Columbus, OH

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft has concluded (the second round is Thursday), and indeed there was more action that just draft prospects hearing their name called on Wednesday. In case you missed it, the New York Knicks have been busy. They did some clever draft work that might've gone under the radar between the Mikal Bridges trade and OG Anunoby re-signing.

2024 NBA Draft winners and losers: Lakers land steal in Dalton Knecht, Knicks get clever, Spurs pile up assets

Los Angeles, CA

Bronny James has reportedly been a target of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round throughout the NBA Draft process, and on Thursday, ESPN's Bob Myers offered a revealing report that might just help him get there. According to Myers, James' agent, Rich Paul, is telling teams not to draft James, and that if they do pick him, he will go to Australia rather than signing.

Bronny James threatens, via agent, to play in Australia if drafted by team other than Lakers, per report

New York Post

LeBron James’ dream of playing in the NBA at the same time as oldest son, Bronny, finally came true Thursday when the Lakers selected the guard with the No. 55 pick in the draft. 

However, for LeBron’s other son, Bryce, there doesn’t seem to be as much hope he will get the same exhilarating experience if drafted into the league down the line.

The youngest James son was on Instagram Live on Friday and answered a question that asked if he believed LeBron would wait to play with him before leaving the league. 





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Bryce...

Bryce James doesn’t believe LeBron will wait for him in NBA: ‘He’s going to be 42 bro’

Bronny James is a Los Angeles Laker ... going 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Bronny James Selected By Los Angeles Lakers In 2024 NBA Draft

Yardbarker

The 2024 NBA Draft brought significant changes to many teams, but a few stood out as the biggest winners. Here's a closer look at the teams that made the most impactful moves:
Minnesota Timberwolves The Timberwolves, boasting the best defensive rating (108.4) in the NBA according to NBA.com, addressed their offensive needs by trading up for Rob Dillingham with the San Antonio Spurs for a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap. The Kentucky standout shot 44.4 percent from three and averaged 15 points per game, filling the scoring void behind Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite Dillingham's defensive...

Biggest winners of 2024 NBA Draft

CBS Sports

Russell was relieved of his duties at his alma mater

Former No. 1 pick JaMarcus Russell removed as HS assistant after allegedly taking $74K donation and cashing it

San Francisco, CA

The Spun

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden Warriors reportedly reached an agreement ahead of the NBA Draft's second round. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Golden State is sending pick No. 52 to Oklahoma City for Lindy Waters III. Born in Oklahoma, Waters played at Oklahoma State before ...

Report: Thunder, Warriors Agree To Trade Before 2024 NBA Draft

Charlotte, NC

The Hornets waived Curry (ankle) on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Curry was traded from the Mavericks to the Hornets in February but had his season cut short due to a right ankle sprain. Across his 43 appearances for Dallas and Charlotte, Curry averaged 5.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 three-pointers in 14.3 minutes. While the 33-year-old Curry will head into the offseason as a free agent, both he and the Hornets reportedly have interest in reuniting on a lower-cost deal.

Hornets' Seth Curry: Let go by Charlotte

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books. The two-night selection process got started on Wednesday with Round 1, and will continue on Thursday with Round 2. After much suspense, the Atlanta Hawks used the No. 1 pick to select French big man Zaccharie Risacher, who was one of four Frenchmen taken in the first round.

2024 NBA Draft trade tracker: Latest news on NBA deals, every traded pick in first and second round

The most famous player in the second round went at No. 55. Over half of the selections were traded. And the new NBA Academy in Africa made history. Here are five takeaways from the second round of the NBA Draft.1. Moving the draft to two days did lead to more tradesOne reason for moving the NBA Draft to two days this season was the idea that it would facilitate more trades. That seemed to come true, as a flurry of transactions defined Thursday's second round. Starting with pick No. 34, when the Blazers traded Marquette's Tyler Kolek to the Knicks, five...

Five takeaways from the second round of the NBA Draft

The first two-day NBA Draft is officially in the books, and the burning questions we've had for weeks -- about who would go No. 1, about who might trade up in the lottery, about where Donovan Clingan might land -- have finally been answered. Over the course of two days,...

2024 NBA Draft team grades: Spurs, Jazz, Thunder score A+ while Bucks, Pistons make baffling selections

Memphis, TN

ClutchPoints

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear need: an interior presence to complement their high-octane, grind-it-out style. Recall that they were fresh off a disappointing 2023-24 season where they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Sure, questions linger around their selections. However, the Grizzlies made intriguing picks throughout the draft, aiming to bolster their roster and remain contenders in the ever-competitive Western Conference.

Grizzlies 2024 NBA Draft grades for every pick

Sporting News

The Sporting News' Kyle Irving ranks all 30 teams based on their 2024 NBA Draft performance.

NBA Draft grades 2024: All 30 teams ranked from best (Lakers) to worst (Bucks)

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Dallas, TX

Dallas Mavericks On SI

The veteran guard has had three stints in Dallas and could once again be looking for a new team

Former Dallas Mavericks Guard Waived by Charlotte Hornets

The historic moment has drawn widespread reactions from the NBA world, each of whom has taken a moment to recognize the gravity of the moment.

Lakers draft Bronny James: Ja Morant, Zach LaVine other NBA players react to historic father-son pairing with LeBron

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

According to NBA reporter Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, James Harden is expected to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, Russell Westbrook is not expected to be back. The former MVP has a player option for next season. The Clippers are dealing with a major Paul George situation. The All-Star...

Report: James Harden Expected To Re-Sign With Clippers, Russell Westbrook Won’t Be Back

Atlanta, GA

Sportscasting

The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the 44th pick in the 2024 NBA draft on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Atlanta Hawks are now at the $171 million luxury tax mark after trading AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets. Griffin, 20,...

Hawks Trade AJ Griffin to Rockets For No. 44 Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

Phoenix, AZ

247Sports

Virginia basketball has another 'Hoo in the NBA. Ryan Dunn was selected in the first round of the NBA Draft as the overall 28th pick by the Phenix Suns. During the draft process, Dunn was officially measured at 6-foot-8 with an approximately seven-foot wingspan.He worked out for several teams, in addition to the Suns, Some of the teams involved here are: New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans, and Orlando Magic.

NBA Draft: Ryan Dunn drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the first round

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2024 NBA Draft tracker, results, news: Lakers getting a steal, Zach Edey filling a need lead Round 1 takeaways

Check out every pick from the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. A pair of Frenchmen went No. 1 and No. 2 in the first...

2024 NBA Draft tracker, results, news: Lakers getting a steal, Zach Edey filling a need lead Round 1 takeaways

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