Ayton, a first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns, averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2024.

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After playing just 19 games in during the 2024-25 season, the Sixers believe Joel Embiid will be ready to play in training camp in September. “Things are on track to be ready right around there ...

A former No. 1 overall pick be the solution, according to a top NBA insider. ESPN's Brian Windhorst believes the Lakers could sign 7-footer Deandre Ayton after the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to a deal ...

Spalding is 6-foot-10 and was recently waived by the Dallas Mavericks. He has appeared in just one NBA game this season, as Mizell pointed out, in the season-opener against the Suns.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Ousmane Dieng develop in the NBA G League during his Bricktown tenure. General Manager Sam Presti still believes Dieng is on the right track.

The 2025 NBA Draft started Wednesday with Cooper Flagg and more prospects taking the stage. Follow along to catch all the picks, analysis and more.

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA Draft. There were 59 picks made in the 2025 draft (the New York Knicks forfeited their 2025 second-round pick because of the Jalen Brunson tampering ...