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Four Teams Control Their Own 2nd Round Pick In 2024, Seven In 2025

Apr 19, 2024 3:38 PM

Second round picks have become such a frequently traded commodity that only four teams own their own selection in this year's draft.

The Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs are the four teams who currently retain their second round pick.

While there are various pick protections in place that could come into play, there are currently only seven teams who still control their second round pick for 2025.

For the first time in league history, the second round will be broadcast on its own day separate from the first round.

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Stephon Castle Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 19, 2024 10:03 AM

UConn guard Stephon Castle has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Castle spent one season at UConn and helped the Huskies to the 2024 National Championship.

The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 11.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in his lone collegiate season. Castle is regarded as a strong defender, who can cover both guard positions, as well as smaller wings.

Castle is widely expected to be a lottery pick. Mock drafts generally have him being selected somewhere from the fifth to eighth pick in the first round.

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Alex Karaban Declares For Draft, Will Remain College Eligible

Apr 18, 2024 11:15 PM

UConn forward Alex Karaban declared for the NBA Draft on Thursday.

Karaban averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds on the season.

Karaban, who is projected as a late first-round or second-round pick, will maintain his college eligibility. 

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Reed Sheppard Leaves Kentucky For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 18, 2024 4:13 PM

Reed Sheppard has announced he will leave Kentucky to enter the 2024 NBA draft. Sheppard is expected to be a lottery pick.

Sheppard averaged 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 28.9 minutes in his freshman season at Kentucky. 

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Ron Holland Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 17, 2024 10:04 AM

Ron Holland has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Holland played for G League Ignite this past season.

The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.3 steals over 29 games. Holland's season was cut short due to a right thumb injury. He's expected to be fully healed and able to participate in pre-draft activities.

Holland is projected as a lottery pick in most mock drafts.

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Ja'Kobe Walter Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 15, 2024 12:41 PM

Ja'Kobe Walter is leaving Baylor to declare for the 2024 NBA draft.

Walter is a possible lottery pick after averaging 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 32.3 minutes. Walter shot 34.1 percent on 6.3 three-point attempts per game.

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Alex Sarr Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 12, 2024 3:52 PM

Alex Sarr has declared for the 2024 NBA draft.

Sarr is currently the No. 2 rated prospect by ESPN and will receive consideration at No. 1.

Sarr averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 17 minutes per game while playing for Perth in the NBL.

"I had a great year playing professional basketball in the NBL," Sarr told ESPN. "There was a lot of growth in my game and as a person. I'm ready for the next step so it was obvious for me to declare for the draft. I'm grateful for the year I spent in the NBL with the Perth Wildcats."

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Jared McCain Enters NBA Draft

Apr 12, 2024 1:56 PM

Duke guard Jared McCain has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Mccain played one season for the Blue Devils.

McCain averaged 14.3 points on 46/41/89 shooting splits, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in his lone college season. The 6-foot-3 combo guard shows up as a late-lottery to mid-20s pick in most mock drafts.

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Kyle Filipowski Leaves Duke For NBA Draft

Apr 12, 2024 1:52 PM

Duke big man Kyle Filipowski announced he's declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft. Filipowski played two seasons for the Blue Devils.

As a sophomore, the 7-foot Filipowski averaged 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game. He's considered a mid-first-round pick by most draft experts.

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Matas Buzelis Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 12, 2024 1:43 PM

Matas Buzelis of G League Ignite will declare as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Buzelis grew up in the United States, but plays for Lithuania in international competitions.

In 34 games (32 starts), the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 14.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. Buzelis shot 45.5% from the field and 69.6% from the free throw line.

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Yves Missi Enters NBA Draft, Hires Agent

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Pelicans Expected To Defer Lakers' First-Round Pick To 2025

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Isaiah Collier Declares For 2024 NBA Draft, Hires B.J. Armstrong As Agent

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Rob Dillingham Declares For 2024 NBA Draft, Hires Klutch As Agent

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Trevon Brazile Declares For NBA Draft, Hires Agent

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Xaivian Lee Declares For Draft, Will Maintain College Eligibility

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Bronny James To Enter NBA Draft, Transfer Portal

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Bronny James Could Transfer From USC

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Devin Carter Leaving Providence For 2024 NBA Draft

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Draft Picks In 20s & 30s Could Have Increased Value With Two-Day Event

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Donovan Clingan Climbs To No. 3 On Latest ESPN Mock Draft

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