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Duke University continues to shape NBA prospects, with 2026 draftees and a new transfer whose skill set aligns perfectly with the program's system.
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Duke University continues to shape NBA prospects, with 2026 draftees and a new transfer whose skill set aligns perfectly with the program's system.

Federal prosecutors allege that the two former teammates conspired with a network of agents and bettors to profit from insider information, jeopardizing the integrity of professional basketball.

The Nets selected versatile forward Joshua Jefferson with the 28th overall pick after a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but analysts question his role behind Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle.

A new partnership between the Minnesota Timberwolves and LaMelo Ball promises a statistical surge for Anthony Edwards, with analysts forecasting higher scoring, improved shooting and reduced turnovers that could catapult the star guard into the top tier of fantasy basketball.

A look at how a Sixth Man award winner, a high‑priced contract and a cache of draft picks are redefining the next chapter for Charlotte and Minnesota.

Michael Ruzic, a 7‑foot Croatian forward, will join the LSU Tigers after a season in Spain's ACB, bringing shooting versatility and NBA attention.

The former Liberty University forward has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the eighth player from the program to earn an NBA contract and the latest addition to the franchise’s Summer League roster.

The Charlotte Hornets' decision to trade LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves has divided supporters, who question the return and worry about the team's draw.

Austin Reaves has agreed to a four‑year, $185 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, a deal that guarantees his presence in Los Angeles through the 2026‑2027 season. The agreement comes after the guard opted out of his player‑option year, signaling confidence in both his own market value and the franchise’s vision.

After a standout college tenure that included a Sweet 16 appearance and a triple‑double for Nebraska, Rienk Mast has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers, joining a growing pipeline of NBA talent cultivated under coach Fred Hoiberg.

LaMelo Ball heads to Minnesota while Coby White returns to Charlotte on a new contract, reshaping backcourt dynamics for both teams.

In a blockbuster move, the Minnesota Timberwolves send Naz Reid and a package of draft assets to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, aiming to pair the playmaker with Anthony Edwards and push for a Western Conference push.

Charlotte sends LaMelo Ball to Minnesota for Anthony Edwards and assets, sparking new fantasy outlooks for several players.
Bleacher Report analyst Jonathan Wasserman forecasts Cameron Williams, Patrick Ngongba II and Bryson Howard as early‑round selections, underscoring Duke’s continued pipeline to the NBA.

Selected 55th overall, Martinelli brings a 23‑point average and a reputation for work ethic to a Clippers roster eyeing a playoff push.

Undrafted Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey has inked an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers, positioning him for a Summer League audition that could secure a two‑way contract and a chance to learn from veteran point guards Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell.

Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a fifth‑year Purdue standout, was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who recently traded Julius Randle, opening a path for the versatile forward alongside Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels.

The 2026 NBA Draft saw Purdue seniors Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman‑Renn selected, ending a 15‑year wait for two Boilermaker draftees in the same year.

Trey Kaufman-Renn’s selection at pick 59 marks a rare double-draft moment for Purdue and underscores his rise from role player to NBA hopeful.

Two former Arkansas standouts, Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile, were selected in the second round of the NBA Draft, heading to Cleveland and Denver respectively, as the Razorbacks celebrate a landmark draft.

Garfield High School will welcome alumnus and NBA star Brandon Roy as its new head coach for the boys basketball program during a live press event on Thursday at 1 p.m.
Duke sophomore Isaiah Evans, a top 3‑point shooter and second‑leading scorer, was chosen 33rd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and immediately traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, adding a new chapter to his budding professional career.

From Kobe Bryant’s decision to skip Duke for the NBA to Kevin Garnett’s groundbreaking jump straight from high school, the 1990s saw a wave of top prospects bypass college. Their choices sparked a cultural shift, prompted a league‑wide rule change, and left a legacy that still influences the sport today.

Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey, celebrated for his defensive mastery and playmaking, is absent from recent NBA mock drafts, casting doubt on his immediate entry into the league.