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Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal suggests David Stern rigged NBA Draft lottery for him to land in Orlando

"He pulls me to the side (and asks), 'Do you want to play where it's cold or where it's hot?'"

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 19, 2025 0
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Jim Rome reminded of David Stern’s bizarre response to rigged NBA Draft theory

"Have you stopped beating your wife yet?"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 13, 2025 0
Oct 10, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) against Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) during a preseason game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Nikola Jokić says he’s never eaten at Taco Bell after NBA Draft snub

All-world NBA superstar Nikola Jokic was once drafted during a Taco Bell commercial, and he hasn't forgotten about it since.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 23, 2025 0
NBA Draft second round 2024 Credit: ESPN

Report: NBA Draft Round 2 likely moving to evening in 2025 after debate conflict

No more mid-afternoon drafts from the Seaport!

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 5, 2024 1
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The NBA Draft needs to be a better television product

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Donovan Clingan poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Teams reportedly suggested NBA Draft’s two-night format, which agents aren’t thrilled with

Not everyone is a fan of the two-night draft.

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 27, 2024 1
Bronny James

Skepticism abounds as Woj reports Bronny James could ‘pack G-League arenas’

"This is disingenuous at best."

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 14, 2024 3
Jun 22, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces Amen Thompson as the fourth selection by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The 2024 NBA Draft will officially be a two-night event

The first round will take place on Wednesday, June 26, followed by the second round on Thursday, June 27.

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 31, 2024 2
NBA Draft

NBA takes next step towards two-night Draft

Curiously, the league continues to explore a two-night draft event.

By Chris Novak OnJan 11, 2024 4
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NBA reportedly looking at two-night NBA Draft coverage

A report emerged Tuesday that the NBA discussed the possibility of extending the NBA Draft out to become a two-day event.

By Chris Novak OnNov 9, 2023 4
Victor Wembanyama

With Victor Wembanyama, are the Spurs actually worth watching?

"He’s going to be one of the most high-interest athletes to come into any sport"

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJun 23, 2023 1
Malike Andrews

Were viewers right to criticize Malika Andrews for bringing up Brandon Miller’s involvement in murder case?

Andrews mentioned the scandal in passing during Thursday's broadcast

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJun 23, 2023 7
Jun 22, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brandon Miller (Alabama) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected second by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

FanDuel

Wild swings in NBA Draft odds show effect of insiders on sports betting

NBA Draft 2023

ESPN including ‘confessional camera’ in 2023 NBA Draft broadcast coverage

"It’s live and in the moment and I think it adds to our humanization and personalization of the players for both broadcasts."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 22, 2023 0
ESPN’s Jay Bilas speaks during ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ broadcast ahead of No. 4 Tennessee’s basketball game against No. 10 Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Kns Ut Basketball College Gameday

College Basketball

Jay Bilas talks 2023 NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama, and his favorite fictional TV lawyer

Adrian Wojnarowski in 2017.

Adrian Wojnarowski explains why he stopped tipping picks: ‘I don’t think it has value anymore’

"You have 120 minutes. You have to decide what’s the best use of that time."

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJun 19, 2023 0

NBA Draft will feature State Farm jingle when picks are made at the Barclays Center

A big win for everyone's favorite reason to watch sports: corporate sponsor integration and synergy!

By Jay Rigdon OnJun 23, 2022 0
The NBA on ESPN 75th anniversary season logo.

ESPN’s NBA lead Dave Roberts talks their NBA changes and a big week, from draft lottery to combine to conference finals

"You have all these marquee events showcasing the NBA and one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, because you just have the kind of parity and interesting storylines and games and series to build just great programming around."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 17, 2022 0
Notre Dame's Blake Wesley drives against Texas Tech.

Notre Dame’s Blake Wesley asks reporter “Can u delete this bruh” over story on him exploring NBA, tweets/deletes/tweets his own declaration

"Can u delete this bruh" in relation to a story on comments from his coach was certainly an unusual response from Notre Dame guard Blake Wesley.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 30, 2022 0

LaMelo Ball developing docuseries chronicling preparations for 2020 NBA Draft

Ball's team is seeking $2 million for the rights to the docuseries.

By Ian Casselberry OnFeb 12, 2020 0

Adrian Wojnarowski ‘focused on’ a particular pick-tipping strategy for NBA Draft

Woj went with one phrase for the NBA Draft picks this time around.

By Matt Clapp OnJun 20, 2019 0
Stephen A. Smith on First Take.

Stephen A. Smith’s latest gaffes include saying European players can come to the NBA at 17, Le’Veon Bell should go to the Panthers

"Luka Doncic could have came over here as a 17- or 18-year old. Frank Ntilikina could have done the same thing." No, they couldn't have.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 22, 2019 2

Bill Simmons jokes he will stop covering sports if the Cavaliers win the draft lottery again

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had their fair share of luck in the NBA Draft lottery this century. In...

By Matt Yoder OnJan 4, 2019 6
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Despite pick tipping, NBA Draft draws fifth best overnight rating on record

NBA Draft overnight ratings were down slightly from last year but still quite strong.

By Alex Putterman OnJun 22, 2018 2
Woj on Get Up

Despite the NBA’s push against pick-tipping, the likely first six picks of the NBA Draft have still already been reported

Shams and Woj still got their reporting in, and did so long before the televised broadcast started.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 21, 2018 0

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