Klay Thompson Has Torn Achilles

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson suffered a torn Achilles on Wednesday and will miss the entire 2020-21 NBA season. It's a huge setback for Thompson, who missed all of last season due to a torn ACL. Achilles injuries are particularly devastating for basketball players and it's likely we've seen the last of Thompson as […]

2020 NBA Draft Winners and Losers - Instant Analysis

Last night's NBA Draft is the mid-point in a wild week of offseason action for the NBA. In a draft without a clear first pick, the Minnesota Timberwolves chose to go with Georgia's Anthony Edwards. Golden State -- who may have lost Klay Thompson for the year with an Achilles injury on Wednesday -- took […]

Celtics Nab Desmond Bane At No. 30 Overall, Rights To Memphis

The Boston Celtics selected shooting guard Desmond Bane out of TCU with the 30th overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft, but Bane will be on his way to the Grizzlies. Known for his elite marksmanship behind the three-point arc, Bane figures to see playing time as a rookie due to his shooting prowess, having […]

Malachi Flynn Selected 29th Overall By Raptors

San Diego State point guard Malachi Flynn was selected 29th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2020 NBA Draft. Flynn is a well-rounded point guard with a great motor. He excels in the pick-and-roll. He averaged 17.6 points per game and 5.1 assists per game during his junior season last year. He also hit […]

Lakers Nab Jaden McDaniels At No. 28 Overall, Rights To Wolves

The Los Angeles Lakers selected forward Jaden McDaniels out of the University of Washington with the 28th overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft, but his rights are headed to Minnesota via Oklahoma City to help complete the Ricky Rubio deal that was struck Wednesday. Known for his tremendous athleticism, McDaniels appears to be a […]

Jazz Draft Udoka Azubuike 27th Overall

The Utah Jazz selected seven-foot center Udoka Azubuike 27th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. Azubuike played four years of college basketball at the University of Kansas. He shot an astounding 74% from the field over the course of his career as a Jayhawk. Last year was by far his best season with Kansas, as […]

Celtics Add Payton Pritchard With No. 26 Overall Selection

The Boston Celtics drafted point guard Payton Pritchard out of the University of Oregon with the 26th overall pick out of the 2020 NBA Draft. Having been named a first-team All-American last season, Pritchard averaged 20.5 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game, all while shooting 41.5 percent from three-point range. The addition of […]

Immanuel Quickley Drafted 25th Overall

University of Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley has been selected 25th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. The pick was made by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he will be headed to the New York Knicks in a draft day trade. Quickley spent two years at Kentucky and took a big leap last year when he […]

Bucks Draft RJ Hampton At No. 24 Overall, Rights Head To Denver

The Milwaukee Bucks have selected point guard RJ Hampton out of Australia with the 24th overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft, but Hampton will be heading to Denver as part of the Jrue Holiday trade, with New Orleans further dealing his rights. Hampton had been the No. 5 overall prospect in the 2019 collegiate […]

Leandro Bolmaro Selected 23rd Overall

Argentine-Italian guard Leandro Bolmaro, who stands at 6-foot-8, was selected 23rd overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. However, Bolmaro will be on the move to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are sending picks 25 and 33 to the Knicks. Bolmaro has spent the past two years with FC Barcelona, playing for […]

Denver Snags Zeke Nnaji With No. 22 Overall Selection

The Denver Nuggets selected power forward/center Zeke Nnaji out of the University of Arizona with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Having averaged 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game while shooting 57 percent from the field, Nnaji was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year this past season. His fantasy intrigue […]

Tyrese Maxey Drafted 21st Overall By 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers selected University of Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey 21st overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. Maxey played just one year at Kentucky and was a bit inconsistent overall, but showed a clear knack for scoring the rock. He averaged 14 points per game and 3.2 assists per game over the season. The path […]

Heat Add Precious Achiuwa To Roster With No. 20 Selection

The Miami Heat have brought power forward/center Precious Achiuwa into the mix out of Memphis with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Coming off of a run to the NBA Finals, Miami has very few flaws in their rotation, but the addition of Achiuwa should strengthen its overall depth in the […]

Josh Green Heading To Dallas At No. 18

With the No. 18 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Mavericks selected Josh Green. The 20-year-old averaged 12 points, 4.6 boards, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals while at Arizona. However, his value on the fantasy front may be limited outside of his defensive prowess, as his shooting numbers are somewhat of a concern. He […]

Saddiq Bey Drafted 19th overall

Villanova winger Saddiq Bey, who stands at 6-foot-8, was selected 19th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. The pick was made by the Brooklyn Nets, but Bey will be on the move to the Detroit Pistons in a trade that will send Landry Shamet to the Nets and Luke Kennard to the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

Landry Shamet Traded To Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of acquiring guard Landry Shamet in a three-way trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Detroit Pistons. The 19th overall pick in tonight's draft is heading to the Pistons, while Luke Kennard is going to the Clippers. Shamet averaged 2.1 threes per game with the Clippers last year […]

Minnesota Drafts Aleksej Pokusevski At No. 17, Heads To Thunder

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected forward Aleksej Pokusevski with the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Serbia, but they will reportedly ship the 18-year-old winger to Oklahoma City in exchange for a package that includes Ricky Rubio and the Nos. 25 and 28 overall selections in the first round. The Thunder have […]

Cole Anthony Selected At No. 15 By Orlando

The Orlando Magic selected Cole Anthony with the No. 15 pick in the NBA Draft. The 20-year-old, who is the son of NBA legend Greg Anthony, averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 boards, four assists, and 1.3 steals while at the University of North Carolina. His shooting numbers could improve, and his durability is questionable to some […]

Isaiah Stewart Selected 16th Overall

University of Washington center Isaiah Stewart was selected 16th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Stewart will be traded to the Detroit Pistons, the second rookie heading to Detroit following seventh overall pick Killian Hayes. Stewart averaged 17 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game during his only year […]

Ricky Rubio Traded Back To Minnesota

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a draft-day trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Timberwolves are acquiring Ricky Rubio, who began his career with the team, as well as the 25th and 28th picks in the 2020 draft, in exchange for a package that includes the 17th overall pick this year. Rubio will bring […]

Celtics Select Aaron Nesmith With No. 14 Selection

The Boston Celtics grabbed small forward Aaron Nesmith with the 14th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Vanderbilt. The Celtics starting five seems firmly entrenched heading into the '20-21 year, so it's unlikely that Nesmith plays a significant role out of the gate, but his sharpshooting abilities should earn him playing time […]

Kings Select Tyrese Haliburton At No. 12

With the No. 12 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Sacramento selected Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton had a successful college career, averaging 15.2 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.9 rebounds during his sophomore season. Despite his unorthodox shooting mechanics, he still had adequate numbers from the field and from deep. He has the chance […]

Pelicans Select Kira Lewis Jr. 13th Overall

The New Orleans Pelicans drafted point guard Kira Lewis Jr. with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Lewis, who turned 19 years old this past April, spent two years at Alabama before declaring for the draft. He averaged 18.5 points per game, 5.2 assists per game and 1.8 steals per game last […]

Spurs Nab Devin Vassell With No. 11 Overall Pick

The San Antonio Spurs have added shooting guard Devin Vassell to the fray with the 11th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Known as a two-way wing, Vassell should immediately fit in as a three-and-D guy at the game's highest level, having shot 41.7 percent from long range during his two collegiate seasons at […]

Suns Draft Jalen Smith At 10th Overall

With the 10th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns have drafted Maryland big Jalen Smith. Perhaps the most surprising pick so far of this draft, Smith wasn't projected to be a lottery pick. While he averaged 15.5 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 36.8 percent from three last season, Smith's lack of […]

Deni Avdija Drafted At No. 9 By Wizards

With the ninth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards have drafted Israeli forward Deni Avdija. A talented young player for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Avdija has good size and playmaking ability. He's also potentially the worst shooting wing in this draft if we base things on his free throw shooting, as he shot […]

Knicks Take Obi Toppin At Eighth Overall

The New York Knicks have used the eighth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Dayton big Obi Toppin. The 22-year-old is on the older end of this draft class but is incredibly athletic and explosive. He averaged 20 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game last season for the Flyers. His offensive ability […]

Killian Hayes Goes To Pistons At Seventh Overall

The Detroit Pistons have drafted point guard Killian Hayes with the seventh pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Hayes spent his formative basketball years playing in France, and last year in 33 games for Ratiopharm Ulm, he averaged 11.6 points and 5.4 assists per game. He's a great playmaker when the ball is in his […]

Hawks Draft Onyeka Okongwu At Six Overall

With the sixth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks have selected USC big Onyeka Okongwu. It was revealed on Wednesday that Okongwu had a fractured toe, which led to concerns he would slide down in the draft, but the Hawks are betting on his talent. A physical center who can defend multiple […]

Cavaliers Use Fifth Overall Pick On Isaac Okoro

With the fifth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Auburn forward Isaac Okoro. Okoro averaged 12.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.9 blocks, and 0.9 steals in his lone season with the Tigers. Okoro seems to have elite feel for the game, and his ability to defend multiple positions should mean he'll […]