The Rockets have UConn center Donovan Clingan and Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard at the top of their board heading into next week’s draft, league sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Houston controls the No. 3 overall pick. According to Iko, Clingan seems to have the edge over Sheppard, but it’s not a sure thing the 7’2″ big man will be available with the third pick. ESPN … [Read more...] about Rockets Rumors: Clingan, Sheppard, No. 3 Pick, Smart, More
Draft Notes: Rockets, Wizards, Suns, France, Big Boards
The Rockets may be more interested in moving their pick than keeping it, Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reports. Offers for the selection are expected to be entertained until Houston is on the clock at No. 3 in Wednesday’s draft. If Houston does stand pat at No. 3, Reed Sheppard appears to be the heavy favorite for that spot. The Trail Blazers are among the teams that have called … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Rockets, Wizards, Suns, France, Big Boards
Brook Lopez, Mitchell Robinson Among Centers On Trade Block
Bucks veteran Brook Lopez and Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson are among the prominent centers who are available for trade this offseason, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Fischer hears from sources who say Clint Capela (Hawks), Walker Kessler (Jazz) and Isaiah Stewart (Pistons) are other big men names to watch on the trade market. According to Fischer, Milwaukee is open … [Read more...] about Brook Lopez, Mitchell Robinson Among Centers On Trade Block
Draft Workouts: Spurs, Suns, Pacers, Blazers, Lakers, Wolves, Thomas
The Spurs, who are widely expected to draft at least one guard next Wednesday, recently worked out both Stephon Castle of UConn and Devin Carter of Providence, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. As we relayed on Wednesday, recent mock drafts from ESPN and Bleacher Report both have San Antonio drafting Castle at No. 4, and the team is said to be high on Carter as well. Iko … [Read more...] about Draft Workouts: Spurs, Suns, Pacers, Blazers, Lakers, Wolves, Thomas
Gilgeous-Alexander, Murray Headline Canada’s Preliminary Olympic Roster
Canada Basketball has formally announced its preliminary roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. The 20-man group will have to be trimmed to 12 players for Paris. Here are the 20 players vying for spots on Team Canada’s Olympic roster, which will be coached by new Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez: Kyle Alexander (Hapoel Tel Aviv) Nickeil Alexander-Walker … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander, Murray Headline Canada’s Preliminary Olympic Roster