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NBA Mock Draft 2022: Smith, Holmgren 1-2, Daniels goes to Blazers in Sam Vecenie’s latest two-round mock
This year's draft is generally seen as something of a question mark throughout the league. → Read More
2022 NBA Mock Draft, Final Four edition: Jabari Smith at No. 1; Bennedict Mathurin, Jeremy Sochan among big movers
We're in the middle of the pre-draft process, so while we have some answers on what the class will look like, we don't have them all. → Read More
Vecenie’s 2022 NBA Draft Big Board, 1.0: Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren in their own tier, preseason scouting notes, more
This draft season is going to be a wild one, with an awful lot of movement and players emerging and declining throughout the season. → Read More
2021 NBA Draft results: Round 1 picks, grades, analysis, trades including Cade Cunningham to Pistons – The Athletic
The 2021 NBA Draft is finally here. How did your team do? Our insiders are here to break it all down. → Read More
Vecenie’s 2021 NBA Draft Big Board, 1.0: Lack of info, scouting changes impactful
Analyst Sam Vecenie unveils his first ranking of the top-100 prospects (plus a few extra names) available in the 2021 draft. → Read More
Vecenie: 2019 NBA Mock Draft, 3.0 — Post-early entry deadline edition – The Athletic
NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie's third mock draft reflects the early-entry decisions made by underclassmen who have declared for the draft. → Read More
Despite sticker shock, Karl-Anthony Towns is a historical anomaly worth every penny of his extension – The Athletic
I get it. I understand why there's going to be some immediate sticker shock on the Karl-Anthony... → Read More
After decade full of constant change, Mike James finally finds seat at NBA table
Two colleges, six teams and five countries. Suns rookie point guard Mike James certainly took the less conventional path to the NBA. → Read More
NBA free agency 2017: Grading the biggest offseason signings so far
NBA free agency kicked off once the calendar flipped to July 1. Let's take a look at some of the biggest deals so far, and give grades for the teams involved. → Read More
NBA Draft 2017: Results, pick-by-pick grades from Rounds 1 and 2
Here are the NBA Draft results, complete with grades and analysis for each selection. → Read More
In appreciation of Marian Hossa, whether this is the end of his career or not
A rare skin disorder will sideline Marian Hossa for the 2017-18 season, but his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame might already be reserved → Read More
NBA Draft scouting report: Malik Monk knows how to get buckets
Malik Monk was one of the most explosive scorers in college basketball this past season, but there are certainly some questions about his overall fit in the NBA. → Read More
NBA Draft Big Board: Evaluating biggest hits (and misses) in final prospect rankings
Without further ado, here is Sporting News' final 2017 NBA Draft Big Board. → Read More
NBA Draft scouting report: Will Lonzo Ball's immense talent outweigh concerns?
Questions remain about Lonzo Ball's overall fit in the NBA. Here’s what NBA teams can expect from him. → Read More
NBA trade rumors: Handing out grades for stunning Nets-Lakers deal
The Nets and Lakers consummated a stunning trade Tuesday night. What are the short-term and long-term implications of this shocking deal? → Read More
NBA Draft prospect rankings 7.0: First-round picks fight for position less than one month from draft day
Markelle Fultz is in a tier by himself ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft, but what about the rest of this talented class of prospects? → Read More
NBA Draft 2017: Semi Ojeleye isn't a star prospect, but he can be a star in his role
Even without a singular elite skill, former SMU star Semi Ojeleye has all the makings of a solid 3-and-D role player at the NBA level. → Read More
NBA Draft Combine 2017: Breaking down most memorable performers at lackluster event
Some prospects did as much as they could to put themselves in a better spot ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft, even with the limited usefulness of the events at the combine. → Read More
NBA Draft Combine: Markelle Fultz, Hamidou Diallo and other players to watch
Here’s a quick little primer on some of the players that will (or won’t) be in attendance who need to make a good impression at the NBA Draft Combine. → Read More
NCAA championship 2017: Gonzaga learns hard lesson about flawed nature of game it plays
It would have been nice to see a title game between Gonzaga and North Carolina without injuries or overzealous officiating. But basketball isn't played in a vacuum. → Read More