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As the league approaches the first third mark of its 2020-21 campaign, it’s time to check out the current NBA rookies rankings. Teams and their respective rookies have played around 25-30 games, which equates to just about the one-third mark of the league’s 72-game season. Rookies are beginning to carve out solidified roles while fans […] READ MORE
The 2020 NBA Draft was unlike any other. After a five-month hiatus, the league resumed its annual draft, held virtually this season, last month. With the start of the 2020-21 campaign less than a few weeks away, it’s time to issue official grades for the 2020 NBA Draft. Grades for the 2020 NBA Draft Atlanta […] READ MORE
LaMelo Ball, a 6-foot-7 point guard, will be the second Ball brother to be drafted into the NBA. He was selected third overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft. He last played for the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia. Charlotte Hornets Select LaMelo Ball Third Overall in […] READ MORE
After a five-month delay, the 2020 NBA Draft finally took place virtually on Wednesday night. The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery took place back in August, officially deciding the placement of teams for picks one through fourteen. Check out the official results from the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery selections. 2020 NBA Draft – Lottery Results 1.) […] READ MORE
With the New York Knicks entering a new direction under Leon Rose as president of basketball operations, the Knicks are ready to embrace a new beginning for their long-suffering fan base. Tom Thibodeau’s hiring as head coach is a positive first step due to his experience building winning cultures. Priority number one for Leon Rose […] READ MORE
NBA Draft week is here as the Last Word on Pro Basketball staff profiles potential draft prospects, featuring Karim Mane. Mane is a 6-foot-5 guard who played with Vanier College from 2017-20 in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada. While Mane sits outside of ESPN’s top-60 prospects, his services may result in a late-round draft selection. The NBA […] READ MORE
With the 2020 NBA Draft officially scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th, the Last Word on Pro Basketball staff is here to break down the top draft picks in league history. Up second, we’ll cover the draft history for the other 2020 NBA Finals team, the Miami Heat. Unlike the Los Angeles Lakers, the Heat’s draft […] READ MORE
With the 2020 NBA Draft officially scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th, the Last Word on Pro Basketball staff is here to break down the top draft picks in league history. Starting with the Los Angeles Lakers, let’s break down the top draft picks in Lakers’ team history. The Lakers draft history is full of hall […] READ MORE
After an extended NBA offseason, the NBA Draft is finally among us as many young and talented players wait to hear their name called. One of those hopefuls is the ASVEL France standout Théo Maledon. The 6-foot-5 point guard enjoyed a successful international career and is hoping that his play will translate to the next […] READ MORE
The Boston Celtics came within one series of the NBA Finals, losing to the Miami Heat four games to two. With the team likely to run it back, the Celtics have some decisions to make regarding the 2020 NBA Draft. Boston owns the 14th, 26th, 30th, and 47th picks but roster spots are scarce. Jayson […] READ MORE