NBA Draft

One player who is being largely overlooked by national media is Tari Eason, a local prospect out of LSU, who has been wowing scouts lately in workouts with his ...

Eason would be a nice option who could give them a lot on both ends right away. These are all things Eason can do, and I do think his athleticism is going to turn a lot of heads at the draft combine. Eason is not getting much national attention as a top-10 prospect in the 2022 NBA Draft, but he has the makeup to be the sleeper of the draft, just as Herbert Jones was last year.

Shaedon Sharpe's 6-11.5 wingspan and Mark Williams' 9-9 standing reach were two of the most surprising measurements on Day 1 of the NBA Draft Combine.

He's a crafty and savvy two-way big who could certainly play small-ball center at the NBA level. Baylor wing Kendall Brown had the second-highest max vertical at the Combine at 41.5 inches, something that shouldn't come as a surprise. What had the gym buzzing on Day 1 of the Combine was his quickness. If he can knock down 3s with more consistency, he'll be a plug-and-play 3-and-D wing at the next level. Starting at the top, Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler had the highest max vertical leap at the Combine at 41.5 inches. While he didn't take place in any of the agility drills, we saw enough of him rim-running at Duke to know he has no trouble getting up and down the floor. While I had hopes of getting eyes on Sharpe during today's agility and shooting drills, the freshman mystery man elected not to participate, as we saw from just about all of the top-tier prospects. Daniels looked shifty during the shuttle run and lane agility. G League Ignite product Daniels is known for his size and length as a 6-foot-8 point guard. He was actually the first player I walked by when I checked into the hotel, and seeing him in person was marveling. He is every bit of the 7-foot-2 he was measured at. But Williams' height isn't the measurement that will catch your eye.

The Houston Rockets slipped to picking third in the 2022 NBA draft during the annual draft lottery on Tuesday, with both the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City ...

At 26, Wood would make more sense on a team that's trying to win now, which could allow the Rockets to get back draft compensation for Wood in a larger trade. The overall idea of trading Wood for more age-appropriate talent is one with a lot of merit given his low financial compensation level, which will make him attractive to several teams trying to win now. With Wood presumably not a major part of the future in Houston due to the presence of Alperen Şengün, it's fair to wonder if the agile scoring big man is now available to be had in a trade. One of those picks could be replaced by a player of known commodity, allowing the Rockets to get something safe, while still having a pick at their availability to select a potential star. If Holmgren is the target, every bit of homework needs to be done, several times over in fact, as to best assure the front office that they indeed got a significantly better player out of the trade. That is of course if the Rockets decide to stay at three, which isn't necessarily a lock.

The lottery is over and the 2022 NBA Draft order is set. Who will the Magic take at No. 1? And should the Wizards target a playmaker with the 10th pick?

30 / 30 The lottery is over and the 2022 NBA Draft order is set. The lottery is over and the 2022 NBA Draft order is set.

ESPN's Jonathan Givony had the Toronto Raptors using their NBA Mock Draft pick on North Carolina State shooting guard Terquavion Smith.

Smith’s mid-range game could be developed into something really lethal, as he already has the aggressive offensive demeanor one needs to be a star in that area. Toronto will likely try to address their lack of incredible guard depth in free agency and the trade market, but the draft could be a very fertile ground for improvement. Leaning on Svi Mykhailiuk is just not a sustainable way to make sure that this young core can contend for championships in the future.

With the Orlando Magic winning the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery on May 17, all 30 teams around the league now turn their attention to the NBA Draft Combine taking ...

Now it's on the front office to maximize the offseason.CLICK HERE. Here are the results from this year’s lottery.CLICK HERE. - Oklahoma City Thunder (via Phoenix Suns) - San Antonio Spurs (via Boston Celtics) - San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors) - Houston Rockets (via Brooklyn Nets)

The Pistons dropping to the 5th spot is obviously not as fun for us to think (or write) about, but there are some really exciting potential players that ...

He would need to improve as a playmaker and defensive stopper at the next level. Ivey is widely considered the top guard on the board. The Purdue combo guard could slot in with Cade Cunningham, adding an explosive offensive threat, and solidifying the back court, for perhaps years to come. And the players that should be available will (well, should) be able to fill it. And this shows us the Pistons could hit it big with the fifth pick. Well, not only did the Pistons not get lucky last night, they got unlucky, sliding back in the lottery, all the way to the fifth pick.