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NBA Draft Combine, altered for virus, starts Monday

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Sep 24 10:07 AM

The 2020 NBA Draft Combine will begin Monday and extend into November, following a format change designed to emphasize safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

NBA: Duke's Barrett to visit Knicks -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 04 03:05 PM

Duke All-American forward R.J. Barrett will reportedly visit the New York Knicks next week. Read more »

NBA: Grizzlies set to take Morant at No. 2 -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 16 11:03 AM

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly are settled on selecting Ja Morant with the No. 2 pick in next month's NBA draft, ESPN reported Wednesday night. Read more »

Take 5: Five things about top five NBA draft prospects

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 21 09:25 AM

In preparation for the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday, get to know Field Level Media's top five prospects. Read more »

Ayton's simple goal: Getting second NBA contract

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 21 08:58 AM

The forecasts seemingly all project Deandre Ayton to develop into an NBA star. Read more »

Report: Cavs enter draft in dark on LeBron's plan

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 20 02:34 PM

Entering the 2018 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers must operate without knowing the status of LeBron James, who can opt out of his contract before the end of the month. Read more »

Report: Doncic attending draft after Real Madrid title

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 20 02:08 PM

After Real Madrid clinched the Spanish league championship Tuesday, Slovenian star Luka Doncic will head to Brooklyn and attend the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday night at Barclays Center, according to an ESPN report. Read more »

Bahamas' Ayton eyes top pick in NBA Draft

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 20 02:03 PM

Towering Bahamian teenager DeAndre Ayton is poised to be chosen with the top pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday, with the Phoenix Suns set to snap up the 7ft center who compares himself to Shaquille O'Neal. Read more »

Mizzou's Porter open to draft week workouts

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 19 09:17 AM

Michael Porter Jr. is willing to accept invitations for workouts with NBA teams unconvinced the former Missouri forward has overcome health concerns. Read more »

Puma signs Ayton, names Jay-Z president of basketball division

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 19 09:12 AM

Puma is making a major play to get back in the world of basketball, and the company took a big step on Monday by inking possible No. 1 overall draft pick DeAndre Ayton to an endorsement deal. Read more »

Report: Only college players expected to attend NBA draft

Field Level Media
Posted at Jun 17 09:11 AM

None of the 19 prospects invited to attend the first round of Thursday's NBA draft at the Barclays Center in New York City are foreign-league players, ESPN reported Saturday.  Read more »

Report: Euroleague star Doncic to remain in NBA draft

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 12 09:52 AM

With the deadline for early entrants to withdraw their names from the NBA draft only hours away, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported Monday that international star Luka Doncic will remain in the field. Read more »

Texas' Bamba impresses Suns in workout

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 10 12:23 PM

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough likened center Mohamed Bamba to Utah Jazz All-Star Rudy Gobert after the Texas product worked out for the team Saturday in Phoenix. Read more »

Suns GM: Keeping No. 1 pick is 'overwhelming likelihood'

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 27 08:15 AM

After previously expressing openness to dealing the No. 1 overall selection in next month's draft, Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough told reporters Friday that keeping the pick is the "overwhelming likelihood." Read more »

Suns win lottery for No. 1 pick in NBA draft; Kings 2nd

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of May 16 11:12 AM

The Phoenix Suns were awarded the No. 1 pick in next month's NBA draft via the lottery held Tuesday in Chicago. Read more »

Suns, Grizzlies own top shots at No. 1 pick in draft lottery

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 15 09:26 AM

One loss to Memphis helped give the Phoenix Suns the best chance to win the No. 1 overall pick on Tuesday night in Chicago. Read more »

Young, Bagley, Bamba headline NBA combine invites

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 08 09:43 AM

Oklahoma's Trae Young, Duke's Marvin Bagley III, Texas' Mohamed Bamba and Alabama's Collin Sexton headline the list of prospects who will participate in the NBA Draft Combine from May 16-20. Read more »

More than 200 seek early entry to NBA draft

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Apr 25 10:52 AM

The NBA draft consists of 60 picks, yet Tuesday, the league released a list of 236 players who applied for early entry. Read more »