 in four different categories: NBA-specific skill(s), fatal flaw(s), collegiate/overseas/pre-NBA environment, and ideal NBA ecosystem. Noa Essengue is an 18-year-old forward from Orléans, France, who … Read more

Tyrese Haliburton injury: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander laments Pacers star’s ‘unfair’ torn Achilles tendon

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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in the NBA Finals Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending his stellar season and magical playoff run in heartbreaking fashion. The devastating injury sparked a widespread response throughout the league as stars offered their sympathies to the standout point guard, and league and … Read more

Giannis Antetokounmpo likely won’t move this summer, but he’s still looming over every offseason move

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Two names dominated the buildup to the 2025 NBA offseason: Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Durant’s situation has settled. He was traded to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Antetokounmpo’s situation is more complicated. Nothing has happened directly. He has not been traded. He has not asked for a trade. By all accounts, he is not … Read more

Khris Middleton picks up $33.3 million player option to remain in Washington

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Shams Charania: Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN.Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Shams Charania @ShamsCharania Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources tell … Read more

Suns’ Devin Booker has every reason to request a trade with franchise looking directionless after KD deal

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The Phoenix Suns finally traded Kevin Durant on Sunday, ending an era that amounted to two playoff appearances in three years, and just one playoff series win. That’s not a diss to Durant, the Suns constructed a roster that was incredibly top-heavy around its three stars of Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, leaving very little … Read more

Sources – Wizards’ Khris Middleton picks up $33.3M option

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Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources told ESPN on Monday. A beloved three-time All-Star with the Bucks, Middleton was traded to the Wizards at the deadline last season as Milwaukee attempted to get younger at forward. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Middleton, … Read more

Have Pacers created an apron-era blueprint? Four roster-building lessons from surprising NBA Finals run

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The Indiana Pacers may not have ultimately won the NBA championship, but they came far closer than anyone could have reasonably expected. They were technically the sixth No. 4 seed to reach the Finals, but they had little in common with their predecessors.  The 1969 Celtics were pre-merger and the 1978 Sonics came right after. … Read more