Basketball Wiretap

Wizards Looking To Re-Sign Tyus Jones; Deciding Between Drafting Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher With No. 2 Pick

May 29, 2024 2:27 AM

The Washington Wizards are looking to re-sign Tyus Jones this offseason, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Jones, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, is expected to have several suitors.

The Wizards are also deciding between drafting Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 2 pick, according to Scotto. 

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Tags: Tyus Jones, Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Jazz To Explore Trading No. 10 Pick In Upcoming Draft

May 29, 2024 2:24 AM

The Utah Jazz are expected to explore trading their first-round picks this upcoming draft, including the No. 10 pick.

The Jazz also have the No. 29 and 32 pick in the draft.

Jazz owner Ryan Smith is looking to add more star power to the roster.

The team is also interested in working out Bronny James.

 

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Tags: Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Potential 2025 Lottery Pick Egor Demin Commits To BYU

May 28, 2024 12:06 PM

Egor Demin has committed to BYU for the 24-25 season.

Demin is a projected lottery pick in 2025 who is currently playing for Real Madrid.

Demin is a 6'9 guard from Russia. 

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Tags: Egor Demin, Brigham Young Cougars, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NCAA Commitment

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Bronny James Receives Over 10 Workout Invites; Suns, Lakers Among Those He'll Accept

May 24, 2024 1:43 PM

Bronny James will work out for the Phoenix Suns ahead of the NBA draft in June.

The Suns own the No. 22 pick in the draft and James is among the players under considerations at that draft slot.

James has received over 10 workout invitations, but is expected to only visit a few teams including the Suns and Los Angeles Lakers.

Rich Paul recently went on record that James will not sign a Two-Way deal coming out of the draft.

“Yes, that’s absolutely true,” Paul said when asked about the two-way deal. “Teams know that. I’m not doing that.”

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Tags: Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher Emerge As Probable Top-2 Picks In 2024 NBA Draft

May 22, 2024 2:21 PM

While the top of the 2024 NBA draft remains fluid, there is a growing belief among rival teams that Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher have emerged as the probable top-2 selections in some order by the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards.

"Many around the league expect the Hawks to select Sarr with the top pick, as there are compelling reasons to consider him the best prospect in this class with his elite physical tools, mobility, defensive versatility, finishing ability and potential as a perimeter shooter," writes Jonathan Givony in his post-combine mock draft.

Sarr could fit alongside Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu in the frontcourt as the Hawks are expected to largely remake the rest of their roster. 

The Wizards at No. 2 are expected to select Sarr if he is not selected at No. 1, or Risacher. 

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Tags: Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Stephon Castle Moving Up Spurs' Draft Board

May 21, 2024 2:24 PM

The San Antonio Spurs are believed to be high on Stephon Castle of UConn, sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

The Spurs own the No. 4 and No. 8 pick in the draft.

Castle is considered a high upside defensive player with good shot creation off the dribble. Castle will need to develop his perimeter shooting to reach his overall potential. 

Kelly Iko/The Athletic

Tags: Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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KJ Lewis To Return To Arizona For Sophomore Season

May 19, 2024 11:03 PM

KJ Lewis withdrew from the NBA Draft and will return to Arizona for his sophomore season.

Lewis is ranked No. 19 in ESPN's 2025 draft rankings.

Lewis averaged 6.1 points and 3.1 rebounds during his freshman season. 

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Tags: K.J. Lewis, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft Withdrawals

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Zach Edey On NBA Future: I'm Going To Stick To Who I Am

May 17, 2024 9:44 AM

Zach Edey knows the current NBA is all about centers who can step out and shoot. Edey thinks he can do that too, but he's more focused on staying true to his game.

“I think it just comes with kind of realizing who I am,” Edey said. “I’m never going to be the wiry seven-foot guy who can — like Kevin Durant, that is never going to be me, guys like that. I’m a 7-foot-4, 300-pound guy. I’m built to be in the paint, to carve out space to protect my area. And that’s what I’m gonna keep doing. I think there’s a lot of people in the NBA that do stuff like that. (Jonas) Valanciunas, (Ivica) Zubac, Steven Adams; guys who had a lot of success in the NBA being those paint presences. I’m going to stick to who I am and I kind of know who I am.”

The Purdue product measured in at nearly 7-foot-4 without shoes at the NBA Draft Combine. He also ended up with a nearly 7-foot-11 wingspan. That size, combined with his skill and timing, made Edey one of college basketball's best shot-blockers last season.

That skill, plus his ability to control the glass, is what Edey plans to bring initially into the NBA.

“A team would be drafting me for who I am,” Edey said. “I think I can get there but right now they’re not drafting me for, like, pick-and-pop shoot 3s. Right now, they’re drafting me to get in the paint, get rebounds, protect the paint. Obviously, you saw in my shooting drills I can shoot. I can do stuff like that if you ask me to.

“But it all just comes down to what the team asks me to do at the end of the day.”

Mike Vorkunov/The Athletic

Tags: Zach Edey, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Jazz Interested In Working Out Bronny James

May 17, 2024 2:18 AM

The Utah Jazz have expressed interest in working out Bronny James, sources told Krysten Peek of Yahoo! Sports.

The team could be interested in selecting James with the 32nd pick in the upcoming draft.

James said earlier in the week that his focus was getting to the league instead of playing with LeBron James. 

Krysten Peek/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Bronny James, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Evan Mobley's Agents Cautioned Cavs Against Drafting Him With Third Pick In 2021

May 16, 2024 1:32 AM

Evan Mobley's representation cautioned the Cleveland Cavaliers from selecting him with the third pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, sources told The Athletic. Mobley is represented by Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith of Wasserman.

Mobley's representation were attempting to get him to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Thunder reportedly made several offers to the Cavs for the third pick. 

With Mobley available for an extension this summer, the two sides now have a healthy relationship.

Shams Charania, Joe Vardon, Jason Lloyd/The Athletic

Tags: Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Bronny James Focused On 'Getting To League', Not Playing With Father

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Lottery Prospect Nikola Topic Suffers Sprained Knee

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Rockets Offered Nets Their Own Picks Back In Exchange For Suns' Picks

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Lakers Won't Make Bronny James Top Priority At Draft

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Grizzlies To Explore Trade Market For No. 9 Pick

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Bronny James Medically Cleared By NBA

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Rockets Likely To Shop Third Overall Pick

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2024 NBA Draft Lottery: Hawks Win No. 1; Wizards, Rockets, Spurs In Top-4

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Over 200 Players Declared As Early Entry Candidates For 2024 NBA Draft

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Playing With Bronny No Longer The Priority For LeBron James

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Lakers 'Very Open' To Adding Bronny James Next Season

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Tristan Da Silva Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

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Jayden Quaintance Commits To Arizona State

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