Tag: NBA Draft

New Orleans Pelicans first-round NBA draft pick Zion Williamson, right, laughs at his introductory news conference at the team's practice facility in Metairie, La., Friday, June 21, 2019. Head coach Alvin Gentry, left, and executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, center, look on. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Grateful Pelicans welcome Williamson

"I haven't played one (NBA) game yet, so I look at it…

June 22, 2019

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Coby White speaks to the media ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Grand Hyatt New York on June 19, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mike Lawrie/Getty Images/AFP

2019 NBA Draft Board

The 2019 NBA Draft as it happens at the Barclay Center in…

June 21, 2019

Citizen Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils (Hannah Foslien / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Zion: Offers explosive athleticism for Pelicans

Williamson, who turns 19 on July 6, is the overwhelming favorite to…

June 19, 2019

Zion Williamson (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Pelicans primed to draft Zion

Duke star Zion Williamson is widely seen as the top pro prospect…

June 18, 2019

Younger Ball goes to NBL

Ball played in Lithuania in 2018, likely ending his eligibility for US…

June 18, 2019

Citizen Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils (Hannah Foslien / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

New Orleans secures right to pick No. 1

“I don’t believe the universe makes mistakes,” said David Griffin, who is…

May 15, 2019

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Cavaliers name veteran college coach Beilein new head coach

Beilein replaces Larry Drew, who took over the job when Tyronn Lue…

May 14, 2019

Meralco taps 6-foot-9 journeyman as PBA import

Meralco made the announcement on its social media accounts on Friday as…

May 4, 2019

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers goes for a dunk (AFP)

NBA: 76ers outclass Raptors

“I was trying not to force anything and if I didn’t have…

May 3, 2019

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks (Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

NBA: Nowitzki retires

The 40-year-old German had left the door open to extending his career…

April 10, 2019

Citizen Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils (Hannah Foslien / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Duke star wins Player of Year award

“It is truly an honor to receive this and join such an…

April 8, 2019

Nick Ward #44 and Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate their teams 68-67 win over the Duke Blue Devils in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

‘Mt. Zion’ of Duke falls

The Blue Devils, crowned NCAA champions six times under iconic coach Mike…

April 2, 2019

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Chinese, Croatian teams to join NBA Vegas Summer League

The 15th NBA Summer League will be an 83-game competition from July…

March 22, 2019

Zion out for Duke match

Duke’s athletic department announced on Twitter that the 18-year-old forward would miss…

February 24, 2019

Arizona's Deandre Ayton reacts after a dunk against Southern California. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Arizona’s Ayton eyes top pick in NBA Draft

Towering Bahamian teenager DeAndre Ayton is poised to be chosen with the…

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June 20, 2018

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NBA: Sixers like Fultz first

Markelle Fultz is expected to become the number one pick in Thursday’s…

June 21, 2017