NEW YORK — The NBA draft is Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, and there will be a lot of intel and speculation coming out the next few days as teams gear up for the big night. There is no clear-cut No. 1 overall pick like in years past, but Jabari Smith remains the safest pick at No. 1. Here’s a breakdown of all the latest information coming out heading into the draft. (This page will be continually updated with the latest information and intel from around the league.) Wednesday updates Jalen Williams… Source link
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Selection Sunday is less than three weeks away, and NBA scouts are gearing up to see top draft prospects on the biggest college basketball stage. Auburn forward Jabari Smith has taken over the top spot after a strong showing in February. He’s combined for 59 points in two games, including 11 3-pointers, making him the best shooting big man in this draft class and a complete triple threat on offense. NBA scouts have flocked to Lexington, Kentucky, to get eyes on Shaedon Sharpe, who is sitting… Source link
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Jabari Parker is headed to Boston. Parker and the Celtics agreed to a two-year deal on Friday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. To make room for Parker on their roster, the Celtics waived center Mo Wagner. Parker was waived by the Sacramento Kings last month, though he played in just three games with them this season. The Kings marked the fifth team he’s played for in the league, and fourth in the past three seasons. The former No. 2 overall draft pick underwent a second ACL… Source link
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