NBA Draft
SDSU Jamaal Franklin Declares for NBA Draft
San Diego State junior guard Jamaal Franklin has elected to forgo his senior season, hire an agent and enter the 2013 NBA Draft, which is slated for June 27. The two-time Associated Press All-American... »Read More
Hoosiers’ Cody Zeller Headed to NBA
Indiana’s Cody Zeller turned down one chance to play in the NBA. He couldn’t say no twice. The 7-foot sophomore center who returned to school last fall for one more shot at a national... »Read More
Rick Pitino: Dieng Declaring for NBA Draft
Rick Pitino told @cbssports that Louisville junior big man Gorgui Dieng is definitely headed to the NBA. Previously had said “98 percent.” via Jeff Goodman via Twitter »Read More
Hoosiers’ Oladipo Entering NBA Draft
Indiana’s Victor Oladipo made it official Tuesday: He’s headed to the NBA. The junior, first-team All-American announced his decision during a news conference inside Assembly Hall. Oladipo, on track to graduate in May, was... »Read More
Ben McLemore Declares for NBA Draft
Ben McLemore just announced he’ll declare for the 2013 NBA Draft. No surprise here. He’s a likely Top 5 pick. via Chad Ford via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: Who Is Draftable From Last Night?
The Louisville Cardinals beat the Michigan Wolverines last night, so who could be headed to the NBA?... Burkle out in Sacramento, does it matter?... Kevin Love done for the year... NBA Chat at 4pm... »Read More
Jeremy Lin Felt Race Barrier in College, NBA
Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin thinks he would have been offered a Division I basketball scholarship — if he wasn’t Asian American. Lin led Palo Alto (Calif.) High School to a 32-1 record... »Read More
Kentucky’s Archie Goodwin Declares for Draft
Kentucky has announced that freshman guard Archie Goodwin is leaving early for the NBA Draft while fellow freshman center Willie Cauley-Stein and sophomore forward Kyle Wiltjer will be back next season. Kentucky Head Coach... »Read More
UCLA Freshman Kyle Anderson Not Going Pro
UCLA freshman Kyle Anderson “does not have plans to declare” for the NBA Draft at the April 10 NBA advisory committee deadline. “At this time, (he) is returning to UCLA,” Kyle Anderson Sr., his... »Read More
NBA Scouts Not Sold On Louisville’s Talent
Louisville Head Coach Rick Pitino has gotten to the Sweet 16 by building a roster deep with good players, practically none of whom would be described as sure-fire NBA prospects. Just one Louisville player – junior... »Read More
Oklahoma Junior M’Baye Declaring for Draft
University of Oklahoma junior forward Amath M’Baye has announced that he will forego his senior season and will enter the NBA Draft. M’Baye said he plans to hire an agent. “My time at OU... »Read More
Sources: C.J. Leslie to Declare for Draft
North Carolina State’s C.J. Leslie is expected to forgo his senior season and enter the NBA Draft, sources confirmed to CBSSports.com. Leslie, a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 15.1 points and 7.4 rebounds this past season... »Read More
Source: Norvel Pelle to Enter NBA Draft
LA City Prep’s 6-10 center Norvel Pelle, No. 1 ranked center by Rivals in ’11 class,plans to enter the NBA Draft,source tells Yahoo! Sports. via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More
UNLV Freshman Anthony Bennett Going Pro
UNLV freshman Anthony Bennett is expected to leave college after one season. Sources told CBSSports.com that the 6-foot-8 Canadian forward, who averaged 16.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this season, will make an... »Read More
NBA AM: Is Perkins The Key To A Title In OKC?
As good as the Thunder are as a team, Kendrick Perkins might be one of the most important pieces... The Worst job In sports... So is Shabazz Muhammad really 20?... NBA Chat at... »Read More
Shabazz Muhammad May Slip Out of Top-10?
There is an official problem as UCLA freshman guard Shabazz Muhammad heads toward the NBA Draft as a lengthy Los Angeles Times story shines an unfavorable light on his recruiting and upbringing, including the fact that... »Read More
Kentucky Freshmen Staying in School?
Kentucky Wildcats guard Archie Goodwin, forward Alex Poythress and center Willie Cauley-Stein all said they would return to Kentucky, which would give the Wildcats a very deep and experienced team coming back in 2013-14.... »Read More
NBA PM: The Trade Deadline’s Real Winners?
Was the NBA trade deadline's real winner a sleeper? ... Kevin Martin confident in Thunder ... Shabazz Muhammad's birth certificate scandal ... »Read More
NBA AM: Andrew Bynum Is Done, What’s Next?
76ers big man Andrew Bynum is done for the season, so what lies ahead for Bynum and is there a free agent market for him?... Wiggins and Parker Got Next... The Evolution of Dwight... »Read More
North Texas’ Mitchell Declaring for NBA Draft
North Texas sophomore Tony Mitchell will declare for the NBA Draft. Sources told CBSSports.com that the athletic 6-foot-8 forward will make the announcement at a news conference on Tuesday. Mitchell averaged 13 points and... »Read More
Sergey Karasev Dropping out of 2013 Draft?
Some NBA teams being told by people close to Sergey Karasev that the Russian SF will not be in the 2013 draft…. Not a great surprise because Karasev is only 19 and has a... »Read More
NBA AM: Looking Ahead To The NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft is roughly 115 days away, but with NBA teams settling into playoff roles, some teams are going to be looking to the March Madness tournament and the draft. What's the lottery... »Read More
Shabazz Muhammad Close to Declaring?
UCLA freshman guard Shabazz Muhammad played his last game in Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night in a 74-69 victory against No. 11 Arizona, Bruins Head Coach Ben Howland said after the game. “That was... »Read More
No. 1 Draft Picks Cursed by Injury?
Being the No. 1 overall pick has always been burdened with expectations to uplift a woebegone franchise, but through a strange coincidence, players taken first have had a hard time simply staying on the... »Read More
2013 NBA Draft Potentially Worst Ever?
There’s a growing sense that the 2013 NBA Draft lacks promising prospects which could lead to it being one of the worst of all time even though it is still early in the process. Longtime... »Read More
New Orleans Hornets’ Cornerstones in Place?
The New Orleans Hornets are in a rebuilding state heading in to the 2012-13 season but, by all accounts, the groundwork currently being laid is looking rock solid. »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
NBA AM: Is Wiggins The Next Big Thing?
While he's just 17, Canadian stud Andrew Wiggins could be the next big thing on the NBA horizon... Who still has salary cap cash to spend?... Blatche gets his deal in Brooklyn... Bulls working... »Read More
NBA PM: Is Princeton Offense Right For Lakers?
Mike Brown explains his rationale in using the Princeton offense in LA this season ... Draft Prospect: Nate Wolters ... Rockets exec in running for Sixers' GM position? »Read More
NBA PM: The Key To Boston’s Title Hopes?
Jason Terry hopes to push the Celtics back to the NBA Finals ... Up Close: Memphis' Joe Jackson ... Steph Curry talks about his injury, Warriors offseason moves ... »Read More
NBA AM: Shabazz Muhammad On NBA Fast Track?
Shabazz Muhammad is certainly NBA bound if he's permanently ineligible... Nick Young and Dorrell Wright talk Andrew Bynum... Trevor Ariza all business... »Read More
NBA PM: Iguodala Ready For Nuggets’ Challenge
Andre Iguodala is ready to push Denver to new heights ... Up Close: Ray McCallum ... Don't sleep on Jason Richardson ... »Read More
Who To Watch From adidas Nations
A look at the top 15 players from the 2012 adidas Nations, including Isaiah Austin, Steven Adams, and Sean Kilpatrick. »Read More
NBA AM: The Next Nightmare In The NBA
With Dwight Howard out of the picture, whats the next situation to watch in what will be the new normal of the NBA... Catching up with Patric Young... The Orthokine-Therapy... The deal that almost... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Noel Admits He Has Work To Do
Nerlens Noel details how he plans to improve after a poor showing at adidas Nations... Team USA goes for gold... Up close with Craig Smith... »Read More
Nerlens Noel: ‘I’ll Play My Own Game’
Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel isn't getting caught up in trying to be Anthony Davis. Instead, he's planning to just play within himself. »Read More
Plenty of New Faces Occupy Mavericks
Admittedly in the midst of "a time of change" in Dallas, can head coach Rick Carlisle adapt to the horde of new players? »Read More
The Steals Of the 2012 NBA Draft
Harrison Barnes could've gone as high as #2 overall this year, but dropped all the way to #7. He's just one of many steals from this year's draft. »Read More
2012 NBA Draft Winners
Who made the most of their draft, made all the right moves and came out on top last night? »Read More
NBA@2: Chicago Bulls’ Point Guard Search
The Chicago Bulls are pondering their options at point guard ... Houston's redundancy problem worsens ... The riskiest pick in the 2012 NBA Draft ... »Read More
Six Kentucky Players Drafted; Sets Record
Kentucky’s Anthony Davis (New Orleans Hornets) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Charlotte Bobcats) went 1-2 in the 2012 NBA draft, marking the first time in the common draft era that college teammates were selected with the... »Read More
#16: Royce White
The Houston Rockets did the unexpected with the 16th pick in the draft, adding another power forward. »Read More
#30: Festus Ezeli
The Golden State Warriors select Festus Ezeli with the 30th pick in the NBA Draft. »Read More
#22: Fab Melo
The Boston Celtics continued their frontcourt makeover by taking Syracuse center Fab Melo with the 22nd pick. »Read More
#1: Anthony Davis
With the top overall selection in the 2012 NBA Draft the New Orleans Hornets selected Kentucky's Anthony Davis. »Read More
#17: Tyler Zeller
With the 17th overall pick, the Dallas Mavericks have selected Tyler Zeller… or have they? »Read More
#7: Harrison Barnes
The Golden State Warriors take Harrison Barnes with the #7 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More
#10: Austin Rivers
With the 10th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft the New Orleans Hornets selected Duke guard Austin Rivers. »Read More
#2: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
With the second overall pick in the 2012 draft, the Charlotte Bobcats have selected Kentucky freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. »Read More
#9: Andre Drummond
Andre Drummond took the biggest tumble of the top five prospects in this draft, but Detroit was happy to get him with the ninth pick... »Read More
Sources: Jones May Slide Due to Knee
Multiple league sources say that NBA team doctors are concerned about a meniscus issue in Baylor forward Perry Jones III’s knee. While opinions vary among NBA doctors on the ramifications of the issue, some... »Read More
NBA AM: Trade Chatter Of Draft Day
With the NBA Draft ready to rool at 7pm EST tonight, dozens of teams are trying to jockey picks into players and players into better picks... John Henson gets honest... The USA Today Mock... »Read More
Sources: Cavs Consider Waiters at #4
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ intrigue with selecting Syracuse guard Dion Waiters with the fourth overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft has gathered significant momentum, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Cavaliers haven’t been able to... »Read More
Bobcats Continue to Listen to Offers for #2
General manager Rich Cho says it will take “something enticing” for the Bobcats to trade away the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft. Cho won’t say exactly what that entails. For now... »Read More
Kings Reject Lowry, #16 for Hayes, #5?
But their offer of guard Kyle Lowry along with the 16th pick overall to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for the fifth pick overall and forward Chuck Hayes was rejected Wednesday by Sacramento, according... »Read More
Sources: Raptors Consider Moving #8
Waiting for an unsettled draft to play out, the Raptors and their No. 8 selection are creating all kinds of buzz around the league and they could become significant players in how the whole... »Read More
Davis Still Surprised by His Meteoric Rise
But what you learn after spending time with (Anthony) Davis and his family is that the attention he is receiving is so new, so foreign, that he still has trouble grasping the entire concept.... »Read More
Blazers Likely Holding onto Draft Picks?
There are numerous possibilities. Hold on to those picks. Trade them. Move up in the draft. Move down. Trade one or both in a move to land veterans. Go for the most pressing needs... »Read More
Memphis May Trade #25 for Young Veteran
There will be several major debates in the Grizzlies’ draft war room, and the discussions won’t solely be about which player to select near the bottom of the first round. Internal talks about trading... »Read More
Drummond Falling on Team’s Draft Boards?
After acquiring (Sam) Dalembert, Bucks general manager John Hammond wouldn’t rule out drafting a center with the 14th overall pick. It’s quite possible one center whom the Bucks like — Illinois’ Meyers Leonard —... »Read More
Coach K Thinks Rivers is ‘An Alpha Dog’
To be clear, I’m sure (Austin) Rivers is a nice young man and I don’t have concerns about his character. In fact, Coach K believes that Rivers’ ultracompetitive personality is what will help him... »Read More
OKC May Move Up in Draft; Eyeing Beal?
The chances of a playoff team getting (Bradley) Beal are slim, but Finals runner-up Oklahoma City has invested quality time figuring out a way to get up high enough to land Beal. Beal told... »Read More
2012 NBA Draft Eve Notebook
Here’s a little taste of the latest rumors, buzz and analysis 24 hours before the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More
Cavs Moving Down, Targeting Ross?
The Cavs are bringing in Washington wing Terrence Ross for a private workout on Wednesday. That’s odd for a couple of reasons. One, it’s highly doubtful that Ross is seriously in the mix at... »Read More
NBA@2: Suns Prepare For Life After Steve Nash?
Is the sun setting on Steve Nash's time in Phoenix? ... NBA Draft: Arnett Moultrie ... Donnie Walsh, Kevin Pritchard sitting pretty in taking over for Bird, Morway . . . »Read More
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