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Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / June 26
How Nets missed an opportunity in the NBA Draft's first round
Brooklyn used all five of its picks, becoming the first team in league history to make five selections in the opening round.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Widely panned Pelicans' Derik Queen trade isn't as crazy as it seems
The Pelicans threw a curveball in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft when they traded up from No. 23 to No. 13 for Derik Queen.
The 'No. 3 NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the third overall picks from every NBA Draft during the lottery era can you name in five minutes?
The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz
Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Hawks again find favorable return in trade with Pelicans
On Thursday night, the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a deal that—on the surface—might seem like a simple draft pick swap but could prove to be a shrewd bet by the Hawks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 26
SGA's scathing address to critics proves he's not that humble after all
It turns out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the reigning NBA MVP, Finals MVP and scoring champion — isn't that humble after all.
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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
An Ace and a bluff: Five takeaways from first round of NBA Draft
Round 1 of the NBA Draft is in the books. Duke star Cooper Flagg was the obvious No. 1 choice for the Dallas Mavericks, but an intriguing night followed.
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.
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