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Predicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft after the combine
After Cooper Flagg, the draft could get interesting. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.
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Best of the NBA combine: Biggest draft risers and players who might withdraw
As the combine in Chicago ends, ESPN's insiders share the players who impressed and ones who need more time.
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Duke
NCAAM
Duke's Khaman Maluach a player to watch in the NBA draft
Duke big man Khaman Maluach, who came up through the NBA Academy Africa, is a player to watch in the NBA draft.
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Rutgers
NCAAM
One big thing to know about Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper's non-stop motor is the one big thing that stands out to Jonathan Givony.
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Duke
NCAAM
What Cooper Flagg brings to a franchise
Cooper Flagg's energy and leadership are the big traits that stand out to Jonathan Givony.
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Duke
NCAAM
One big thing to know about Cooper Flagg
Jonathan Givony breaks down the intangible quality Cooper Flagg can bring to an NBA franchise.
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NBA
Why this year's NBA draft gets interesting at the No. 3 pick
Jonathan Givony joins "NBA Today" and details the options Philadelphia has with the third pick in the NBA draft.
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NBA Draft
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.
NBA
Denver's biggest summer priority, plus offseason guides for every NBA team
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
Mavericks
NBA
Cooper Flagg: I haven't thought a ton yet how I'd fit in with Mavs
Cooper Flagg discusses year-over-year improvements and what it would be like to play on the Dallas Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
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How one night reshaped the NBA: Tatum's injury, lottery chaos and what's next
One stunning night turned the NBA's conference divide into a chasm.
Spurs
NBA
Fact or Fiction: Dylan Harper would be a perfect fit with the Spurs
Bobby Marks believes Dylan Harper would be a perfect fit with the Spurs with the No. 2 pick in the draft.
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Mavericks
NBA
Fact or Fiction: The Mavs keep the No. 1 pick
Bobby Marks thinks the Mavericks keep their No. 1 pick and draft Cooper Flagg.
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Mavericks
NBA
MacMahon reports Mavericks will draft Cooper Flagg at No. 1
Tim MacMahon reports the Mavericks plan to select Cooper Flagg with the top pick in the NBA Draft.
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Mavericks
NBA
Sources: Mavs won't trade No. 1 pick, eye Flagg
The Mavericks plan to select Cooper Flagg and will not entertain the possibility of trading away the No. 1 overall draft pick for a proven superstar, sources told ESPN.
NBA
Who has the picks and players to swing a Giannis blockbuster? We're tiering every team
For the first time in his career, the two-time MVP is reportedly open to a trade. How ready is every team to swing a deal?
Mavericks
NBA
Why Perk strongly disagrees with Mavs trading No. 1 pick
Kendrick Perkins is firm on the idea of the Mavericks taking Cooper Flagg instead of trading the No. 1 pick.
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Cooper Flagg, 5-on-5 workouts and prospects to watch at the NBA draft combine
With 120 players at the NBA draft combine in Chicago, here's everything to watch out for and know this week.
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Haliburton and the Pacers try to clinch conference finals against New York
Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference)
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Knicks 'just didn't have that magic' in Game 4 loss to Pacers
The Knicks stumbled out of the gate Tuesday night, surrendering 43 points in the first quarter, and couldn't recover from there as the Pacers raced to a 130-121 victory that gave them a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Haliburton has 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds as Pacers beat Knicks 130-121 for a 3-1 lead
— Tyrese Haliburton finished with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in a historic postseason performance to lead the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks 130-121 on...
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McNutt: Lack of focus doomed Knicks in Game 4
Monica McNutt breaks down the final possessions of Game 4, saying "in important moments, the Knicks lacked the focus that is needed to get a win on the road."
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Thibs wants Knicks to 'reset' after Game 4 loss
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau shares his message to his team after losing to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Legler: You can't play PG better than Haliburton did tonight
Tim Legler does a film breakdown on Tyrese Haliburton's performance in the Indiana Pacers' Game 4 win over the New York Knicks.
