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2026 NBA Draft: Top 10 Prospects To Watch

by Zachary Cohen

Jul 6, 2025 11:35 PM

Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Jayden Quaintance and Mikel Brown Jr. headline the early projections of the 2026 NBA draft class. Read more »

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Inside The 2025 NBA Draft: The Game-Changers And The Question Marks

by Zachary Cohen

Jun 28, 2025 10:16 PM

The 2025 NBA Draft delivered some stunning surprises and head-scratching decisions. Here we focus on the Mavericks, Jazz, Spurs, Hornets, Suns, Pelicans, Bulls and Blazers. Read more »

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RealGM's 2025 NBA Draft Big Board

by Zachary Cohen

Jun 24, 2025 5:49 PM

The 2025 NBA Draft is headlined by generational talent Cooper Flagg and dynamic guard Dylan Harper, but this class runs much deeper than its marquee names. Read more »

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NBA Draft Report: Asa Newell Of Georgia

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Asa Newell is the modern big: long, athletic, and versatile. He pairs all of that with an infectious intensity for the game. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Danny Wolf Of Michigan

by Zachary Cohen

Danny Wolf is genuinely an anomaly in basketball. It's rare for a seven-footer to rebound the basketball, push it up the floor, and spot shooters and cutters with such ease. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Carter Bryant Of Arizona

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Carter Bryant has an exceptionally high floor with his rare ability to shoot and defend at his size. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Cedric Coward Of Washington State

by Zachary Cohen

Cedric Coward is one of the most interesting prospects in the draft, as he's more theoretical than practical. Still, there's a real path toward him having an Aaron Nesmith-like impact in the NBA. Read more »
Post-Lottery 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Best Fits For The First 14 Picks

by Zachary Cohen

This mock draft strictly focuses on the best prospect each team can draft when thinking about how a new player would look in that setting. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Egor Demin Of BYU

by Zachary Cohen

Despite concerns about his jumper, Egor Demin brings rare size and court vision that could make him one of the most intriguing playmakers in the 2025 NBA Draft. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Collin Murray-Boyles Of South Carolina

by Zachary Cohen

Players who can score attacking the rim, make the right passes, and defend multiple spots are the types that front office executives want in their organizations. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Kon Knueppel Of Duke

by Zachary Cohen

Kon Knueppel has an excellent chance of becoming an efficient off-ball shooter and floor spacer. How he holds up on defense will determine whether he plays starter minutes or is a bench role scorer. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Tre Johnson Of Texas

by Zachary Cohen

When you're 6-foot-6, can shoot the three-ball, and can make tough shots, there's a place for you in the NBA. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Derik Queen Of Maryland

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Derik Queen should be a productive offensive big in the NBA, but will be in a limited role due to his defensive shortcomings or can he extend it out? Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Jeremiah Fears Of Oklahoma

by Zachary Cohen

Players with Jeremiah Fears' offensive flair, scoring chops, and feel for the game don't come around often, which offset concerns about his shooting and lack of size. Read more »
Mid-Major NBA Draft Prospects In 2025 NCAA Tournament

by Zachary Cohen

Bennett Stirtz, Nique Clifford, Max Shulga, Tyon Grant-Foster and JaKobe Coles are names to watch from an NBA draft perspective in the early rounds of the tournament. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Khaman Maluach Of Duke

by Zachary Cohen

Khaman Maluach might not be a franchise player himself, but he can be a franchise cornerstone. And a rim-running big that's easy to play with and has the potential to anchor a defense unlocks all kinds of team-building opportunities. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Kasparas Jakucionis Of Illinois

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Kasparas Jakucionis has the total package as an on-ball player, and he should be excellent as an offensive engine in the NBA. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Liam McNeeley Of UConn

by Zachary Cohen

Players with Liam McNeeley's length, shooting ability and instincts rarely flame out in the NBA. In fact, getting caught up in overthinking a player's physical profile feels like something that has killed front offices in recent years. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: VJ Edgecombe Of Baylor

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VJ Edgecombe won't be the offensive engine of an NBA team, he offers unique value with his potential as a two-way star. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Dylan Harper Of Rutgers

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Dylan Harper's electric on-ball ability just might give him more upside than anybody outside of Cooper Flagg. He's a special offensive player, and he's wired the right way. Read more »