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New NBA mock draft for all 59 picks: Who's rising and what we're hearing throughout Round 1
With the draft eight days away, Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share the latest intel from around the league.
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The NBA draft's best at 20 different traits, skills: Where Flagg, Bailey and Fears stand out
Best clutch player? Top on-ball defender? Elite court vision? We hand out superlatives for this year's class.
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Let's match top NBA draft prospects to pro players: Our 14 best comps in the 2025 class
ESPN's Jeremy Woo shares high- and low-end comparisons for projected lottery picks, including Cooper Flagg.
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We pitched trade offers for the No. 1 overall pick: What would it take for Dallas to pass on Cooper Flagg?
What if the Mavs traded the draft's top pick? Our NBA insiders offer three enticing offers -- and a verdict.
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Updated NBA draft rankings: How the NCAA withdrawal deadline shook up the top 100
With 18 of our top 100 NBA prospects returning to college, there's movement in our list, starting at No. 5.
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See what makes Walter Clayton Jr. an intriguing NBA prospect
Check out highlights from Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. ahead of the 2025 NBA draft.
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Duke
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The highlights that make Kon Knueppel a top NBA prospect
Check out highlights from Duke freshman Kon Knueppel ahead of the 2025 NBA draft.
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Rutgers
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Ace Bailey's electric game is ready for the NBA
Take a look at highlights from Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey ahead of the 2025 NBA draft.
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Baylor
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VJ Edgecombe's high-flying game is ready for the next level
Check out highlights from Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe ahead of the 2025 NBA draft.
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Oklahoma
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The highlights that have Jeremiah Fears destined for the NBA
Check out highlights from Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears as the 2025 NBA draft looms.
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Duke
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How does Cooper Flagg stack up in the 2025 NBA draft?
Duke's Cooper Flagg is the projected No. 1 pick and No. 1 in ESPN's Top 100 rankings. Just how good is he?
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Why every NBA team is watching the Desmond Bane trade fallout
Sunday's shocking deal has ramifications far beyond Orlando and Memphis -- including the Kevin Durant trade saga.
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Noa Essengue's NBA draft profile
Check out some of the highlights that have made Noa Essengue a top NBA draft prospect.
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Nolan Traore's NBA draft profile
Check out some of the highlights that have made Nolan Traore a top NBA draft prospect.
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Full 2025 NBA draft order: All 59 picks over two rounds
Where will every team pick in the NBA draft in June? We have the full order after Monday's draft lottery.
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What contract could Myles Turner get this summer? We pitched deals to 10 NBA star free agents
A $125 million deal for Giddey? Who could give $80 million to Kuminga? See what our resident GM is offering 10 star free agents.
UConn
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See why Liam McNeeley is an intriguing NBA prospect
Check out highlights from UConn's Liam McNeeley ahead of the 2025 NBA draft.
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Which teams could be making moves during NBA draft week?
Bobby Marks breaks down four teams that could be making moves during draft week.
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KD to the Knicks? It's one of five trade offers we pitched our resident GM -- see which deal he picked
With the Suns and Durant meeting to sift through trade destinations, our NBA insiders break down five deals that work -- and pick a winner in the potential KD sweepstakes.
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What Stephen A. needs to see for Cooper Flagg to live up to the hype
Stephen A. Smith explains what Cooper Flagg needs to do in the NBA to live up to the hype.
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Latest NBA mock drafts for the 2025 class: Pick predictions for all 30 teams
Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.
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Our latest NBA mock draft: Back-and-forth on team need vs. best value
Best player available? Fill a need? We played out both strategies for 30 first-round slots in the draft.
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NBA offseason 2025: 10 teams to watch this summer
Once the NBA Finals end, these 10 teams could decide the future of the league.
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2025 NBA mock draft: 59 picks as trade talks heat up for 30 teams
With the draft eight days away, Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share the latest intel from around the league.
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2025 NBA draft: Should Spurs keep No. 2 pick? Here's options
As San Antonio strives to "build something that's sustainable," it has options, and we have three trade offers.
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BAL MVP Jean-Jacques Boissy credits mentality shift for Al Ahli's title win
Basketball Africa League (BAL) MVP Jean-Jacques Boissy, who won the 2025 title with Al Ahli Tripoli on June 14, has credited the heartbreaks that come with defeat for his mental strength during this year's season.
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LeBron James says knee 'good,' targeting 100% by training camp
As he prepares to return for his 23rd NBA season, Lakers superstar LeBron James said his priority is getting his left knee healthy in time for training camp.
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'Really gutsy' Jalen Williams fuels Thunder in Game 5 win
Jalen Williams, a first-time All-Star in his third NBA season, rose to the occasion Monday night, powering the Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, an effort that helped give his club a 3-2 series lead.
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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton limited by sore calf in Game 5 loss
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was hampered by a sore right calf as Indiana dropped Game 5 at Oklahoma City on Monday night to fall behind 3-2 in the NBA Finals.
