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- 1 (1)
LeBron James-- - 2 (2)
Darko Milicicfrom Memphis - 3 (3)
Carmelo Anthony-- - 4 (4)
Chris Bosh-- - 5 (5)
Dwyane Wade-- - 6 (6)
Chris Kaman-- - 7 (7)
Kirk Hinrich-- - 8 (8)
T.J. Fordfrom Atlanta - 9 (9)
Michael Sweetney-- - 10 (10)
Jarvis Hayes-- - 11 (11)
Mickael Pietrus-- - 12 (12)Nick Collison--
- 13 (13)
Marcus Banksfrom Houston - 14 (14)Luke Ridnourfrom Milwaukee
- 15 (15)
Reece Gaines-- - 16 (16)
Troy Bell-- - 17 (17)
Zarko Cabarkapa-- - 18 (18)David West--
- 19 (19)
Aleksandar Pavlovic-- - 20 (20)Dahntay Jonesfrom Philadelphia
- 21 (21)
Boris Diawfrom Indiana - 22 (22)Zoran Planinic--
- 23 (23)
Travis Outlaw-- - 24 (24)
Brian Cook-- - 25 (25)Carlos Delfino--
- 26 (26)
Ndudi Ebi-- - 27 (27)Kendrick Perkinsfrom Sacramento via Orlando
- 28 (28)
Leandrinho Barbosa-- - 29 (29)
Josh Howard--
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Round 2 NBA mock draft: Best available players, predictions
Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go? We project the draft's next 29 picks.
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NBA free agency 2025: Latest signings, news, buzz, trades, live reports
The latest buzz ahead of the NBA offseason from our NBA insiders.
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Sources: Ace Bailey's reps told team in top five not to pick him
Ace Bailey's representatives informed a team drafting inside the top five that they didn't want that team to select the Rutgers wing and that he wouldn't report if it did, sources told ESPN.
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2025 NBA trade tracker: Live deals from the draft, offseason
Which deals are getting done this summer? We're tracking every offseason trade.
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Fantasy basketball: Which rookies should you roster in 2025-26?
Andre Snellings looks at what fantasy managers can expect from Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey and other touted rookies in fantasy basketball next season.
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Givony reveals his favorite under-the-radar prospect in Round 2
Jonathan Givony shares his favorite under-the-radar draft prospect and a good landing spot for Maxime Raynaud.
