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Kemba Walker Traded To Pistons
The Knicks traded guard Kemba Walker to the Pistons on Thursday night as a part of a three-way trade with Charlotte. However, Walker isn't expected to remain in Detroit, with ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that both sides are already discussing a buyout. The 32-year-old has been a capable fantasy producer over the years.... Read More
Jake LaRavia Drafted 19th Overall, Headed To Grizzlies
Wake Forest forward Jake LaRavia was selected 19th overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The pick was made by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but LaRavia is being directly traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. LaRavia spent three seasons at Wake Forest prior to declaring for the NBA draft. He averaged 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists... Read More
AJ Griffin Heading To Atlanta At No. 16
The Atlanta Hawks selected Duke forward AJ Griffin with the No. 16 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Griffin could have arguably gone earlier on Thursday night. However, he will now head to Atlanta, a team that's in a quasi-rebuilding phase. The 18-year-old averaged 10.4 points and 3.9 boards while shooting a whopping 44.7% from... Read More
Rockets Select Tari Eason 17th Overall
The Houston Rockets selected forward Tari Eason 17th overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Standing at 6'8", Eason is a versatile forward with a 7'2" wingspan. He struggled in his first collegiate season at Cincinnati, then transferred to LSU last year, where he truly broke out. He averaged 16.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and... Read More
Ochai Agbaji Goes To Cleveland At No. 14
The Cavaliers selected Kansas forward Ochai Agbaji with the No. 14 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. The 22-year-old averaged 18.8 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 40.9% from deep throughout 39 appearances for the Jayhawks in 2021-22. At 6'6', 215 pounds, he certainly doesn't lack size. However, he's not the best ball-handler on the... Read More
Mark Williams Lands With Hornets At No. 15
The Charlotte Hornets selected Duke center Mark Williams 15th overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The seven-footer had a fantastic sophomore year with the Blue Devils last year. He averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 72.1% from the field. He'll give the Hornets a much-needed rim-protecting presence in the... Read More
Hornets Select Jalen Duren 13th Overall
The Charlotte Hornets selected Jalen Duren with the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. However, following the selection, the Hornets are trading Duren to the Detroit Pistons. Standing at 6'11", Duren is one of the top centers in the 2022 draft class. He played one year of college basketball at Memphis and averaged... Read More
Oklahoma Takes Jalen Williams With 12th Pick
The Thunder selected guard Jalen Williams out of Santa Clara with the No. 12 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft. Williams averaged 12.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks in three seasons with the Broncos. He also shot 35.2% from deep, including sinking 39.6% of his attempts during the 2021-22 season. He... Read More
Ousmane Dieng Goes To The Knicks At No. 11
The New York Knicks selected French forward Ousmane Dieng with the 11th pick in the 2022 NBA draft. However, Dieng won't be staying in New York long as the Knicks are trading him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 6'10", 19-year-old has an enticing skillset as he moves with fluidity with the ball and he... Read More
Johnny Davis To Washington At No. 10
Washington selected guard Johnny Davis with the No. 10 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Davis finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 19.7 points, 8.2 boards, and 1.2 steals throughout 31 games for Wisconsin. Yet, he struggled from deep, sinking only 30.6% of his shots. He also isn't the most consistent defender, something he will... Read More
Spurs Draft Jeremy Sochan Ninth Overall
The San Antonio Spurs selected forward Jeremy Sochan ninth overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Sochan stands 6'9" and weighs 230 pounds. He earned buzz amongst draft scouts due to his defensive potential. He showed the ability to guard 1-through-5 during his only season at Baylor University last year. He played a bench role for... Read More
Pelicans Select Dyson Daniels Eighth Overall
The New Orleans Pelicans selected Australian guard Dyson Daniels eighth overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Daniels is known for his defensive prowess and he also has some promising tools on the offensive end. He stands 6'6" with a wingspan just short of 6'11" and he has quick feet, allowing him to guard 1-through-4. He... Read More
Shaedon Sharpe Goes To The Blazers At No. 7
The Portland Trail Blazers selected guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe seventh overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The 19-year-old is one of the biggest mysteries in the 2022 draft class. He was ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the high school graduating class of 2022, but he skipped his senior year of high school to... Read More
Pistons Draft Jaden Ivey With The Fifth Overall Pick
The Detroit Pistons selected guard Jaden Ivey out of Purdue University with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Ivey is an explosive, 6'4" guard who had a breakout year as a sophomore in 2021-22. He averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last year while shooting 46% from the... Read More
Kings Grab Keegan Murray With No. 4 Selection
The Sacramento Kings selected Iowa forward Keegan Murray with the No. 4 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. With Sacramento's backcourt locked up, the franchise passed on Purdue guard Jaden Ivey. Instead, the team will get Murray, a player who averaged 23.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 2021-22. He also shot 39.8% from... Read More
OKC Takes Chet Holmgren At No. 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder selected forward Chet Holmgren out of Gonzaga with the No. 2 pick of the 2022 NBA draft. The 20-year-old averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 boards and 3.7 blocks throughout his lone season at the collegiate level. He was also an effective shooter, draining 39% of his attempts from deep. However, his size... Read More
Jabari Smith Jr. Goes Third Overall To The Rockets
The Houston Rockets selected 6-foot-10 forward Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Smith spent just one season at Auburn, averaging 16.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game while shooting 42% from beyond the arc. Smith had been widely regarded as the favorite to go first overall to the Orlando Magic, but... Read More
Orlando Magic Select Paolo Banchero First Overall
The Orlando Magic selected forward Paolo Banchero out of Duke University first overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The move came as quite a surprise as Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. had been the primary player linked to the Magic at No. 1 overall going into the draft. Banchero is a bit more well-rounded of a... Read More
Jae'Sean Tate Plans Summer Workouts With Draymond Green
Houston Rockets power forward Jae'Sean Tate followed up 2020-21 All-Rookie honors by delivering a nearly identical stat line in his second professional season. But he doesn't view that as his ceiling. Mentioning a plan to workout alongside Golden State's Draymond Green in the months to come while on a podcast with former pro Andrew Bogut,... Read More
Golden State Eyes Roster Continuity For 2022-23
In the wake of winning their fourth NBA championship in the past eight seasons, the Golden State Warriors are seeking more. General manager Bob Myers made it clear that he wants to bring the same club back for the 2022-23 season, although that will be complicated by free agency. The trio of Gary Payton II,... Read More
Sacramento Lands Rights To Sasha Vezenkov In Deal With Cavs
The Sacramento Kings have landed EuroLeague forward Sasha Vezenkov in a deal with the Cavaliers, which sees the No. 49 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft heading to Cleveland. The 6-foot-9 Cyprus national has appeared for the Bulgarian national team previously and currently suits up for Olympiacos in Greece. Having first been chosen in... Read More
Lakers Acquire No. 35 Overall Pick In 2022 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the 35th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft from the Magic in exchange for a future second-round choice and cash, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Orlando will hang onto the Nos. 1 and 32 selections, while acquiring No. 35 gives L.A. a Draft choice Thursday. The Lakers will... Read More
WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks, Betting Picks (6/23/22): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel, Best Bets
We have four WNBA games on tap for Thursday night. In the early games, the Mercury take on the Lynx and the Fever face the Wings, followed by the Mystics against the Storm and the Sky against the Sparks. I'll be providing daily fantasy lineup picks for the WNBA this season here at RotoBaller. In... Read More
Blazers Heavily Pursuing OG Anunoby
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is reportedly on Portland's wish list ahead of the 2022 NBA draft, with the Trail Blazers rumored to be ready to deal the No. 7 overall selection. The oft-injured 24-year-old averaged a career-high 17.1 points, 5.5 boards, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals throughout just 48 games last season. But with... Read More
Years, Not Salary, The Latest Hurdle For Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has a shot at remaining with the team. While the multi-time All-Star and the front office are reportedly in agreement on money, it's rumored both sides can't come to terms on the length of a deal. Irving, who has until June 29 to exercise his $36.9 player option, is a... Read More
2022 NBA Mock Draft
Howdy, all! This mock draft is based on a mix of fit, projected draft range, and most of all, my opinion on these players. This is not meant to be a predictive mock, but rather, one that creates a fantasy-style draft of each available player in the draft pool and where they would be best... Read More
Nicolas Batum Getting Attention From Several Teams
Free-agent forward Nicolas Batum is already getting attention moving toward July, with the Lakers, Bulls, Celtics, Suns, and Jazz rumored to be interested in acquiring his services. The veteran, who recently declined his $3.3 million player option, averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 boards, and 1.0 steals throughout 54 starts for the Clippers last year. While his... Read More
Trade Discussions For D'Angelo Russell To Intensify
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has been rumored to be on the move ever since Tim Connelly agreed to become the president of basketball operations. However, while serious trade discussion haven't occurred, talks are expected to intensify ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 26-year-old averaged 18.1 points in 2021-22, his lowest since his first season... Read More
Hawks Hoping To Move John Collins Before Draft
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins could be moved ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 24-year-old was on several team's radars last offseason. However, he remained with his current club, agreeing to a five-year, $125 million deal. Collins, who has seen his production decline since 2019-20, averaged 16.2 points, 10.1 boards, and 1.6 blocks in 2021-22.... Read More
Patty Mills Undecided About Future In Brooklyn
Upcoming free-agent guard Patty Mills remains undecided about his future in Brooklyn. He has a player option, which if exercised, would pay him $6.2 million in 2022-23. However, it appears his decision may be based on the future of Kyrie Irving, who reportedly caused moral issues in the locker room after refusing to receive a... Read More
