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nba-news14 days ago•183 min saved

Wizards land No. 1 in Yahoo Sports’ 2026 mock draft with Dybantsa at the helm

Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor projects the Washington Wizards to own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after winning the lottery, with AJ Dybantsa slated to join Washington. The mock also has Darryn Peterson going to the Jazz at No. 2, Cameron Boozer to the Grizzlies at No. 3, Caleb Wilson to the Bulls at No. 4, and Keaton Wagler to the Clippers (via Indiana) at No. 5, continuing through all 60 picks. It includes extensive scouting notes, player comparisons and big-board context across rounds 1–2, illustrating fit and upside for a wide array of prospects.

via NBA|

#draft-2026 #kevin-oconnor #mock-draft

sports11 months ago•2 min saved

Orlando Magic Open to Strategic Trades and Upgrades

The Orlando Magic are reportedly open to trading players like Cole Anthony and Jonathan Isaac along with a first-round pick to upgrade their roster, with speculation that Lauri Markkanen could be a target if the trade aligns financially. The Magic are seen as a team close to being top contenders in the East, needing just one more shot-maker, particularly in the backcourt, to elevate their performance.

via Blazer's Edge|

#kevin-oconnor #lauri-markkanen #nba

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Kings' De'Aaron Fox dominates Warriors in playoffs.

Jordan Poole's poor performance in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs has drawn criticism, with The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor calling him "not a good basketball player" and having "no hope." However, while Poole's inconsistency is a concern, his overall body of work, including being a key piece of a championship team, suggests that such criticism is unjustified. Additionally, Poole has been playing with an ankle injury sustained in Game 1, which may have impacted his performance.

via Blue Man Hoop|

#criticism #golden-state-warriors #jordan-poole

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Warriors' Poole and Green face criticism and ejection in Game 2 loss.

The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor criticized Golden State Warriors' Jordan Poole, calling him "not a good basketball player" and stating that he has "no hope" for him. Poole has struggled in the playoffs, playing just 22 and 16 minutes in two straight losses to the Sacramento Kings. O'Connor believes that the team needs to rely more on Stephen Curry to turn things around.

via SFGATE|

#golden-state-warriors #jordan-poole #kevin-oconnor