NBA Draft
Coverage of NBA Draft in the Nexus archive.
- Charlotte Hornets trade franchise player LaMelo Ball: Here’s why it’s a good thing
The Charlotte Hornets traded franchise player LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for center Naz Reid and multiple draft picks, including an unprotected 2033 first-round pick. The trade aims to benefit the Hornets despite fan disappointment, as Ball's health and defensive limitations were concerns, while the team gains future assets and a two-way player in Reid.
- Charlotte Hornets star player LaMelo Ball target of ‘aggressive’ trade offers, per report
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is the target of aggressive trade offers from multiple teams, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The Hornets are engaged in discussions but Ball prefers to remain in Charlotte. His potential trade follows recent NBA draft activity and amid concerns about his injury history.
- Timberwolves trading Julius Randle, No. 28 pick to the Nets in 3-team deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls. Nic Claxton was sent to the Bulls, and Minnesota received Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick in exchange.
- Bulls set to infuse some young talent as the annual mock draft drops
The Chicago Bulls, under new coach Tiago Splitter, are focusing on developing young talent through the NBA Draft as part of a rebuild. A mock draft predicts the Bulls selecting Caleb Wilson, a forward/center from North Carolina, with the fourth overall pick. The team's roster remains uncertain due to free agency and front-office changes.
- Bulls exec Bryson Graham sticking to his timeline on multiple fronts
Bryson Graham, the Bulls’ new executive vice president of basketball operations, is methodically evaluating head coaching candidates and NBA draft prospects. The team has interviewed multiple coaches, including finalists Wes Unseld Jr., Micah Nori, and Tiago Splitter, while assessing prospects for their first-round draft picks. Graham’s approach emphasizes a deliberate timeline for decisions ahead of the June 23 NBA Draft.