Chris Stone
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NBA Mock Draft 2020: Warriors face tough decision with top pick; Timberwolves add LaMelo Ball to young core
The race for the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft remains open, and there's plenty of fluctuation to be had within the first round. → Read More
NBA Draft tracker 2019: Live results, grades, pick analysis for Rounds 1-2
The 2019 NBA Draft is finally here. Let's play armchair quarterback and hand out some draft grades as the picks are made. → Read More
NBA Mock Draft 2019: Pelicans go forward with Lakers' pick; Celtics stay busy in first round
With trade rumors swirling, how will the 2019 NBA Draft shake out? Sporting News' Chris Stone goes through the entire first round in our latest NBA Mock Draft. → Read More
NBA Draft prospect rankings: Big board of top 60 players in 2019 class
Zion Williamson will be the top pick at the 2019 NBA Draft, but what about the rest of the big board? Here's a look at Sporting News' latest prospect rankings covering the top 60 players in this draft class. → Read More
NBA Mock Draft 2019, post-lottery edition: Pelicans, Knicks, Hawks snag Duke stars; Lakers pick sharpshooter
With the pick order now finalized, how will the 2019 NBA Draft shake out? Sporting News' Chris Stone goes through the entire first round in our latest NBA Mock Draft. → Read More
NBA Draft lottery 2019: Zion Williamson's best (and worst) possible landing spots
Where should basketball fans want Duke star Zion Williamson to land? Ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft lottery, here are the fun spots from a basketball perspective, fun spots from a spectacle perspective and less fun spots from every perspective. → Read More
RJ Barrett scouting report: Duke's freshman phenom has tools to be No. 1 pick
Duke star RJ Barrett has a polished offensive game made for the next level. That's why he could be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. → Read More
DeMarcus Cousins-to-Warriors uproar ignores reality of what signing gives Golden State
Frustrations about DeMarcus Cousins signing with the Warriors are understandable, but there’s a reason the All-Star center was available for such a cheap price. → Read More
NBA Draft winners and losers: Mavs, Rockets nail picks; Cavs left with big questions
Who came out on top at the 2018 NBA Draft? And who left Barclays Center in desperate need of a summer vacation? → Read More
NBA Draft Big Board 2019: R.J. Barrett tops way-too-early prospect rankings
The 2018 NBA Draft is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to push full-speed ahead toward the next class. For now, these are the top 30 prospects eligible for the 2019 NBA Draft. → Read More
NBA Mock Draft 2018, two-round edition: Kings shake up order; 76ers get value out of multiple picks
What will the Kings do at No. 2? How many trades will we see in the first round? There are still plenty of questions ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft, but here's our best guess at what happens with each pick. → Read More
NBA Draft Big Board: Final rankings of top 60 prospects from 2018 draft class
The 2018 NBA Draft is just days away, which means it’s time to lock in a final set of prospect rankings. Here's how our Big Board looks ahead of draft night. → Read More
NBA Mock Draft 2018, post-lottery edition: Suns, Cavs make tough calls with first-round picks
The Suns are officially on the clock after securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft lottery. Will they go with Luka Doncic or Deandre Ayton? → Read More
NBA Draft lottery winners and losers: Suns, Kings smiling; Mavs, Pistons lacking luck
The Suns snagged the No. 1 pick, De'Aaron Fox and the Kings vaulted up the board and the Mavericks fell into a difficult spot on NBA Draft lottery night. → Read More
NBA Mock Draft 2018: Suns, Grizzlies snag top prospects; Cavs pick perfect partner for LeBron
The NBA playoffs are underway, which also means the collection of teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft via the lottery is set. Here's how the first round goes down in Sporting News' latest NBA Mock Draft. → Read More
NBA Mock Draft 2018: Suns, Grizzlies snag top prospects; Cavs pick perfect partner for LeBron
The NBA playoffs are underway, which also means the collection of teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft via the lottery is set. Here's how the first round goes down in Sporting News' latest NBA Mock Draft. → Read More
NBA Mock Draft 2018: Suns, Grizzlies snag top prospects; Cavs pick perfect partner for LeBron
The NBA playoffs are underway, which also means the collection of teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft via the lottery is set. Here's how the first round goes down in Sporting News' latest NBA Mock Draft. → Read More
5 reasons we won’t get a Cavaliers-Warriors Finals rematch
For three straight seasons, NBA fans have been treated to the same finals matchup: Cavaliers vs. Warriors. Golden States holds a 2-1 record in those... → Read More
NBA Mock Draft 2018: What if only Final Four players were available to lottery teams?
Rather than listing the Final Four matchups to watch, SN's Chris Stone filled out an NBA Mock Draft with the remaining NCAA Tournament players, assigning them to NBA teams and discussing their potential fits at the next level. → Read More
Charting the Final Four’s best players by Box Plus-Minus
Although the 2018 NCAA Tournament's Final Four is missing out on elite NBA prospects, it's filled with a slew of talented college players. So, why not... → Read More