2022 NBA Draft Information
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June 23 on ESPN
Rounds 1 - 2: Thursday, June 23, 8 p.m. ET Location: Brooklyn, NY (Barclays Center)
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Cooper Flagg's rise, D.J. Wagner's struggles and other takeaways from FIBA U17s
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Top Headlines
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Party of one: Why Chet Holmgren's unique game is the talk of the NBA draft
The talent of this 7-foot Minnesota native is the stuff of legend, which is why he has a good shot to go first on draft day.
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How one team plans to nail the NBA draft ... by mostly ignoring it
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The Rockets are loaded with picks, projects and heaps of patience
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Six NBA draft projections we got wrong -- and why we missed
We thought some of these guys would become stars, some wouldn't ... and we were wrong about all six players.
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Why Woj expects a 'race to the bottom' for Victor Wembanyama
Adrian Wojnarowski says he expects some NBA teams to tank in order to enhance their odds at landing Victor Wembanyama in the 2023 draft.
Lakers
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'A generational talent': LeBron joins hype train for draft prospect Victor Wembanyama
Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 center and top NBA draft prospect who makes even 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert look small, has been impressing players and scouts all week. King James joined in the chorus of praise.
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Wembanyama, Henderson put on a show in duel of top NBA prospects
In a faceoff of the top two prospects in the 2023 NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson show off their skills in Las Vegas.
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NBA trade grades: Breaking down the most impactful deals, including an eight-player swap between Houston and OKC
ESPN NBA Insider Kevin Pelton is handing out grades for the biggest moves.
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NBA trade tracker: Grades, details for every deal for the 2022-23 season
Which players are finding new homes and which teams are making trades during the free-agency frenzy? Get all the deal details here.
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Ranking the teams that control the future of the NBA draft
The Thunder aren't alone anymore. There are a handful of NBA teams who've amassed an enviable cache of future picks -- and more could be coming.
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Projected top pick Wembanyama reveals who he molds his game after
Victor Wembanyama, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, says his style of play is a mixture of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant and Rudy Gobert.
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36ers coach Bruton on Kai Sotto's growth, future role & social media noise
Adelaide head coach C.J. Bruton discusses where he wants to see Kai Sotto's game rise to, amid the hype that surrounds the 36ers' young big.
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'Don't play and go seventh?': College coaches on NBA draft surprises, best values
Jeff Borzello asked college basketball head coaches and assistants for their candid feelings on the 2022 draft results.
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Jabari, Chet or Paolo: Which rookie will have immediate NBA success?
From blockbuster trades to shocking lottery picks, our experts break down everything from a wild draft night.
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Keon Johnson hits the running 3rd quarter buzzer-beater for Blazers
Keon Johnson shows off the range on 3-pointer
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Lonnie Walker IV rocks the rim with powerful jam
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Meet the Miami Heat rookie who looks like a high schooler -- and technically still is one
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How the NBL's Adelaide 36ers made their mark during a historic NBA preseason voyage
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Dennis Schroder set to join Lakers this weekend, sources say
Point guard Dennis Schroder is scheduled to fly from Germany to Los Angeles and report to the Lakers this weekend, sources told ESPN.
