CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – FEBRUARY 16: De’Andre Hunter #12 of the Virginia Cavaliers shoots over D.J. Harvey #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half during a game at John Paul Jones Arena on February 16, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) 2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Group F
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With the 30th overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have selected USC freshman guard Kevin Porter Jr. They acquired the selection from the Detroit Pistons via the Milwaukee Bucks in the Tony Snell trade earlier this week. Porter is a player in this draft that could have easily been taken in the
Coby White’s father lives on through him in everything he does. Losing a parent at any age is devastating, but NBA Draft prospect Coby White is keeping his father’s memory alive whether it’s on the court or how he lives his life. “He showed me how to be a man and that I have to
Will Jimmy Butler’s headstrong reputation limit his free-agent market this summer? In mid-May, Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler expressed confidence in his ability to land a massive payday this summer. “Technically, I think, knock on wood, I’ll get a max contract anywhere I choose to go,” the four-time All-Star told reporters following the Sixers’ second-round
For the last seven weeks, four of Basketball Insiders’ top writers have been breaking down the latest news and notes surrounding the 2019 NBA Draft. Each week they provided an updated mock draft that reflected how each writer saw the draft landscape based on the latest news, workouts, and information from the pre-draft process as
Player movement dominates the NBA more each summer as contracts get shorter and players control their destiny, setting up 2019 NBA free agency to be crazier than any in recent memory. Limiting this list to 20 almost feels like a disservice to the playoff rotation-caliber talent cut off of our power rankings here, but we
After declining his $30.1 million player option, Al Horford appears ready to leave the Boston Celtics this summer. Where will he land? The Boston Celtics’ offseason went from bad to worse Tuesday. In the morning, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Al Horford will decline his $30.1 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent. He
Masai Ujiri has accomplished quite a bit in his short time with the Toronto Raptors. Named Executive of the Year with the Denver Nuggets in 2013, Ujiri was shortly thereafter named General Manager of a Raptors team that looked destined for rock bottom. But, undeterred, Ujiri cobbled together a roster that ended a then five-year,
The Pelicans landed a huge haul from the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Will it be enough to catapult them through a rebuild? By now, you already know how this went down. In exchange for sending Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Pelicans received the following: – Lonzo Ball, Brandon
Will Kyrie Irving cause D’Angelo Russell to leave the Brooklyn Nets in free agency this summer? It appears as though the Brooklyn Nets will have a new point guard this summer, which puts D’Angelo Russell’s future with them in doubt. In mid-June, Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald reported Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving
The draft is the ultimate game of chance. Heading into the 2019 NBA Draft, these five players could outperform where they’re selected. Scouting the NBA draft is a year-long task. Players break out from nowhere, some make steady improvements over the course of the college season, and with the one-and-done movement still going strong, there’s
If the Philadelphia 76ers re-sign their key free agents this summer, who should they target to round out their supporting cast? The Philadelphia 76ers have a monumental summer ahead of them. Three-fifths of their starting lineup — Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and J.J. Redick — are all set to become unrestricted free agents come June
Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ top writers will break down the latest news and notes surrounding the 2019 NBA Draft. With every new version, you’ll see an updated mock draft that reflects how each writer sees the draft landscape based on the latest news, workouts, and information from the pre-draft process as well as
Once the dust settled, Kawhi Leonard sent a text to his new teammate Kyle Lowry. “Let’s go out and do something special,” it read. “I know your best friend left, I know you’re mad, but let’s make this thing work out.” On Friday, Leonard and the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game
And now, the end is near. The 2019 NBA Draft is days away, and that means it’s time to wrap up our final prospect rankings before they are slotted on to their new teams. This class has been the most difficult to evaluate of the four I have covered somewhat seriously, as weighing a weak
Admiral Schofield lives for the late-game heroics. “A lot of people talk about the clutch gene,” the former Tennessee forward told reporters at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago with a grin. “ I don’t think it’s a gene. I just think it comes from a mindset, comes from your preparation and how you approach
Will the Charlotte Hornets shell out a supermax to re-sign Kemba Walker, or will he head elsewhere in free agency? When the All-NBA teams were announced earlier this spring, the Charlotte Hornets likely felt conflicting emotions. Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker earned his first-ever All-NBA nod, which in turn made him eligible to sign
I remember watching Game 7 of the 2016 Finals at a friend’s house, and as close as the game was throughout, I never really considered the possibility of Golden State losing. Even as Cleveland took a three-point lead with less than a minute left after Kyrie Irving’s pull-up jumper, it felt like a certainty that
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 09: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts before a game against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center on April 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
After years of hitting the same wall, the Toronto Raptors finally broke through behind the strength of their superstar and balanced collection of co-stars. It’s a novel idea that the Toronto Raptors could be NBA champions, but it shouldn’t be altogether surprising that they arrived here. The Raptors were among the league’s best teams all
Injecting youth into the frontcourt will be one of the most important tasks for the Boston Celtics in this year’s NBA Draft. The 2019 NBA Draft has been regularly described as disappointing after mega-prospect Zion Williamson, and that’s an understandable feeling — there aren’t many other players with well-defined paths to stardom to be found
With the NBA Draft less than nine days away, things in the NBA are starting to heat up as NBA teams zero in on trade scenarios and the players they will ultimately have a real shot at drafting. There is a very important disclaimer/concept worth re-stating. Rumors, like the ones we’ll dig into in a
Masai Ujiri has accomplished quite a bit in his short time with the Toronto Raptors. Named Executive of the Year with the Denver Nuggets in 2013, Ujiri was shortly thereafter named General Manager of a Raptors team that looked destined for rock bottom. But, undeterred, Ujiri cobbled together a roster that ended a then five-year,
Bol Bol’s draft stock is hard to pin down, and he could go anywhere in the 2019 NBA Draft. Here are the best five fits for him. Bol Bol is the most polarizing player we’ve seen in the NBA Draft in quite some time. You will see him all over big boards right now. He’s
With the NBA Draft less than nine days away, things in the NBA are starting to heat up as NBA teams zero in on trade scenarios and the players they will ultimately have a real shot at drafting. There is a very important disclaimer/concept worth re-stating. Rumors, like the ones we’ll dig into in a
Every year, at least one good player slips through the cracks and goes in the second round. In the 2019 NBA Draft, here are five players who could fit that mold. To be a good team in the NBA, you have to hit decisions on the margins. Building an elite team can’t be done without
With the NBA Draft less than nine days away, things in the NBA are starting to heat up as NBA teams zero in on trade scenarios and the players they will ultimately have a real shot at drafting. There is a very important disclaimer/concept worth re-stating. Rumors, like the ones we’ll dig into in a
After an up-and-down season with the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving’s free-agent fate is more up in the air than ever. Kyrie Irving wasn’t supposed to be here. In October, Irving told Boston Celtics season-ticket holders, “If you guys will have me back, I plan on re-signing here next year.” Free-agent case closed, right? Not so
If anyone could possibly relate to the cruelty Kevin Durant endured Monday night, it’s DeMarcus Cousins, who after Game 5 of the Finals candidly addressed those who questioned Durant’s toughness and commitment to the Warriors. “F*** them,” Cousins said. “F*** them.” A once detestable figure among NBA stars, Cousins has become a sympathetic one since
When the Raptors received the ball for the final possession in Game 5, with the opportunity to win the series and their first championship in franchise history, I fully expected them to pull it off. This playoff run and been full of serendipitous moments for Toronto, most notably Kawhi’s series-winning four-bounce shot against the 76ers,
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