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2021 NBA mock draft: Who's a top-5 choice? Who's a lottery pick?
We're less than a week from the draft, and new names have rocketed into lottery position.
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The moves that prove Cade Cunningham will become an NBA star
Cade Cunningham is likely to be the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft. These elements of his game show why he'll thrive in the league.
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Best fits for the 2021 NBA draft's six most polarizing players
What's the best spot for players such as Jonathan Kuminga and James Bouknight? We matched players with optimal teams that could draft them.
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Chet Holmgren, Caleb Houstan among college stars to watch in advance of 2022 draft
Holmgren and Houstan starred at the recent FIBA U19 World Cup in Latvia. Here's what we can expect to see from them over the coming season.
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NBA draft rankings: Top 100 players after withdrawal deadline
Eleven new names have entered the top 100 following the July 7 withdrawal deadline.
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Nine biggest NBA draft questions: Who might trade out of (or into) a stacked top four?
Cunningham to the Pistons is far from a done deal. Our experts sized up the top of the draft.
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Six big trades we want to see at this year's draft
Beal to the Warriors? Simmons to the Cavs? Here's what our experts want to see.
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Winners and losers from the NBA draft combine
Which prospects are on the rise? Who needs to head back to school?
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Why this year's NBA draft class is getting historic buzz
Scouts and execs are saying this year's top five could produce multiple All-Stars.
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Answering the biggest NBA draft questions about Cade Cunningham
Cunningham is the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 in the 2021 NBA draft.
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Jalen Green, from Nowhere, USA, to the top of the NBA draft
The internet sensation's path to the NBA has been anything but conventional.
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Davion Mitchell is this draft's most NBA-ready prospect
After leading Baylor to a national title, Mitchell is ready to take the NBA by storm.
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Meet Australia's Josh Giddey, a potential 2021 NBA lottery pick
This 6-foot-8 playmaker put up LaMelo Ball-type numbers in Australia's NBL.
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2021 NBA draft: The Nikola Jokic effect is real
Meet the prospect who has scouts saying they won't repeat their 2014 mistake.
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Does Luka Garza have a place in the NBA?
The college player of the year is considered a borderline NBA prospect. Why?
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Cameron Thomas' NBA draft profile
Check out the highlights from former LSU guard Cameron Thomas.
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The top 30 NBA draft prospects based on stats and scouting -- and why No. 1 might surprise you
Where do Cade Cunningham and the top prospects check in? Kevin Pelton reveals his top 30 -- and two eye-opening omissions.
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NBA draft assets for all 30 teams
What upcoming draft picks and traded picks does every NBA team owe and own?
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NBA trade grades: What swapping centers means for the Grizzlies and Pelicans
Two Western Conference giants -- Jonas Valanciunas and Steven Adams -- are swapping teams. What's next for the Grizzlies and Pelicans?
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What NBA history has taught about building through the draft
Scoop Jackson breaks down the inexact science of the NBA draft and how future superstars can be found outside of the lottery.
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Joel Ayayi's NBA draft profile
Check out the highlights from former Gonzaga standout Joel Ayayi.
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Isaiah Todd's NBA draft profile
Check out the highlights from former G League Ignite player Isaiah Todd.
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Herbert Jones' NBA draft profile
Check out the highlights from former Alabama standout Herbert Jones.
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Head coach Willie Green says New Orleans Pelicans 'really close to taking the next step'
New head coach Willie Green says the Pelicans' situation is very reminiscent of his time in Phoenix, where he served as the Suns' top assistant. "People that love to come to work," he said. "... We're really close to taking the next step."
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New Pelicans coach Willie Green has one job that rises above all others: Ensure Zion stays in New Orleans for the long haul
Green, who was on the bench for the Phoenix Suns' magical run and shares coach Monty Williams' relationship-based philosophy, needs to bond with Zion -- and quickly.
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Ice Trae makes the crowd go wild with buzzer-beating 3
Trae Young knocks down the 3-pointer at the buzzer to win a pro-am game.
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2021 NBA free agency and trades: Latest buzz, news and reports
NBA free agency officially opens on Aug. 2, but moves are already happening. Keep it here for the latest news and updates on signings and trades all offseason.
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Cameron Thomas' NBA draft profile
Check out the highlights from former LSU guard Cameron Thomas.
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Luka or Giannis? Who's better to build a team around?
Freddie Coleman breaks down why he would start a team with Giannis Antetokounmpo instead of Luka Doncic.
