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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 26
ESPN analyst praises late-round 'steal' of NBA Draft
On Wednesday, Brad Stevens took a gamble for the Boston Celtics.
Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / June 26
Bulls latest draft pick could spell bad news for Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams' tenure with the Chicago Bulls could be nearing an end.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / June 26
Have Heat finally solved their point guard problem?
Since Goran Dragic left the Heat in 2021, the point guard position has been a problem for the franchise.
The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Hornets, Suns pull off massive draft-night trade
The Suns will look very different next season.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / June 26
Trail Blazers' first-round pick might be most stunning selection of the 2025 NBA Draft
Not even the player saw his selection coming.
Las Vegas Aces News / Field Level Media / June 26
A'ja Wilson makes major history in Aces' blowout win
A'ja Wilson has made even more WNBA history.
Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 26
Flagg captured: 10 facts about the Mavs' 18-year-old No. 1 pick
The Dallas Mavericks, to no one's surprise, selected Duke star Cooper Flagg with the first pick of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Dallas has been zeroed in on Flagg since the team’s improbable lottery night win and is now banking on the 18-year-old phenom to be the face of a new franchise era.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 25
Adam Silver hopes unexpected source will help NBA reduce Achilles injuries
Tyrese Haliburton was one of seven players to suffer an Achilles rupture this season.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Clippers close out first round taking player rising up draft boards
The Swiss big man had an impressive breakout season in ’24-25, averaging 12.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 25.1 minutes per game across 29 starts.
Michigan Wolverines News / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Nets make NBA history after their No. 27 selection in draft
The Nets have become the first NBA team to ever make five first-round picks.
Nique Clifford News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Kings to acquire No. 24 pick from Thunder, take top rebounding wing
According to Sacramento radio host Carmichael Dave, the Thunder will receive San Antonio’s 2027 first-round pick (top-16 protected) from Sacramento. If that selection falls in its protected range, Oklahoma City will instead receive two second-rounders in 2027.
Michigan State Spartans News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Magic select son of former dunk champ with No. 25 pick
In 36 total contests, he averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 25.3 minutes per game, with an excellent .493/.412/.836 shooting line.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Nets acquire No. 22 pick, take defensive-minded wing
While the Atlanta Hawks officially made the pick, the selection is being sent to Brooklyn as part of the three-team Kristaps Porzingis deal.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Yardbarker / June 25
NBA legend reacts to Spurs' selection of Dylan Harper
Moments after Harper — the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr. — was selected No. 2 overall by the San Antonio Spurs, NBA legend and four-time champion with the franchise, Manu Ginobili, welcomed him to the team.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Wizards take Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year at No. 21
After trading down from No. 18 to No. 21, the Washington Wizards have made Illinois guard/forward Will Riley their second pick of the night. Washington drafted Tre Johnson at No. 6.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Heat take combo guard with 20th pick
He's a 6-foot-6 combo guard, spent time as a teenager with BC Rytas-2 in his home country of Lithuania and then with FC Barcelona in Spain before coming stateside a year ago to play for Illinois.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Yardbarker / June 25
Dylan Harper is excited to play with Spurs' young core
Talent begets talent. Winning begets winning. That's the way things work in sports, and the newest member of the San Antonio Spurs, Dylan Harper, seems to understand that.
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / June 25
Tre Johnson's draft outfit had analyst comparing him to famous guitarist
Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson has, perhaps, the smoothest jump shot in the 2025 class. His sense of style, well, some may not find it so smooth.
Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Nets take French point guard with No. 19 pick
He was viewed as a potential lottery pick a year ago, but has seen his stock drop some during the 2024-25 season.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Timberwolves take top international big man at No. 17
One of the top international players in this year’s draft class, he had been playing for Cedevita Olimpija in Slovenia, where he averaged 4.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 18.3 minutes per game in 30 outings in the ABA League this past season.
Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25
Jason Kidd reportedly has shocking stance on Knicks job
The New York Knicks are still searching for a new head coach.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
'Wildest pick I've ever seen': Trail Blazers select Hansen Yang with 16th pick in draft-night stunner
Yang has spent the past two seasons with Qingdao in the Chinese Basketball Association, averaging 16.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.7 blocks and 0.9 steals in 53 games this past season.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Pelicans to acquire No. 13 pick from Hawks, take March Madness star
The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a trade that will send the No. 13 overall pick from Atlanta to New Orleans in exchange for No. 23 overall and a 2026 first-round pick, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Grizzlies to acquire No. 11 pick, take player coming off shoulder injury
In exchange for No. 11, the Blazers are acquiring the 16th overall pick, a future first-rounder, and two second-round selections, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
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