The Sixers are expected to make one last attempt to trade up to No. 2 for the chance to draft Dylan Harper, but it’s not likely to be successful, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer believes the Spurs have decided they want Harper to be part of their future and haven’t given serious consideration to parting with the pick. Fischer adds that the most … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Sixers, Bailey, Edgecombe, Fears, Maluach, More
Raptors Draft Collin Murray-Boyles At No. 9
Collin Murray-Boyles is officially the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, as the Raptors used their lottery pick to select the South Carolina standout. After establishing himself as a potential first-round pick with a strong freshman season, Murray-Boyles took another step forward as a sophomore in 2024/25, averaging 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, … [Read more...] about Raptors Draft Collin Murray-Boyles At No. 9
Draft Notes: Bailey, Johnson, Maluach, Jazz, Raptors
Ace Bailey may be the most polarizing player at the top half of the lottery. Bailey, once projected to go off the board with the No. 2 or 3 pick, could drop a few notches after his unconventional pre-draft approach. The Wizards, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey, are hoping that’s the case. Sources tell Pompey that the Wizards want to select the Rutgers … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Bailey, Johnson, Maluach, Jazz, Raptors
Boucher Intent On Playing For Playoff Team
Chris Boucher hasn’t seen any playoff action since the 2021/22 season. The Raptors reserve big man is determined to end that streak as he heads into unrestricted free agency, as he told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. If he’s not convinced Toronto is headed in that direction, Boucher will look elsewhere. “It really all depends on them. If they want to go a different route, that’s … [Read more...] about Boucher Intent On Playing For Playoff Team
Celtics To Trade Holiday To Blazers For Simons, Second-Round Picks
The Celtics and Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade that will send Jrue Holiday to Portland in exchange for Anfernee Simons and a pair of second-round picks, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The second-rounders going to Boston will be the Knicks’ 2030 pick and the Trail Blazers’ own 2031 selection, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The … [Read more...] about Celtics To Trade Holiday To Blazers For Simons, Second-Round Picks