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2024 NBA Draft Recap: Bronny Joins LeBron James in LA and Early Rookie of the Year Odds
The 2024 NBA draft wrapped up Thursday evening, making it the first two-night event under the current format of two rounds that started in 1989. This draft should have a unique place in history as there was arguably more hype for a late second-round pick, LeBron James’ son Bronny, then…
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2024 NBA Draft Night 1: Top Winners and Surprising Picks
With the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft complete, let’s look at some winners of the night. Atlanta Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher, F, JL Bourg Washington Wizards: Alexandre Sarr, F/C, Perth Houston Rockets (from Nets): Reed Sheppard, G, Kentucky San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle, G, UConn Detroit Pistons: Ron Holland, F, G League Ignite Charlotte…
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What is the expected value of an NBA Draft pick?
As the anticipation builds for the 2024 NBA Draft, teams, analysts, and fans alike are engrossed in debates and discussions about the potential impact of the upcoming draftees. The NBA Draft is a pivotal event where franchises hope to select players who will transform their fortunes. However, it is often…
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Caitlin Clark: Changing the WNBA, Living Up to the Hype, and Silencing the Noise
If you were to list the most hyped basketball prospects of the 21st century, you would start with LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, and Caitlin Clark. But only Clark came into her league with expectations of taking the WNBA to places it has never reached since it started play in 1997.…
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The Best-Ever Second-Round Picks in the NBA
As the NBA Draft approaches on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the excitement surrounding the league’s future stars reaches a fever pitch. While the first-round picks often dominate headlines and fan discussions, the second round has historically provided a platform for some of the most remarkable and unexpected talents in NBA…
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NBA Finals Recap: Future Is Bright for Luka Doncic and the Boston Celtics, But What About the Rest of the NBA?
By Scott Kacsmar The 2024 NBA Finals are over after the Boston Celtics did what they were favored all year to do by winning their 18th championship. But while it was a disappointing 4-1 defeat for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, it should be a great learning experience for…
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