It’s draft day in the NBA, and the Suns are expected to officially make Arizona center Deandre Ayton the first overall pick in a matter of hours. However, after the No. 1 selection, there’s uncertainty about which direction many lottery teams are leaning, with rumors circulating about the possibility of clubs trading up or down in the draft.
In addition to finding out tonight where top prospects like Marvin Bagley III, Luka Doncic, Mohamed Bamba, and Trae Young will land, we could also see veteran stars change teams. A year ago, the Bulls and Timberwolves completed a blockbuster draft-night trade involving Jimmy Butler — this year, another All-Star forward may be on the trade block, with Kawhi Leonard reportedly seeking a deal that sends him out of San Antonio.
You can follow all the latest draft- and trade-related news and rumors over at HoopsRumors.com, or on Twitter (@HoopsRumors). In addition to passing along all of tonight’s draft picks, rumors, and trade news, we’ll be hosting a live draft chat where you can weigh in with your thoughts on the action. Head over to Hoops Rumors and join the fun for one of the most eventful days on the NBA calendar!
Why is this in the baseball rumors?
It’s called advertising!
what’s the big deal?
It’s not a big deal. But as a fan of ONLY baseball, I’d prefer not to see any news about other sports either. Either way, not a big deal.
You sound like a dope.
Why do you care?
What team will take the 2 years $49.2M of Chandler Parsons’ contract off the Grizzlies’ hands, in exchange for Memphis’ No. 4 pick, which will go with Parsons as compensation for absorbing, probably, the worst contract in the NBA. (Parsons’ played 34-36 games out of 82 — each last 2 yrs.)
Take Chandler Parsons’ contract and draft 7’6 wingspan prospect Mo, or Trae, with Memphis’ No. 4 overall, Knicks!!
Bamba actually has a 7″10 wingspan…and either of those decisions would be terrible for the Knicks
Which team will Brian Windhorst ride LeBron’s coattails to? Who will the Warriors beat in the Finals next year? Which 20 teams stand no chance of winning next year? Find all of this out and more!
Which move will make Steven A. Scream the loudest? Which Lakers move will Lavar denigrate the most? Which College coach will gush the most about one of their players? Will MLB get any coverage the next two days on ESPN?…over or under on 30 minutes total
Don’t forget “The Decision: 2018 Edition” and the Kawhi Leonard “will he or won’t he?” drama.
That’s why I can’t take the NBA seriously. It’s worse than a soap opera sometimes.
Things like that are the reason the NBA is the second most popular sport in America. MLB could learn something from the way the NBA has marketed itself through pop culture.
Warriors could be vulnerable to Boston or philly next year, if they dont retool their bench, assuming Philly does something themselves in the offseason. As a Marlins fan, as am I, I’m surprised you wouldn’t be more into the NBA, considering the Heat are the only real sports organization in south florida