After a wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft filled with chaotic trades and consensus reaches, it’s time to grade each first-round pick. I’ll consider player value, roster fit, team ecosystem and timeline as well as any trades when grading these picks. 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg, F, Duke From the moment the
The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper with the number two pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Harper was the consensus second selection behind Cooper Flagg, who was picked by the Dallas Mavericks. The Rutgers product delivered a message to Spurs nation after following in the footsteps of his father and brother. Ad In a
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Italian journalist Angelo Mangiante recently revealed Jannik Sinner's tearful state in the aftermath of his heartbreaking loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final of the 2025 French Open. According to the journalist, it wasn't just the defeat that stung the reigning World No. 1, but also the way the crowd behaved on the
Collin Murray-Boyles turned heads Wednesday night not just for being selected No. 9 overall by the Toronto Raptors, but also for his draft-night reactions and the special company he kept, most notably, South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts. Following the selection, Kitts shared a moment from the evening on her Instagram Stories, posting a photo
After a wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft filled with chaotic trades and consensus reaches, it’s time to grade each first-round pick. I’ll consider player value, roster fit, team ecosystem and timeline as well as any trades when grading these picks. 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg, F, Duke From the moment the
The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper with the number two pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Harper was the consensus second selection behind Cooper Flagg, who was picked by the Dallas Mavericks. The Rutgers product delivered a message to Spurs nation after following in the footsteps of his father and brother. Ad In a
The excitement for Wimbledon 2025, which begins from Monday, June 30, is reaching its tipping point. While all the top players from the women's tour have gathered in London for the same, a handful of them have a clear edge over their peers as per the oddsmakers. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the top
Italian journalist Angelo Mangiante recently revealed Jannik Sinner's tearful state in the aftermath of his heartbreaking loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final of the 2025 French Open. According to the journalist, it wasn't just the defeat that stung the reigning World No. 1, but also the way the crowd behaved on the
Collin Murray-Boyles turned heads Wednesday night not just for being selected No. 9 overall by the Toronto Raptors, but also for his draft-night reactions and the special company he kept, most notably, South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts. Following the selection, Kitts shared a moment from the evening on her Instagram Stories, posting a photo
After a wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft filled with chaotic trades and consensus reaches, it’s time to grade each first-round pick. I’ll consider player value, roster fit, team ecosystem and timeline as well as any trades when grading these picks. 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg, F, Duke From the moment the
The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper with the number two pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Harper was the consensus second selection behind Cooper Flagg, who was picked by the Dallas Mavericks. The Rutgers product delivered a message to Spurs nation after following in the footsteps of his father and brother. Ad In a
The excitement for Wimbledon 2025, which begins from Monday, June 30, is reaching its tipping point. While all the top players from the women's tour have gathered in London for the same, a handful of them have a clear edge over their peers as per the oddsmakers. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the top
Italian journalist Angelo Mangiante recently revealed Jannik Sinner's tearful state in the aftermath of his heartbreaking loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final of the 2025 French Open. According to the journalist, it wasn't just the defeat that stung the reigning World No. 1, but also the way the crowd behaved on the
Collin Murray-Boyles turned heads Wednesday night not just for being selected No. 9 overall by the Toronto Raptors, but also for his draft-night reactions and the special company he kept, most notably, South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts. Following the selection, Kitts shared a moment from the evening on her Instagram Stories, posting a photo
After a wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft filled with chaotic trades and consensus reaches, it’s time to grade each first-round pick. I’ll consider player value, roster fit, team ecosystem and timeline as well as any trades when grading these picks. 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg, F, Duke From the moment the
The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper with the number two pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Harper was the consensus second selection behind Cooper Flagg, who was picked by the Dallas Mavericks. The Rutgers product delivered a message to Spurs nation after following in the footsteps of his father and brother. Ad In a
The excitement for Wimbledon 2025, which begins from Monday, June 30, is reaching its tipping point. While all the top players from the women's tour have gathered in London for the same, a handful of them have a clear edge over their peers as per the oddsmakers. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the top
Italian journalist Angelo Mangiante recently revealed Jannik Sinner's tearful state in the aftermath of his heartbreaking loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final of the 2025 French Open. According to the journalist, it wasn't just the defeat that stung the reigning World No. 1, but also the way the crowd behaved on the
Collin Murray-Boyles turned heads Wednesday night not just for being selected No. 9 overall by the Toronto Raptors, but also for his draft-night reactions and the special company he kept, most notably, South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts. Following the selection, Kitts shared a moment from the evening on her Instagram Stories, posting a photo
HomeBasketball"Chinese Jokic lesgo": NBA fans stunned as Trail Blazers select Lakers target...
The Portland Trail Blazers shocked everyone by drafting the LA Lakers’ big man target, Yang Hansen, at No. 16. Hansen was widely projected to go in the mid to late second-round selections, but Portland had other ideas by making the most surprising move of the draft on Wednesday.
Hansen, a 7-foot-2 center, is one of the best passing bigs in this draft and is an excellent play finisher in the post. He’s also been touted as the “Chinese Nikola Jokic” because of his skill set and flair. Hansen became the highest drafted Chinese player since Yao Ming, who went No. 1 in 2002.
Here’s how fans reacted after the Trail Blazers’ surprising move:
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Chinese Jokic let’s goooo
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Yall hating now jus wait till he turn into Yao Ming
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They drafted a 2nd rounder at 16
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He was supposed to be a 2nd rounder. But lowkey I don’t hate it. But should’ve traded down
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They’ve replaced Ayton twice lmao
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After a wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft filled with chaotic trades and consensus reaches, it’s time to grade each first-round pick. I’ll consider player value, roster fit, team ecosystem and timeline as well as any trades when grading these picks. 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg, F, Duke From the moment the
The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper with the number two pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Harper was the consensus second selection behind Cooper Flagg, who was picked by the Dallas Mavericks. The Rutgers product delivered a message to Spurs nation after following in the footsteps of his father and brother. Ad In a
Collin Murray-Boyles turned heads Wednesday night not just for being selected No. 9 overall by the Toronto Raptors, but also for his draft-night reactions and the special company he kept, most notably, South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts. Following the selection, Kitts shared a moment from the evening on her Instagram Stories, posting a photo
After a wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft filled with chaotic trades and consensus reaches, it’s time to grade each first-round pick. I’ll consider player value, roster fit, team ecosystem and timeline as well as any trades when grading these picks. 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg, F, Duke From the moment the
The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper with the number two pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Harper was the consensus second selection behind Cooper Flagg, who was picked by the Dallas Mavericks. The Rutgers product delivered a message to Spurs nation after following in the footsteps of his father and brother. Ad In a
The excitement for Wimbledon 2025, which begins from Monday, June 30, is reaching its tipping point. While all the top players from the women's tour have gathered in London for the same, a handful of them have a clear edge over their peers as per the oddsmakers. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the top
Italian journalist Angelo Mangiante recently revealed Jannik Sinner's tearful state in the aftermath of his heartbreaking loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final of the 2025 French Open. According to the journalist, it wasn't just the defeat that stung the reigning World No. 1, but also the way the crowd behaved on the
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