On Friday, Grant Williams made the most important decision of his young career. After a strong three-year stint at Tennessee, Williams has elected to remain in the selection pool, a choice that will undoubtedly culminate in celebration next month at the 2019 NBA Draft. At 6-foot-7, Williams effortlessly presents the type of well-rounded skillset that
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And just like that, another NBA Draft Lottery came and went. But this one felt different. It felt strange for very obvious reasons. Tanking has always been an issue in the NBA and has only gotten worse with more and more bottom-feeder teams purposely losing games in order to move up in the draft order.
And just like that, another NBA Draft Lottery came and went. But this one felt different. It felt strange for very obvious reasons. Tanking has always been an issue in the NBA and has only gotten worse with more and more bottom-feeder teams purposely losing games in order to move up in the draft order.
There is no prelude necessary as we get ready for the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers. Today we’re walking through 10 questions that will define the series and determine who gets to face the winner of the Milwaukee-Toronto matchup for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. When are Kevin Durant
In case you hadn’t noticed, the playoffs fully bloomed over the last four weeks. To accompany the epic moments, the NBA’s new social media campaign poses its players as comic book protagonists. As Avengers: Endgame clears box office records in a single bound and superhero ubiquity conquers the culture, the NBA found inspiration for its
The Los Angeles Lakers had a bit of a surprise last night at the NBA Draft Lottery as they jumped up from their projected No. 11 slot to No. 4. It’s still unclear what they’ll eventually end up doing with the pick as talk has ranged from keeping it and making the selection, to using
The decision was a surprise. The timing was not. With one day to go until the NBA Draft Lottery and Combine begin in Chicago, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a shocking hire as the organization’s next head coach—John Beilein. “I feel very strongly about this new and exciting opportunity with the Cavaliers,” Beilein said in the
There is no prelude necessary as we get ready for the Eastern Conference Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors. Today we’re walking through seven questions that will define the series and determine who gets to face the winner of the Golden State-Portland matchup for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Do the Bucks go back
Before bowing out to the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic continued to develop their already devastating combination. Jokic was superb and while Murray’s bouts of inconsistent shooting were tied to Denver’s losses, the way he played in their wins was a teaser of what
Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ top writers will break down the latest news and notes surrounding the 2019 NBA Draft. Each week 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 a notebook,
After months of speculation, the Lakers finally ended their prolonged search for their next head coach. At the start of the next season, Frank Vogel will be running things for the Lakeshow, and Jason Kidd will be his right hand man. The consensus reaction to these hires haven’t been universally despised or revered. The public
The decision was a surprise. The timing was not. With one day to go until the NBA Draft Lottery and Combine begin in Chicago, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a shocking hire as the organization’s next head coach—John Beilein. “I feel very strongly about this new and exciting opportunity with the Cavaliers,” Beilein said in the
TORONTO, CANADA – MAY 12: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading
The Bucks beat the Celtics in convincing fashion in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Even after an alarming Game 1 blowout loss at home, Milwaukee asserted itself as the superior team. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP play as well as Mike Budenholzer’s top-notch game planning gave the Bucks the edge they needed to avenge their postseason defeat against
The Bucks beat the Celtics in convincing fashion in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Even after an alarming Game 1 blowout loss at home, Milwaukee asserted itself as the superior team. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP play as well as Mike Budenholzer’s top-notch game planning gave the Bucks the edge they needed to avenge their postseason defeat against
Following a disappointing finish in LeBron James’ first year with the team and a legend leaving the front office, here are five things the Los Angeles Lakers can do to turn things around. I think it’s safe to say that 37-45 isn’t exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers had in mind when they signed LeBron
With the NBA’s post-season in full swing and historic playoff games being played almost nightly, there are some storylines to watch as the race to a championship unfolds. Here are a few things to watch, especially if some of the ongoing series don’t play out as some had hoped when the season started some seven
In playoff series as tightly contested as this year’s second-round bout between the Rockets and Warriors, plays, games and seasons can swing on the efforts of role players. When both sides feature such singular star talent, teams are often only as good as their connective tissue. It’s on that premise that Houston has ground its
Nassir Little and Cam Reddish frequently get the “upside” tag, but do they actually have the traits that lend to future developmental success in the modern NBA? Do Nassir Little and Cam Reddish have upside? This has been a polarizing question about the 2019 NBA Draft class. Both of these players are all over the
The Memphis Grizzlies may have missed the playoffs this season, but despite that, they may have found a few potential building blocks for the future. They started the season strong and were actually near the top of the Western Conference standings, but ended up spiraling into a freefall that culminated in them trading away longtime
When you picture the dynastic Golden State Warriors, what, or who, do you see first? Is it Steph Curry, firebombing from the logo like he’s shooting free throws? Perhaps it’s Klay Thompson, needing as much total time with the ball to put up 60 points as it takes to brew a half-decent cup of coffee.
The 76ers came out with exactly the sort of urgency and purpose that should be expected of a home team on the brink of elimination to force a Game 7. The series history suggested the Philadelphia 76ers would respond after getting blown out in Toronto in Game 5. More than that, however, it was the
With the NBA’s post-season in full swing and historic playoff games being played almost nightly, there are some storylines to watch as the race to a championship unfolds. Here are a few things to watch, especially if some of the ongoing series don’t play out as some had hoped when the season started some seven
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 10, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Lakers 143-120. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
With the NBA’s post-season in full swing and historic playoff games being played almost nightly, there are some storylines to watch as the race to a championship unfolds. Here are a few things to watch, especially if some of the ongoing series don’t play out as some had hoped when the season started some seven
As the offenses in Milwaukee and Houston are showing right now, outside shooting continues to push evolution in the NBA. Unless you’re an all-star level player, shooting at least league average (35.5 percent in 2018-19) on 3-pointers is pretty much a prerequisite skill. With the 2019 NBA Draft approaching, there is one name that stands
With the NBA’s post-season in full swing and historic playoff games being played almost nightly, there are some storylines to watch as the race to a championship unfolds. Here are a few things to watch, especially if some of the ongoing series don’t play out as some had hoped when the season started some seven
With the 2019 NBA Draft Combine coming up, it’s time to recalibrate our big board once again now that we know the full draft entry list. Figuring out what to value in the 2019 NBA Draft class has been more difficult than it has been in past years. Most years follow a pretty typical pattern
Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ top writers will break down the latest news and notes surrounding the 2019 NBA Draft. Each week 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 a notebook,
The Denver Nuggets have defended the 3-point line at a high level all season, and they’ll need to keep it up against the Portland Trail Blazers. After losing their 2017-18 regular season finale and missing the playoffs, the Denver Nuggets went 54-28 and earned the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference this year. The
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