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Bucks weighing Giannis trade offers as post-lottery rumors swirl
sports15 days ago

Bucks weighing Giannis trade offers as post-lottery rumors swirl

As the NBA Draft Lottery sets the stage for a wild offseason, the Bucks are reportedly listening to trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, aiming to capitalize on a robust market before the draft. The Grizzlies remain open to moving Ja Morant, Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Clippers is tied to the Aspiration investigation, and the Wizards are open to trading the No. 1 pick in a deep draft, signaling a flurry of rumors and potential blockbuster moves.

via NBC Sports|
#giannis-antetokounmpo#ja-morant#milwaukee-bucks
Pacers' high-stakes Zubac gamble falls short as Clippers land fifth pick
sports15 days ago

Pacers' high-stakes Zubac gamble falls short as Clippers land fifth pick

Indiana's front office watched the NBA Draft Lottery nervously after trading a 2026 first-round pick (protected 1-4 and 10-30) to the Clippers to land Ivica Zubac. The deal carried a 52.1% chance the Pacers would keep the pick, but the Clippers won the fifth slot, handing LA the top-5 selection while Indiana held disappointment. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard and GM Chad Buchanan publicly called the outcome disappointing but stressed the core remains strong and that Zubac could still pay off in time.

via SB Nation|
#clippers#ivica-zubac#lottery-odds
Pacers chief apologizes after risky lottery gamble backfires
sports16 days ago

Pacers chief apologizes after risky lottery gamble backfires

After a 19-63 season, Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard apologized for a lottery gamble that sent the No. 5 pick to the Clippers in exchange for Ivica Zubac with top-four protection, a move fans branded a miscalculation as the lottery denied them a higher pick. Critics blasted giving up Myles Turner and Benedict Mathurin for Zubac, while Pritchard underscored the need for a starting center; Tyrese Haliburton is set to return next season from a torn Achilles after leading the team to the NBA Finals last year.

via New York Post|
#indiana-pacers#ivica-zubac#los-angeles-clippers
Wizards win No. 1 pick in reshaped 2026 NBA draft lottery
sports16 days ago

Wizards win No. 1 pick in reshaped 2026 NBA draft lottery

The Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft, with the Utah Jazz at No. 2. The deep class features top prospects A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. The league is pursuing changes to curb tanking, including a proposed expansion to 16 teams with flattened odds, which owners vote on May 28. The draft begins June 23 (Round 1) and June 24 (Round 2).

via NBC News|
#aj-dybantsa#cameron-boozer#nba-draft-2026
Washington Wizards clinch No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
2026-nba-draft16 days ago

Washington Wizards clinch No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery to secure the No. 1 pick—the franchise’s first top selection since John Wall in 2010—after a 14% chance that tied for the best odds; they avoided their recent slump as Utah, Memphis and Chicago fill Nos. 2–4, with No. 5 going to the Clippers via a Pacers trade, followed by Brooklyn, Sacramento, Atlanta, Dallas, Milwaukee, Golden State, Oklahoma City, Miami and Charlotte to complete the top 14. The draft is set for June 23 in New York, with the Chicago draft combine starting Monday.

via NBA|
#2026-nba-draft#john-wall#nba-draft-lottery
Nets Bet on Lottery Luck to Sculpt a Franchise Star
sports16 days ago

Nets Bet on Lottery Luck to Sculpt a Franchise Star

Brooklyn arrives at the NBA draft lottery with the league’s best odds to snag a No. 1 pick (14%) and a top-3 finish (40.15%), eyeing a new franchise face in a generational class led by AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson. The Nets plan to draft the best available player and pursue a playmaking guard with room to improve their roster, hoping lottery luck finally unlocks a star after more than a decade without a homegrown All-Star, aided by Houston swap rights and an active front office.

via New York Post|
#brooklyn-nets#franchise-face#nba
Victor Wembanyama: The Next French NBA Star?
sports3 years ago

Victor Wembanyama: The Next French NBA Star?

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama, considered one of the most anticipated prospects in years, showed some emotion during the NBA draft lottery when the Mavericks and Trail Blazers appeared on the screen, but ultimately the Spurs emerged as the winners with the right to select him as the No. 1 overall pick. Wembanyama will join Gregg Popovich and the Spurs, adding to France's legacy within the franchise.

via New York Post |
#france#nba#nba-draft-lottery
"Spurs' Draft Lottery Win Sparks Rebuild Speculation with Wembanyama Pick"
sports3 years ago

"Spurs' Draft Lottery Win Sparks Rebuild Speculation with Wembanyama Pick"

The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery and are expected to select French big man Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the June 22 draft. Wembanyama's arrival changes everything for the Spurs, who have nearly $40 million in cap room and a gold mine of draft assets. The team can now pull out of their rebuild and head back towards success. The Spurs have a blank slate with which to paint around Wembanyama and can quickly rebuild with the right moves.

via The Athletic|
#nba#nba-draft-lottery#rebuilding
Spurs secure top pick and Wembanyama in NBA Draft Lottery, Pistons miss out.
sports3 years ago

Spurs secure top pick and Wembanyama in NBA Draft Lottery, Pistons miss out.

The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery and secured the No. 1 pick, which they will use to select Victor Wembanyama, a potential generational player. The Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks were among the losers, while the Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets were among the winners. The Blazers jumped into the top three and now have a valuable asset to trade, while the Hornets moved up to the No. 2 slot and have more options. The Wizards were close to landing the top pick but ended up with the No. 8 pick.

via CBS Sports|
#nba#nba-draft-lottery#portland-trail-blazers
Victor Wembanyama's Wild Day Ends with Satisfying Spurs Lottery Win
sports3 years ago

Victor Wembanyama's Wild Day Ends with Satisfying Spurs Lottery Win

Victor Wembanyama had a wild Tuesday night, scoring 22 points and leading his team to a playoff seed before attending a draft lottery party where he learned he was heading to the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama, who is considered one of the most highly anticipated players to enter the draft, is expected to be a top pick. He expressed excitement about joining the Spurs and said he is "trying to win a ring ASAP."

via ESPN|
#basketball#french-pro-a-league#nba-draft-lottery
Victor Wembanyama's NBA Draft Lottery Prospects and Max Contract Potential
sports3 years ago

Victor Wembanyama's NBA Draft Lottery Prospects and Max Contract Potential

French basketball player Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points in his last regular-season game in France, leading his team Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 to a 93-85 win against Paris Basketball. The 19-year-old is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, and his performance drew a star-studded crowd that included soccer star Kylian Mbappé and French actor Omar Sy. Wembanyama scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, including a late one-handed dunk, and received a standing ovation from the crowd.

via ESPN|
#boulogne-levallois-metropolitans#kylian-mbappe#nba-draft-lottery
Bulls Beat Odds to Land No. 1 Pick in 2008 Draft Lottery
sports3 years ago

Bulls Beat Odds to Land No. 1 Pick in 2008 Draft Lottery

The Chicago Bulls have a 1.8% chance of landing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, which they would use on French center Victor Wembanyama. The team also has a chance to draft G League guard Scoot Henderson or Alabama's Brandon Miller. However, due to previous trades, the Bulls only have an 8.5% chance of landing in the top four and retaining their pick.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#chicago-bulls#derrick-rose#nba