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Blazer's Edge

Updating the Blazers’ Draft Lottery Status After Charlotte’s Big Win

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/ Portland is still in the same position as yesterday, but it’s more complicated than that now. We open tonight’s look around the league with the Charlotte Hornets’ shocking victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the process, the Hornets closed the gap with the Blazers to just 1 win after Portland’s loss to the Hawks. We’ll recap the draft lottery status below. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors held off a challenge from the Orlando Magic, despite Draymond Green getting ejected in the first quarter. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies lost...

Pounding The Rock

Spurs draft prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Potential Spurs draftees to check out in the Sweet 16. Is anyone else’s bracket busted? Outside of a few major first-round upsets like Oakland and Yale taking down the SEC’s best, the tournament has gone chalk. If you’re like me and predicted multiple double-digit seeds to make the Sweet 16, you’d be wrong. In fact, the final sixteen schools left are made up of top-50ish (NC State is 52) teams in Kenpom rankings. There are still plenty of NBA Draft prospects in the tournament for San Antonio Spurs fans to watch, despite early...

Bright Side Of The Sun

Keeping Bol Bol in The Valley

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Do the Suns have a real shot at retaining Bol in the offseason? After reading John’s article, Suns Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More, I decided to write this as a lot of fans have voiced concerns over whether the Suns can re-sign Bol Bol during the offseason. This article outlines how it could be done. Mind you, a lot of this depends upon Bol’s desire to stay in Phoenix which we can only guess at for now. First, this offseason the Suns can only use the Non-Qualifying Veteran Free Agent (aka “Non-Bird”)...

Golden State Of Mind

Andrew Wiggins is the first Canadian NBA player to reach 1000 career 3-pointers made

Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 26, 2024 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. | Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via The Warriors forward reached 1000 threes March 24th vs the Timberwolves Since leaving Minnesota for Golden State in 2020, Andrew Wiggins, first overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft, has experienced a career renaissance. On Sunday, versus his former team, Wiggins became the first Canadian-born NBA player to reach 1000 three-pointers. 1K & counting Andrew Wiggins is the first NBA...

Blazer's Edge

5 Potential Blazers to Watch for in Sweet 16 Action

Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Equipped with multiple picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Trail Blazers have plenty to watch for as the NCAA Tournament rolls on. The Portland Trail Blazers are set to accelerate their rebuild in the 2024 NBA Draft. With the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament in the rearview mirror, a handful of potential options for Portland are stepping into the national spotlight this week. Due to the Blazers’ current roster construction, that features a plethora of guard options, this list focuses primarily on frontcourt prospects. Kyle Filipowski...

Bright Side Of The Sun

Suns Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More

Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Your one-stop shop for Suns roster information. Capologist. Have you heard this term? Given the complexities of the NBA salary cap, full of terminologies like options, luxury tax, first and second apron, mid-level exception, and Bird rights, you may feel like you need a PhD to understand it. You don’t. You just need this page, you capologist, you! Fear not. We are collaborating with SalarySwish to leverage their data to answer any and all questions you could have about the Suns’ roster construction. So bookmark this page, because...

Liberty Ballers

How has the Pat Bev deal aged?

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via We’ve seen Cam Payne help the Sixers, but how has the Pat Bev deal aged for the Bucks? Daryl Morey sent shockwaves in Philadelphia at the trade deadline, shipping fan favorite Patrick Beverley off to the one of their rivals, the Milwaukee Bucks, for Cameron Payne and a second-round draft pick. Understandably, the move was immediately met with pushback from fans. Not only was Beverley a fan favorite, but he was playing some of his better basketball with several key rotation players out. Sending a current contributor to a rival is a tough...

Golden State Of Mind

Jontay Porter investigation reveals perils of sports gambling to NBA

Moses Moody goes to shoot over Jontay Porter, who may have bet the over on Moody’s points. | Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/ The NBA is investigating a Toronto Raptors two-way player with some highly sketchy absences that earned prop bettors big money. The Golden State Warriors know all about gambling. Whether it’s spending the No. 2 pick in the draft on a raw teenager with limited on-court experience, or signing a long-term deal with the world’s shadiest cryptocurrency exchange, the Warriors are prepared to bet on risky outcomes. But not, you know, actually...

NetsDaily

Shams: Brooklyn Nets offered Jalen Green, multiple picks for Mikal Bridges ... is this new?

Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via The trade deadline is passed but stories keep coming out. In a segment on FanDuel TV Monday, Shams Charania reported that the Houston Rockets offered the Brooklyn Nets Jalen Green and a number of the remaining draft assets from the James Harden trade for Mikal Bridges, but that the Nets turned down the offer... .@ShamsCharania on Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün:“The #Rockets called the Nets on Mikal Bridges discussing a concept around Jalen Green and multiple 1sts, that was not accepted…It’s a great problem for the #Rockets to...

Golden State Of Mind

Warriors let another opportunity slip away in 114-110 loss to Timberwolves

Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via The Warriors had plenty of opportunities to win on Sunday. They didn’t. Rinse. Repeat. The Golden State Warriors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-110 on Sunday, falling to 36-34 on the season. The Houston Rockets are now just one game behind the Dubs for the 10th seed in the Western Conference, the final spot in the play-in tournament. If the Warriors do not want to be in the NBA Draft lottery, they need to turn things around quickly. The Warriors would probably be a top-five seed in the league if winners were determined by...

Canis Hoopus

Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 26: Collier Dominates; Smith, Carleton and Juhász Shine Offensively

Photo by Alex Nicodim/NurPhoto via Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series. If you are a college basketball fan, your eyes have been glued to the TV screen the last few days as the Women’s NCAA Tournament gets underway. WNBA are doing the same, keeping an eye on prospects leading up to the 2024 WNBA Draft in April. As we watch the next wave of talent on the court, Minnesota Lynx players are also hitting the hardwood across the globe as they continue their...

Blazer's Edge

Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Suspended vs. Blazers

Photo by Alika Jenner/ Jabari Smith Jr. won’t play tonight for the Houston Rockets against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers should be in for a slight reprieve tonight when playing the Houston Rockets, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. (one game) and Utah’s Kris Dunn (two games) have each been suspended for their altercation. Smith Jr., the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, was ejected in the second quarter of the Rockets game on Saturday against the Utah Jazz when he threw punches at former...

Lakers Nation

Lakers News: Max Christie Learned Importance Of Recovery From LeBron James

After getting selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022 NBA Draft, Max Christie came into a positive learning environment...

Lakers Nation

Lakers Rumors: Jalen Hood-Schifino’s Back Surgery Involved Bulging Disc; Expected To Make Full Recovery

The Los Angeles Lakers' scouting department has earned a reputation for nailing its draft picks, so there were high expectations...

Blazer's Edge

Lottery Update: Good Results From Warriors, Grizzlies

Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via The Portland Trail Blazers benefited from favorable results around the league Friday night. Despite the ugly loss to the LA Clippers, not everything was bad news. The Blazers’ draft positions were helped by two game results tonight. First, the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs had a wild finish, leading to a 99-97 Memphis win. With the victory, the Grizzlies now have 24 wins, one more than the Toronto Raptors, and five more than the Blazers. Check out all the fun in the highlight reel. Second, the Golden State Warriors fell to...

Pounding The Rock

Why the Spurs should target wings in the 2024 NBA Draft

Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via In a draft full of questions, San Antonio should look for a hot commodity. The 2024 NBA Draft has been considered a weaker one by many. Scouts and internet talent evaluators haven’t been able to find a clear number one pick. With just a few months until the draft, it’s hard to discern who teams will be targeting in the top-5. This has left the worst teams in the NBA in a tough spot. What exactly should they prioritize at the top of a draft where the prospects’ NBA talent is so heavily questioned? The San Antonio Spurs should be...

Pounding The Rock

R.C. Buford is overseas observing draft prospect Zaccharie Risacher

Photo by KONSTANTINOS TSAKALIDIS/SOOC/AFP via Another French phenom? No one would be complaining here. The San Antonio Spurs are entering one of the most important offseasons in franchise history. They got the franchise player of their dreams last summer in Victor Wembanyama, and now it’s time to start building a winning team around him. Most agree that Devin Vassell is his definite number two (for now), and Jeremy Sochan is the next closest thing to “untouchable” on the team after those two, but beyond that, anything could happen. While the Spurs will likely...

Blazer's Edge

Blazers LISTEN: Rip City Roundtable Podcast Episode 4 with Steve Dewald

Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Steve talks about draft prospects for the Blazers and his thoughts on the rebuild The Blazer’s Edge staff publish in-depth content every day about The Portland Trail Blazers. Much can be conveyed through words, but now it’s time to hear the voices behind the names. Let me introduce you to the inaugural season of the Rip City Roundtable Podcast! This podcast will be hosted by yours truly, Cory Dickman. I have enjoyed writing post game extended recaps, but now it is time to dive deeper into topics affecting the team. Every episode will...

Blazer's Edge

Are There Any Tier 1 or 2 Prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft?

Photo by Aurelien Meunier/, In The Athletic’s latest mock draft, the Blazers jumped into the #1 pick, but the talent level of the prospects is questioned. In The Athletic’s latest edition of their 2024 NBA Mock Draft, Sam Vecenie repeated a common refrain: scouts don’t trust the upside of any of the prospects. He notes comparisons to the infamous 2013 Draft, when Anthony Bennett was surprisingly picked first. However, he also made his concerns more concrete, giving a stark comparison to his draft tiers in the previous two years. At the top, this class is seen as...

FOX Sports

Chris Paul traded to Warriors, Wizards receive Jordan Poole, draft picks | SPEAK

Another big splash happened across the league prior to the 2023 NBA Draft. The Washington Wizards are trading Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Jordan Poole, a 2030 first-round and 2027 second-round pick. Ric Bucher reacts to the news.

Pounding The Rock

Potential Spurs draft targets in the NCAA Tournament’s first round

Photo by Andy Lyons/ Prospects that Spurs fans should keep an eye on in the opening weekend of college hoops greatest event. It’s finally March. It’s a beautiful time when basketball fans who’ve religiously followed college hoops have about the same chances of filling out a perfect bracket as someone who strictly picks off the quality of a school’s mascot. It’s one of the most fun sporting events in the world. For fans of the San Antonio Spurs, it’s a chance to see some of the best 2024 NBA Draft prospects who could suit up for the Silver and Black next...

FOX Sports

LeBron, Lakers agree to two-year, $97.1M extension | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Breaking: LeBron James signed a two-year, $97.1 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a player option for the 2024-25 season. His son Bronny James will be eligible to enter the NBA Draft that same year. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor and Ric Bucher react to the news.

Canis Hoopus

In The Loopus: A Brooklyn Disaster, the State of the NBA Draft, and Ref Shows

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via This week we’re diving into the ugly state of the Brooklyn Nets, Reed Sheppard and valuing first-round picks, the Western Conference Playoff Picture, NBA officiating, and much more! Months ago, JJ Redick got on First Take and went on a rant about the state of NBA media. The most notable quote was one that questioned the focus on big market teams instead of interesting stories: “I can do a video on my podcast where I break down the last nine games the Pelicans have used Zion Williamson as the primary ballhandler... 54,000 views on...

Canis Hoopus

Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 25: Carleton Leads UNI Györ, Smith and Juhász Have All-Around Outings

Photo by Jordan Jones/NBAE via Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series. We are now less than a month away from the 2024 WNBA Draft as team’s continue to keep an eye on March Madness action beginning soon in preparation for the draft and the new year ahead. As we continue to approach the start of the 2024 W campaign, offseason play is in the heart of postseason action with various Minnesota Lynx and other WNBA players taking part across the globe. This...

FOX Sports

LeBron James jokes he’ll follow Bronny to Atlanta if he's drafted by Hawks | NBA | SPEAK

Emmanuel Acho, Ric Bucher, LeSean McCoy and Joy Taylor react to LeBron James’ comments regarding a mock of the 2024 NBA Draft which has the Atlanta Hawks selecting Bronny James with the number 17 overall pick.

Blazer's Edge

Is Scoot Henderson Ready to be an NBA Point Guard?

Photo by Alika Jenner/ Portland’s rookie is going up and down. What should we make of it? Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson has had an up-and-down season...mostly down, considering his status as the third-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He hasn’t been able to help the Blazers to wins, or even credible performances many nights. That’s made him one of the more polarizing figures on the team. That’s the general gist of today’s Blazer’s Edge Mailbag. Dave, In your last mailbag you said the Blazers don’t have a point guard. Does this mean...

NetsDaily

NBA Live Discussion: New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Photo by Sean Gardner/ The Nets are back home after a six-game road trip. The Nets aren’t just losing, they’re losing against bad teams positioning themselves for better draft odds. Brooklyn does not have that luxury. Anyway, it’s on to the next — a home bout against the Pelicans. WHO: New Orleans Pelicans (41-26) at Brooklyn Nets (26-42) WHEN: 7:30 PM ET WHERE: YES Network on TV, WFAN on radio. *** From our game preview... Injuries: No Ben Simmons or Dariq Whitehead. Dorian Finney-Smith is questionable due to left ankle soreness. Dyson Daniels is out due to...

Lakers Nation

Lakers Rumors: NBA Executive Believes Teams Are Still Willing To Draft Bronny In Hopes Of Signing LeBron James

One of the last things left on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' wish list is playing with his son Bronny in the NBA...

Reaction to historic 2023 Draft Lottery & Lakers-Nuggets Game 1 | The Hoop Collective

Reaction to historic 2023 Draft Lottery & Lakers-Nuggets Game 1 | The Hoop Collective Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic Draft Lottery night from Wembanyama‘s team in France with Brian, his potential f

Spurs win Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes with No. 1 pick + Reaction to 76ers firing Doc Rivers | KJM

Spurs win Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes with No. 1 pick + Reaction to 76ers firing Doc Rivers | KJM The KJM crew discuss: 0:00 Victor Wembanyama and the Draft Lottery 4:35 What's Wembanyama's floor in the NBA? 8:00 76ers fire head coach Doc Rivers 10:00

Jalen Rose's advice to Markelle Fultz on saving his NBA career | Jalen & Jacoby

Jalen Rose and David Jacoby react to the Orlando Magic picking up the team option for Markelle Fultz, the former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick for the Philadelphia 76ers. They then (2:15) react to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta's comments to The Ath