Towns, Okafor go 1-2 in NBA beat writers mock draft - Boston Globe Comments Print Photos from AP Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns (left) and Duke’s Jahlil Okafor lead this year’s draft pool. By Rachel G. Bowers Globe Staff June 23, 2015 It was a predictable 1-2 punch with the first two picks of the Globe’s NBA beat writers mock draft. Karl-Anthony Towns, a 7-foot center out of Kentucky, was … [Read more...]
NBA beat writers mock draft: Towns, Okafor go 1-2 – Boston Globe
NBA beat writers mock draft: Towns, Okafor go 1-2 - Boston Globe Comments Print AP Duke’s Jahlil Okafor, Ohio State’s DeAngelo Russell, and Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns are among the top players on the draft board. By Rachel G. Bowers Globe Staff June 23, 2015 Karl-Anthony Towns, a 7-foot center out of Kentucky, was the No. 1 pick in the Globe’s NBA beat writers mock draft on Tuesday. Writers … [Read more...]
What if NBA teams could do the last five drafts over? – Boston Globe
What if NBA teams could do the last five drafts over? - Boston Globe Comments Print John Raoux/AP If the Cavaliers had another crack at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft, they’d likely choose guard Victor Oladipo. With the NBA Draft on Thursday and teams scouring over scouting reports, workout reviews, and opinions from front office members about whom to select, we decided it would be a … [Read more...]
Redrafting the NBA lottery picks from the last five years – Boston Globe
Redrafting the NBA lottery picks from the last five years - Boston Globe Comments Print John Raoux/AP If the Cavaliers had another crack at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft, they’d likely choose guard Victor Oladipo. With the NBA Draft on Thursday and teams scouring over scouting reports, workout reviews, and opinions from front office members about whom to select, we decided it would … [Read more...]
NBA notebook: T-wolves reportedly will pick Towns at No. 1 – KSPR
NBA notebook: T-wolves reportedly will pick Towns at No. 1 - KSPR There will be little drama Thursday night when the Minnesota Timberwolves get ready to make the first pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves have told Karl-Anthony Towns that he will be their pick, according to ZagsBlog.com In just a little more than 21 minutes per game last year, Towns averaged 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and … [Read more...]
Best NBA Draft picks of all-time based on selection spot – Miami Sun Times
Best NBA Draft picks of all-time based on selection spot - Miami Sun Times Rukkus put together the list of the best NBA Draft picks ever in the graphics above. Players like LeBron James, selected as the first overall pick, have become some of the best basketball players of their generations. But, Kobe Bryant being snagged with the 13th pick is much more impressive. What do you think of the list? … [Read more...]
NBA Draft: Ranking Pacers' 10 worst picks in history – Indianapolis Star
NBA Draft: Ranking Pacers' 10 worst picks in history - Indianapolis Star Buy Photo Left to right: Shawne Williams, Scott Haskin and George McCloud.(Photo: IndyStar photo illustration)Buy Photo On Wednesday, we gave you the Pacers' best draft picks since joining the NBA in 1976. That was easy. But what about the other side of the coin? The Pacers, like every NBA team, aren't immune to … [Read more...]
Top 2 picks could meet in NBA Summer League opener – Yahoo Sports
Top 2 picks could meet in NBA Summer League opener - Yahoo Sports NEW YORK (AP) -- The top two picks in the draft could meet on the opening day of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, who own the first two choices, will play July 10 when the Summer League tips off.The start of the 11-day schedule also includes a matchup between Golden State … [Read more...]
Top 2 picks could meet in NBA Summer League opener – FOXSports.com
Top 2 picks could meet in NBA Summer League opener - FOXSports.com Updated JUN 16, 2015 3:29p ET NEW YORK (AP) The top two picks in the draft could meet on the opening day of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, who own the first two choices, will play July 10 when the Summer League tips off. The start of the 11-day schedule also includes a … [Read more...]
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Free Pick and Betting Odds June 14, 2015
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 81-20 Golden State Warriors host the 67-33 Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals series on 6/14/2015 at ORACLE Arena, Oakland, CA; Tipoff is at 8:00 PM ET. Betting Odds Point Spread: Warriors -8.5 Over/Under Total Line: 195.5 In Game 4 in Cleveland the Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors 103-82 … [Read more...]